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2 days ago | oakridger.com | Clare Mulroy

Amazon Books Editors have once again emerged from the literary battlefield, crowning "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy the "Best Book of the Year So Far."Around the halfway point every year, the Amazon Books editorial team of eight gathers in Seattle to read, argue and craft a Top 20 list, advocating for their favorite titles published from January to June.

3 days ago | oakridger.com | David Baratz

David BaratzMichael B. Jordan is an actor, producer and director who initially broke out in television, playing Wallace in Season 1 of the HBO crime drama series “The Wire.” His film breakout role was “Fruitvale Station,” and he’s also known for his work in the “Creed” and “Black Panther” movies. Most recently, he worked alongside director Ryan Coogler in the movie “Sinners.” Scroll through to see more photos of the actor, also known as MBJ, throughout his career. Michael B.

4 days ago | oakridger.com | David Baratz

David BaratzActress Angelina Jolie is known for her roles in "Girl, Interrupted," Netflix's "Maria," the infamous "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "Changeling," to name a few. The daughter of actor John Voight, Jolie's personal life has long been a subject of fascination, throughout high-profile marriages to Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt. Scroll through for more career highlights. Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Getty ImagesAngelina Jolie at the Cable Ace Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 15, 1997.

1 week ago | oakridger.com | Ryan Dodson

The St. Louis Cardinals (32-24) face the Texas Rangers (27-30) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Cardinals won 2-1 last yearThe Cards took 2 of 3 at the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the week, which culminated with a 6-4 victory Wednesday. SS Masyn Winn had 4 hits.

1 week ago | oakridger.com | Carolyn Krause

The Tennessee General Assembly voted in April to approve $3.2 million primarily for funding the construction of the Scarboro 85 Monument in A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. The funds will be released after July 1 when the state’s new fiscal year starts. According to a news release, $2.7 million will be spent to update the completed initial design of the monument and to cover the cost of the construction.