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Mayo Clinic: Flu vaccine may reduce risk of stroke
Getting a flu shot may offer an added benefit. A recent study published in Stroke, an American Heart Association journal, suggests flu vaccination might lower the chances of stroke among adults, especially people under 45.
WHAT’S UP NEXT AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) FRIDAY, DEC. 2 ECHL MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m.
EUGENIA LAST HOROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Check your investments and essential documents and make updates. Learn from the experience you gain, and don’t make physical changes that aren’t necessary or well thought out.
Community calendar
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Tie-dye Sharpie art for ages 10 and up
Mid-Continent Public Library is offering “Tween Crafts: Tie-Dye Sharpie Art.” It’s for ages 10 and older. It’s at 6:30 p.m.
Blue Springs opens season with victory
The Blue Springs girls basketball team got the season and the Willard Basketball Classic off to a good start. The Wildcats built a 26-22 halftime lead and held on for a 48-43 victory over Springfield Kickapoo in the first round of the tournament Wednesday.
Class 5 Show-Me Bowl
What: Fort Osage Indians (11-2) vs. Francis Howell Vikings (13-0) for Class 5 football state championship When/Where: 7 p.m. today, Faurot Field, Columbia Radio: Vision Sports (1160 AM, 99.3 FM, 100.5 FM) Video: MSHSAA TV (www.mshsaa.tv) What’s at stake: Fort Osage is seeking its second state title and first since 2015. Francis Howell seeks its first football state title.
Applications for jobless benefits decline
WA SHINGT ON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits came back down last week, hovering near levels suggesting the U.S. labor market has been largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes.
Prep wrestling roundup: Jaguars open season with pair of wins
By Karl Zinke karl.zinke@examiner.net The Blue Springs South boys and girls wrestling teams kicked off the 2022-23 season with a pair of wins Wednesday. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close