Oscars Archives – Muddy River News

DAILY DIRT: Those four-letter words have a long and colorful history

March 11, 2024 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Mark Twain may have had the right outlook about this subject … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 890 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered when the phrase “four-letter word” was first used as a euphemism for swear words? Research indicates it first surfaced at some point in the…

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DAILY DIRT: Next time you unwrap a Pop-Tart, remember Bill

February 15, 2024 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 15 2024 If ever a particular was born to play a specific part, it seems Jerry Seinfeld is perfect to play Bill Post … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 865 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I first fell in love with Pop-Tarts when I was a wee…

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DAILY DIRT: Weaver, Bening and Close should all have Oscars

September 14, 2023 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

All three have iconic roles to their credit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 726 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here are my picks for the three most deserving actresses from the modern era (roughly, the past 50 years) who have never won an Academy Award: 1. Sigourney Weaver: I’ve…

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DAILY MUDDY: Support our Veterans

February 21, 2023 | By Ashley Conrad, Daily Muddy Host

Ashley Conrad talks to Richard Elsenpeter, a local veterans’ advocate, about how we can help those who served our country. And Ron Kinscherf is back with more Oscar Cliff Notes.

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DAILY MUDDY: Hannibal happenings and an Oscar Cliff Notes you can't miss!

February 16, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough chats with Joe Desmond of the Hannibal VFW about their renovations and the fundraising to help pay for it via their Spring Cha-Ching raffle at 209 Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Megan Duncan also joins to talk about what else is happening in Hannibal. And possibly the best look at an Oscar…

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DAILY MUDDY: Downtown Q gets new BBQ and Coffee Talk

February 14, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Jeremy Platt is opening Platt Daddy BBQ at 605 Hampshire. Platt has catered his amazing barbecue in Missouri and Quincy and his new brick and mortar restaurant will be open in Downtown Quincy in March. Platt Daddy will seat about 40 people and serve craft cocktails and beer along with barbecue. He also will sell…

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DAILY MUDDY: It's not too late for Valentine's shopping and more Oscar Cliff Notes

February 13, 2023 | By Ashley Conrad

Emerald City Jewelers and County Market have great ideas for your last-minute Valentine’s Day needs. Get out there right now! You still have plenty of time…until you don’t. Also Ron Kinscherf with another Oscar Cliff Notes.

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