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Sunshine Laws Keep Government In The Light

As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously described, sunlight is the best disinfectant. In American democracy, that idea takes legal form through Sunshine Laws. These open-record laws require government…

Lifestyle

Adoptable of the Week, Marvin

Marvin is approaching the age where he might be considered a senior dog (7-8 years old), but he actually is at the great age for adopting! Still young at heart…

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City of Hardy Vacant Council Position

The Hardy City Council met on March 16, 2026, and declared a vacancy on the Hardy City Council in Ward 2 for Position 1. If you reside in Ward 2 and are interested in filling the vacant city council position, please submit a letter of interest for the position to Hardy City Hall, 304 Johnson…

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Salem Lady Greyhounds softball split the week

The Lady Greyhounds fell to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in conference with a 0-4 loss against Cave City on March 17. Reece Nelson went 1 for 3 and Leslie Hall went 1 for 3. Had one of those games that we put it in play just right at them and on the defensive side, saw…
Digital Edition

Opinion

Sunshine Laws Keep Government In The Light

As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously described, sunlight is the best disinfectant. In American democracy, that idea takes legal form through Sunshine Laws. These open-record laws require government agencies to conduct business transparently…

Lifestyle

Adoptable of the Week, Marvin

Marvin is approaching the age where he might be considered a senior dog (7-8 years old), but he actually is at the great age for adopting! Still young at heart but without all the antics…