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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Retailers and shoppers bracing for Black Friday sales

by Steve Walsh on November 26, 2009

in Economy

The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday – traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. And retailers throughout the country are gearing up for a busy day at the cash registers.

“We expect roughly 134 million people are going to be shopping this Friday,” said Missouri Retailers Association President David Overfelt in an interview with the Missourinet. “There’s going to be a number of bargains.” [click to continue…]

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Local census groups forming

by Bob Priddy 11/26/09 10:01 PM

Dozens of local groups are being formed to make sure nobody is missed in next year’s census. Some of the groups will help specific populations.

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Missouri food banks see dramatic increase in demand

by Brent Martin 11/26/09 10:00 PM

Hunger appears to be on the rise in Missouri.
Missouri food banks are experiencing dramatically increased need and are asking Missourians to help restock their shelves. The Missouri Food Bank Association, representing the state’s six large food banks, reports increased demand this year of between 20% and 44%. Association spokesman Scott Baker says some surveys ranked [...]

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Show Me Bowl 2009 Schedule

by Missourinet Contributor 11/26/09 4:32 PM

The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Friday, November 27
9:30 a.m. – 8-Man Championship Game — St. Joseph Christian vs. Mound City
1 p.m. – Class 2 Championship Game — Brentwood vs. Maryville
4:15 p.m. – Class 4 Championship Game — Helias vs. Kearney
7:30 p.m. – Class 6 Championship Game — Hazelwood Central vs. Blue Springs
Saturday, November [...]

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Congressman Skelton spends Thanksgiving with troops recovering in Germany

by Brent Martin 11/26/09 9:17 AM

Thanksgiving for many Missourians is being celebrated in Afghanistan, Iraq or even in Germany, where troops are being treated for injuries suffered in combat.
A Missouri soldier and Congressman in Germany on this Thanksgiving have talked with the Missourinet.

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