December 2022
News briefs
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Read MoreNews briefsKyle Troutman: Forging a path
Over the past month, I have watched game after game of men my age or (mostly) younger playing their hearts out in pursuit of the planet’s most coveted sports trophy, the World Cup. On Sunday, 35-yearold Lionel Messi cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time by leading his mixedage Argentina squad to a 4-3 victory in a shootout against France, led by its 24-year-old phenom Kylian Mbappe, who won his first World Cup in 2018.
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Eagles fly to 10 wins
The Purdy boys basketball team has already accomplished something this season it has never done before, at least as far back as MSHSAA records go. With a win over Wheaton on Friday, the Eagles moved to 10-2 on the season, marking the first time on record they have produced double-digit wins by the end of December.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Among all the community members who participated in the Purdy Christmas Parade was Santa himself, visiting from the North Pole and getting a personal escort from the Purdy Fire Department. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com
Read MorePHOTO GALLERY: Beginning to feel a lot like ChristmasJon Horner: When are you going to retire?
As I approach my 60th birthday, I get that question off and on. My answer is: “I’m not.” I have no plans to retire.
Read MoreJon Horner: When are you going to retire?Bob Mitchell: The world could use a good new dose
There are many ways to express one’s feelings and tie into the meaning of Christmas, but none better than a column that appeared in a Chicago newspaper many years ago. The simple words, if taken seriously today, could go a long way toward solving problems both domestic and abroad.
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Wildcat brings home gold in Bentonville tourmey
In the 106-pound bracket at the Bentonville West Invitational Dec. 10, the winning wrestler was on the mat four times, but never for more than a minute.
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6 Lady ‘Cats medal in Nixa
A total of 13 girls wrestled in two 120-pound brackets at the Nixa Girls Invite on Dec. 12, but none were any match for the tandem of Kailey Artherton and Annie Moore.
Read More6 Lady ‘Cats medal in NixaTheodore Ray ”Teddy”
Peterson Theodore Ray “Teddy” Peterson, age 49, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. Private services will be held at a later date.
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