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Baseball's Backup Plan: Keeping the Games on Air

January 9, 2026

Major League Baseball (MLB) is ready to step in and take over local broadcasts for several teams. This comes as the FanDuel Sports Network, which runs these regional broadcasts, faces financial troubles. The network, operated by Main Street Sports Group, missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals l

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DJ Lagway: From Florida to Baylor

January 9, 2026

DJ Lagway, a former top-10 recruit, has decided to leave Florida and join Baylor. This move comes as no surprise, given his family ties to the school. His father, Derek Lagway, played running back for Baylor, and DJ grew up just two hours away in Willis, Texas. Lagway's time at Florida was a mix of

education

A Santa Clarita Star Shines Bright in Oklahoma

January 9, 2026

Madison Martinez, a local hero from Santa Clarita, has just added a shiny new degree to her collection. She's now a proud graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She's part of a big group of 1, 068 graduates who celebrated their achievements in the fall o

crime

When Cars Become Weapons

January 9, 2026

A sheriff from Florida has strong words about a recent incident in Minneapolis. Grady Judd, the sheriff of Polk County, shared his thoughts on a situation where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman. She allegedly used her car to attack the agent. Judd did not hold back. He said the mayor of Minneap

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Minneapolis Shooting: A Closer Look at Policies and Consequences

January 9, 2026

A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked a debate about law enforcement policies and their impact on communities. A senator from Arizona, Mark Kelly, shared his thoughts on the matter. He believes that the shooting might have been justified, but he also pointed out that current policies could be

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Kam Franklin: The Rising Star from Mississippi

January 9, 2026

Kam Franklin has quickly become a key player for the Ole Miss Rebels' defense. In just two seasons, he has gone from a freshman on the honor roll to a crucial part of the team's first-ever College Football Playoff run. This success has sparked interest in his background, including his ethnicity, rel

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Rueben Bain Jr. : The Miami Hurricane's Rising Star

January 9, 2026

Rueben Bain Jr. is a name that's becoming synonymous with Miami's defense. This young athlete is making waves on the field, leading his team towards the national championship. His ability to sack the quarterback has earned him the nickname "sacking machine. " If Miami wants to win, they'll need Bain

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How States Stack Up in School Funding

January 9, 2026

School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail

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Chilly Days Ahead: Arizona Braces for a Deep Freeze

January 9, 2026

Arizona is not just about scorching sun and cacti. It can get pretty cold too! The National Weather Service in Tucson issued a freeze warning on Thursday, Jan. 8. This warning covers several areas, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Sierra Vista, Benson, and even parts of Eastern Cochise below

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Tornado Strikes Purcell: What Happened and What's Next?

January 9, 2026

In the early hours of Thursday, a tornado touched down in Purcell, Oklahoma. It tore through parts of the city, including Interstate 35. The storm caused some damage but, luckily, no injuries were reported. Power lines and poles were knocked down, and a semi-truck was flipped over on the interstate.