Jack Miller
Smoking Ban Passes at Sedalia City Council Meeting With 6-2 Vote
There was a surprising turn at last night’s Sedalia City Council meeting as the smoking ban, which had been so hotly contested by two factions of the council over the past few months, passed with a 6-2 vote.
Jack Miller: Why I Support Sedalia’s Proposed Smoking Ban [OPINION]
While I attempt to stay as neutral as possible on issues I cover for the news, sometimes comments on an issue beg to be addressed. One of those issues is the smoking ban, that has been cussed and discussed to death both in the city council meetings and in the media, including in my news reports.
Sedalia Parks Department Dedicates New T-Ball Fields at Katy Park
At 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening (May 29), the Sedalia Parks Department dedicated two T-Ball Fields at Katy Park. The fields are the Lonnie E. Schott Memorial Field and the Bill G. Arnold Memorial Field.
Sedalia Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in June
A recent press release from the Sedalia Police Department this states the department will be conducting a “DWI” checkpoint within the Sedalia city limits during the month of June. The sobriety checkpoint will be set up at an undisclosed location.
Councilman Larry Stevenson Epitomizes Unprofessionalism at Sedalia City Council Meeting [OPINION] [VIDEO]
I would like to state first, that this is a personal opinion, and anyone who disagrees with me on the content should feel free to leave a response. As a newsman, I use opinion pieces sparingly and only if I feel they are justified.
At last night’s Sedalia City Council meeting (May 24), I witnessed what I feel was some very unprofessional behavior by newly elected 4th Ward Councilman Larry Stevenson. It is the first time since I have been covering the meetings that a council member has been ordered to sit down and be quiet numerous times. This happened last night in both the pre-council and the regular council meeting.
Sedalia City Council Remains Split on Smoking Ban Debate, Aims to Draft Ordinance by June 3
The Sedalia City Council met last night (May 23) to once again discuss the idea of a smoke free Sedalia. The pre-council meeting was a lively session of debate among the seven members in attendance, with the council clearly still split on the issue as they were at the work session earlier in the month.
Sedalia STING Unit Makes Marijuana Bust on South Prospect, One Suspect Still At Large
At 4:45 this Tuesday morning, the Sedalia Police Department S.T.I.N.G Unit along with other Sedalia Police officers and Pettis County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at 1804 South Prospect. A search of the residence revealed approximately 1 1/2 lbs. of marijuana, packaging supplies, digital scales and a handgun.
Sedalia City Council Continues Discussion of Smoking Ban
The Sedalia City Council met in a work session Monday night to discuss one of the most controversial issues it has faced in years; a smoke-free Sedalia. The council is apparently split on the issue with some councilmen showing a marked timidity on the subject, with others engaging in a heated debate on the subject.
Jack Miller’s Mother’s Day Poem for Mothers
Mother’s Day is coming soon, and I always like to write a poem for my late mother to help me through the sadness of not having her here anymore. Knowing how giving mom always was, I know she would want to share the poem with all the other mothers out there.
City Council Meeting on Smoking Ban Draws Large Crowd
The Sedalia City Council met in the council chambers of City Hall for a work session Monday night (April 29). There were three items on the agenda, but the one that drew the capacity crowd to the chamber was the proposal that would make Sedalia a smoke-free city.