Opinion

Confidence in uncertain times

By Mike Courson First Christian Church     Obviously we’re living in unsettling times locally, nationally, and globally. And it’s personal as it affects us physically,… Login to continue reading Login…

Letter to the Editor

Reader calls for return to law and order

Dear Editor,     We need law and order in this country!     The big liberal controlled cities and states need to control the Radical far… Login to continue reading Login…

Kids’ kind and heroic act makes him proud

    On June 29, a very hot day, our great-grandchildren, Roydon, age 12, and Vivian, 10, were having a boring day being quarantined all the… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

‘We hold these truths to be self-evident…’

    Just to make certain everyone stayed focused on the task of gaining liberty, Thomas Paine fueled the flames of liberty with his “Common Sense”… Login to continue reading Login…

It’s time to rally around the flag

By Mike Courson First Christian Church     This Saturday we celebrate Independence Day. In spite of all that is currently going on, I’m so proud… Login to continue reading Login…

It was an old-fashioned 4th of July

    It’s birthday time again! This time, it’s the birth of our nation.                       I wonder how the get-togethers on the Fourth of July… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

Oppose tyranny, oppose the tyrant

    Had patriot John Adams, America’s second president, had his way, we would now be looking forward to the Second of July holiday.     “The… Login to continue reading Login…

Here's a reason for people to be Beardstown proud

Little League’s late start brings back fond memories

There was a certain sense of excitement at Bill Cowen Field in Schmoldt Park Monday night as baseball fans in Beardstown finally had something to… Login to continue reading Login…