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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Pickleball Fever Hits Mississippi with New Top-Tier Courts

Mississippi is buzzing with excitement over a new pickleball hotspot. Magnolia Pickleball, a state-of-the-art facility, has just opened its doors, offering both indoor and outdoor courts designed for serious players. This isn't just any pickleball court; these are professional-grade surfaces, not ju

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Nov 01 2025RELIGION

A Weekend of Faith and Fun in Baton Rouge

This weekend, Baton Rouge is buzzing with events that blend faith, learning, and community. Let's dive in! First up, there's a virtual conference happening from November 17th to 19th. It's all about promoting health within African American communities. Experts from different fields will talk about

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

Florida's Schools: A Call for Change

Florida's public schools are in a tough spot. They are struggling with not enough money and too much politics. This is not good for the students, teachers, or the state as a whole. Teachers in Florida are paid the least in the country. This makes it hard to keep good teachers and hire new ones. Sch

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Nov 01 2025OPINION

How a Small Island Changed One Person's View on Facebook

Life in a remote island town showed someone the good side of Facebook. This person used to dislike the platform. They thought it was all about showing off and spreading false information. But things changed when they started spending time on Great Cranberry Island in Maine. On this small island, Fa

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drag Queen Story Time: Building Community and Representation in Saginaw

In a lively turn of events, the Hoyt Library in Saginaw hosted a unique Halloween Drag Queen Story Hour, bringing together families and children for an afternoon of stories and fun. The event, held on October 29th, featured Dahlia Rivers, a local drag queen, who read four children's books to an eage

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Local Lenders Struggle as Funding Dries Up

In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a

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Oct 31 2025LIFESTYLE

Discovering Oneida County: A Retiree's Hidden Gem

Oneida County, nestled in central New York, is a place where history and nature blend seamlessly. Established in 1798, this area once drew global attention for its thriving fur trade. Today, it's a haven for retirees, with nearly half of its 229, 645 residents either retired or approaching that stag

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Oct 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lake Villa's Bright Future with Solar Power

Lake Villa is about to get a big boost in clean energy. ECA Solar, a company that builds solar projects, is setting up a solar farm just outside the village. This isn't just about making electricity; it's about helping the community and the planet. The solar farm will be built on 29 acres of farmla

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Oct 31 2025CRIME

A Morning Gone Wrong: ICE Shooting Raises Questions

In a quiet Ontario neighborhood, a routine traffic stop turned chaotic when an ICE officer fired shots at a moving vehicle. The incident, which happened around 6:30 a. m. on a Thursday, has sparked concerns about the use of force by federal agents. The driver, Carlos Jimenez, a 24-year-old U. S. cit

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Oct 31 2025WEATHER

Jamaica and Cuba Face Huge Challenges After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba. The storm was one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. It caused severe damage to homes, roads, and buildings. In Jamaica, the western part of the country was hit the hardest. The storm flattened seaside communities, l

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