politics
Sheila Harris: A sinking ship
According to media sources, President Donald Trump recently said on his social media site that, “He who saves his country does not violate any law.”

Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse
I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Barry County Republican Party caucus in Cassville March 2
Barry County Republicans will have the opportunity to make their presidential primary selection in person on March 2, when the Barry County Central Committee will host the first caucus since 2012 at Cassville High School. Glen Cope, chair of the Committee, said the doors open at 8 a.m.

Lynn Hilburn: Worry for our future history
As president of the Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society, I realize my editorials should probably be mostly about the history and genealogy of present and past residents of Barry County. This editorial is about what I would consider the “future history” of the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Barry County residents and of the whole United States. I will endeavor to keep this as apolitical as possible.