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Double trouble

Badgers and coyotes sometimes hunt together. These toothy teammates spell trouble for ground squirrels. If a squirrel scurries from its burrow, the crafty coyote pounces on it. But if the squirrel stays put, the burly badger digs it up for dinner.

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Abe Lincoln as a young lawyer saves two mens lives

One day at the end of May, 1841, William Trailor hopped into a one-horse buggy and began the long journey to Springfield, Illinois, where he planned to reunite with his brothers Henry and Archibald. Joining him was his friend and housemate, a handyman named Archibald Fisher. In Springfield, the men decided to go for a

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians It’s almost time for the 100 Mile Yard Sale! Discover More on Route 54 is hosting the Annual 100-Mile Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 4th and 5th. We have new addition this year, the City of Walker is having its City Wide Sale. Walker is located 3 miles north

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BBB: finding a trustworthy storage unit during uncertain times

Unemployment, evictions, foreclosures: COVID-19’s economic uncertainties have countless families on the move. Many may be looking for storage units to facilitate these changes in living situation. It’s important to find a trustworthy storage facility, especially for prized possessions or antiques. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises doing careful research before committing your items to a storage

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5 financial pressure points to evaluate during COVID times

Financial pressure is a part of life for most people, and now the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new financial pressure points or exacerbated existing ones for many individuals and families. But to navigate those pressures and build a successful financial strategy, you must first identify where the pressures are coming from, says John Smallwood (www.johnlsmallwood.com),

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The Most Toys

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC In Matthew 16:26, Jesus asks a couple of the most pertinent questions anyone can ask about life when he asks his disciples, “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange

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When you don’t have your morning coffee

Coffee plays a key role every morning for billions of people across the globe. But what happens when you skip it entirely? Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Coffee is a morning constant for many, as reliable as

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BBB warns identity thieves target college students

For college freshmen leaving home for the first time, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up clothes and saying goodbye to high school friends. In the midst of this hustle and bustle, parents need to make time to talk to their students about money and protecting themselves against

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Fentanyl in Missouri: The China Connection

Missouri Medicine, the Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association, reports in its July/August 2020 issue, that illicitly manufactured fentanyl and related synthetic opioids arriving from China are primarily responsible for fatal narcotic overdoses in Missouri. Despite the COVID-19 disruption of fentanyl manufacturing and distribution centers in and around Wuhan, China, early in the pandemic,

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