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No. 9 seed James Madison got 21 points from Cliff Davis and 20 from Justin McBride to dispatch 12th-seeded Louisiana, 87-72, on Wednesday night to advance to the Third Round of the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Championship.

James Madison softball (9-8) dropped an 8–0 decision to Michigan (17-5) at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday afternoon.

The court ruled that a statewide referendum can be held on April 21 .

The total budget is just under $130 million, which is over $6 million, or five percent, more than this year’s budget.

According to a release, 26 schools from 12 U.S. states and the United Kingdom have been named 2026 award recipients.

William Cole Trower faces four charges, including three counts of assault and battery.

The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in the area of Ox Road and it was determined the driver and passenger were both wanted individuals.

A deputy from Shenandoah County is back to work following an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting last year in the Bayse area.

The proposal would bar hunters from releasing dogs onto private land without written permission.

Obenshain said he voted against that amendment.