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Bring Politics Back Home

Opinion

5 hours ago

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Brooks photo

Angela Brooks to lead Pinnacle Classical Academy

Staff Reports

1 day ago

A red tractor in a field

A red tractor in a field

Long-delayed farm bill delayed further

Staff Reports

2 days ago

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

Opinion

2 days ago

How ‘bout them apples?

How ‘bout them apples?

How ‘bout them apples?

Chuck Thompson

3 days ago

the movie production behind the scenes of the cameraman shooting a scene with an actress in front of the camera

the movie production behind the scenes of the cameraman shooting a scene with an actress in front of the camera

Local filmmaker's movie to premier in Shelby Saturday (today)

Chuck Thompson

4 days ago

a screenshot of chairs for the new Justice Center in a catalog

a screenshot of chairs for the new Justice Center in a catalog

Wayne King uncovers cost of Justice Center office furniture

Chuck Thompson

6 days ago

Shelby Police Department

Shelby Police Department

National Night Out unbothered by weather for second year of rain

Chuck Thompson

6 days ago

Canyun Castillo mugshot

Canyun Castillo mugshot

Murder in Lawndale, suspect arrested

Staff Reports

7 days ago

Wayne King op-ed with photo

Wayne King op-ed with photo

The budget can still be fixed - Cleveland County Commissioners should act now

Opinion

Aug 4

Law enforcement police blue lights

Law enforcement police blue lights

Traffic stop leads to drug discovery, street value of $300,000

Staff Reports

Aug 3

$500,000 cut by County to CCS in budget, money to be used elsewhere

$500,000 cut by County to CCS in budget, money to be used elsewhere

$500,000 cut by County to CCS in budget, money to be used elsewhere

Chuck Thompson

Aug 3

John Quincy or Old Hickory? Choose your fighter

Chuck Thompson

Aug 2

Mike Whitt speaking at the podium during a Toastmasters meeting

Mike Whitt speaking at the podium during a Toastmasters meeting

A look inside: Toastmasters

Chuck Thompson

Aug 1

Crime Stoppers Board of Directors

Crime Stoppers Board of Directors

A look inside: Crime Stoppers

Chuck Thompson

Jul 30

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