Speak Out

Congratulations to the Jackson football team on a wonderful season. Here's hoping they win it all at state. Also, congratulations to the Jackson soccer team on winning their state title. Good things happening with Jackson sports. In a year with so much uncertainty, it's been refreshing to have a bit of normalcy with the display of Christmas lights. Many wonderful displays locally that can be enjoyed from the safety of your car. Merry Christmas!...

If the Cape County Collector's Office would write complete sentences on their postcards it might be less confusing. Receiving a postcard on a Saturday that says the mortgage holder is requesting our "Real Estate" caused a momentary bit of anxiety. Is this some kind of new party game?...

Congratulations to the Jackson football team on a tremendous season. Will be rooting them on Saturday as they go for the Class 5 championship. For all the hard-core Trumpists: How is it plausible that a Red state like Georgia could let Democrats run rampant with alleged voter fraud? You would have to suspend reality (which Trump apparently did) to believe something as farcical as that. ...

Thank you Salvation Army for helping people on Thanksgiving Day. This is an important organization that deserves support. ...

A big thank you to the girls that turned in my wedding ring at Aldi's after finding it in the store. I would like to have thanked you in person, but you didn't leave your names. Your kindness is really appreciated. May God Bless You. Congratulations to the Jackson High School Soccer team for their state championship and Notre Dame's soccer team's second-place finish. Both teams represented the progress in Southeast Missouri area soccer programs. All of us soccer fans are so proud of you!...

O God, may we remember the true reason for the Christmas season. Amen.

It seems Trump supporters are quick to claim fraud in the election, but it's time for them to head to court and prove it or stop whining. Facebook, OANN, Twitter, Newsmax and Fox News have never required irrefutable evidence, but courts do. Stop trying your case in the media and head to court if you're really serious about the fraud claims. ...

With over 500 COVID cases in the last seven days and the election being over, you’d think the remaining 20% of you who refuse to wear a mask would figure it out. Stop being selfish. Put your mask on or stay at home. And that includes you sports parents. ...

I have noticed that as the pandemic is increasingly getting worse the message of sanitizing everything we touch is almost silent. We hear "wear a mask" almost hourly and the 6-foot rule and as some experts have said the type of mask we wear is important. ...

Golly gee, maybe the swing states should have started counting sooner. The U.S. of A. is such a hot mess. So how many cases of Covid-19 can be traced back to the events that the Cape Girardeau Parks and Rec department continue to put on despite what CDC guidelines say? Events such as Touch-A-Truck, Park and Rec night, a Haunted House, and Spaghetti Day have had to have lead to some spread. Where does the Cape Girardeau County Health Department stand on all of these events?...

Not always a fan of Jon K. Rust's columns, but today (11/7) was an EXCEPTION. Loved it, chuckled and laughed. Will cut the column out and save it for when I need a pick up. I signed up for The Scout as soon as I finished. Just what we all needed. Thanks, Jon...

Today we lost Alex Trebek, a man of great character and everything good in the world. He will be greatly missed. I'll take "Beloved Game Show Hosts for $2000," please. Rest In Peace. If President Trump seeks to blame anyone or anything for his shortcomings in the election, he need look no further than the man in his mirror...

Trump should contest the election as long as he can. Numerous examples of fraud, ranging from the 138,000 ballot dump in Michigan where all votes went to Biden, to Republicans not being allowed to watch ballot counts, plus other examples noted by undercover journalists at Project Veritas...

I find it ironic how when the Democrats win an election they want to bring everyone together but when a Republican wins they want to tear us apart. People in West Plains: "You can't make us wear masks no matter how many people get sick. Our rights. 'Merica." Same people: "How dare you wish that we get sick first?" And it matters because those people send their near-death patients to hospitals all over the state. ...

I'm still trying to understand why my Jackson High School student, my Jackson High School volleyball player, and my Jackson High School cheerleader all have to wear a mask while my Jackson High School football player doesn't have to. I see someone is complaining about Jackson football again. ...

Don't forget to vote, Many military members have given their lives for the sake of freedom. The least we can do is use our constitutional right and vote. God bless the U,S.A. To the person who abandoned the six-week old precious yellow kitten in the box, in the middle of the road between Chaffee and Scott City at 5 a.m., please know she was found and loved. ...

To the person who abandoned the 6-week-old precious yellow kitten in the box, in the middle of the road between Chaffee and Scott City at 5 a.m., please know she was found, and loved. Our 18-year-old granddaughter couldn’t drive by the random box in the middle of the road — and couldn’t believe what she found. ...

Joe Biden is a typical politician. He says one thing, and when the voters don't like it he denies it by saying he didn't mean what he said. President Donald Trump says what he means. Do we want someone who doesn't stand behind what he says or someone who stands behind what he says...

The public education system has many problems, even in Cape Girardeau. But with Covid-19, Central High school went to block scheduling this year. This allows students to focus on four or five classes a quarter. I have grandchildren that attend Central. ...

If you haven’t done so already, take some time this fall to visit Trail of Tears. It’s a beautiful drive. Enjoy God’s creation. Congratulations to SEMO football on raising $13,000 for police academy scholarships. It’s great to see SEMO coaches training the athletes to not only be good players on the field but also good citizens. Well done.

The Democrats blame President Trump for the surge in Covid-19. They are the ones who ignored the warnings before the first case was detected in this country. President Trump listened to the scientists and shut down the country. He made sure the states got everything they needed to keep our health care system from going bankrupt and save lives. ...

President Trump's nomination could very well be one of the biggest highlights of this presidency. Judge Barrett was tremendous in the confirmation hearings. Articulate, poised and brilliant are three words that come to mind. Well done to President Trump and Judge Barrett...

Hats off to SEMO FCA for holding a wonderful event this week, Fields of Faith. It’s encouraging to see young people, bold in their faith, share the testimonies with their fellow classmates. Well done to all. ...

Today we all saw what a Supreme Court Justice is supposed to act like. I was so impressed with her calmness and her knowledge and how she answered all the questions, and then to find out she had no notes. She was amazing. She made the liberal senators look foolish. She proved to the world that she is of high character and grace...

Our president wasn't elected to tip-toe around our feelings but to run our country, which he has done very well. People didn't vote for Trump so he could overturn Roe v Wade. Or take away protection for preexisting conditions. Or to get rid of the separation of Church and State. ...

Trump's health care plan reminds me a lot of the game show Let's Make A Deal. He wants Americans to bet their current healthcare, the ACA and Medicaid against his plan behind door No. 3. Problem is there's nothing behind door No. 3 because his plan doesn't exist...

The national press has been biased for years. They don't report anything that is negative toward the Democrats. They invent stories that are false to hurt anyone that doesn't agree with them. Now that the Republicans are finally releasing documents that show all the people involved in the Russia Hoax and the Clinton email scandal, the national media refuse to report the truth. ...

Love you, Mike Bennett! I just found myself crying uncontrollably, so you must have had a big impact on me. You were a special man. You were a spiritual man. Jesus welcomes you home. You were my family dentist for decades. I remember you told me about your brother dying. You had so much charisma. I'll miss your bright smile. Your work here was finished. Cape Girardeau was very fortunate that you and Gwen stayed here! Rest in peace, my friend...

Many Americans paid the ultimate price to give us our freedom. We have provided them with veterans homes to finish out their time here on earth which is supposed to be a thank you call with comfort. However, since the big push to open up the schools, restaurants, bars and sporting events, we have increased the virus as high as 400% in our area alone. ...