Opinion
QUINCY — Moments after he was elected as the president of the Quincy Park Board, Mark Philpot took time to reflect on the vote’s significance. Philpot was selected to replace Jarid Jones as president during Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Park Board. He is the first Black person to serve as president. (Alan Hickman was…
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Being a native of Northeast Missouri and having spent the vast majority of my professional career in local media, the ever-evolving landscape is just something I’m accustomed to. It’s what allowed Muddy River News/Sports/TV to fill some of the breach. But, there are some things you thought would always be there. Like high school sports…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 In a few moments, you will know what “Yahoo” actually stands for … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you know Pepsi-Cola was originally known as “Brad’s Drink?” Don’t feel bad, I didn’t either. Here’s some background on that…
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Maybe Snoop Dogg should have partnered with Taylor Swift instead of Dr. Dre. I’m pretty sure the Arizona Bowl would be a sellout. More about that in Thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 942 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Swifties are at it again. Taylor Swift, arguably…
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Smartphones are an essential part of everyday life and help us do so many things. However, in a UScellular survey, nearly 75 percent of respondents said they spend at least an hour on social media every day, with 24 percent spending three to four hours per day. Nearly a third of respondents said they want…
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I have discovered I am older than Chris Berman. I’m not sure how I feel about that … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 941 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m sure there’s probably a counterpoint to my point, but I ask you, has one NFL team ever had a better draft…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 940 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is arguably no better indicator of a cultural landscape than the first names that occupy it. “(First) names have become more diverse and personalized over the years,” says Kushal Tantry — speaking of interesting first names — who is…
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In Quincy town, there dwelt a man grim,Who thought his job was to fill every pothole’s brim. With “No” votes for the public good on this day.His heart was as dark as the asphalt’s gray. He grumbled and groaned each attempt to do more.Hating the world with an unyielding roar. The sun was too hot,…
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And please don’t tell me you don’t know who Myron Floren was … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 939 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we try and celebrate a series of actual holidays that most will ignore. Here’s our list of celebrations for May: May 4: May the 4th…
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That Keanu Reeves-Alice Cooper info in Thought No. 2 is a mind blower … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 938 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Always remember that where attention goes, money flows. And also remember that this is now Caitlin Clark’s world, and we should feel honored simply to be…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 2, 2024 I also used to listen to music on transistor radios and contact people in something called a phone booth … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 937 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m a card-carrying baby boomer, and proud of it. For those who might be…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 No one had a better entrance to the ring than The Nature Boy. And those robes … oh my … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 936 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What’s always been the greatest appeal of professional “wrestling?” It’s not the golden boys, it’s…
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The Froot Loops thing really threw me a curve … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 935 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another edition of Fun Facts About Food. You’re welcome. Did you think the shapes and sizes of those Chicken McNuggets were simply chance? Think again. Those nuggets…
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(This article appeared April 17 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. It is reprinted here with permission.) “The law that applies to this case is stated in these instructions, and it is your duty to follow all of them.” So states Illinois Pattern jury instruction 1.01(2), which the judge reads to the jurors in every…
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Three years flew by. Then again, all the years do these days. As we celebrate the third birthday of Muddy River News LLC today, I just wanted to reflect a bit. My partner, Jim Rapp, eloquent as always, gave you some detailed information about our humble beginnings and how the timing was just right for…
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And you thought Michael, Magic, Larry and Charles were colorful characters … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 934 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most interesting NBA player ever? I know, Michael Jordan would probably be your first guess, but … wrong. Magic Johnson? Larry Bird? Wrong. Wrong. How about Charles…
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“And that’s the way it was …” From 1962 until 1981, those were the words I and millions of others heard. With those words broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite ended his CBS Evening News for those 19 years. A couple of years after his retirement, I was in an elevator at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. …
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Just that one bag of peanuts was mildly surprising, eh? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 933 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Hmmm … I just may have to make a trip to Miami to take in a Marlins baseball game this season. The Marlins, who are struggling both on the…
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Incredibly, none of the Beatles could read music, but more on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 932 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a month into the MLB season, and these teams currently sit atop the pack: 1. Philadelphia Phillies: The best balance of any MLB team?…
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American’s favorite kind of pizza should be easy to guess … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 931 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On the average, each person in the United States eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year. That is roughly 46 slices, which to me sounds a bit low.…
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I’ll tell you right now, your first guess is wrong … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 930 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Which actor has dropped the most F-bombs in cinematic history? Hint: It’s NOT Samuel L. Jackson. A website called crossword-solver.io tracks such things, and the winner is (drum roll,…
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If you are a follower of social media and have a weather interest like myself, you have probably seen a few articles talking about the potential weather outbreak headed towards Tornado Alley this week. Is this a possibility; yes. Is it likely; not really. But you gotta love some of the remarks by the arm…
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If Michael had remained with the Jackson 5, would they have eventually been No. 1? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that we love music at the world headquarters of The Daily Dirt. But we love rankings tied to music even more.…
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Tax increment financing is effective. It has led to economic development and increased growth in our historic downtown business district. As mayor, I was proud to propose and implement TIF East in 2010 with the help of our terrific city planner, Chuck Bevelheimer. A multitude of infrastructure improvements have occurred since then, and private investment…
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The Chairman of the Board’s daughter was five minutes away at time of his heart attack — watching Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the darkest days in American pop culture history will always be May 14, 1998. …
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