Daily Brief: Friday, March 15 – Top Five Stories of the Week

Belle Mills (COURTESY PHOTO)
Belle Mills (COURTESY PHOTO)

By mvhannigan

TOP 5 STORIES OF THE WEEK

Story 1 — Outpouring of love for Belle: The community rallied around the Mills family after 8-year-old daughter Belle was kicked in the head by a horse Monday night.
Why it’s important: This shows what community can really be about.
Read more: Check out the Facebook Page Belle’s siblings set up for her. 

Story 2 — It’s Livestock Show time: The 53rd Annual Henderson County Livestock Show gets under way Monday, March 18.
Why it’s important: Hundreds of kids from all corners of the county will be involved in the event.
Read more: Check out the schedule here. 

Story 3 — Triathlon time: The Cain Center is hosting its annual triathlon Saturday.
Why it’s important: Motorists need to be aware that there will be bike riders and runners out on the road.
Read more: Here’s the important info … The route will go out Loyola, then turn Southbound on 19, then turn West on loop 7, and will remain on the loop to 31. At 31 they will turn around and come back on the same route.

Story 4 — Lady Cards are #Chasing7: The TVCC women’s basketball team leaves for Salina, Kansas Saturday morning to try and repeat as national champions.
Why it’s important: If the ladies win, it will be the seventh title for the program.
Read more: Learn more about the tournament at the NJCAA site. 

Story 5 — Disciples Clinic needs volunteers: The clinic, which provides health care for low-income residents, is in need of help.
Why it’s important: This is the only place some people have for health care.
Read more: Rich Flowers at the Review has a story. 

WHAT YOU MISSED

Obituary: Ruby Robinett Addkison. 

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