IRAN TARGETS ISRAELI NUCLEAR FACILITY UK-US base also targeted; Iran's Natanz nuclear site hit SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN AND JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Mar 22, 2026 Mar 22, 2026 0 An Israeli policeman walks in a kindergarten hit by fragments of an Iranian missile Saturday in Rishon LeZion, Israel. MAYA LEVIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN AND JILL LAWLESS Associated Press MIDDLE EASTkAmrpx#~ — xC2? DECF4< EH@ 4@>>F?:E:6D ?62C xDC26=VD >2:? ?F4=62C C6D62C49 D:E6 =2E6 $2EFC52J[ =62G:?8 D6G6C2= A6@A=6 D6C:@FD=J :?;FC65[ 9@FCD 27E6C :ED @H? }2E2?K >2:? ?F4=62C 6?C:49>6?E D:E6 H2D 9:E[ 2D E96 H2C DAF? :?E@ 2 52?86C@FD ?6H 5:C64E:@? 2E E96 DE2CE @7 :ED 7@FCE9 H66<]k^AmkAmxE >2C<65 E96 7:CDE E:>6 :? 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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.
