Opinions
Thumbs Down to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jodi Brunson for only issuing one charge in an incident where two Howell County Sheriff's Deputies received injuries from a strongly resisting arrestee. These men and women deal with more than most people could imagine, and this action negates their...
I don't normally think that a Letter to the Editor is the best way to get out pertinent information, but since there has been virtually NO Communication or Transparency to the Parents, Patrons, and Tax Payers of the Willow Springs School District on very concerning items, I feel it is necessary...
Congratulations on six years publishing the Howell County newspaper. It’s a wonderful thing you’re doing to offer your newspaper free for six whole weeks to all subscribers who want it. I kind of think you’ll have a full mailbox and, Mrs. Mendez, I do look forward to every Wednesday for my paper...
Thumbs Up to all Howell County Law Enforcement: HCSO, WPPD, WSPD, MVPD, MSHP. It seems an usual amount of people gone crazy lately, maybe it's the heat, but thank you for doing a job not many will.
Thumbs Down to last week’s article from Conservation saying, "leave the wildlife in the wild...
I was reading the article in your newspaper about the electrical outage at Mtn. View while the electric crew instigated repairs. The notice posted on the Facebook page from the city had various comments in the negative sense.
It reminded me of the article in the West Plains paper today...
Recently, a noted celebrity passed, and instantly social media was buzzing with the question, "Was this person a Christian?"
Obviously, God Almighty will make that final determination; nevertheless, my mind toyed with the query.
Once, a group of tricksters confronted Jesus with an...
I just want to say thank you for your newspaper. With all that goes on in this area, there’s always news to share. You usually are up to date on police, sheriff, and court logs which is something people need to know about. Not all news is positive, but needs reporting! Matt. 7:17. Your paper...
As a former newspaper carrier in my hometown in the 1980's, I can appreciate the thoughtful and well-composed newspaper that you deliver each week. I also appreciate your honesty and true nature of journalism in small town USA. I often send copies of the Howell County News to my Mom so she...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
Property Tax Reform Hearings Announced Across Missouri
As previously shared, I was honored to be appointed to the Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. The committee has now finalized its statewide hearing schedule,...
To the Editor,
In a small town like ours, fairness, trust, and accountability should guide how our public institutions serve us — especially law enforcement. That's why I'm deeply concerned by our sheriff's department's ongoing practice of posting mugshots and arrest information on its...