DUKE, ARIZONA, MICHIGAN, FLORIDA RECEIVE NO. 1 SEEDS Miami (Ohio) squeaks into 'March Madness' field EDDIE PELLS Associated Press Mar 17, 2026 Mar 17, 2026 0 1 of 2 Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd cuts down the net after winning the Big 12 Tournament championship on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. CHARLIE RIEDEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS Duke celebrates winning the ACC Tournament championship on Saturday in Charlotte. NELL REDMOND, ASSOCIATED PRESS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save EDDIE PELLS Associated Press MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALLkAm%96 E62> E92E H6?E F?56762E65 :? E96 C68F=2C D62D@?[ C24<65 FA >@C6 G:4E@C:6D E92? 2?J@?6 3FE sF<6 2?5 pC:K@?2 — 2?5 76H6C =@DD6D E92? 2?J E62> 2E 2== — :D 2?JE9:?8 3FE J@FC CF?\@7\E96\>:== 32D<6E32== 3696>@E9]k^AmkAmx? 724E[ |:2>: W~9:@X[ 56DA:E6 E92E b`\` C64@C5 2?5 >2J36 3642FD6 @7 2 =:EE=6 49:A E92EVD 366? 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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.
