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Arkansas Newspaper Wins Back‑to‑Back Excellence Award

June 29, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette has been named the top large newspaper in the state for two consecutive years, earning the General Excellence title at the 2025 Arkansas Press Association Better Newspaper Editorial Awards. Eight other first‑place honors were also claimed by the paper, covering sports,

crime

Mom’s paddle swing sparks legal trouble after son’s pickleball game

June 24, 2026

A Florida mom now faces serious charges after a normal pickleball match turned into a scene straight out of a movie. The trouble started when another player questioned her teenage son’s skills during a casual game in late May. What began as a simple sports debate quickly escalated into violence when

entertainment

Fun and Free Thrills at Mammoth Fest

June 1, 2026

A family headed to the park in Mt. Pleasant found a day packed with rides, games and tasty treats. The county’s long‑running event attracted more than 10, 000 people on a sunny day that hit the mid‑70s. The main goal is to give families a budget‑friendly outing: entry and parking are free, while

environment

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

May 30, 2026

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

health

Health risks you should know before booking a cruise

May 6, 2026

Cruise ships pack thousands of people into tight spaces for days or weeks. That setup makes it easy for germs to travel from person to person. Buffets, shared surfaces, and recycled air all help viruses and bacteria spread faster than they would on land. When a ship stops in tropical ports, passenge

entertainment

Athletes Shine in the 2026 Met Gala Fashion Show

May 5, 2026

The 2026 Met Gala was a star‑filled night where sports icons stepped out in dazzling outfits. The theme, “Costume Art, ” invited creativity and bold choices from the athletic world. Venus Williams, a co‑chair of the event, chose an all‑black ensemble that glimmered with diamond accents. Her presenc

entertainment

New Thriller Features Rising Stars and Dark Drama

May 2, 2026

The film called I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller that will bring together Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage. A director named Craig Johnson is in charge of the project, while he and writer Ryan O’Connell have written the script. The production company Mister Smith Entertain

lifestyle

Hosting Made Easy: Focus on Connection, Not Perfection

April 19, 2026

People often think hosting is hard. The idea of making food taste great and keeping the house tidy can scare them away from inviting friends in. Yet experts say that being together is more important than a flawless dinner. Research shows that lonely adults feel worse when they don’t meet people in

celebrities

Birthday Spotlight: Stars Turning a Year Older on April 6

April 6, 2026

April 6 marks another day for celebrities to celebrate their birthdays, and this year’s list includes a mix of film, television, and music icons. At the top of the chart is actor Billy Dee Williams, who turns 89. A quirky detail about him is that his full middle name is December, a fact that show

lifestyle

A famous food lover checks out a local bakery

March 27, 2026

A well-known lifestyle expert recently visited a small bakery in Pennsylvania and gave it a shoutout online. She posted pictures of pastries and coffee from The Buttery’s Malvern shop, calling them "good things" — her usual way of recommending food. With nearly 3 million followers, her approval coul