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Adventuresome Bear Spotted Touring a Small Illinois Town
You can't blame a bear for wanting to get out and enjoying the summer weather and see the sights. That's apparently what's happening in a small southern Illinois town that has video proof that they have a very hairy visitor prowling about. I saw KFVS12 Heartland News, Weather & Sports...
Morgan Wallen Adds a Second Hometown Stadium Show
A second hometown stadium show is in the works for Morgan Wallen who recently reactivated his Instagram to hype up the newly-announced shows. Wallen has now booked a second night at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadium. The originally-announced show was set for Sept. 22, and now, he's planning another night in the stadium on Sept. 20. Between the two nights, the country superstar is expecting to perform for nearly 150,000 fans during his stay in Knoxville.
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
Shannen Doherty Wanted Her Ashes Mixed With Two Beloved Family Members
Before she died of breast cancer on Saturday (July 13), actor Shannen Doherty laid out very specific plans for the arrangements after her death. In a January episode of her Let's Be Clear podcast, Doherty shared her wishes for after her death, explaining that she want to be cremated instead of buried.
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Claims Someone Stole His Late Wife’s Ashes
The Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider turned to social media to make an unusual claim about an alleged recent theft at his home. The actor and singer claims that someone stole the ashes of his late wife, as well as his wedding ring. Schneider posted on July 14, sharing...
Kane Brown Donates Music Studio to Boys & Girls Club in Texas [Pictures]
Kane Brown is giving musical opportunities to kids in Fort Worth, Texas. The country star just donated a brand new studio to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant Country. Brown teamed up with Major League Baseball's Together All-Star Legacy initiative to renovate the club's facilities, which includes a new multi-purpose gym, too.
Zach Bryan + Briana Chickenfry Celebrate One Year Together With Gushy Posts
Zach Bryan recently celebrated his first anniversary with Barstool podcast girlfriend, Brianna LaPaglia, AKA Chickenfry. The “Heading South” singer shared a surprisingly gushy post about the famous podcast host celebrating their 1-year anniversary. The “I Remember Everything” singer captioned: “People are annoying with stuff like this and now...
Favorite Fast Food Burger in New Poll Isn’t in Missouri – Yet
Life can be busy for some of us and going through a drive-thru for lunch or dinner might be common. However, a new ranking announces the best fast food burger in the nation and the number one spot belongs to a restaurant NOT in Missouri. Best Fast Food Burgers in...
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Reveals Brilliant Home Hack
Ree Drummond shared video of her messy closet and all fans want to talk about is the brilliant home hack she plopped off to the side. Drummond is the star of The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. Season 35 of the long-running cooking and lifestyle show just wrapped in...
Video Shows Chicago, Illinois Man Drive Through a Violent Tornado
You could tell this driver in Chicago, Illinois was in trouble the moment power flashes happened to the left side of his vehicle and debris appeared right in front of him. Video shows what happened when he drove straight through a violent tornado. This video appears to have been captured...
Place your Bet, who’s winning the NFL MVP this Season?
Is Mahomes the lock to win another NFL MVP, will Lamar Jackson go back to back, or maybe a WR gets the award this year? Here is who I am betting on winning the NFL MVP this season... If you want to watch and listen to me break down my...
Video of Incredible Branson, Missouri Flooding After Massive Rain
Southern Missouri was hit hard by moisture on Tuesday after thunderstorms dumped massive amounts of rain on that part of the state. New video shows incredible flooding in Branson, Missouri during the deluge. I saw this video that was just shared this morning by Rudy Spann in Branson, Missouri. He...
Illinois Rules Of The Road For Pedestrians Might Surprise You
Most residents of Illinois know the rules of the road for driving but did you know there are laws for pedestrians too?. I drive to work early in the morning when it's still dark out. I'm surprised to see so many pedestrians. Many of them are on the street instead of the sidewalk, which doesn't feel safe to me. I'm guessing they don't know the Illinois rules of the road for pedestrians. I was curious so I looked it up.
Country Stars Who Have Suffered Heart Attacks
Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home. Read on to see which country singers have suffered heart attacks — and how they're doing today. Not surprisingly, some of the stars of country music's golden era suffered...
Two Arby’s Employees Arrested + Charged With Felonies for the Craziest Reason
Arby's is known across America for having fresh roast beef sandwiches, always hot and on deck ready to go. Their slogan is, "We have the meats," and two employees of Arby's challenged that theory of who, exactly, does have the meats. Two Arby's Employees Arrested and Charged With Felonies for...
Summer Mystery – Why Are 6 Missouri Kids Now Suddenly Missing?
Life is complicated and even more so when you're going through your formative years in this modern digital age. Why in the middle of summer did 6 Missouri kids suddenly vanish without a trace? Authorities are seeking help and information to find out. According to the National Center for Missing...
Fishing Infinitely Better in Missouri than Illinois Says Science
I grew up fishing with my dad in Missouri which makes me anything but an objective judge. However, science has now declared that fishing is infinitely better in Missouri than it is in Illinois and the numbers don't lie. Full disclosure and a bit of a disclaimer: Yes, I grew...
The FIVE WORST Colleges in Illinois for 2024
What qualifies as a "bad college?" One of the most crucial factors to consider when evaluating a college is its graduation rates. If your students aren't graduating from your college, what are you even doing? It's that simple. As someone who attended several different colleges and universities, I won't put...
Cody Johnson Effortlessly Delivers National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game [Watch]
Cody Johnson was on hand to sing the National Anthem at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday (July 16). He kept his version simple, but it was executed flawlessly in his on-brand Southern style. In a video shared on social media, Johnson is introduced in...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
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