Opinions
In a recent candidate's forum for the 154th district in Missouri, representative Lisa Durnell made the statement that she listens to "her people" when voting on bills.
I am wondering who are "her people"?
Are they:
The women and girls Lisa stripped of the right to make an...
1 Kings 18:40 - Then Elijah commanded them, "Seize the prophets of Baal. Don't let anyone get away!" They seized them, and Elijah had them brought down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered there.
Tragically, ancient Israel had fallen into a miserable spiritual condition at the time of...
THUMBS DOWN to the person who left the mattress and box springs at the City burn pile, which is posted for yard waste only.
THUMBS UP to the News for publishing all the Fourth of July activities and times for all three cities in one place. Makes comparison and planning the day easy. ...
Dear Sponsors and Players,
On behalf of the Willow Springs Lions Club, thank you for making the 45th Annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament one of our strongest and most meaningful events yet. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and community spirit carried this tournament from start to finish...
THUMBS DOWN to Representative Durnell, Representative Cook and Senator Hudson for underfunding our public schools and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library this legislative session!
THUMBS UP to the concept of Bailey Legacy (pocket) Park. Sure it's small, but it's enclosed, safe, cute, and...
In last week’s paper, I wrote an article, ‘Architectural bids received for new justice center,’ located on page three in the June 10 edition. That article is my first published writing piece. As a rising sophomore attending the Journalism School at the University of Missouri, having my name in...
Recent media coverage included a headline stating, “Bids Received for Proposed Justice Center.” To provide clarity for residents, The Commission would like to explain the current stage of the project.
Currently, the County has not requested any bids for a new justice center or sheriff...
Dear Editor,
This week, our state representative for district 154, Lisa Durnell, made a post on her facebook page regarding her decision to decline an invitation from the Howell County News for a session with her primary opponent, Travis Smith. In her post, one of her reasons for declining...
THUMBS UP to the parking crew at Liberty High School graduation. Hundreds of cars were parked quickly and easily and exiting was just as smooth. Well done!
THUMBS DOWN to the thoughtless people who took up two parking spaces in a crowded situation like our graduation.
Thumbs DOWN for...
Dear Editor of Howell County News:
I was a previous resident of Willow Springs, MO nearly five decades ago. For that reason, I cannot tell you how proud I was to see Hannah Harper win the American Idol competition this year! I am an avid American Idol fan as it is, and was sooo amazed by...