Area Breaking News

Lady Cougars clinch District 21 Championship on Senior Night

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  By Bobby Barr On Tuesday, April 16, the Leon Lady Cougars officially clinched the District 21 softball championship, blasting the Latexo Lady Tigers 18-0 and 16-0 in back-to-back run-ruled 3-inning games. Leon bats pounded out 34 runs and 28 hits including five home runs.  The Maci Bumpurs/Kassidy Cravey combo allowed zero runs and five…

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Strong thunderstorms, tornados rip through county

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By David Clute Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area on Saturday, April 13, causing widespread damage from near Calvert up to Jewett and Buffalo. Franklin was the hardest hit as a tornado that had formed near the community of Elliot traveled north and made a direct impact on the south side of town. As many…

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