Opinion
Merlyn Johnson: Breaking down possible future school funding changes
The state of Missouri is taking another look at how public schools are funded.
Sheila Harris: Can she bake a cherry pie?
Ozarks Alive Publisher Kaitlyn McConnell has me fired up about trying my hand at pie-making again.
Kyle Troutman: Spirit of giving is in the air
When Barry County residents see a problem charity can solve, they jump into action. Putting our stories and pages together, I have a front row seat to all the good we can do for one another.
Dakoda Pettigrew: Words worth remembering — Edward Murrow’s talk
It was the early American fifties, an age of unprecedented growth and prosperity.
Randy Crane: Resolve to be a thankful person
This month, we set aside a day of Thanksgiving. For many people it will be a day devoted to the Three Fs – family, food, and football.
Janet Mills: The ins and outs of spooky and scary
It’s the time of year when popular culture pushes our focus toward the thrill of all things scary.
William Hodgson: In the beginning — was the Word
Two books of the Bible begin with this statement – Genesis 1:1 and the Gospel of John 1:1.
Terry Held: The forgotten art of letter writing
In an age of instant replies and digital noise, it’s easy to forget that just a generation ago, communication came folded in an envelope — not fired off by a burst of thumbs.
TroutMom Says — Jordan Troutman: Gratitude for stories shared, lives saved
I have lost count of exactly how many breast cancer stories I have written since 2018, but I have never forgotten the details of the stories people share during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kyle Troutman: Enjoying the ride
Growing up playing soccer, there was not much that beat getting a hat trick (scoring three goals in the same game), and even though my field now is less grass and more ink, there are still hat tricks to be had.
