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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Patricia Blackwell received the news no parent wants to hear on the night of Jan. 25. Two people stopped by her house late that night to say her son, Taurean Snoddy, had been in a fight and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital. They told Blackwell what had happened and said they…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 More than 100 kids? Holy cow. Holy cow. Ho-o-o-o-ly cow … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 520 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember the name Musa Hasahya Kasera. Some day, he’ll be the answer to a trivia question. Kasera is a 68-year-old Ugandan villager,…
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Pre-pandemic 2019 Quincy Public Schools Illinois Report Card Data compiled by Wirepoints shows only 25.9 percent of third grade students met or exceeded grade level reading standards, while reading proficiency in Black students fell to only 3.1 percent. Updated Report Card data for 2021 shows further declines statewide. Unfortunately, this literacy tragedy is not unique to QPS but…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 518 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the following nominees for 2023 induction: I’ll give you choices in a few paragraphs, but first a little background: To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must…
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We were on a July float trip when my boyfriend decided to let me die in the raging current of the Salt River. Well, that’s the way I remember it at least. My arms flailing to catch nearby logs and sticks, I watched his backside go up the hill to lunch while I loudly vowed…
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Nor will I ever play Monopoly again with my wife … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 518 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, February is a big month for holidays. There’s Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Groundhog Day … but those are hardly the only celebrations. For example: 2. Has anyone…
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The pro-life movement in this country is in the ditch. At a crucial moment, they swerved in the wrong direction, like a driver on a patch of ice, and overturned. This is sad, because their moral instinct is right — every abortion is a tragedy. It is not something that people cheer about. We do…
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You WILL be hungry after reading today’s edition … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 517 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Super Bowl is a little more than a week away, and next to the game itself, what is the most important item connected to the big day? Yep, the snacks.…
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Rihanna has had 14 No. 1 songs, so those wagers involving her might be a bit tricky … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 516 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At times, the Super Bowl itself becomes almost secondary to all of the elements and hype surrounding it. One of my favorite…
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I wonder how many of us once went to a mall to buy Crocs? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 515 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago I saw an article about “30 Things Boomers Think Are Still Cool.” Being a Boomer myself — in fact, a proud…
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I have been a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., for 35 years. I enjoyed a recent article written about Vic and Bing Welper and the ’56 Chevy that was purchased. It was a great human interest story that demonstrated the love, respect and admiration a son has for his father and automobile. Additionally, my father, Jack…
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And just like that, January is gone. It’s hard to believe February arrives in matter of hours … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 514 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always loved TV game shows, starting with “Jeopardy!” and “You Don’t Say” way back in the early 1960s. Which brings me…
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Fives were wild and I had two of them along with a pair of Kings. I threw two chips in with caution to the wind. My leg twitched a little as I did. It was two days after returning from our honeymoon, and we were in the basement for a poker night with friends from…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 Is it possible some of our jukebox heroes are really this old? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 513 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are more than 40 major rock stars 72 years and older who are still out touring and recording. Today…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 If I would have had another daughter, I think Sunday Molly would be a great choice. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 512 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been fascinated with names. In particular, first names. The fact I have a daughter named…
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You know what the greatest thing is about being really good at your job? You get to do it enough for five people. That’s suuuuuuuch a great feeling … We’ve all been in that kind of a situation, the kind that reminds you of some cheesy action flick where the townspeople are telling you, “Oh…
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I enjoyed reading Mr. Gough’s article on Mr. Dade speaking to the QHS School Board. It was very well written and is a topic that needs to be discussed. In my opinion, Mr. Dade is talking about equity, while the administration is talking about equality, which we all know are two separate things. Equity in…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 Today’s most fascinating note, at least to me, might involve Hershey’s Kisses. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Dozens of candy bars are on the shelves of local supermarkets to choose from when you have a hankering for a…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 After you read thought No. 2 today, I think it’s probably safe to say we will all be inspecting what we eat just a little bit closer from now on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, what…
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And on a sad note, we’ll soon be saying good-bye to “NCIS: Los Angeles” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes, you just need a day off work, right? You just need to stay home and watch Oprah, or maybe sleep. Whatever the reason, we’ve…
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It’s too bad Mike Miletich is no longer with WGEM. His presence in Springfield was a real asset for the station. He is a solid reporter with great on-air presence. He gave viewers insight into state issues which we lacked until he came on board. Mike’s use of the word “hate” is over the top…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 Oh, Olivia, how could you have ever worn those headbands? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised on Tuesday, our picks for the worst women’s fashion statements of the past 60 years or so: 2. These are the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 Can you imagine the size of jumpsuit I would have needed? You’ll understand in a minute, I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 509 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I know it’s only late January, but it seems like spring is just around…
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I think I need my first snack of the day. You’ll understand more in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 508 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to Monday and a new week. To enlighten your day — or make it worse, depending on your view — grab a…
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