Happy Wednesday Ozarks! Today will be another warm day for us, but the rain comes tonight and into tomorrow. Today Nick broadcast his show live from Roots Coffee Bar on Republic Road and had guests attorney Dee Wampler and state Senate-elect Eric Burlison.
Ozark Cross:
After a group from Minnesota complained about Ozark’s cross in Finley River Park, they announced it would no longer be turned on. After backlash from the community, the city has decided to turn the lights back on for now.
- Ozark embroiled in controversy over cross in Finley River Park holiday lights display. (News-Leader)
- What is the Freedom From Religion Foundation? (Christian County Headliner)
- Freedom from Religion Foundation. (Official site)
Border Wall/ Immigration:
Yesterday President Trump sat down with top Democrat leadership about funding a border wall. The Democrats questioned talking about this in open. Where is the transparency?
- Nancy Pelosi didn’t do herself any favors when she insisted on debating border security behind closed doors. (Washington Examiner)
A group of migrants are asking for $50,000 each if we won’t be allowed into the US
- Migrants demand entry or $50,000 during march to US Consulate in Tijuana (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
Muslims:
There is a new app on Google called “Smart Pakem” that lets people of the Muslim faith report an insult against Islam.
- Google app helps Muslims report “blasphemy” (World Net Daily)
Prescription Drugs:
As the government continues to crack down on people who abuse opioids with PDMPs, many doctors are cutting back on those who need the drugs. Those who need them and who have chronic pain are turning to other options- like suicide.
