Yes, You Can Legislate Morality — And The Bible Commands It
For years, Christians in America have been met with a familiar phrase whenever moral issues enter the political sphere: “You can’t legislate morality.” The saying sounds wise, even tolerant. It gives politicians an escape hatch and allows society to avoid the uncomfortable task of drawing…
Colleen Yvonne Pennington
Colleen Yvonne Pennington, 79, of Orrick, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Caden Craig Talbot
Caden Craig Talbot, 23, a resident of Stet, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Missouri School Funding in Focus: Senator Rusty Black Relies on NEA Lobbyist, Raising Accountability Concerns
Missouri School Funding Under Scrutiny as Senator Rusty Black Relies on NEA Lobbyist, Raising Questions About Influence and Accountability Missouri parents, taxpayers, and education advocates are closely watching developments in Jefferson City after Senator Rusty Black, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, openly admitted that…
Larry Wayne Stauffer Sr.
Larry Wayne Stauffer Sr., age 86, of Saint Catherine, MO; passed away Tuesday evening, December 2, 2025, at his home. Larry Wayne was born on April 2, 1939, the son of Amos and Agnes (Carter) Stauffer in Van Buren, Indiana….
Jamie Lee Rader
Jamie Lee Rader, 50, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Marshall, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Cox Health in Springfield.
Naomi June Rolfe
Naomi June Rolfe, 13 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO from medical complications. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2025, at…
Harold Edward Isenhour
Harold “Ike” Edward Isenhour, 85, of Orrick, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Twila Marie Shirley Schomaker
Former Wakenda resident, Twila Marie Shirley Schomaker died November 29, 2025. In lieu of flowers donations to Toys for Tots or animal shelters. Arrangments by Hidden Valley Funeral Home in Carrollton.
Hollie Ray Hawkins
Hollie Ray Hawkins, age 83, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence.