For years our country has been divided. For years I've watched this nation, various cities, families, friends and even churches be torn apart because we differ in not only opinion but also what we …
The band called R.E.M. put out a song in 1987. The lyrics, if you can listen fast and understand them, were a recitation of cataclysmic events from the era. The chorus begins with the …
I am writing to you to talk about Amendment 7, an amendment that will be on the statewide ballot in November. I am strongly in favor of Amendment 7, which would further protect …
Voting is fundamental to democracy More than 150 million Americans will vote in next month’s elections, making their choices for positions ranging from president to school board. They will …
Supporting the passage of Amendment 6 This November election, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 6, an amendment to our Missouri Constitution …
Song for this week is "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen. You may have never heard of this song or him. He also wrote the well known song "Hallelujah.” Anthem starts with …
Are you prayerful? I am. I have not always been. Like many things in life, prayer has been an evolution. Many of the prayers I have used were memorized. To this day, I can remember the breakfast, …
With the season of fall officially here, we are getting ever closer to the legislative session in January. This coming session, I plan on working on several pieces of legislation, one of which is …
Dear Mrs. Holloway, I have been communicating with Dr. Terry Robinson, superintendent of the Tipton School District, regarding the proposed training facility to be built on the high school …
As a kid, nothing struck fear in my heart like a trip to the dentist. The uncomfortable chair, swishing some mint-flavored liquid and spitting it in a weird little sink – I didn't like any of …
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa: Their initials spell BRICS. Since the ’70s, we’ll call it the “oil” era, a barrel of oil was bought and sold with …