immigration
Kathy Casey: In response to July 30 immigration opinions
The first thing one should do before writing an article on the subject is to do some research, not just repeat talking points from a party line.

Kyle Troutman: We’re in this together
A suggestion was submitted to the Cassville Democrat email the other day from a person in the community: “Have you ever thought of changing your name? I would think that your circulation would increase. I would love to subscribe but could not stand to have anything called Democrat in my house. I would certainly subscribe to the Cassville Gazette. There must be others like me.”
Mary Paddock: Bible is explicit how we should treat others
Someday, those of us who condoned deporting people who came here out of need are going to have to explain how it was okay with us.
Kathy Casey: In opposition to stance on illegal immigration
I have to respond, and hope you publish my letter in opposition to the stance taken by your paper on the subject of illegal immigration.

Sheila Harris: Where mercy collides with law
I first went to work for George’s Processing before the turn of the century.
Policies queried after local ICE arrest
The Monett Police Department (MPD) is trying out a new tactic to aid in the apprehension of lawbreakers: posting their mugshots on the Monett Police Department’s Facebook page.

Sheila Harris: Would you still be my friend?
“Would you still be my friend, if I told you I was illegal?”