Georgia State

Tennessee State

Knoxville, TN

247Sports

Looking for discussion of the newest commitment to the football program?. There's a GoVols247 Podcast for that. GoVols247's Patrick Brown (from an undisclosed location) and Ryan Callahan (from the road) convened via the magic of The Internets to discuss the newest commitment to the Tennessee football program — elite safety prospect Lagonza Hayward from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia.

GoVols247 Podcast: Top-100 safety picks Tennessee

Texas State

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife, Loreal, will jointly file for divorce, the couple announced on Instagram. They cited career commitments as the primary reasoning behind their split, which ends their marriage after four years. The Sarkisians were married in 2020, when Steve was on the Alabama staff as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator. Loreal Sarkisian, née Smith, is a former college track star and coach who competed at North Carolina A&T and served on the Florida and USC staffs following her athletic career. She is the second wife of Steve Sarkisian.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, wife Loreal announce divorce

Athens, GA

Georgia Bulldogs On SI

One of the most talented defensive backs in the 2025 recruiting class has just announced where he will be playing college football.

Lagonza Hayward Announces College Commitment Decision

Baton Rouge, LA

FanSided

The biggest storyline for LSU Football this week has been the upcoming Bayou Splash recruiting weekend. The Tigers are set to host an incredible group of recruits as they'll host five-star recruits in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting classes. This visit will give the Tigers the chance to cap off what's been an incredible month recruiting landing Zion Williams, Brandon Brown, Damien Shanklin, Derek Meadows, Jhase Thomas, and Dj Pickett.

LSU picks up a Crystal Ball Prediction for top recruiting target ahead of commitment

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Fayetteville, AR

Arkansas gained its 18th verbal commitment for the 2025 football recruiting class on Friday when Shreveport (La.) Captain Shreve interior offensive lineman Lionel "LJ" Prudhomme went public with his college decision. Prudhomme, 6-3, 295, chose the Razorbacks over two other finalists in Ole Miss and Mississippi State and other scholarship...

Lionel Prudhomme commits to Arkansas

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Louisiana State

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The Tigers will get Jabari Mack to Baton Rouge for an unofficial visit, check out campus this weekend.

LSU Football: No. 1 Wide Receiver in Louisiana Visiting LSU on Friday

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Glenside (PA) LaSalle College spear Chris Fileppo.

WVU Football commit Chris Fileppo highlights

Alabama State

Auburn, AL

Auburn continues to build for the near and distant future, and doing so in a big way. Hezekiah Harris, who is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 22 player, No. 3 edge rusher and No. 3 player from Alabama in the 2026 class, has committed to Auburn. He had Georgia, LSU and Clemson as other schools heavily in the mix. But with a strong connection to both defensive ends coach Josh Aldridge and defensive tackles coach Vontrell King-Williams, Harris stays in-state and lands with the Tigers.

Big Cat Commitment: Hezekiah Harris joins Auburn's 2026 class

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Gainesville, FL

Florida Gators On SI

Florida Gators second year offensive lineman Knijeah Harris looks ready to become a big contributor.

Gators OL Knijeah Harris Looks Ready to Take Next Step

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Oregon State

Mililani, HI

Mililani (Hawaii) 2026 defensive lineman Ejay Tapeni was one of our favorite players at both the Under Armour Next Maui Camp and the Warriors 4 Youth Summer Showcase. And he's got a half-dozen offers under his belt already. Tapeni holds offers from hometown Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV...

2026 DL Ejay Tapeni has half-dozen offers already in

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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has a message for Georgia football fans ahead of the Bulldogs’ season opener against the Clemson Tigers on Aug. 31.
Smart shared his message in a recent interview with Phillip Dukes of On3.
“Yeah, we need you. This is going to be one hell of a season, it’s going to be some great road games, and we’re getting ready to start up,” said Smart. “And my expectation is for us to take over Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz when we play Clemson and have an unbelievable atmosphere and create it to be like a home game for us.”
There’s no doubt that Georgia has a great road schedule. The Bulldogs face Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss on the road this year. Georgia fans will need to travel well to help mitigate the home field advantage for this trio of top teams.
Georgia’s season will run through Atlanta. The Bulldogs open their season against Clemson in Atlanta. Georgia will look to play in the SEC championship and a pair of College Football Playoff games in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Kirby Smart shares message with UGA fans ahead of 2024 season

South Carolina State

Town Talks

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Memphis, TN

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Update: According to the Horn Lake Police Department, it is believed that the body of missing person Jaderius Webb has been located in Memphis, TN. The Horn Lake Police Department is collaborating with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to conduct a death investigation.

Body of Missing Person Believed Found in Memphis, TN

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Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings

Football again made a move in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class Saturday after landing another of its top defensive targets. The...

Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings

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