James Bright

Yankee enthusiast, husband, dad, dog dad and happy nerd. I've been known to write a thing or two. General Manager and Editor of

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Early voting for the March 3 Primary began yesterday. If you haven't made it the polls yet, take a moment and see where your candidates stand on issues that matter to the Twin Cities with our 2026 Primary Voter's Guide! https://t.co/KDgYLSBBEk

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The building, located at the intersection of Third Street and Stilwell Avenue in downtown De Queen, provides emergency supplies to local families in need and is also a thrift store. The building was previously Southwest Furniture Store. https://t.co/mS0bwl8Wfq

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Texarkana temperatures dropped below freezing on Friday night and did not climb above freezing until 2:30 p.m. Monday, when the temperature reached 33 degrees, Berry said. Texarkana's low Tuesday morning was 19 degrees. https://t.co/a3SArHWLz5

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Most carriers who ran their routes on Wednesday were told to return to the office by 4 p.m. https://t.co/bfFu39Boxl

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Now, Itzy goes back to her specialists in Dallas once a month, rather than the weekly visits that led to her and her mother staying at the Ronald McDonald house for three months after the surgery. https://t.co/0lxAZEgVfA

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We will release new articles from our archives each day, but stories on Iwo Jima, prohibition and the first piece on the Phantom Killer are available to subscribers right now. Click the link and start reading today! https://t.co/9nst4tD3WJ

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Bowie County Elections Coordinator Pat McCoy said he had heard the rumor regarding people voting and thinking their candidates weren't on the printed ballot, but he had not seen it himself on the machines. https://t.co/mvaH0E73I6

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This will be the second Amazon distribution center to open in the Ark-La-Tex following the recent construction of a facility in Shreveport. https://t.co/HHGWWPAgwZ

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The diapers and various other items are bound for victims of Hurricane Helene in eastern Tennessee. Lost Pizza has been collecting donations for the relief effort for more than a week. https://t.co/H7KJu5Mt5l

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After claiming a district title in Class 4A during the regular season, Pleasant Grove took part in its first postseason step Monday by battling and defeating Longview Pine Tree 11-0 at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, to advance. https://t.co/f2r7bfy0tD

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The Tigers (5-0, 1-0) made quick work of the Bobcats in their District 7-5A Division II opener, scoring on every possession in the first half and building a 42-0 lead by halftime. https://t.co/5HoDIiIsX8

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"I agree, $550,000 gets you in court," bankruptcy Judge Chris Lopez told DPN Attorney Kyle Davis. "Maybe you should have laid more money on the table." https://t.co/iNEHLlA0sy

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Nine months of reporting reaches a climax

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During the approval hearing, Steward Healthcare's Attorney Stephanie Morrison argued if the offer from CHRISTUS was not accepted the hospital would close. https://t.co/AKRXKgu8z9

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DPN Properties objected to the sale, claiming it would negatively impact their business interests and economic vitality in the area. https://t.co/96RdKbNj0G

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No. 4 state-ranked Texas High absorbed blow after blow from defending Class 7A champion Fayetteville but was able to respond with jabs and counterpunches of its own and escaped with a 55-54 victory. https://t.co/tSjas6gqY7

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Breaking news before the sun came up

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The sale objection deadline is Sept. 23 at noon, according to the court filing. The sale hearing will take place Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. https://t.co/X4sHV8dhty

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Listen to tomorrow's headlines tonight with First to Know. Click the link to hear the next day's news before you head to bed. https://t.co/FqzpoftmMY

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It's powerhouse vs. powerhouse, Arkansas vs. Texas, and a game with plenty of bragging rights on the line with Arkansas schools recently dominating their "Border Battle" games against Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. https://t.co/7FOPt2ZLCg

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We’ve been following this story since I arrived in Texarkana almost six years ago!

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Floors 1 through 3 are ready to receive tenants. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available for rent. The leasing office is open and can be accessed from Pine Street. https://t.co/5ZugPqfHf1

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Jaden Hill, a right-handed pitcher currently ranked as the Colorado Rockies' No. 20 prospect, has been called up to The Show, a move the Rockies announced on Thursday. https://t.co/EpayXiMfLB