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Samantha Thames watches as her children, Severyn and Halle, have the idea to go down a slide backwards on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 at Community Park. Thames said the family took advantage of the warm weather respite before it gets cold again.
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Blair Oaks pitcher Olivia Moyer throws the ball to the plate against a Helias batter during Tuesday's game at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.
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Marquise Bostic lays her head against her brother, Bobby Bostic, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Bostic was released from prison after having applied and granted parole from his orginal 241-sentence. Bostic was sentenced to the “de facto life sentence” in 1995 at age 16 after committing a series of non-homicide offenses. Marquise spoke at the event and said that Bobby's going away hurt more than just the victims, it hurt their family too.
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Laird Okie, a member with the Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, holds a sign outside the Governor Office's on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Laird said that he has always been against the death penalty. Laird added that McLaughlin's case is especially bizarre as the jury did not unanimously vote for the death penalty.
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Pastor Fennis Brown cradles a bible on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Missouri State Capitol. Brown leads a services at a home church in St. Louis. Brown spoke and prayed for Bobby Bostic at the event.
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Annie Ledbetter, 4, eagerly awaits for her favorite princesses to come onstage during 'A Princess Party' on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City. Princess volunteers spent their Saturday signing autographs and taking photos with little princesses. At the end of the event, princesses went onstage to sing one of their signature songs.
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Columbia College’s Cole Gerken goes up to dunk Thursday at Columbia College. Gerken had 23 points during the game against Central Baptist. The Cougars beat the Mustangs 101-65.
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Lizzie Harlan shows Ruby Te, 4, her face paint on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at Old Munichburg in Jefferson City. Harlan is the Business Chair for Old Munichburg and was one of the face painters at the annual Oktoberfest.
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Liam Stapp, 9, walks with a discarded pole on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at Route C in Jefferson City. Stapp and his two brothers participated in the Stringtown-Corinth 4-H trash pickup of Route C. Clearing the strip of land on Route C is a regular service event for the 4-H club.
