Top Story Spotlight Friday Five: Burrage Road construction, historical program, a rant and fun Mark Plemmons May 15, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Senior patio homes and a church are coming to Burrage Road, plus we've got history, fun activities and a rant in today's Friday Five.k9am}@] `k^9amkAm{2?5 :D 36:?8 56G6=@A65 @77 qFCC286 #@25] s2G:5 (66<=6J w@>6D :D 3F:=5:?8 eb A2E:@ 9@>6D 7@C D6?:@C 56G6=@A>6?E 7@C E9@D6 286D dd 2?5 FA]k^AmkAm!C:46D H:== 36 :? E96 Sd__[___ C2?86[ 244@C5:?8 E@ z6:E9 %C@FE>2? 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