Opinion
Janet Mills: It’s not easy being green
In the grand feast of life, green veggies often get a bad rap. I remember Kermit the frog used to lament, “It’s not easy being green.” Like Kermit, the humble green vegetable often finds itself ignored, disdained, picked last from the buffet array, and readily pushed to the side of the plate.
Jon Horner: The many meanings of March Madness
Yes, we have turned the page of the calendar to the month of March.
Al Slavik: Claim your path with God
Spring is a wonderful time of the year bringing hope and rebirth. Over the course of my life, I have discovered that what brings hope and joy to some people also brings despair and hopeless feelings to others. The more people they see and talk to that are happy, the lower they sink, wondering why they don’t feel that way. They see problems in their lives and don’t see solutions.
Kyle Troutman: Any time is a good time
I spent enough time at Roaring River State Park over last weekend I probably should’ve just camped. Friday’s March 1 opening was one of the finest in recent memory.
Drake Thomas: Larger than life — Your tiny human with giant emotions
I am a firm believer that whoever coined the term “No use crying over spilled milk” spent little to no time with children, because if they had, I truly think the phrase would have been “Crying over spilled milk is completely understandable.”
Sheila Harris: Your water is my water
Missouri residents – Southwest Missouri residents, in particular — the quality of our drinking and recreational water is under attack. At a public hearing in Jefferson City Tuesday morning, witnesses for and against Senate Bill 981 were in attendance to present their testimony regarding the bill, which proposes to exclude the phrase “all subsurface waters” from Missouri’s current definition of “Waters of The State.” The change would affect the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) ability to protect our groundwater.
Caleb Ryman: The overflow of forgiveness
In Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus shares a parable about the unmerciful servant, illustrating the profound truth of forgiveness. The story begins with a servant who owes an astronomical debt to his master, a debt he could never repay.
Sheila Harris: Bill may loosen groundwater regulations
Southwest Missouri residents, the quality of our groundwater is under attack. Please consider showing up for a hearing for Missouri Senate Bill 981 in Jefferson City tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, March 5, at 8:30 a.m.
Trout Tales, Feb. 28
Caption this! I was at the 2024 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena last week taking in all the action, the best of which can turn any coach into a walking, talking emoji.
Randy Crane: Why we need Lent
The season of Lent began two weeks ago. Some reading this may wonder why that makes any difference.
