Opinion

Dear Editor, Good morning. I write to thank the many professionals from various fields that have given their time and talents to make Ripley County a great place to live. First, I want to thank and commend Jan Morrow and her professional staff at the Ripley County Health Center for the huge effort that took place at the high school gym three Saturdays ago to vaccinate 500+ people to protect them from COVID-19. ...

Editor, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Superintendent Brad Hagood and our Doniphan R-I School District for opening our schools as typical last fall. I watch on TV and read about these schools that have been closed since last spring and it breaks my heart for their students. ...

Editor: Am I part of the problem? Or part of the solution? Free individual math classes offered. As a business owner and resident in Ripley County I am surprised and saddened at the lack of basic math skills of many graduated students. Not just me, I hear this from other business owners and many individuals. ...