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Lady Champs Roll Past Huntland Into District 9-A Final

Cascade's Adalyn Nelms (12, pink) scored a hat-trick in the District 9-A Semifinal win over Huntland on Tuesday night.
BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Playing their second-consecutive game without their superstar forward Lexi Comstock, the No. 1 seed Cascade Lady Champions (12-1-2, 8-0-0) advanced to the District 9-A …

Champs Unable to Contain Mitchell in Homecoming Defeat Against Chapel Hill

Cascade's Sam Bradley (2) escapes Chapel Hill's Lochlin Morris (55) on Friday night. Bradley finished 20-of-34 for 277 yards and two touchdowns with one interception through the air while running for 158 yards and two touchdowns on the ground in the loss.
BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Chapel Hill (8-0, 3-0) superstar Quincy Mitchell ran for 222 yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries in a 63-28 win to spoil homecoming for the Cascade Champions (3-4, 0-3) in …

Cascade’s Offense Struggles at Giles County

Cascade's Lendon Gordon (9) hauled in a 36-yard touchdown pass for Cascade's only points in Friday's loss at Giles County. Gordon finished with three receptions for 47 yards on the night.
PULASKI, Tenn. – The Cascade Champions (3-3, 0-2) suffered their second-consecutive defeat in Region 4-AAA at Giles County (4-2, 2-0)  on Friday night, 38-7.  Cascade’s offense …

STATE CHAMPS - Viqueens Secure Program's First-Ever State Title in Win Over Marion County

The Community Viqueens celebrate being announced as the the 2026 TSSAA Class 2A State Champions.

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Annie Prince (14, front) struck out 15 batters, Community’s offense exploded for 10 runs, and the Viqueens (34-8, 8-0) won the TSSAA Class 2A Softball State Championship on Saturday …

Curious Kids

Why does some rain fall harder than other rain?

A downpour or a drizzle: What causes the difference?
Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how rainstorms can be so different.
Fascinating Reads

George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the bruising truths of Detroit Lions training camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) show off their athleticism on Sept. 7, 2025.
George Plimpton, then a 36-year-old literary editor, endured the brutal realities of a professional football quarterback despite barely ever playing the sport.
(BookTrib) - “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Daniel MackJohn Merlan is nearing retirement with an irregular heartbeat, a dwindling roster of therapy clients and a growing suspicion that the …
(BookTrib) - “Palm Beach Confidential” by Susannah MarrenIn the latest entry in her Palm Beach novel series, Susannah Marren returns to the glittering, watchful world of Palm Beach, where …
(BookTrib) - “Redemption Initiative: The Good Samaritan” by C.L. MorrisseyOnce, Desi Delgado was exactly the kind of criminal society feared: violent, impulsive and consumed by addiction. Eight …
(BookTrib) - “Day of Wrath” by Otho EskinThere are secrets within the Church. Some are worth killing for.When Washington, D.C. homicide detective Marko Zorn arrives at the city’s cathedral, he …
(BookTrib) - “a written self-portrait: ‘On Psychosis’ a Novella Vol. I” by Louis GaleIn the first volume of Louis Gale’s experimental series, readers enter the restless mind of Amstel, a …
The pros and cons of owning a golden retriever
Ollie reports that golden retrievers are affectionate and trainable but require regular exercise, grooming, and face significant health risks, especially cancer.
The pros and cons of owning a beagle
Ollie reports that beagles are friendly, sociable dogs, but require careful weight management due to their food-driven nature.
Beach safety for dogs: A vet-backed guide to a safer day by the water
Spot & Tango reports that beach safety for dogs requires preparation to avoid hazards like heatstroke, saltwater poisoning, and sand ingestion.
The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter?
Ollie reports that understanding dog food ingredients is crucial for your dog's health, emphasizing nutrient quality over quantity for optimum nutrition.
Entertainment News and Coverage

Survey: 28% of Americans say they'd pay extra for ad-free streaming, but few actually do

Vibe reports that 28% of Americans prefer to pay for ad-free streaming, yet only 16% actually do. 

CFB conference title futures: Which teams have the data to challenge the favorites?

Saturday Down South reports on CFB conference title futures, highlighting favorites like Georgia and Ohio State, while also identifying dark horse contenders such as Alabama, Indiana, and BYU.
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From ‘A Little Princess’ to ‘Black Panther,’ how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic ‘Ramayana’
There is no single way to tell the story of the ‘Ramayana.’ People from different religious traditions and cultural backgrounds have reimagined the epic in countless ways.
Not all students have access to the same level of parental help at home. So why are they judged as if they do? Two scholars probe how educators view students who fail to complete their homework.
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