August 20, 2026
Editor, We spend plenty of time talking about the challenges facing our community. Just as important is recognizing progress when we see it and acknowledging people who are willing to get involved. Addiction is one of those challenges, and its effects don’t stop with the individual. Families, employers, law enforcement, our courts, and ultimately the
[Note: The following letter was formally submitted to all members of the El Dorado Springs City Council, the City Manager and the El Dorado Springs Police Chief. This letter was also given to all members of the press from each publication present] Letter to Council: To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
Editor: Missouri Amendment 5 will be voted on in the August 4th election. This amendment sets the framework to phase out the Individual Income Tax in Missouri and gives the General Assembly authority to increase sales taxes on goods and services to make up the loss of funds. The increase in sales taxes must be
I just finished reading “Living with a charge the evidence couldn’t support.” It was sad and touching. Davis said he lost time with his family, missed birthdays, celebrations, holidays and time that he can’t get back. He thinks no one understands. But I do. I honestly do understand the losses, Davis, because my husband suffered
Lynda, I recognize the name but I have no idea who you are but I thank you for taking the time to reach out. I’ve read your letter and there are several things that standout. First, I’m sorry for the loss your family has experienced. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I wouldn’t
Letter to the Editor To the Editor, Across our country, many Americans are increasingly concerned about the direction of our nation and the policies affecting our communities. Activist federal judges from both major political parties have removed school prayer, punished citizens for expressing religious beliefs in public places, and forced the removal of displays such
Editor: We all want our children, friends and co-workers to succeed, but when Governor Mike Kehoe announces with glee that he wants to give away 71% percent of MO’s income, I worry. That’s what he means when he says “no more income tax” for Missourians. Does this mean we let our roads, bridges and schools
What I think is going on with all the violence and depravity in the world today is the Leftists in US, Marxist Gehadists, Communists and Atheists are trying to get God completely out of our lives. Iran has flooded America, Europe, Africa and other places with Gehadist Marxists. Some say Europe is gone, France is
Editor, Real ID is an unconstitutional (national ID) that will end state and personal sovereignity. Contact your representative and Senator and ask them to require TSA to withdraw the reinforcement rule and to repeal Real ID. Attorney General 573-751-3321 Sue Thoreson
Editor: I would like to address the “No King” movement sweeping across the U.S. I am a proud citizen of the United States of America. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was established to break away from the King’s rule, where the citizens could not vote and had no say over the affairs of the
