Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho
Florida’s cold front keeps the skies cloudy, pushing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch to no earlier than 10:20 a. m. on March 19 from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40. The rocket will ferry a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, heading northeast so that observers north of the Cape might spot it i
North Texas is warming up fast. Early in the week, temperatures stayed cool, but now a strong high‑pressure system is pushing heat. By Thursday afternoon, the sky will clear and temperatures could reach the upper 80s or low 90s. Friday may hit a record high, matching the highest temperature ever lo
Arkansas Tech University is expanding its hands‑on teaching options with a fresh outdoor program. A former graduate has donated $50, 000 to create a fund that will help students pay for trips to Crooked Creek Ranch, a 500‑acre site near Yellville. The ranch sits next to the Arkansas Game and Fish Co
Florida has just allowed speed cameras to work in school zones. A study in Fort Walton Beach showed that these cameras cut speeding by 95 percent. There are over 30, 000 students in Okaloosa County each day. Every one of them should get home safely. Police can’t stand outside every schoo
Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area
Dakota Fanning’s name rings a bell for many who enjoy gripping dramas. She has been part of several successful thrillers on major streaming platforms, and her latest role keeps the excitement alive. The series in question is a crime‑packed show that first aired on TNT at the start of 2018. It dra
Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title
Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w
Florida is more than just a holiday spot. It's a place where over 23 million people live, surrounded by stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. To keep this beauty alive, many locals are stepping up to protect it. One group making a big difference is the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (
