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Festival of Art, Drinks and Family Fun Returns to Ella Sharp Museum

May 25, 2026

The summer buzz in Jackson starts on Saturday, June 6, when the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History opens its doors for the twelfth Art, Beer & Wine Festival. Visitors can arrive at 2 p. m. , with an early‑entry option from 1 p. m. for those who want to beat the crowd. This year’s gathering is the

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Art Sales Surge: How a $2. 5 Billion Bounce‑Back Was Engineered

May 25, 2026

A quiet Thursday night, auction houses set the stage for a big win. The spotlight fell on a famous Jackson Pollock piece, and buyers hurried to place their bids. In just seven minutes the painting sold for $181. 2 million, smashing its previous record. But that was only the beginning. Across the sa

politics

Redistricting War: How the House Might Lose Its Voice

May 25, 2026

The fight over how congressional districts are drawn has grown into a national crisis. Three big forces have pushed the battle to new heights. First, Donald Trump’s preferred Republicans won key state races in Indiana, removing resistance to his gerrymandering plans. Second, the Supreme Court weaken

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How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

May 25, 2026

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

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Gainesville’s new rail link and Savannah’s community grants: How local moves serve bigger goals

May 24, 2026

A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is

politics

Trump's Visit Tests His Pull with Voters in a Key Suburban Battle

May 23, 2026

Trump’s trip to New York’s Hudson Valley isn’t just another political stop—it’s a gamble. The president is teaming up with Rep. Mike Lawler in a district that flipped blue in the last presidential election, meaning every vote counts. Lawler is one of the few Republicans holding a seat in a place whe

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Pontiac takes a stand against gun violence with new health-focused approach

May 23, 2026

The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,

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Cold days push summer fun to the next day

May 23, 2026

Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing

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Money, Not Meaning: What Happens When Art Becomes a Bid

May 22, 2026

Art auctions today feel more like high‑stakes poker games than cultural events. The focus shifts from seeing and feeling a piece to watching the price climb, as if value is created by the money itself. In this way, masterpieces are turned into trophies for the wealthy, and their true purpose—expan

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Rain and River Chaos Leave Three Lives Lost in Southern Turkey

May 22, 2026

The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow