Houston High School junior Ashlynn Burns stands with American Legion Post 41 representative Ron Jones after receiving a $1,000 donation from West Plains Bank and Trust's Houston branch during a grand opening event last week. The funds will go toward Burns attending this year's Girls State program, which is sponsored by the American Legion. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

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