'Project Hail Mary' blasts off with $80.5 million LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 0 Ryan Gosling appears in a scene from "Project Hail Mary." JONATHAN OLLEY, AMAZON MGM STUDIOS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press "Project Hail Mary" brought audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer."kAm%96 D4:6?46 7:4E:@? 6A:4 DE2CC:?8 #J2? v@D=:?8 62C?65 23@FE Sg_]d >:==:@? :? E:4<6E D2=6D :? :ED 7:CDE H66<6?5 A=2J:?8 :? }@CE9 p>6C:42[ 244@C5:?8 E@ DEF5:@ 6DE:>2E6D $F?52J] q@I @77:46 EC24<6C t?E%6==:86?46 6DE:>2E6D E92E EC2?D=2E6D :?E@ 23@FE d >:==:@? 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McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry. Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton “It’s elegant and modern but with a traditional feel, a kiss of Mexico City,” Donna Zamora said. Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.
McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.
Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton “It’s elegant and modern but with a traditional feel, a kiss of Mexico City,” Donna Zamora said.
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
