A few weeks ago, past St. James Mayor Jim White and I were reminiscing about a special interview we conducted while serving as city councilmen on the Police Commission for two open officer positions. At the time, the force seemed to be suffering from lack of leadership and morale. One candidate, a young web designer, caught our eye. It was then we met, and with the other members of the commission, hired officer Ron Jones.
Letters to the Editor
MoFB must help fight climate change
In a recent commentary by Eric Bohl, of the Missouri From Bureau, he describes the work of the Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group. Their report is to include how to improve Missouri's flood recovery priorities and levee system with recommendations for where state funding could most effectively be allocated for recovery and preparation for the future.
Outside residents shouldn’t be taxed
Recently, the city of St. James proposed an amendment to be on the ballot for its residents to vote on an internet purchase sales tax. The city will use the zip code 65559 as a means of collecting this tax. That zip code covers St. James and parts of the surrounding Phelps County. This means people living outside of the St. James jurisdiction will be taxed. This is illegal, and the courts have said so in the past.
Election collusion came from God
Fellow US citizens,
Every day, we hear about the big collusion concerning the 2016 Presidential Election.
City should keep bridge open
My name is Carter Mason from Boy Scout Troop 477. I was in the (Crawford County) Commissioner's Meeting on August 20, 2019, and the Third Street Bridge was discussed. I am writing to complete another requirement of my communications merit badge, which is a letter to the editor of my local paper.