Seeking Harmony? This Group’s Got it
The a cappella aces of Take 6 have earned 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more. The acclaimed music producer Quincy Jones calls the…
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Meet a Master Potter Whose Passion Is Clay
This master potter likes the idea of his hands making things to be used by other hands. He prefers making beautiful but still functional pottery such as vases, pitchers, pie…
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Patent of Chalk Eraser
On February 13, 1890, Professor James T. Dougherty of De Soto patented a chalk eraser on blackboards.
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Cold Temperatures Across Missouri
On February 12, 1899, Missouri was in the middle of a terrible cold snap. It was -16˚ in St. Louis. Columbia recorded its coldest day ever, with 26˚ below zero. There it was -20˚…
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Satchel Paige inducted in Hall of Fame
On February 10, 1971, Satchel Paige was inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
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Two Drinks to Warm Your Heart
Warm up this Valentine’s Day (or any time of year!) with an adult hot chocolate and a cocktail with an apricot twist. DogMaster Distillery in St. James and Crown Valley Distilling…
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Join A Thong – Uh, Throng – of Runners
This Valentine’s Day, give something from the bottom of your heart – and your feet! Take part in an unusual fundraising run for a worthy cause. Why is the run unusual? Here’s a…
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Below Zero Temperature
On February 9, 1979, pets and livestock were a big concern in Southwest Missouri on this date. The temperature fell to 17˚ below zero in Springfield.
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There’s a New Bun in Town
Marty Byrde is back! No, not the sometimes hapless, frequently manipulative, but always seemingly logical Marty Byrde of the now concluded television series Ozark. But the…
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Missouri Synod was Founded
On February 8, 1839, on Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church was founded.
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