Opinions
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....
Ah, the empty nest blues...
I heard about them, but I never knew they would hit me like they have. If you're like me, you're currently dealing with seeing the last of your children leave the nest or prepping to leave the nest. The thought terrified me for years because I was lucky...
Dear Constituents,
I want to start by saying that it has been great to be back in the district following the end of Governor Kehoe’s Special Session earlier this month.
To keep this report as short and sweet as possible, I want to inform our community that I did vote no on the stadium funding...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
Last week, I announced my appointment to serve on the Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. This committee has been tasked with evaluating Missouri’s current property tax system and developing recommendations to better protect taxpayers...
Thumbs up for everyone locally who steps up and supports St. Jude Children Research Hospital. I know we all live check to check, and every little donation adds up.
Thumbs down to the impractical and unattractive parklet on Courthouse Square in West Plains. There are a lot of great things...