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Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Good morning, Cincinnati. It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it's cold out there, so bundle up if you plan to attend any outdoor MLK events.

Sharon Coolidge here. As the Cincinnati City Hall reporter, I’m continuing to report on the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway to Norfolk Southern, a $1.6 billion deal that is set to be finalized in mid-March.

On Wednesday, the board that oversees the city-owned railroad is set to interview five firms that made it to the shortlist to manage that money. I offer a look at why these firms are in contention and what the board is looking for in the firm that is ultimately hired.

Click or tap here to learn more. As always, thank you for following along.

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Today's Top Stories

Geese rest next to the pond at Delhi Park during a snow storm in Delhi on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) returns to position after misplaying a bunt in the ninth inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) returns to position after misplaying a bunt in the ninth inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

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Jan 13, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) shoots the ball over Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit:Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) shoots the ball over Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit:Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

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