Blogs

‘Old-Man-Itis’ crept in when I wasn’t looking (Paul Davis) (10/17/20)
Artistic significance: ‘60s gothic TV families showcase life goals (Michael Shine) (10/16/20)
Our communities receive strong support from grants (Donna Farley) (10/10/20)
Artistic significance: Post-apocalyptic stories are also ones of hope (Michael Shine) (10/10/20)
‘Goofy year’ complicates playoffs (Brian Rosener) (10/9/20)
Virtual faith efforts cross continents, keep parishioners close (Michelle Friedrich) (10/9/20)
Bloom where you are planted (Dave Turncone First Assembly of God Church, Van Buren) (10/9/20)
Poplar Bluff’s first professional basketball player honored with fellow cagers (Brian Rosener) (10/3/20)
Artistic significance: There are original horror stories from digital creators (Michael Shine) (10/3/20)
For kids, it's about the time spent, not the money (Donna Farley) (10/3/20)
God inspired campfire stories (Cassie Downs) (10/2/20)
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity or O Lord, when is this going to end? (Frank Chlastak First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff) (10/2/20)
Presidential debate offers disappointment on all sides (Donna Farley) (9/30/20)
Mr. Pumphrey challenged us to do better (Barbara Ann Horton) (9/25/20)
The pride of Poplar Bluff (Brian Rosener) (9/25/20)
A homecoming for golfers (Brian Rosener) (9/19/20)
Getting a jump start on fall (Michelle Friedrich) (9/19/20)
One of THOSE days (Cassie Downs) (9/18/20)
Lord, hear my prayers? (Frank Chlastak First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff) (9/18/20)
Jesus is our living hope (Dave Turncone First Assembly of God Church, Van Buren) (9/12/20)
Fall is just around the corner, and I can't wait (Paul Davis) (9/12/20)
Brock, Seaver and a June night in '78 (Brian Rosener) (9/12/20)
An ode to the GB column in standings (Brian Rosener) (9/5/20)
‘Shrek’ offers more than a fairy tale (Michael Shine) (9/5/20)
Battles in the Bible teach us (Robert Randolph) (9/4/20)
Breast cancer testing expenses can cause costly delays (Donna Farley) (8/29/20)
It’s a ... gift (Cassie Downs) (8/28/20)
Shopping trips during the pandemic aren’t fast or short (Barbara Ann Horton) (8/22/20)
What will happen with fall sports is anyone’s guess (Brian Rosener) (8/21/20)
Difference Makers transitioned to successful virtual event (Chris Pruett) (8/21/20)
Who You Gonna Call? (Cassie Downs) (8/21/20)
What’s an extrovert to do in an introvert world nowadays? (Frank Chlastak First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff) (8/21/20)
To play, or not to play. Is that a question? (Brian Rosener) (8/14/20)
Students, you control what this year will be (Michael Shine) (8/14/20)
Honor God in all you do by serving others (Dave Turncone First Assembly of God Church, Van Buren) (8/14/20)
DAR’s Difference Makers will move to virtual event as safety precaution (Chris Pruett) (8/8/20)
The vote: Exercise your full citizenship rights (Sue Crites Szostak, director of the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library) (8/8/20)
Nobody wants to be the bad guy (Brian Rosener) (8/7/20)
Difference Makers recognizes many humble, good people (Paul Davis) (8/7/20)
Definitely not disqualified (Cassie Downs) (8/7/20)
Face coverings: to wear or not to wear? (Frank Chlastak First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff) (8/7/20)
Sometimes, I get to have a little fun (Michelle Friedrich) (8/1/20)
With no bubble to protect them, athletes need help from community (Brian Rosener) (7/31/20)
Summer forever (Cassie Downs) (7/31/20)
Candidates should discuss real issues to earn votes (Chris Pruett) (7/25/20)
Candidates, let the 9-year-olds in your life offer some guidance (Donna Farley) (7/25/20)
Seeing with God’s eye sight (Frank Chlastak First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff) (7/24/20)