Opinions
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...
Greetings friends from District 155!
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Missouri and deeply honored to represent the citizens of the 155th District in the Missouri House of Representatives.
This session brought...
THUMBS UP to the pinwheels outside the Willow Springs License Office. They’ve been making me smile.
THUMBS DOWN for B. Jackson getting SIS after ripping off thousands of taxpayer dollars.
Graduation season is always a busy time of joy and reflection. In thinking about this piece, I reflected on the numerous classes of Liberty graduates that I’ve had the privilege of following throughout the years, including my own two daughters. Working for the newspaper gave me a unique...
In a world so full of distractions, business, and passive entertainment, why should we make time to read a book? According to the National Library of Medicine, a chapter a day will add years to your life; so grab a few best sellers, a glass of sun tea, and toast to your good health!
May is...
TWO BIG THUMBS UP for the new restaurant, "Taste of India" opening in Mountain View! Such nice people and fabulous food! Best of success!
THUMBS UP to Pizza Americana for hosting an American Idol watch party May 4 complete with great appetizers and even better friends.
THUMBS UP to the visitors to...
What a week it has been --well half of the week, starting with the American Idol contestant Hannah Harper coming to town. Way to go, city of Willow Springs and anyone else who had a hand in making that happen. It was awesome. I wasn't able to go to the pre-concerts or parade and opted to sit on...
Dear editor,
The outrageous very late or loss of US MAIL from our UNITED STATES POST OFFICE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, MISSOURI 65548 CONTINUES FOR OVER A YEAR, maybe longer. It has been reported last year by me to the LOCAL POSTMASTER AND TO US REPRESENTATIVE, JASON SMITH’S OFFICE. As of now...