Local
5 months ago
Dukes picked to finish second in the East Division in preseason Sun Belt Volleyball poll

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon that James Madison volleyball was picked second in the East Division in the 2025 Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

JMU School of Professional and Continuing Education logo displayed on Bridgeforth playing field
Local
5 months ago
JMU academic unit puts its logo on Bridgeforth playing field 

The School of Professional and Continuing Education partners with JMU Athletics to reach out to the community.

vehicle break-ins
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple vehicle break-ins

The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in this area to check their vehicles for missing or stolen items.

Photo of the aftermath of the deck collapse
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Harrisonburg officials urge community to be mindful of safety after deck collapse injures several

Harrisonburg officials are urging the community to be mindful of
safety during social gatherings after a deck
collapsed, injuring several, at a private
residence Monday afternoon.

The front of the ABC Store and Vape Shop after a car drove into it. Glass on the ground and broken windows.
Local
5 months ago
Car drives into ABC Store and Smoke House and Vape on John Wayland Highway

Virginia State Police are investigating the cause behind a car driving into the ABC Store and Smoke House and Vape on John Wayland Highway in Harrisonburg.

Local
5 months ago
JMU’s Barnett named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III added to his preseason laurels on Tuesday by being named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, the organization announced.

Sports
5 months ago
Dukes’ Rajakangas named Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

James Madison women’s soccer defender Selma Rajakangas has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Community
5 months ago
Blue Ridge Free Clinic in Harrisonburg launches mental health and dental services

The Blue Ridge Free Clinic recently introduced a new facility next to its location at 831 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Harrisonburg as it rolls out mental health and dental services to patients.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Community
5 months ago
HCPS warns residents of unofficial flier circulating with misinformation

The release responds to the flier without directly quoting its content, explaining that raw state testing data includes scores from students still learning English and mid-year transfer students that are not used in accountability determinations.