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A bridge two far The dual bridges of Highway 24/27 soar over Lake Tillery earlier this month.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana’s top elected officials say the state’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The high court on Wednesday struck down a majority Black congressional district. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill say that means the state is prohibited from holding elections under the state’s current U.S. House districts. Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday in advance of the May 16 primaries.
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk. The Fed Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming months, moves that attracted the most dissents since October 1992. The Senate Banking Committee earlier approved Powell’s successor as chair, Trump appointee Kevin Warsh, on a party-line vote.
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Locust Police Department releases expanded activity report The report shows a high patrol presence and low serious crime By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal LOCUST — The Locust Police Department’s activity report for March, detailed in an expanded assessment on April 24, revealed a busy month of calls, traffic enforcement and proactive patrols across the city. During those 31 days, officers recorded 4,079 total monthly activities and handled 800 calls for service and See LOCUST, page A5
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The Locust Police Department has released the statistics from its March 2026 activity report.
First annual Bluegrass Festival coming to The Lodge on Hatley Farm The May 16 event will feature music performances and food trucks By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — A local farm in Stanly County is going all in on bluegrass this month. The Lodge on Hatley Farm will host a day of live music, food and vendors at its first annual Bluegrass Festival on May 16, running noon to 8 p.m. at 28338 Hatley Farm Road in Albemarle. Tickets will be $10 at the gate, while children 12 and younger will be admitted free.
“Bring your lawn chair, kick back and enjoy a full day of incredible bluegrass music, good vibes and time with family and friends out on the farm,” The Lodge on Hatley Farm said in a statement. Clayton & Wensil will open at noon, followed by Hiram from 12:30-1 p.m. The Hatley Family is set to perform from 1-1:45 p.m. and return for a second set from 3:15-4 p.m. River Ridge Band is slotted for 1:45-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:15 p.m., while Strings of Faith is scheduled from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and 6:15-6:45 p.m. McKinney Gap will take See FESTIVAL, page A8
“Thank you for helping make this dream a reality.” The Lodge on Hatley Farm