In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition December 4

On page 2: Michael and Lacie Varner announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Jane. Reagan and Daniel Allegri announce their marriage.

On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. Area school lunch menus.

On page 4: Staff writer Kathy Fairchild talks about area crime in her column. Letters to the editor from Hubert V. Kiehl and Cherry Merchant.

On pages 6-7: Photos from the Orearville and Gilliam School Christmas programs.

On page 9: The Associated Press writes about unemployment and the war in Afghanistan.

On page 13: A story from The Associated Press about a proposed texting law in Missouri.

On page 14: Comics, puzzles and the astrograph.

On page 16: A message from Pastor Mark Gooden of Family Worship Center on the faith page. Church briefs.

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