I was shooting the breeze with a prominent Douglas County personality the other day, jawing about this thing and that, when something in our conversation, I don’t remember what, prompted me to consider, as I seem to more and more recently, how lucky I am.  I was born male, Caucasian, in America, of Italian descent,…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For Immediate Release – 4.18.2020 The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors proudly announced today the selection of five individuals who have made a substantial mark on the sport of bass fishing for induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.  The Class of 2020, which will be inducted in…

By Linda Geist  COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians need not worry about insects dubbed “murder hornets” in social media, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice. He hopes to put a halt to hysteria about the Asian giant hornet. “The name circulating on social media is misleading,” Rice says. “Scientists do not use the term…

China’s Continued Deception The Chinese government continues to stall all international efforts to find the origin of the coronavirus. In January, Chinese officials said they were zeroing in on the source of the outbreak and that it was “only a matter of time” before it was identified. Now, nearly four months later, no new information…

Hello Friends and Family, As the State began to open for business, we returned to the State Capitol building to finish work for the 2020 legislative session.  While the normal schedule of session was disrupted for several weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to get several bills across the finish line including…

As the Legislature counts down the final hours of the 100th General Assembly our sole constitutional obligation of passing a state budget is behind us. The $35 billion budget we sent to the governor on May 8 fully funds K-12 education and maintains essential social services programs, despite facing a shortfall in general revenue. As…

The coronavirus pandemic has rapidly brought about changes in a number of aspects, subsequently causing a widespread increase in mental and emotional stress levels. How Can People Adapt During the Pandemic to Take Care of Their Mental Health? “Probably the most important thing is to be totally honest about the level of stress we’re under,”…

NIXA, Mo. Christian County – Drivers can expect traffic impacts and potential delays along Missouri Route 14 (Mount Vernon Street) west of U.S. Route 160/Missouri Route 13 in Nixa when a widening project begins the week of June 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Route 14 will be widened to five lanes — two…

Herald Archives Ava High School’s varsity pom-pom girls who will be displaying their entertainment routines with the opening of football season are, left to right (front row): Carolyn Spurlock, Carolyn Dougherty, Rosie Halstead. Back row: Lu Ann Hendrix, Jennifer Snelson, Kathy Leonard, Susie Grigg. Not present when photo was taken was Patty Barnum.