School snack rules limit junk food in cafeterias
The Agriculture Department issued new rules for federally funded schools dictating snack options to curb junk foods. Granola bars fruit cups and 100 percent juice remain allowed while chocolate chip cookies pretzels and ice cream cups face limits. High schools may offer diet sodas and iced tea. students may bring homemade or bought items from home.
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Hoover
Ala
Congress
Michelle Obama
Bluefield Plans Traffic Control For Concert At Lotto Park
Bluefield police and city staff outlined a detailed plan for a large concert at Lotto Park with street closures on Stadium Drive from Bryant Street, VIP parking management, and shuttle service from Graham High School. Gates open at noon, event starts 1:30 pm, with 8 officers stationed at the entrance and Bluefield College dome available for emergencies.
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Stadium Drive
Bryant Street
Dillon
Bryant
Bluefield
Cundiff
Lotto Park
Immigration bill moves toward floor vote after years of gridlock
In a reform push shaped by the Gang of Eight, Sen. Menendez and Sen. Flake urged compromise while opponents led by Sen. Sessions warned of job losses and weak enforcement. The plan sets a 13 year path to citizenship for roughly 11 million, adds 20,000 Border Patrol agents and 700 miles of fencing, with phased employer verification and expanded visas for skilled workers.
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Marco Rubio
Florida
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Kentucky
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Texas
United States
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North Dakota
Bob Corker
Tennessee
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U.s.-Mexico
School budget cuts anger board and staff
Davis said the district faces ongoing budget cuts affecting general public resources and programs. He cited attrition and retirements as savings while noting one time funds and small pots of money. He urged partnerships with the school board and board of supervisors to address future budgetary issues in a tight climate.
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Steve) Davis
Board of Supervisors
School boards eye future budget plan amid cuts and needs
QCQ Davis urged ongoing partnership between the school board and Board of Supervisors to head off budget crises amid state and federal cuts. Hymes praised keeping agricultural programs and funding Bob Moss's instructor role. The board also funded LPN nursing term completion and set a merchants tax rate at 3.80 from 4.30 while keeping other levies.
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Board of Supervisors
Mike Hymes
Farm Bureau
Bob Moss
Hymes
Tazewell
Kate Coil
Kcoil
Bdtonline
Students stage crime scene exercise near park for career lesson
In McDowell County a law and public safety class led by Kennedy simulates a crime scene at a campground by the lake. Sixteen year olds John Chafin and Aimee Mutter, both curious about forensics, interview volunteers, collect evidence, and practice securing a scene.
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Taegar
Aimee Mutter
Bradshaw
Chafin
Kennedy
Tasha Mutter
Aimee
Waldo
Drake Whistlehunt
Lane
McDowell County
Federal
Welch
Preservation society buys downtown building
Bluefield preservation group buys the former Mutual Insurance Building at 608 Commerce Street built around 1948 with plans for a downtown Depot District restaurant. The project partners with Shott Foundation and Development Authority to incubate businesses, revive Commerce Street, and create an arts district while expanding to Grenada Theater and AAA Building as a museum and archives. City support acknowledged.
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Bluefield
Hurley
Shott Foundation
Development Authority of the
Greater Bluefield Area
Preservation Society
Commerce Street
Grenada
AAA
Eva McGuire
John Nash
Bluefield Preservation Society
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