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We laughed when Mom sprayed Raid bug spray under her arms by mistake. She flapped around the bathroom like a frantic chicken while my brothers and I watched the show, clicking the cameras of our …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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1/5/26
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Too often, Missouri state legislators are faced with what sounds like a good idea, so they file a bill for a new law, a new subsidy, a new tax credit or a new regulation.
When the government …
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By Paul Hamby
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1/5/26
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It’s been a bruising year to be a Missouri Democrat.
Even setting aside the broader tumult of Trump 2.0, life inside the Missouri Capitol has been especially unforgiving for Democrats.
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by Jason Hancook; Missouri independent
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1/5/26
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T he Declaration of Independence marks the beginning of our heritage. It has been the source of our nation’s strength. It serves as the backbone of the ideals we all live by. It holds the deed to …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/5/26
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Missouri lawmakers are concerned about artificial intelligence (AI). Most Missouri citizens interact with AI daily — though it’s rarely disclosed that you are communicating with a computer rather …
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By Paul Hamby
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12/24/25
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Right now in the Ozarks, there are eagles everywhere, and each spring more and more of them nest here. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you know where eagles nest, and it is very easy to see …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/23/25
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As a young boy growing up in rural Missouri, many days were spent outdoors enjoying wild places and wild critters. At a young age, I became fascinated with the graceful ghost of our forest, the …
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12/23/25
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The United States currently has implemented a very aggressive deportation plan for our immigrants of color. The stated goal of these mass deportations is to stem the flow of drugs coming into our …
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12/23/25
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Francis B. Church, editor of the New York Sun in 1897, printed his reply to a little girl’s question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” And “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” was …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/23/25
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The Missouri legislature goes back into session Wednesday January 7 through Friday May 15, 2026. Pre-filing of bills is underway right now.
So far, 802 Missouri House and 638 senate bills have …
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By Paul Hamby
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12/17/25
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The opening of the doe season was only a few hours away and the wind was blowing through the oaks up here on Lightnin’ Ridge. “Shucks” I thought to myself, “There won’t be a leaf left on my …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/17/25
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The Christmas holidays are upon us again. It’s the greatest time of the year, when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gift giving is a grand tradition and there is no …
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By Bill Cooper
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12/17/25
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Every August, my brother, sister and I couldn’t wait for the Christmas catalogs to arrive in the mail. I still remember the thrill of seeing the latest toys and using sheets of lined notebook paper …
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By Garrett Hawkins
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12/17/25
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The Cuba city election is coming up on April 7.
We will vote for four aldermen and a mayor.
Usually we vote for only three aldermen, one from each Ward. But …
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12/17/25
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This, of course, is the Christmas season when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who was born so He could suffer and die for everyone's sins so that whoever repents and …
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12/17/25
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Here's How:
• Culture cannot be redeemed by law, and law cannot survive without virtue. Virtue must be restored so people will take the responsibility to obey the law.
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12/17/25
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Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!”
But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/17/25
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The fire had burned down in the fireplace, and it was a trifle warm, so I stepped out on the back porch to feel the coolness of the oncoming winter, looking down on the dark river valley. The moon …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/10/25
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The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me, and this year is no exception.
It’s been a year of excitement, disappointments, new adventures, health issues and new …
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By Bill Cooper
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12/10/25
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There ain't nothing better than a good dog. For me, that dog was Tuffy. He might've been a mutt, but the majority of his breed was "best friend."
Tuffy could round up cattle, chase off snakes …
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By Caleb Jones
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12/10/25
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