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Jay Branson has been steadily working on a beautiful barn with a dome inspired by his love for artistry and buildings he saw in Washington, D.C. for years.

A self-taught architect started building a round barn after his wife died. Its beauty draws strangers off the highway in Oklahoma.

Jay Branson, a self-taught architect, started building a round barn in rural Oklahoma to process his grief. It has turned into his prairie cathedral.

A California woman and a Rock Springs couple were recently sentenced in federal and state courts for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

A California woman and a Rock Springs couple were recently sentenced in federal and state courts for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Spencer Greenwood spent the tail end of his high school years “all cooped up” because of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why when Theatre Lawrence opened

Ezard wins fourth term as Jacksonville mayor Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard will return to his office for a fourth term following his victory Tuesday night in the citys mayoral election. Ezard received 81% or 1,601 votes, with all 18 city precincts reporting Tuesday night. The Jacksonville native defeated business owner Nicole Riley, who received about 19% or 366 votes. Ezard has served as mayor since 2009. In other contested area races: Sangamon County Buffalo: Incumbent village trustees...

Property tax and transparency issues have motivated a Jacksonville business owner to challenge Mayor Andy Ezard, providing the incumbent with his first challenge since his inaugural mayoral run in 2009. Nicole Riley, owner of Soap Co. Coffee Shop and Freya & Co. Salon in Jacksonville, will oppose Ezard in Tuesdays municipal elections. Ezard, a lifelong resident of the city, has served as mayor since 2009 and has run unopposed in each of the last two mayoral races in 2013 and 2017. He received ...