Year: 2026

As the world ushers in a new year, we pause to reflect on the life of Penelope “Penny” Crum, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 73. For many, the name Penny Crum may not have made national headlines, but within her community and among those closest to her, she was […]

Friday night basketball is heating up as the Michigan Wolverines welcome the USC Trojans to the iconic Crisler Center. While both teams hail from powerhouse conferences, it’s not often we see the Big Ten and Pac-12 square off this early in the season. This matchup offers fans a unique preview of March Madness intensity, months […]

As we look ahead to 2026, the silver screen is poised not just for visual spectacle but for powerful reinvention. A stellar lineup of celebrated actors is preparing to redefine their boundaries, embracing roles that challenge everything we thought we knew about their talents. These aren’t just performances—these are cinematic evolutions unfolding in real time, […]

As the confetti settles and the last notes of holiday music fade away, a modern tradition emerges stronger than ever—New Year’s resolutions. Unlike holiday customs rooted in religion or culture, resolutions are often a personal reset, a promise to ourselves to improve in some way. Whether it’s adopting a healthier lifestyle, saving more money, or […]

As the holiday season embraces Arkansas with its signature festivity and reflection, the employees of Entergy Arkansas are stepping beyond their traditional roles to spark joy and offer tangible support to those in need. In a time often marked by both celebration and struggle, these energy professionals are channeling their efforts into community-focused acts of […]

The first hundred days of any public leader’s tenure serve as a blueprint for their broader political ideology, and in the case of New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, these early moves are infused with intentional disruption of the status quo. Unlike the carefully choreographed optics of mayoral press conferences or headline-grabbing gestures, Mamdani’s approach […]

Just a year after making a high-profile move from Chelsea to Atlético Madrid, Conor Gallagher’s European adventure could be cut short. Reports suggest the England international is already drawing serious interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, setting the stage for an intense transfer battle. Gallagher’s brief stint in La Liga appears to have fallen […]

When most youth theater companies opt for safer, sanitized versions of acclaimed musicals, the Junior Players have taken a daring route by staging a teen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ with all of its original complexity intact. The performance, created by young actors and singers, honors the soul of the Broadway hit by preserving […]

As the twinkle of holiday lights begins to fill my living room, I find myself drawn repeatedly to the ornaments that grace our Christmas tree. Each one holds a story, a token from a place we’ve visited or a moment we’ve shared. From a hand-painted bauble bought in a sleepy Swiss village to a Disney-themed […]

In a recent column, Ojibwe writer and economist Winona LaDuke brought attention to a long-overlooked issue: the moral and environmental debt the United States owes to Venezuela. Her perspective is rooted not only in economic thought but in Indigenous values that center reciprocity, sustainability, and justice. As the largest petroleum consumer for decades, the United […]