The Republican Party doesn’t often field black candidates for public office, but when it does, they’re usually wingnuts of the first order.

I love baptisms. Baptizing infants (and those who can speak for themselves) is one of my absolute favorite things about ordained ministry. Being the conduit for establishing that indissoluble bond between an individual and Jesus is a privilege. Plus, when there are babies involved — which is the norm — I’m able to get my […]

Note: This appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent.I ran into this film quite by accident on Sunday. I was pressed for time, had to have something to review and I really didn’t want to see another iteration of “The Great Gatsby.” I’ve seen the Robert Redford version, a work of genius about people I don’t give a flip about.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul’s detachment from reality is getting worse, as we see HERE:

 

I had planned to bottle the Imperial Coconut Stout, or ICS for short, but life got in the way.

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Finally, there will be a small increase in nursing home funding in Minnesota. Nursing home workers do some of the most difficult and important work in our towns. They deserve to be paid accordingly. This is only a small step, but it is a step.  

                    There are a few different things teams look for in leadoff hitters. The most important thing is getting on base frequently. Teams also look...

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As I sit here in bed all I am thinking about is my girls last day of school tomorrow. How I will soon be the mother to a Kindergartener and a 5th grader! How in the world did that happen?? Well, it’s making me think of summer break and how important it is to me this year.It’s hard to make others understand this, but I lost something this year that meant more to me than my breasts.. surgeries ..hair…scars… and chemo. I lost time.

  

On Tuesday, May 21, Missouri Department of Transportation crews will replace sections of concrete on northbound U.S. 61 south of Hannibal in Ralls County.

Benjamin Lee Hartung of Bowling Green graduated May 4 from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will be hosting a Science and Engineering Day Camp July 8-12 at Hannibal-LaGrange University. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

No one was injured, but the kitchen of a residence on Vermont Street in Hannibal was damaged by fire early Monday morning.

Great recipes using California raisins from our blogger friends.

After tragedy hit, mom, blogger and cook, Jennifer Perillo turned to her kitchen for strength.

Take control of your debt with six positive options

PVC piping keeps things in view and within reach

10 pro tips for removing and preventing slippery parasites

Gwyneth is often mocked for her health advice—but some of it is quite good

  Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer months, and simple improvements can make a big difference in your budget as well as increase comfort by keeping your...