Constitution for all or just meaningless

Few people in this country would side with Fred "God Hates Fags" Phelps and his raging homophobic followers, with their arguably sociopathic approach to religion, but Missouri Western District Judge Fernando Gaitan's decision on Phelps' behalf is correct and in the nation's best interest. Friday, September 03, 2010

BACKWARD GLANCES

Sept. 3, 1935 (The Star-Journal did not print daily in 1935) • Holden - Chamber leaders make plans for the Fall Festival. The event included baby, poultry and horse contests. T.W. Goodwin served as general superintendent. Friday, September 03, 2010

Wild elk in Mo. bad idea

The Missouri Department of Conservation intends to reintroduce wild elk in three counties in the state. Whether the elk remain in just those counties, or they are reintroduced into other Missouri counties in the future, is not known at this time. Friday, September 03, 2010

BACKWARD GLANCES

Sept. 3, 1935 (The Star-Journal did not print daily in 1935) • Herbert Lindsey, 3, suffered a head injury when struck by a car on West South Street. The accident occurred as he followed other children. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Clean energy needed now

This summer, corporate polluters and their lobbyists succeeded in stalling Senate legislation on clean energy climate. Now as the EPA seeks to move forward on enforcing common-sense safeguards to protect health, like the Clean Air Act, corporate polluters are once again trying to block the progress. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Withdrawing funds from savings risky

For those looking to pull funds early from Individual Retirement Accounts or from 401(k) plans, knowing the options is important. Thursday, September 02, 2010