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Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.

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3 days ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

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7 days ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.

Sports

8 hours ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer defeats UNC Greensboro Sunday, 4-1

A pair of goals from freshman Holly Minshull propelled James Madison women's soccer past the UNC Greensboro Spartans, 4-1, at Sentara Park on Sunday afternoon.

8 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Men’s Soccer earns road win at Lycoming, 2-1

Bridgewater Men's Soccer earns road win at Lycoming, 2-1

8 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Field Hockey falls to No. 14 Liberty in OT, 2-1

A game-tying goal by Brynna Hill in the fourth quarter helped James Madison field hockey (0-3) push No. 14 Liberty (3-1) to the limit Sunday afternoon as the Dukes conceded an overtime score to the Lady Flames and fell 2-1 at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.

8 hours ago in Sports

EMU Women’s Soccer plays Marywood to a 1-1 draw

EMU Women's Soccer plays Marywood to a 1-1 draw

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Your Work Week Forecast: Rising temperatures and humidity with a chance for thunderstorms

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Our first full week of September will feature sunny skies and cool nights to start,…

13 hours ago in Local, Weather

30 years ago, Hurricane Fran brings devastating flooding to the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia

A resident of Rockingham County who suffered damage to her home was unable to return for weeks as the water was insufferably slow to recede due to the high water table. Many of those who experienced damage did not have flood insurance and were not in the floodplain.

15 hours ago in Local

Clouds tonight, less humid Monday

It will feel a little like fall today and Monday before temperatures start to rise Tuesday.

19 hours ago in Local

Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of September 7, 2026

VDOT's list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 7, 2026.

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions

It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.