The aftermath of the courthouse escape and arrest. Education: Possible updates on replacing key Rome schools' personnel. Unity raises $1.5 million. Darlington honors faculty, staff. Temperatures return to mid 80s today.

This morning's headlines -- always first, fast, factual and free online -- with updates continuing all day from Hometown Headlines

Escapee shakes up quiet spring Monday in downtown Rome, the Between the Rivers District. Continuing updates. Click escapee

Education: Clues tonight about the new administrative team at Rome Middle, High schools -- and replacement coaches at RHS? Darlington honor faculty, staff at Brown Dinner.  Education

Unity Christian School's Education on Purpose Campaign raises more than $1.5 million in donations, gifts. Education

Business: United Community Bank earns customer satisfaction honors. Sports Clips Rome takes home two trophies. Business

Summerville Park the focus of Rome's next Neighborhood Enhancement Program starting May 15. Focus 

Buzz: River Ferry Films debuts Friday night at the park. Trail of Tears meeting is Saturday. Rome First offers free downtown parking, especially for graduation.

Plus: Development authority meets, honors for Cartersville Medical. Buzz

Georgia Health News: Free program pulling addicts back from brink. Health

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Upper 80s on Wednesday, Thursday; rain, storms possible Friday. Weather 

Remembering Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Bryson Frazier, Mr. James Douglas 'Doug' Seals, Shelia Ann Hays Vines. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Crimewatch

Also today:

Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.

State business headlines: Georgia Trend

Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

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Berry to host softball NCAA regional starting Friday.

 

Rome Braves drop sixth straight game; off today.

 

High school football, baseball updates.

 

Community sports, camps updates.

 

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Please join our guests including:

8:10 a.m.: Patrick Eidson, Rome assistant city manager, on the community's next Neighborhood Enhancement Program, this one in Summerville Park.

8:40 a.m.: Sarah Grimes and Deise Gomez of Parks and Rec about the free movie series -- Ridge Ferry Films -- premiering Friday evening.