Only half a bridge remains during the demolition process involving Exit 65A. Demolition continues in the area in preparation of new structures to take their place. CDN | Staff Photo

One bridge off Interstate 40 is in the process of being dismantled and it won’t be long until another one starts coming down with routes of traffic affected accordingly. With that will come change.

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Legionnaire Randy Meacham, seated, recently received a Quilt of Valor. The Quilt of Valor Foundation recognized him for his military service. Meacham was a captain in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Judge Advocate division. His family was present for the award presented at the American Legion Post meeting. On hand, from left, were son Ryan; granddaughters Kennedy and Conner Meacham; wife Sharron Meacham; daughter-in-law Desiree Meacham and son Russ Meacham.

The ceiling stands uncovered and awaits rewiring at the Wash House. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

The Wash House, the laundromat located on 10th street, experienced a fire December 30 knocking it out of commission. Since then Bryan Foster, with the help of his father, David Foster, have been repairing and updating the laundromat so it will be able to reopen soon, as it essentially reemerges from the ashes.

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Blood drive

Canda Dupree waits to donate blood Tuesday at the blood drive at the First Christian Church’s Family Life Center.

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