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West Virginia signee Winston Wright Jr. hauled in 7 catches for 173 yards and 3 TD's Saturday in the second annual Blitz Border Bowl at Memorial Stadium. MDS teammates Delvecchio Powell (8 catches and a TD) and Julian Roberts (45yd fumble recovery for TD) also played big for Team Georgia in the 35-34 loss.

Traffic will, however, be limited to two-axle vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, school buses and limited EMS and first responder equipment. Semi-trucks and commercial vehicles will be required to use alternate routes until permanent repairs to the Mid-Bay Bridge are complete. According to the news release, the restrictions are in place "as a cautionary measure intended to minimize the stresses on the bridge while FDOT contractors make repairs."

Freshman members of the House of Representatives receive several weeks of training between the election and when they take office. U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, talks about what it was like having his family with him for part of that process.

In anticipation of Ohio's first sale of medical cannabis, the Akron Beacon Journal and The Canton Repository have examined what options are available for local patients. Akron reporter Doug Livingston discusses his findings.

The Standard-Times' Editorial Board talks education funding reform with: State Representatives Carole Fiola, Antonio Cabral, Norman Orrall, Paul Schmid, and Chris Hendricks on Jan. 10, 2019.

Savannah Morning News courts reporter Jan Skutch followed the Jim Williams trials and recounts the experience in honor of the 25th anniversary of "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" being published.

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Standard-Times' Editorial Boards talks education funding reform with: Senator Mark C. Montigny, Representative Christopher M. Markey, Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Representative Susan Williams Gifford, and Representative William M. Straus.

Marcus Chambers was named the acting superintendent of the Okaloosa County School District following the suspension of Mary Beth Jackson by Governor Ron DeSantis. This is a conversation between Daily News reporter Tom McLaughlin and Chambers.

Video stores may be gone, but the clerks live on! Former Blockbuster reigster jockeys Andrew and Sam start the new year off with a bunch of new reviews including "The Oath," "Vice," "The Car: Road to Revenge," "Welcome to Marwen" and many more.