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The Grandin Theatre in Roanoke has been showing movies to packed houses — or at least, houses packed as much as state restrictions on audience size permit while the pandemic continues. In June, as the Grandin reopened to moviegoers, “We were at the beginning of shifting to a new model that was safety-first, limited engagement, and socially distanced, all the COVID-related stuff. We didn’t know if it was going to be successful,” said Grandin Theatre Foundation Executive Direc...

Due to both current and expected winter weather, the Cleveland County Health Department has postponed its Feb. 15 vaccine clinic at Sooner Mall in Norman, to Saturday, Feb. 20, the

SHREVEPORT, La. - The population in downtown Shreveport shifted during the pandemic. About 45% of employees have not returned. “Theyre working from their home; theyre working remotely. We would very much obviously love for people to come back downtown,” said Liz Swaine, Shreveport Downtown Development Authority executive director. There were also some business closures. At least four businesses shut doors for good downtown in 2020.  “Surprisingly, you know, you thi...

After endorsements from President Joe Biden and a high-profile Republican senator, the country seems on the verge of adopting a society-transforming idea: giving a “child allowance” to the poorest families.

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines today through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

The world’s second-largest economy would be off-limits for investment by Indiana’s public pension funds under legislation approved Thursday by a House committee.

SHREVEPORT, La. – The check is in the mail. Really.

FRYEBURG, Maine — A protest of Nestles possible sale of Poland Spring to a Wall Street firm is planned for Saturday by a group called Community Water Justice. The protest is scheduled for noon and will begin at Bradley Park in Fryeburg, where some speakers will talk. The group will then walk to the center of town near the intersection of Route 302 and Portland Street. Participants are encouraged to bring bells because they will be "sounding the alarm" about the situation. Speakers will inc...

INDIANAPOLIS –Curtis Coyne has joined Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent. He is based at the Rushville office located at 1056 S Old 3. He has completed Indiana Farm

JEFFERSON CITY - Governor Parson signed a bill into law Thursday that will provide more than $300 million in rent assistance in Missouri.  House Bill 16 allocates $324 million to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which includes up to 12 months of assistance for rent and utility payment, including past-due payments.  Eligible tenants can apply through the Missouri Housing Development Commission. Landlords can also apply on behalf of eligible tenants.  The U.S. Treasury Departm...