FRANKLIN, Ind. -- Franklin College says it has received a $4.2 million bequest from the estate of a longtime trustee.

Mayor Greg Ballard has gotten off to a bold start in his second term -- which has gone a long way toward addressing the criticism that some people had about his lack of vision during last year's campaign.

Super Bowl festivities officially kick off for the general public at 3:00 Friday afternoon, and the fun will continue for the next 10 days The village activities include the zip line, the Kinect NFL Play 60 Fan Dome and concerts on three stages.