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Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

politics

A Legislator Steps Back to Follow Faith

March 3, 2026

Karen Whitsett, a state lawmaker from Detroit, announced she will not run for re‑election and will leave public office entirely. She said her choice is driven by spiritual conviction rather than politics. Whitsett wants to devote more time to religious study and ministry work. The representative ex

weather

Alabama’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect This Week

March 3, 2026

Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area

politics

Democrats Skip Midterms, Pick 2028 Convention Cities

March 3, 2026

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided not to stage a midterm convention this fall, instead focusing all its energy on the 2028 presidential nomination event. The party will announce that the next convention will run from August 7 to 10, 2028, and it has narrowed its search to five pote

sports

Athens Paper Scores Big in Sports Writing Contest

March 3, 2026

The Athens Banner‑Herald has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors for its excellence in sports journalism during 2025. The paper belongs to Division D, the fourth level of the competition that sorts entries by overall print and digital readership. Among its standout contributors i

politics

Data Centers: The New Battleground for Local Politics

February 25, 2026

In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig

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Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

February 24, 2026

A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The

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Gunner Rivers Chooses NC State, Following Dad’s Legacy

February 24, 2026

A four‑star quarterback from Fairhope, Alabama, Gunner Rivers has decided to play for NC State, echoing his father Philip Rivers’ 2000 commitment. He turned down offers from Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Boston College and others to join the Wolf Pack. Gunner’s high school career was stellar: in his ju

entertainment

The Undertaker Might Join AJ Styles’ Big Night in Atlanta

February 24, 2026

WWE fans are buzzing because the legendary Undertaker has shown up backstage in Atlanta for Monday Night RAW on February 23. The show is already set to honor AJ Styles, a wrestler who grew up in Georgia and whose return after a loss at the 2026 Royal Rumble is highly anticipated. WrestleVotes

politics

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

February 23, 2026

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa