New spin on Steeplechase: Groupon discount tickets, 'Peoplechase,' Ky. Derby drawing. Gas up 5 cents. Wetter, warmer week ahead.

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-Steeplechase 2012: Groupon deal, 'PeopleChase,' Kentucky Derby drawing new to April 14 event.

-Status check: Miracle Field about ready; Lowe's center on the fast track; restaurant, retail updates.

-Less of Lester? RNT cartoonist still there?

-Week ahead: It is a huge one, from the Easter celebrations to the return of baseball to candidate contribution forms and more.

 

Warmer, wetter week ahead

-Monday: Sunny, high of 84, low of 61.

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance, high of 85, low of 59.

-Wednesday: 50% rain chance, high of 83, low of 58

 

Gas prices: Up another nickel to $3.84 a gallon.

 

Later today: Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM.

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-Please join our guests today including: Doc Kibler on 'Momentun' at  the chamber of commerce; 

Ernie 'The K-Man' Studard on 10 years of the K Club at the Rome Braves;  and Ann Hortman on this month's handcycling championships returning to Rome/Floyd County. 

-We'll go overtime today as well as Nelle Reagan takes a morning off. At 9:05 a.m., join us for Kristi Kent from Parks & Rec as we talk about the Roman Roast on the River and at 9:35, Barbara Earle joins us from the Free Clinic of Rome.

 

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.