Tennessee enacts new U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amid raucous protests Thursday, Republicans in Tennessee enacted a new U.S. House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections.

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Vally honors fallen patriots

May 26, 2026

Fayette City Poppy Princess Brynlee Bilski rides in the Fayette City Memorial Day parade on Monday. Joining her on the decorated utility vehicle are, from left, Rosalee Bennett, Emberlee Bennett, Brae...

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Sutersville holds Bridge Renaming Ceremony

May 26, 2026

The Sutersville Memorial Day Parade and Bridge Renaming Ceremony took place on Monday morning. State Rep. Eric Davanzo took part in the ceremony, which included the dedication of the Sutersville Bridg...

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Hours-long standoff in Donora ends with arrest

May 26, 2026

A SWAT team was at the scene on Saturday, along with multiple police departments. By the MVI An hours-long SWAT situation ended with an arrest late Saturday evening in Donora. Dispatchers told WTAETV ...

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Maglicco marks first Memorial Day as mayor with solemn service

May 26, 2026

The annual Memorial Day service brought together veterans, elected officials and community members. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI For McKeesport’s Tom Maglicco, a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi...

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For Memorial Day, Our Brother’s Keeper walks to help veterans

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 26, 2026

The group calls attention to the issue of veterans’ suicide and aids area veterans in need. Memorial Day weekend began under gray skies and steady rain across the Mon Valley, but the weather did littl...

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Beloved Dunlevy resident remembered with memorial bench during ceremony

May 26, 2026

Carolyn Santavicca, a cherished member of the Dunlevy community, died last year. By MICHAEL VINSICK For the MVI A memorial bench was dedicated Monday to remember a cherished member of the Dunlevy comm...