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“I’m just trying to get a career, just anything that might spark my interest, really. I just want to see what’s out there.”

“Being able to work with the H.E.A.R.T. organization and they work with me as one of their protege sons, it really made my life different. I want to let children feel better about themselves.

“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “

“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”

The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.

Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.

Aidan McPherson had rushed for 261 yards in Thomas County Central’s first four games.

Voter Guide offers insight on state elections… Joshua Harrison pounds the pavement to provide shoes for Dougherty County kids… Lee County would repay $30 million for a hospital it won’t own…

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Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to action on Thursday and is expected to be in the lineup again on Friday night when his Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Miami Marlins to close the regular season.

Improbably, Vanderbilt is one of the nine 3-0 teams in the Southeastern Conference.

While Stanford has allowed 80 points over its last two games, coach Tavita Pritchard also sees the number 13 as a problem.