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Amarillo Students Shine With New Scholarships and Community Wins

April 7, 2026

In March, two students from Potter County earned scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026‑27 year. Maddie Barnett, who studies Animal Science, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and later joined Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s

sports

Behind the Scenes: What Shaped UFC Star Azamat Murzakanov

April 7, 2026

At 26 years old, Azamat Murzakanov is already rewriting the rules of the UFC light heavyweight division. With a flawless 16-0 record and six wins inside the Octagon, his rise has been anything but slow. Most fighters celebrate a few wins before hitting major milestones—Murzakanov skips straight to c

celebrities

Birthday Spotlight: Stars Turning a Year Older on April 6

April 6, 2026

April 6 marks another day for celebrities to celebrate their birthdays, and this year’s list includes a mix of film, television, and music icons. At the top of the chart is actor Billy Dee Williams, who turns 89. A quirky detail about him is that his full middle name is December, a fact that show

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Koa Peat: Faith, Basketball and a Viral Twist

April 5, 2026

The buzz around Koa Peat has reached new heights after a clip went viral, suggesting he might leave basketball for religious work. The video, shared by Jon Root, claims Peat said that faith is his true calling and that basketball is not his purpose. The clip has gathered thousands of likes, but the

sports

Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

April 4, 2026

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

weather

Storms Leave Tornado‑Like Damage Across Northern Illinois

April 4, 2026

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado, rated EF‑1, struck parts of Lee County last Thursday night. A survey team was dispatched to inspect the damage and is still checking sites in nearby Ogle County. Meteorologist Lee Carlaw reported that crews were on the move early Frid

finance

Maoyan Entertainment: Analysts Stay Positive Despite Profit Dip

April 3, 2026

Analysts from China Renaissance and Jefferies keep a “Buy” recommendation for Maoyan Entertainment, the Chinese film‑ticketing and streaming firm. Both firms set their target price at around HK$6. 80 to HK$7. 40, showing confidence in the company’s future growth. Maoyan reported earnings for the

crime

Teacher Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Special Education Student

April 3, 2026

In a shocking turn of events, a former teacher from Williams Memorial Elementary has been taken into custody on charges related to child cruelty. The incident, which took place in late February, involved a seven‑year‑old boy who reportedly was left to remain soiled and then physically pushed into a

health

Doctors Union and Allina Health Nearly Agree After Long Talks

April 3, 2026

Allina Health, a big medical group based in Minneapolis, has been negotiating with its doctors’ union for more than two years. The union represents over 600 medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. In early April, the parties announced a tentative first cont

education

Learn Sign Language in Three Weeks – Free Course for All

April 3, 2026

A new free three‑week class is starting soon, letting anyone—from families to beginners and people who are deaf or hard of hearing—learn American Sign Language (ASL) and baby sign. The course is hosted by OSF HealthCare together with the Illinois Valley Community College Continuing Education Center