Pollen levels stay sky high; temperatures to ease a bit. Politics: Rhonda Wallace in commission hunt; tea party poll splits. Business briefs. Friday lottery jackpot: $290 million

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Later this morning:  Today's pollen count. Will we get into five digits? Tuesday's count: 9,369.

A break in the 80s by Thursday

-But not that much -- just into the upper 70s, still more than 10 degrees above normal.

-Wednesday: High of 85, low of 57. Record: 86.
-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 80, low of 59.
-Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 77, low of 55.

Business:

-There's a new buzz coming to Broad Street. 

-Rome Respiratory just one of several businesses on the move.

-Berry's Business Outlook Conference set for April 18, Clemson's Dr. Bruce Yandle is the guest speaker.

Politics:

-Rhonda Wallace seeking Post 1 County Commission seat.

-Romney cruises in Illinois, 47-35% over Santorum.

-Tea Party's latest straw poll: Romney, Santorum 31% each.

-Latest political notes.

$290 million MegaMillions jackpot Friday night. No winners Tuesday.

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-Please join our guests today including Kevin Ellis of Berry College on the the Fourth Annual Battle on the Mountain Bull Riding hosted by the college's Block and Bridle Club; and Dr. Frank Stephenson, professor of economics at Berry College on the legislative tax debate.

Today's Sports:  

-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: Rocket Wheeler, team's first manager.

-Miracle Field opening is April 14.  

-The Rome Braves release 2012 Promotional Calendar; filled with events celebrating 10 years of the club calling Rome home. Sports

-Rome Braves 2012 season and single-game tickets now on sale.