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Column (8/10/24)This is why Kamala Harris is avoiding the press — and getting away with itTo the surprise of just about everyone, Kamala Harris has had a remarkably good two weeks (whether her selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz marks the end of that honeymoon or an extension of it remains to be seen). Democrats, of course, have been... -
Editorial (8/9/24)Chicago — here we come (again); Contour flights to resumeNashville, it’s not personal. Here in Cape Girardeau, we love you. From the tunes of the Grand Ole Opry to the NFL experience of the Titans to the free entertainment of bachelorette party after bachelorette party shutting down The District, you’re...
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Column (8/8/24)How St. Louis illegally taxed remote workers and how you can get your money backEver since the pandemic began, St. Louis has been subjecting taxpayers who neither live nor work in the city to legally baseless earnings tax assessments. Forced by litigation and the threat of state preemption to make amends, the city is hoping...
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Column (8/8/24)Will the Chevron decision fix big government?The Supreme Court recently ruled to overturn the Chevron doctrine precedent that has stood since 1984. Recent precedent reversals, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, have gotten much more attention. But this change is of enormous importance,...
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Column (8/7/24)What should we expect from a woman president?I have a Barbie for President doll in my office. EMILYs List — a group dedicated to electing pro-choice women to political office — sent it years ago. The doll could be mistaken for Condoleezza Rice, though I suspect they didn't have a Republican in...
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Column (8/7/24)No matter how you look at it, the Biden-Harris administration has been an absolute disasterNo matter how you look at it, the Biden-Harris administration has been an absolute disaster. We have a southern border that’s in pure chaos because of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s radical immigration policies. The cost of...
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Editorial (8/7/24)Babe Ruth World Series returns to Cape GirardeauWith the Olympics winding down, another global sports event is about to begin. And this weeklong competition doesn’t require a ticket to Paris. The 16- to 18-year-old Babe Ruth World Series will return to Capaha Park and Cape Girardeau Central High...
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Column (8/6/24)Kamala’s sociopathic dishonesty on the border"L’audace, l’audace, toujours l’audace." So says George C. Scott’s Patton in the eponymous movie when his comrades want another day’s rest during the Sicilian campaign. No one is going to mistake Kamala Harris for Gen. Patton, or even George C....
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Column (8/5/24)J.D. Vance and the bipartisan itch to tax behaviorRepublican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has been in the news for an old clip of him talking about how the tax code should punish adults without kids. While Vance’s proposal probably aims to address demographic concerns, it represents a...
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Column (8/3/24)Cape faces decision on water system overhaul, rate increaseThe city’s water treatment facility has been the topic of much discussion in recent months and for good reason. This 91-year-old facility has had numerous upgrades and renovations over the years, but the time has come for the city to launch a major...
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Column (8/2/24)Cape faces decision on water system overhaul, rate increaseThe city’s water treatment facility has been the topic of much discussion in recent months and for good reason. This 91-year-old facility has had numerous upgrades and renovations over the years, but the time has come for the city to launch a major... -
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Letter (8/1/24)Smith champions cancer detection billThank you to Rep. Jason Smith for his support of multi-cancer early detection bill. Last month, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act was passed by the House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously...
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Editorial (7/31/24)It’s nearly time — SEMO District FairThis year’s SEMO District Fair will be here soon — Saturday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 14, at the fairgrounds in Cape Girardeau. All the familiar attractions will be back — food and fun at the carnival, agricultural exhibits and loads of...
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Editorial (7/29/24)Major contests, two amendments on Missouri’s August ballotThe Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election in Missouri will feature local, state and federal candidates. Voters will also decide on two constitutional amendments: Amendment 1, which proposes property tax benefits for day care centers, and Amendment 4,...
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Editorial (7/26/24)Gun violence task force — a big ask with big stakesFew things mar a community’s reputation — and can hamper growth and prosperity — like gun violence. From a cold-blooded murder for a particular, if inconsequential reason, to a haphazard wrong place/wrong time accidental shooting, Cape Girardeau is...
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Editorial (7/24/24)People are the star attraction at Jackson HomecomersFestivals usually have a star attraction — dogwoods and azaleas in Charleston or jumping mules at East Perry County Community Fair — to tie the associated events to a common theme. For the annual weeklong Jackson Homecomers in Uptown Jackson, the...
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Editorial (7/22/24)Stars and Stripes Museum embarks on expansion to honor military journalism legacyThe Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of military journalism. This institution, dedicated to the history of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, is embarking on an ambitious expansion project that...