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Big Bass Bash 2026: Knoxville’s Fish‑Tastic Festival

March 6, 2026

The next big splash in the world of bass fishing is set for Knoxville, Tennessee. From March 12 to 15, the city will host the Bassmaster Classic, a three‑day showdown that pulls top anglers from around the country. The prize money tops $300, 000 for the angler who nets the heaviest combined weight o

sports

Murray’s Chance to Swing Back at Baseball

March 5, 2026

The Oakland Athletics have reminded former quarterback Kyler Murray that baseball is still on the table. Murray was drafted ninth overall by the A’s in 2018 and signed a contract, but he chose to finish his college football season instead. After winning the Heisman Trophy and being selected fi

sports

Mobile Arena’s Half‑Way Milestone and the New Hockey Team Reveal

March 4, 2026

The Mobile Arena is halfway finished, with a big beam lifted to the top of the frame in a ceremony that marked 50 % completion. City officials, builders and the arena’s future manager from Colorado signed a beam to celebrate this progress. The mayor said the structure is now a “catalyst” for jobs, t

politics

Tehran Faces Rising Storm of Bombs

March 3, 2026

The city of Tehran is under heavy attack after three days of air strikes from the United States and Israel. Buildings are close to collapsing, with broken metal, shattered glass, and torn paper scattered everywhere. In a hospital room, the windows are blown out, bricks and rubble pile around the bed

lifestyle

Las Vegas Tops Nevada for Active Living

March 3, 2026

Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports facilities each city offers per resident and how much people spend on fitness. It also considered how many adults stay active, whether they bike or walk to wo

entertainment

Dixon’s Old‑School Theater Keeps the Town Entertained

March 3, 2026

A building that opened in 1922 still draws crowds today. The Dixon Historic Theater is more than a movie house; it hosts rock shows, comedy nights, and traveling acts. Its Art Deco style and great sound make it a favorite for performers who say it sounds better than newer venues. The theate

health

Salem Opens New 34‑Bed Detox Center to Bridge Care Gaps

February 28, 2026

Bridgeway Community Health is set to launch a 34‑bed medical detox and recovery facility in May at its Front Street campus in downtown Salem. The center will combine medically supervised withdrawal, primary medical care, and recovery services in a space that is nearly four times larger than its form

business

Cleveland Gets a New Riverfront Stage

February 27, 2026

The city of Cleveland is about to welcome a fresh 6, 200‑seat outdoor music venue that will sit below Tower City Center and the Rocket Arena. The project is part of a larger $3. 5 billion Riverfront plan that already includes the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, a facility for the C

politics

The Michigan Governor Race: Who’s Winning the Vote?

February 27, 2026

In a fresh poll released by Glengariff Group, U. S. Rep John James shows no support from Black voters at all, while former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan leads the pack with 59. 3% of that demographic. The three candidates—James, Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Duggan running as an indepe

business

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199