'Night to Shine' returns Feb. 9 with some extras planned for those attending the prom for those with special needs. Changes at the downtown food court -- and at Mathis Hardware. Education: About those missed school days. Rain, maybe storms, later today.

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'Night to Shine 2018,' a prom-like experience for special needs teens and young adults, set for Feb. 9 with a few new twists. Here's how to help. Night to Shine

Business: Food court combo as 3-26 Philly, JJ Sumo now sharing one suite. Shorter Avenue suddenly red hot between Second Avenue, Division Street. Business

Education: Updates on those missed school days. Nearly half-million-dollar grant means more Chromebooks for county students. Rome Schools recruiting this Saturday. Education

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: About a third of an inch of rain due this afternoon and maybe a few storms, too.  Weather

Obituaries: Annie Mae Bradshaw Brown, Mr. Jimmy Donald Shepard. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuedsay. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

Super Bowl LII set for Sunday, Feb. 4. Who's in.

High school basketball rankings:

-Girls: Rome is no. 9 in 5A. Model is no. 9 in 2A.

-Boys: Cartersville is no. 4 in 4A. Chattooga is no. 6 in 2A.

Local college basketball

-Berry women fall to Millsaps

-Shorter plays Mississippi College this afternoon.

Rome Braves Hot Stove Gathering is a week from tonight.

 

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