Opinions
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...
Quick takes, tips, and thoughts
Thumbs down to the new automated phone answering system at Willow Springs Post Office. Why can't we go back to a human answering the phone right away?
Thumbs up to the American Legion for the beautiful flag display at the W.S. Cemetery and the W.S. city...
This letter is written to the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce to congratulate them on the spectacular parade and the Spirit of 1776 program held on July 4th in Willow Springs. It is especially meaningful to me that they were willing to carry on this monumental task on very short notice....