As any individual who’s ever had a credit card knows, when you max out your credit limit, your financial institution is not going to blindly bail you out with a higher credit limit. … more

There’s nothing like being indicted for 34 crimes to boost one’s chances for being nominated for president and raising tons of money. Whether all or any of them will stick to Donald Trump … more

To the Editor: A few additional thoughts about we Christians’ and others’ responsibilities to our fellow human beings. A close friend said, reflecting on last week’s letter, that … more

Early in the morning on April 5, a powerful tornado tore through Bollinger County leaving a seemingly endless path of destruction. Dodging downed power lines and other dangerous situations, neighbors … more

Dear EditorMy compadre in last week’s paper, called for Christians to step forward and participate in the political process. I couldn’t agree more. We, as Christians, all Americans and … more

Dear Editor Happy 120th Anniversary to the Rozier’s store in Perryville. A few of us in the Community, in 1998, feared the Rozier’s store would be forced to go out of business and lock … more

Every April when Americans file their taxes, they’re reminded just how much of their hard-earned money goes straight into Uncle Sam’s pocket. On top of that, they have the added headache … more

My Industrial Hemp bill, HB202, was passed out of the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Senate Committee with all in favor vote of 6-0.I introduced my Hemp Extract bill, HB644, in … more

Missouri’s Child Care Crisis (HB 870)We took action this week to address the lack of affordable child care in the state.I know there is a child care crisis in our communities and in our state. … more

Dear Editor, A hot south wind blows at the crossroads, a wind so heavy with a dim dark heat  it begs the question, where should we go from here? Christians are at a pivotal time in world … more