Opinions
Dear Editor;
Its interesting to read as people write in to attempt to excuse criminal acts; in this case
“demonstrators” . I don’t know what separates “demonstrators” from “rioters” nowadays. Maybe “demonstrators” only burn down one or two buildings, whereas “rioters” give a go at...
Bells are ringing all over the country. They aren't church bells or school bells. They are alarm bells in response to Trump ordering his personal militia of federal agents to Portland, Oregon. This was an act of blatant authoritarianism. He intends to do the same in other cities with Democratic...
When politics and emotion replace common sense
I couldn’t restrain myself from responding to Mr. James Vokac’s thoughts which were published in the Howell County News dated July 29, 2020. I think it is wonderful that the paper provides a forum for all viewpoints in the community, even...
The mainstream media has a dilemma. While they want to inform the American people about the progress on finding a vaccine for the coronavirus, they are also met with the harsh reality of violating their biggest rule: don't say anything nice about Donald Trump. It's been their mantra since he...
Howell Oregon
Folks, my house is well warmed and cooled by all of my electrical devices! Two water heaters, one freezer, one refrigerator, one small air conditioner, and a fake fireplace heater that looks real in the summer and heats in the winter. And a few portable heaters in the winter. And of...
Hello Howell County,
I have always said that I am not a politician. I am just a cop. That’s all I know how to be. I am certainly getting a big taste of how politics work right now. With only a week to go until the Sheriff’s election on August 4, the mud is now slinging my way!
There...
How to destroy a Nation
If you haven’t been paying attention to the news for the past month or so you have missed the beginning of the end of our Country. No, that isn’t an over statement. It is a fact. If President Trump doesn’t win re-election, kiss your freedoms goodbye! That said, we...
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Missourians will go to the polls to vote in the primary election. The consequences of this election are far greater than simply deciding who gets to run for office in November, however. We will also be asked to decide whether a program that already consumes about 35 cents of...
The ability to defend your home, your family, and your property is a right that is absolutely protected here in Missouri. It's also a right that has become even more essential as liberal mayors have failed to control violent mobs that are roaming the streets of their cities and have nothing to do...
This has been a very difficult year for those of us who live in Missouri’s southern rural areas. Over 100,00 children were removed from Medicaid and now we are dealing with the Corona Virus pandemic disrupting our lives, not only medically but financially.
Missourians will be voting on Missouri...