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Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor

July 14, 2026

A new governor has tipped the balance on Virginia’s education board by appointing her fifth member, giving her a 5‑to‑4 majority over the appointees of the former administration. The board, which sets rules for public schools across the state, now has a different mix of voices that could influenc

education

New Leader for Broken Arrow Schools

July 14, 2026

The Broken Arrow Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent to guide its schools. The decision follows an extensive search that considered many candidates and their plans for student success. The chosen superintendent brings experience from other districts, focusing on improving test sco

entertainment

Submarine Rocket Dreams: From Ocean Depths to Space Stories

July 12, 2026

A 1960s movie opens with a crew aboard the deep‑sea vessel Seaview planning to launch a rocket into orbit to clear falling rocks. The plan sounds absurd, yet the film treats it as plausible by featuring a gigantic nuclear missile. Despite scientific errors, the realistic naval routines and period‑st

environment

Forest Clean‑Up: Turning Storm Damage into New Growth

July 12, 2026

The storms of December 2025 and March 2026 ripped through forests in Idaho and Montana, leaving millions of trees broken or fallen. Now the land is full of twisted logs and thick piles of dry wood that can spark huge fires or invite pests. The U. S. Forest Service has proposed a 2026 Blowdown

health

Nurse Leader Shines Bright in Fayetteville’s Young Innovators List

July 12, 2026

Anastasia Jennings, 38, is steering clinical operations at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Hoke County. She was honored as part of Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, a group chosen for their impact on the region’s future. Her nomination highlights her clinical skill, forward‑thinking l

opinion

Local Heroes Fight Ebola and Other Crises Faster Than Big Donors

July 12, 2026

Ebola keeps spreading in parts of Africa, especially the Bundibugyo strain that has already infected more than a thousand people. The virus kills about 40 % of those who get it, and there is no approved medicine or vaccine. Health workers are racing to stop the disease before it reaches other region

religion

Moscow Dance Dilemma: A Lesson on Fairness and Freedom

July 12, 2026

The debate in Moscow over a downtown dance studio shows how easy it is to mix up zoning rules with personal beliefs. At first, the city’s Board of Adjustment said no to a permit that would allow music, fitness and dance classes in a new building. People who spoke up didn’t care about the numbe

politics

Montana Workers Call for a New Voice in Washington

July 12, 2026

Many Montana families are struggling as everyday costs climb. Nurses on double shifts, firefighters waiting for the next call, builders working long summer days, and truckers driving across the state all face higher grocery bills, gas prices, housing costs, and other essentials that strain their bud

entertainment

The Joker’s Planned Victim and a Lost Beetlejuice Connection

July 12, 2026

In the late 1980s, director Tim Burton and actor Michael Keaton had already teamed up on a wildly imaginative film about mischievous ghosts. When Burton later chose Keaton to portray the brooding hero, some fans were uneasy about the switch, but history showed Burton’s confidence was justified. Dur

entertainment

Retro Roadside Stays on Route 66

July 12, 2026

In the early days of America’s famous highway, families built small motels that lit up the night with neon signs. Those roadside hotels were more than places to sleep; they became landmarks for travelers heading west. Some still welcome guests today, while others live only in old photographs and sto