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Election Results Hint at 2027 Shake‑Ups

March 23, 2026

The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st

sports

Luke Kennard: From Franklin Roots to Lakers Glory

March 23, 2026

Luke Kennard’s recent three‑point burst helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a tight 105‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking his ninth consecutive win for the team. The moment highlighted his reputation as one of the NBA’s sharpest shooters, but it also drew attention to the man behind the b

sports

Swan Valley Takes the Field and Scores Big

March 23, 2026

Swan Valley started its season with a bang, sweeping Bay City Central in a doubleheader over Friday’s weekend. The first game ended 9‑0, with Jaxon Hartley dominating the mound for three innings, striking out six and giving up only one hit. He also earned the win, while Brady Stephens powered the of

politics

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

March 22, 2026

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

entertainment

Showtime Picks and Cultural Thoughts

March 22, 2026

"The series that’s grabbing my attention right now is a show about people who are smart, hardworking and face all kinds of messes in the world. The creators use short moments of skill and care to show that adults can manage complex systems, which feels hopeful in a tough world. I’m also counting

politics

Texas Faces a Question About Islam and Its Rights

March 22, 2026

The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,

politics

City Council Steps in to End Clerk’s Suspension

March 22, 2026

The council of a small Alabama town decided last Thursday that the mayor’s four‑day pause on City Clerk Laverne Knight was not justified. The mayor had placed Knight on hold last week, but the council did not back that decision when they met in the evening. Three council members said no, two s

entertainment

A Fresh Take on a Dark Mormon Mystery

March 21, 2026

Andrew Garfield steps into the shoes of Jeb Pyre, a Utah detective who must balance his faith with justice. The series dives into the real 2003 case of a Mormon mother and her child who were murdered, drawing from Jon Krakauer’s book. Garfield’s performance is the main draw; he portrays a man torn b

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Luke Riley: A Rising Star in UFC London

March 21, 2026

Luke Riley has quickly risen to prominence, bypassing the usual path through Dana White’s Contender Series after a cancelled fight in September 2024. He claimed victory over Bogdan Grad at his UFC debut last November, earning a co‑main event spot. Now, on March 21, he will face Michael Aswell Jr. in

education

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

March 21, 2026

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan