REX, Ga. (AP) — The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day.

Court renovation

Kalan Masters rakes the volleyball court surface at McLain Rogers Park. Local groups are working to revitalize the courts as part of a community improvement initiative.

Backpacks for grandkids

Wilma Jackson displays the backpacks she was able to pick up for her six grandchildren during the Ministerial Alliance’s annual Backpack Giveaway event in McLain Rogers Park.

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of East Court Ave.

Giving remarks

Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Trait Thompson gives his remarks about the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum’s Hall of Fame Induction and Exhibit Opening event.

Which one to pick?

Stacey Scott, right, helps Kyla Gonzalez select a backpack during the Ministerial Alliance’s annual Backpack Giveaway event in McLain Rogers Park.

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