Opinion

All Hallows Eve used to be called that until it was changed to Halloween. October 31 is the day, the “eve” of All Saints Day, November 1. The Christian Church

By: Ernie Wren Wednesday Oct. 11th: National Southern Food Heritage Day– It has surprised me during my travels that biscuits and gravy are considered a “southern” food. Even at McDonalds

By: Ernie Wren The ECCO Lounge at 703 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City is one of those places that from the outside doesn’t appear to be the location one might

Frustration happens to everybody. You get up in the morning feeling in good shape and you stub your toe on the foot of the bed. The shirt you picked is

By: Travis Naughton October is National Squirrel Awareness Month. I know what you’re probably saying to yourself right now; “That sounds made up.” Well, isn’t every awareness month made up?

By: Frank Burkett We now have many experts on climate change today because of Al Gore who wrote a book in 2006, “The Inconvenient Truth“. The writings was made into

By: Ernie Wren Shoutout to the Southern Boone Eagles high school football team on increasing their season record to 5-1 with a solid 75 – 49 win over Eldon, along

By: Travis Naughton “Ever been to the Indian Territories before?” Blackjack asked his new riding partner when they finally reached the crossroad that would lead them south, out of Kansas.

By: E. Jane Rutter “Just make your chocolate” David said, the exasperation in his voice seeping out. I laughed at his clever way of telling me to give up control