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Saturday, December 24, 2011  St. Joseph is taking time this holiday season to remember the homeless who died in 2011.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  The Holiday Season officially begins Thursday night in Jefferson City and the Cherry Hill Business District of Columbia.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Overall TV sales are up 15 percent this year through October.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  A wreath with red bulbs sits in front of Columbia’s main fire station from December 1 through January 2 to promote holiday safety.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Two Joplin parents whose son was headed home from his high school graduation when he was sucked away by a deadly tornado are beginning to heal as they head into the first holiday season without him.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Workers with the day off on Friday expected to mob stores in last-minute gift grab.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Break in the weather, spread-out holiday season mean travel's not as bad as it could be

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  With the holiday season around the corner, businesses are preparing to hire their seasonal help.

Thursday, December 24, 2009  In light of the bizarre, silly and funny gift ideas, Stupid.com has unveiled its top “The 10 Most Stupidest Gift” of the Holiday 2009.

Thursday, December 11, 2008  Gaget sales slip during launch of holiday season