What does “peace through strength” actually mean for Missouri families? It means a secure border, a strong military and a country that can defend its people and its interests without …
Editor’s note: This is the message Mayor Mark Hampton gave at the Memorial Day celebration at the Veterans’ Memorial at the Tipton City Park Monday morning, May 25. …
We hold the original “Jurassic Park” trilogy in high esteem at our house. As long as they put those fossils on display, the longing to see dinosaurs is a real thing. Dinosaurs are …
Have you ever told your kids not to lie, and then lied to get out of a social engagement? Have you ever been a supervisor and told your employees to follow the clock, only to consistently arrive 10 …
As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. We owe them everything. And one of the best ways we can honor their sacrifice is by …
Some trips are planned, while others just come together one stop at a time. The trip to Bennett Springs was a little of both. Beth and I loaded up the four kids, from newborn to 8, into our …
The ACC and the Big 12 conferences now favor a 24-team football playoff to determine the college national champion. Why does this matter? It doesn’t. Why is this making news in …
They represent a quiet kind of honor. Most people have never heard of the Arlington Ladies. That’s not a criticism, just a fact. They don’t seek attention. They don’t wear rank. And they …
The Missouri House of Representatives concluded the 2026 legislative session Friday, May 15, after advancing a broad range of priorities shaped by the needs of Missourians across the …
It’s a little hard to believe that electricity, which brought us radio, is only about a 100 years old. Rock and roll is much younger. We seem to have a music playing device always …
It was more than a school trip. It was an experience. The trip came at the end of the year, usually a week or two after school was out. For three days, members of the high school Science Club …
The Missouri General Assembly has passed the state’s approximately $51 billion budget, sending the spending plan to Gov. Mike Kehoe ahead of the constitutional deadline. The budget …
On my Good Friday early morning pickup from weights, I observed something that seemed new. At about the time I expected my boys to run out of the weight room to the car, I noticed what seemed to be …
I sponsored HB 2422 while Sen. Bernskoetter was the sponsor for its companion legislation, SB 938. I had the privilege of handling and making the motion to truly agree to and finally pass this …
The budget bills have been passed by the Senate. The bills have since been in conference committee with the House of Representatives to discuss the changes. This week is the final week before the May …
Becky, I am not sure exactly who to reach out to so I have decided to start with you in hope that maybe you can give me some guidance. As a lifelong citizen of Tipton and raising my children in …
Long before I convinced Lindsey to marry me, I learned I was going to have to earn it. If memory serves me right, I sent her flowers every day for a week before she would even return my call. Some …
Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of …
I simply cannot wait for the AI revolution. They say that 80 percent of jobs will be eliminated. If you recall from last week, the bank on the west side of Tipton has been …
The interview took place on a beautiful September afternoon in 2001 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. If you have never been there, The Greenbrier feels less like a resort and more …