The Oregon Legislature is giving Southern Oregon University $15 million to help cover short-term needs, but the university said it will need to do some self-examination in order to survive long term.

The university, located in Ashland and one of seven public universities in the state, has been struggling for years. While SOU often complains about state funding, the institution has also been hit by declining enrollment.

What a sendoff for the South Medford seniors.

With the Panther girls’ basketball team up by a wide margin with 3:52 left in Saturday’s Class 6A second-round playoff game against Mountainside, coach Tom Cole removed most of his seniors so they could get a big cheer from the home crowd.

A woman accused of robbing a Grants Pass bank with a pink Taser last week was convicted of robbing a different a back in 2011, leading a a nearly six-year prison sentence.

Renee Ann Freitas, 58, is again facing substantial prison time after prosecutors on Monday charged her with third-degree robbery and first-degree theft for allegedly robbing the downtown People’s Bank on Friday.

Free ceramics project in Talent

The Oregon chapter of Women in Manufacturing is hosting a special event on Thursday to celebrate Women’s History Month.

It’s scheduled from 4-7 p.m. at Talent Maker City in Talent.

Those attending will receive a tour of the facility followed by a two-hour ceramics class where they will make inspirational stones inspired by Women’s History Month.