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Road unkind to Bulldogs again as Jax State escapes 63-61

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Sean Newman’s threepoint attempt in the final seconds did not fall as Louisiana Tech suffered a 63-61 defeat to Jacksonville State on Thursday night in Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Lady Techsters find a way to win at home 80-73

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Takeaways from Tech’s improving to 3-2 in Conference USA

Panthers pick up victories ahead of hosting Michael Lyons Classic

The Lincoln Prep boys basketball team (12-6, No. 4 Division IV Select) is playing with momentum as the Panthers head into the annual Michael Lyons Classic on Saturday winners of two straight and four of their last five.

Creek sweeps Summerfield, keeps winning streaks alive

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The Cedar Creek Lady Cougars ( 18- 3) have made winning a habit this season, and the victories don’t appear to be stopping anytime soon as Creek defeated Class C No. 3 Summerfield ( 19- 5) 46- 32 on the road on Thursday, moving its win streak to six games.

DOJ: State police used excessive force with Greene, others

The death of Black motorist Ronald Greene was just one instance in a years-long, statewide pattern of use of excessive force that deprives people of their Constitutional rights and puts the public at risk of harm, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Justice Department.

CHURCH NEWS

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Zion Traveler CDC receives $60,000 grant to battle poverty

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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Origin Bank and Century Next Bank awarded $60,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation (Zion CDC) to assist the nonprofit with expenses including rental, utility and food assistance for families dealing with chronic poverty.

Handling array of adolescent emotions

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Jay was in the sixth grade when his mom told him they were going to Disney World with grandparents and all the cousins. His cousins were his best friends, all six of them — four boys and two girls. All of the cousins, except for one ninth grader, were in grade school, and they spent tons of time together.

Lawmakers do the right thing for Laken Riley

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A DIFFERENT BEAT

El Dorado Film Festival announces 2025 lineup

EL DORADO, Arkansas — The El Dorado Film Festival has announced its 2025 lineup for this year’s event taking place on Feb. 26 through March 2 at the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC), located at 110 East 5th St. in El Dorado, Arkansas.