By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Event organizers are not required to request permission from the Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club to close the section of Austin Street in front of the Excelsior Hotel, despite instructions provided to two organizers by Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard earlier this month. Excelsior FoundationContinue Reading
Note: This is an editorial. This is the opinion of the Herald staff. The Jefferson City Council is elected by the people of each ward. Those elected are supposed to represent everyone. Thursday nights council meeting showed that the members present can’t think beyond what’s in front of them andContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Update: Alderman for Ward 3, Victor Perot, has reportedly told an event coordinator not to worry about this matter and the policy is not changed at this time. Original: The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club, and other businesses, must now give their approval ofContinue Reading