For years, Hunter Biden has made headline after headline for everything from his reckless behavior to his involvement in shady business dealings. And at every step of the way, Americans have demanded …
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By Jason Smith
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6/30/23
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More than 15 Perryville business owners and other community leaders participated in a business roundtable discussion in Fall 2022 hosted jointly by Kline & Co. of Perryville and Archford Capital …
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By: Dr. Ronda Sauget
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6/27/23
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Dear Editor, The national News has reminded me of an incident that took place hereabouts, almost 300 years ago. Leonard Billeron, the royal notary of Kaskaskia, passed away on January 17, 1738. One …
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6/22/23
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Over the last several years Americans have watched the Left do everything they could to take down President Donald Trump. There was the Russia-Trump collusion conspiracy theory, where Washington …
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6/22/23
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As Americans, we are incredibly fortunate to live in the freest nation in the world. But America wouldn’t be the nation it is today without the countless sacrifices of our military men and …
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By Jason Smith
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6/2/23
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Dear Editor, Are you an informed & truly committed citizen of this republic of ours? Do you believe that our nation historically has and should continue to embrace change/growth? Do you know who …
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5/26/23
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Monday is Memorial Day, a day to remember those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s always had a special meaning for me, growing up in my grandfather’s house. He …
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By Robert Cox
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5/26/23
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Recent St. Vincent graduate Lauren Miesner was awarded the Republic-Monitor’s Robert J. Miget Memorial Schloarship. Below is the essay that Miesner wrote to earn the honor. Getting all of the …
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By Lauren Miesner
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5/26/23
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Dear Editor “Something to think about…. If someone’s trying to scare you, no amount of money, guns, hate or walls will make you safer or happier. Only respecting everyone …
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5/18/23
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Dear Editor, I have been fortunate enough to attend the lion’s share of Perry County School District 32’s School Board meetings for the last three years. Community service is a …
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5/18/23
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I’m pleased to share as this legislative session ends I was successful in getting 5 of my bills across the finish line. These bills were TAFP or Truly Agreed & Finally Passed: 1.SB 186 …
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By Rick Francis
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5/18/23
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President Joe Biden is getting closer and closer to making America the only nation in the world without borders. This month, he poured more fuel on the fire raging at our border by getting rid of …
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By Jason Smith
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5/18/23
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For most people, Sunday will be Mother’s Day. For me, it’s going to be just another day. There’ll be no breakfast buffet, no presents to give, no social media posts to share. My …
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By Robert Cox
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5/12/23
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In the two years following Joe Biden’s inauguration, nearly everything he touched under one-party Democrat rule turned into a crisis. His executive actions and the administration’s …
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By Jason Smith
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5/12/23
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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. …
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By Jason Smith
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5/4/23
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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 …
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4/28/23
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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 …
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4/28/23
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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 …
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By Jason Smith
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4/28/23
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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 …
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4/21/23
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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 …
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4/21/23
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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 …
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By Jason Smith
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4/21/23
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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 …
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By Rick Francis
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4/21/23
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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. …
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By Rick Francis
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4/14/23
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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 …
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4/14/23
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Dear Editor, I live in Perryville, but I work in Cape. I’ve been out here about 16 years from the west. I used to live in a big city and I’m used to crazy traffic, high-volume …
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4/14/23
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