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George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
Michael Jordan’s Highland Park, Illinois Mansion Has Got Game
Michael Jordan proved he could do pretty much anything he wanted on a basketball court. When it comes to real estate, the same can be said about his Highland Park, Illinois mansion which really does have game as pics prove. The physical address of Michael Jordan's place is 2700 Point...
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down More Rowdy Fans Mid-Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert doesn't mess around with the code of conduct she expects from fans at her shows. For the second time this month, the singer paused a show to call out a rowdy fan. This time, it was during her headlining set at the 2024 Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Mont. on Saturday night (July 13.)
Jelly Roll’s Son Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Kid’s Choice Awards [Photos]
It was family night for Jelly Roll and his two children -- Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord -- at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night (July 13.) Jelly -- who was a nominee at presenter at the awards show, and also got slimed onstage -- walked the red carpet with his 16-year-old daughter Bailee and seven-year-old son Noah. The family matched in denim outfits, and little Noah gave a sweet thumbs up and a big smile to cameras on the carpet.
Serious Warnings About St. Louis, Missouri Air Quality Sunday
The good news is there are many great reasons to be outside in St. Louis, Missouri Sunday. The bad news is that many will need to be very careful as the National Weather Service has issued serious warnings about air quality today. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri...
The Mysterious Illinois Home That’s Almost Completely Underground
There's one Illinois home where the owner will never have to be concerned about privacy because there's no way anyone can see inside of it. That's because almost the entire structure is underground. If you drive down N Mason Street in Deer Creek, Illinois, you'll see this curious property on...
Cody Johnson Speaks Out After Trump Campaign Rally Shooting [Watch]
Just minutes after former president Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his campaign rally on Saturday evening (July 13), Cody Johnson took the stage for a performance in Chicago, Ill. The singer had thoughts to share on the incident, which bloodied Trump's face and left at least one...
Sudden Swarm of 8 New Madrid Quakes Near Missouri Past Few Days
If you aren't an earthquake nerd like I am, you likely didn't even notice what's been happening along the New Madrid Seismic Zone near Missouri over the past few days. There's a sudden swarm of 8 measurable quakes that have been confirmed by the USGS. Anytime I see earthquakes in...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Jana Kramer Marries Allan Russell in Fairytale Scottish Wedding
Jana Kramer married her longtime boyfriend, Allan Russell, in Scotland on Saturday (July 13). People reports that the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of just 35 guests — and in a nod to Russell's family lineage, the ceremony took place at Carnell Estate in Scotland, while the men in the wedding party all wore kilts.
The Newly-Updated Absolutely 10 Most Dangerous Places in Illinois
The fact is that every single city in America has a crime problem at some level. That one place in town that most try to avoid when they can. In Illinois, there are 10 places that have a bigger problem than most with violent crimes earning them a place on the 10 most dangerous places list.
Famous Actors Who Are Also Country Singers
Kevin Costner, Billy Bob Thornton and more top-name actors are well-known for their starring roles in television and film, but did you know that some off your favorite actors are also country singers?. Costner was actually a musician before he was ever a famous actor, and he now heads up...
Man Suing Las Vegas Dancer for $38.5M Claiming Relationship Fraud
One man had his heart broken by an exotic dancer, and he is now suing her for $38.5 million, according to local Las Vegas television station KSNV. The story starts back in 2014, when an Arkansas man, Fred Brunner, went to Las Vegas to unwind. Brunner was in the middle of a divorce and was looking to blow off some steam when he went to a gentleman's club in Sin City.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Lainey Wilson Tells Hilarious Story About Her Parents Meeting Miranda Lambert [Exclusive]
Lainey Wilson is not only the 2024 CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, but she is also a kind-hearted soul who loves her family. Wilson's father had been sick a while back, but he is doing much better now, and Wilson's parents are huge country music fans as well.
The Definitive Guide to Missouri’s 10 Most Dangerous Places
By now you've likely seen dozens of sites claim to reveal the most dangerous cities and towns in Missouri, but many are based on all kinds of different data. I thought it might be helpful to scrunch them all down to one definitive guide to the 10 places in Missouri where you are in the most peril.
Jelly Roll Performs Pop-Up Show at Tampa Bar After Morgan Wallen Cancels Concert
We for sure don’t need any other reasons to love Jelly Roll, but he keeps providing us with them. It was reported late Friday (July 12) that Morgan Wallen was going to have to postpone his second night in Tampa, plus some other shows. Jelly Roll was scheduled to...
Breathtaking Illinois Lake Labeled As ‘Most Beautiful in the Entire State’
Nothing says summertime quite like a trip to a nice lake with people you're closest to. The memories from boating, swimming, tubing so much more last us a lifetime. If you're up for some fun times and scenic views, you're in luck! Illinois has so many lakes to visit, but this one has been named one of the most beautiful in the entire state!
Can You Guess? One Illinois Suburb Among America’s Ten Wealthiest
I always knew Illinois had a handful of wealthy suburban neighborhoods surrounding Chicago. I didn't know that the one recently called one of the most wealthy suburbs in America was even considered that affluent and that it wasn't Winnetka. Look around the internet, and most discussions of great and wealthy...
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