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Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
‘All My Children’ Star Esta TerBlanche Dead at 51
Esta TerBlanche, who played the character of Gillian Andrassy on All My Children from 1997 to 2001, died on Thursday (July 18.) She was 51 years old. TerBlanche's publicist Lisa Rodrigo confirmed her death with a Facebook post. "It is with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta Terblanche passed away Thursday of natural causes," she writes. "An autopsy report is pending."
Watch Luke Combs Shotgun a Beer With the ‘Twisters’ Cast [Video]
Luke Combs celebrated the Twisters movie release the best way he knows how on Friday night (July 19.) During a stadium tour stop in New Jersey, the singer paused the show to shotgun a beer onstage: A fairly common occurrence for Combs, but this time, there was a twist -- three of them, to be exact.
Carrie Underwood Soaks Up the Sun in Hawaii [Photos]
Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood played her first-ever shows in Hawaii -- and she made sure to have some fun in the sun while she was in town. The singer shared several social media snaps featuring herself and her band frolicking by the water during their downtime. The crew rocked matching Hawaiian shirts and posed for beachside photos: They even made a human pyramid in one shot.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Breach of Trust: USPS Shared Customer Data With Big Tech Companies
It's been quite the week for the technology world, with the major shutdown of many worldwide airlines, banks and postal services due to a bad update by Crowdstrike. Now, there's even more bad news for U.S. citizens, as the USPS just admitted to a major breach of trust. USPS Shared...
Alabama: Can you Spot The Dangerous Pest Officials Say To kill
I bet you couldn't spot the very well-camouflaged pest. I know I couldn't. These insects are destroying neighborhoods all over America and now have made their way to our beautiful state. Liv Volker recently shared a video on Tik Tok (video below) of what's been causing everything in her yard...
Why Adorable Daughter Indy Was the Real Star of Rory Feek’s Wedding [Watch]
Rory Feek made headlines when he married again, eight years after the death of his wife and singing partner, Joey Feek. But he admits that his 10-year-old daughter with Joey, Indy Feek, was the real star of the show at the beautiful wedding. Joey Feek died in March of 2016...
Former Alabama Star DB Signs with Ravens
Eddie Jackson is one of many former Alabama defensive backs in the NFL, and he is set to join another member of the Crimson Tide's 2015 National Championship team. The former Alabama safety is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jackson will join...
Alabama Playoff Legend Retires From NFL
The Alabama Crimson Tide is known for the high-caliber running backs that it puts into the NFL often. Alabama has a strong presence with running backs, with two of the Crimson Tide's Heisman Trophies being won by running backs, and the Crimson Tide boast multiple starting running backs in the NFL.
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Charming Homes — No. 4 Is Breathtaking! [Pictures]
It's no secret that some country stars choose to really live it up after they achieve success, building staggeringly huge and expensive homes to rival anything a Hollywood movie star would dream of living in. But some country singers keep it unpretentious, opting instead for the simple life in charming homes that are more in line with good old country values.
Ingrid Andress Scores Streaming Surge After National Anthem Debacle
Ingrid Andress has been in the news in a negative way for most of the week after a disastrous rendition of the national anthem went viral, but there is some good news for the country singer. Billboard reports that Andress scored her biggest streaming numbers in nearly two years in the wake of the unfortunate performance.
The 10 Most Visited Cities In Alabama Might Surprise You
Here are the 10 most visited cities in Alabama, along with some reasons why they are popular destinations:. We'll start with number 10. Decatur - Situated on the Tennessee River, Decatur is a charming town with a rich history. Visitors can explore the Old State Bank, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and the Cook's Natural Science Museum.
Nick Saban Releases Statement Following News of Saban Field
Nick Saban is set to be honored by the University of Alabama and Alabama football with the naming of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium this season. The ceremony will take place on September 7th when the Crimson Tide faces the University of South Florida during Halftime. Nick Saban released a...
Clint Eastwood’s Longtime Girlfriend Has Died
Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner Christina Sandera has died. She was 61 years old and had been in a relationship with the actor since 2014. Eastwood confirmed the news in a statement that reads, “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.”. Eastwood was...
Woman Steals $300,000 from Tuscaloosa Catholic Church to Give to TikTokers
A woman stole around $300,000 from a Catholic church in Tuscaloosa and spent most of it on content creators on TikTok, federal authorities announced Friday. Kristen Marie Battocletti is a 35-year-old who was an administrative assistant at St. Francis of Assisi University Parish near the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa until she was fired last fall and accused of stealing from the church.
Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Nonprofit Acquires 366 Acres on Black Warrior River for Permanent Conservation
An Alabama nonprofit has acquired more than 360 acres of land on the Black Warrior River for permanent conservation, they announced Friday. The Freshwater Land Trust is an organization that aims to obtain and protect environmentally significant property in Alabama and is also developing a network of trails in Jefferson County.
Bob Newhart Had a Hilarious Opinion of Country Music
Bob Newhart spent decades delighting audiences with his wit and humor on screens of all sizes. The comedian and actor died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. As a result, clips of his funniest moments have been surfacing online with one in particular that will catch the eye of country music fans.
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