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14 hours ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
14 hours ago in Sports
Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings
Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.
14 hours ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners
The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
14 hours 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.
14 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.
14 hours ago in National, Trending
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.
Your work week forecast: Hot, humid weather returns
Temperatures will reach the low and mid 90's and humidity will drive the heat index to 100 or slightly higher.
JMU Women’s Soccer falls at Princeton on Sunday, 2-0
Two goals late in the first half were enough for Princeton to drop James Madison women's soccer, 2-0, at Roberts Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
James Madison Field Hockey comes up short against Drexel, 1-0
In a tight defensive battle, James Madison field hockey (0-2) was unable to find the equalizer, falling to Drexel (1-1), 1-0, on Sunday afternoon.
Staunton Police investigating fatal stabbing on Orchard Avenue
Officers were dispatched around 4:00 a.m. to a 911 open line in the 300 block of Orchard Avenue. When they arrived, police determined a stabbing had occurred and found two female victims at the scene.
One injured in Harrisonburg shooting; victim reported stable after transfer to UVA
Police first responded around 11:05 p.m. Aug. 29 to the 1200 block of Devon Lane for a reported gunshot wound. Authorities said one victim was found in serious conditionc.
This week’s weather: Temperatures rise along with the humidity
High pressure will move off the coast today, allowing a warmer and more humid air mass to move over the Mid Atlantic.
Sunny and humid this weekend with highs in the 80’s
Weak high pressure will build into the area, bringing more stable conditions through Saturday night.
3 days ago in High School Sports,
Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 8/28
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 8/28
James Madison Volleyball begins season with sweep of Loyola Maryland
James Madison volleyball opened the 2026 season with a sweep of Loyola Maryland (25-14, 25-20, 25-23) on Friday night inside the Convocation Center in front of 727 fans – the fifth-largest attendance for volleyball at the facility.
JMU Field Hockey’s rally comes up short in opener against Temple
James Madison field hockey (0-1) mustered up a strong comeback attempt but ultimately fell just short in a 2-1 season-opening defeat at the hands of Temple (1-0) on Friday afternoon.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
4 days ago in National
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.