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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

finance

Saginaw District Picks New Finance Boss to Guide $120M Budget

March 23, 2026

The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping

science

Tyson’s “Science Check” on the Hit Space Film

March 23, 2026

The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a

science

Spring Lights in the Evening Sky

March 22, 2026

The first signs of spring can be seen long before the flowers bloom. In the evening sky, a bright star rises low in the east, catching everyone’s eye. This star is Arcturus, the second brightest point of light we can see with the naked eye. Watching it drift across the sky feels like a gentle welcom

opinion

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

March 22, 2026

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

science

Space Sleep: Can We Freeze or Hush the Body for Long Trips?

March 22, 2026

The idea of putting astronauts into a deep sleep or freezing them sounds like something out of a movie, but scientists are taking it seriously. In the story of “Project Hail Mary, ” a teacher wakes up on a ship miles away from Earth, but that fictional scene is just the tip of the iceberg when it co

entertainment

Possible Lawsuit Over Cancelled Bachelorette Season

March 22, 2026

The 22nd season of the popular dating show has been pulled after new evidence surfaced about its lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision follows a video that showed Paul assaulting his former partner and their young daughter, raising serious safety concerns. The network’s move has left the men w

business

AI Turns Adobe’s Finance Into a Smart Lab

March 22, 2026

Adobe’s chief financial officer has reshaped the company’s money‑handling team into a high‑tech laboratory, using artificial intelligence to speed up and sharpen every step. The new system blends strict data rules with smart algorithms, letting finance, IT, and security share a single leader so new

entertainment

BigXthaPlug Drops New Mixtape With Big Names

March 21, 2026

A fresh mixtape called 6WA has just hit the streets, featuring Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and a lineup of well‑known collaborators. The release spotlights artists from his own 600 Entertainment label, including Texas talents Ro$ama, Yung Hood, Murdagang PB, KevanGotBandz and KaineMusic. Fans will als

politics

Celebrity Endorsements Light Up LSU Student Vote

March 21, 2026

In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari