Charlottesville, VA

Columbus, OH

Lexington, KY

Ian Jackson said he "wanted" to play college basketball at Kentucky and "thought" he would end up in Lexington during a recent episode of his podcast, The Captain Jack Podcast. However, the five-star prospect committed to North Carolina on Jan. 15, 2023, and cited Hubert Davis was the main reason why.

Ian Jackson Discloses That He 'Wanted' to Commit to Kentucky, Hubert Davis Swayed Him to UNC

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

247Sports

DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina will have to wait to lock up the top seed for the approaching ACC baseball tournament. The Tar Heels fell to Duke 5-3 in the opener of the teams' final regular-season series on Thursday night here at Coombs Field. UNC arrived needing a victory against the rival Blue Devils or a loss by Clemson to Boston College in order to clinch the No. 1 seed assignment for next week's conference tournament, and got neither.

UNC Falls at Duke in Series Opener, Must Wait on ACCT Top Seed

West Virginia State

Fort Worth, TX

TCU offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kendal Briles already has his quarterback for the Frogs' 2025 class in four-star Ty Hawkins. He's hitting the recruiting trail heavily for the next class, offering several 2026 targets. He recently offered another talented 2026 signal caller, offering Orlando (FL) Jones quarterback Dereon Coleman. The 6-foot-1,...

TCU offers 2026 four-star QB Dereon Coleman

Lincoln, NE

The Husker defense will come back to those scrimmages in the fall with a much fuller arsenal than was seen in the spring game. But Mikai Gbayor wasn't leaning on that as an out when talking about the standard for Nebraska's defense – no matter who is on the field. Yes, you could name off about eight to 10 key defenders who either didn't play or barely played on that last Saturday in April.

Gbayor wants to 'keep applying the culture' as Huskers chase 3 and beyond

Georgia State

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Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

The Quick Historian

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

With his performance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week, Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard likely solidified himself as a top-5 pick and according to ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony, is among the players in the mix to go No. 1 overall to the Atlanta Hawks. Sheppard recorded...

Reed Sheppard shares his thoughts on John Calipari, Mark Pope

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Brumley, MO

The historic Castle House in Brumley, Missouri was built around the 1890s. One resource stated the owners were Dr. Walter Dixon and his wife, Martha but according to those who have researched the history of the house, his wife's name was Grace Dickson which is what her death certificate also indicates.

Historic Castle House: said to be an unnerving paranormal site in Missouri

Indiana State

Durham, NC

The battle for the No. 1 spot at the top of the college basketball transfer portal team rankings remains close. The battle for the No. 1 spot at the top of the college basketball transfer portal team rankings remains close — for now. Arkansas still holds the top spot, but Indiana and several others are not far behind heading into the back half of May. Duke and Washington are among the risers with high-profile commitments in the past week. Both teams are now positioned inside the top 25 of the transfer portal team rankings.

College basketball transfer portal team rankings: Indiana fights for No. 1, Duke rises in latest top 25 update

Hawaii State

Danville, CA

The second round of showcases in the Bay Area took place this week, with several of the East Bay's top programs converging in Danville, California. Danville (Calif.) Monte Vista hosted a four-team showcase that also featured Brentwood (Calif) Liberty, Concord (Calif.) Clayton Valley and Pleasanton (Calif.) Amador Valley. In all,...

Recruiting news and notes from the East Bay Showcase

Payton Tolle takes the mound tonight for TCU, returning to the rotation after stepping away from the team briefly last weekend following the passing of his mother, Jina. The team joined him in Oklahoma earlier this week for her memorial service, causing the cancellation of Tuesday's game against Baylor. Brody...

TCU vs. West Virginia Thursday Game Thread

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Jacksonville man who spent more than 44 years in prison is suing over his wrongful arrest. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in a store robbery in 1975 and sentenced to life in prison, a crime he always insisted he did not commit. He was paroled in 2020 at age 79.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

South Carolina State

Tallahassee, FL

Incoming defensive tackle D'Nas "Debo" White is excited to work and contribute for Florida State. In an effort to better familiarize Florida State fans with members of the remaining newcomers from the 2024 recruiting class who did not enroll early for the spring, Noles247 is speaking with as many of these new 'Noles as possible prior to their summer enrollment in Tallahassee.

New Noles: D'Nas 'Debo' White is ready to get to work at FSU

Palmetto, GA

The Current GA

ATLANTA – U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is turning up the heat on the United States Postal Service (USPS) concerning delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto that opened early this year.

Ossoff continuing to pressure postal service to fix mail processing delays

Virginia State

Staunton, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia was home to many Civil War battles between April 12, 1861, and May 26, 1865. Remnants from the war between the states continue to be found in the Commonwealth today. In March 2021, The Washington Post reported that children playing in the Seaford area of York, Virginia, found a Civil War-era cannonball buried two feet underground. The children took it to their parents, who called 911. The York-Poquoson Sheriff's office said the cannonball was to be disposed of by an explosion.

Three Civil War cannonballs have been found in Virginia since 2021

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Dartmouth OL transfer Ethan Sipe commits to Virginia, he felt wanted by staff

Virginia football continues to have momentum on the recruiting trail. After a very successful week last week on the high school front, the Cavaliers were able...

Dartmouth OL transfer Ethan Sipe commits to Virginia, he felt wanted by staff

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