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Movie fans will roar, growl over ‘50 MGM Films’

“The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and Fiascos,” by Steven Bingen (Lyons Press) The title of film historian Steven Bingen’s new book is reminiscent of B-movie trailers of the 1950s that breathlessly hype “The Most Important Picture of the Year!” But like many of those overripe flicks, “The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood” can be entertaining, too.

A straight ticket, most of the time

A judge takes things into his own hands “CITY PARK BONDS LOSE” - The city’s general obligation park bond proposal for $1.5 million to purchase the Rockwood Country Club for a city recreational facility was defeated in the Tuesday election. The bonds, which required a twothirds majority approval, received a majority, however, 15,468 “yes” and 10,777 “no” votes.

Weather changes during deer hunts

Hunters around the country use weather changes to their advantage when hunting deer. Here’s how: WARM WEATHER Deer in the Midwest generally bed down during unseasonably warm weather.

Mahomes deserves recognition as MVP front-runner

I have grown tired of members of the national sports media focusing on every other quarterback in the league and often mentioning Patrick Mahomes as an afterthought. According to most of them, Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts are lead contenders for the NFL MVP.

Texas megachurch leaving United Methodist Church

DALLAS — Members of the White’s Chapel United Methodist Church voted Monday to decide the future of their church. The voting congregants voted in favor of leaving the United Methodist Church by nearly a 94% majority, according to Rev.