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Toby Keith’s Kids Are Still REALLY Struggling [Interview]
Toby Keith's kids spoke to how the family is doing after the singer's death, and in a word, they're "surviving." Son Stelen and daughters Shelley and Krystal spoke with Taste of Country ahead of the taping of Toby Keith: American Icon, a tribute concert set for NBC on Aug. 28. Their mom, Tricia, was also in the audience, but did not talk to media.
25 KFC Locations Across America Just Abruptly Closed Their Doors: Here’s What Happened
There have been a lot of things that have gone south for the restaurant industry since the pandemic. From the lack of customers, to the lack of workers, to the price hikes, it all equals declining revenue. We are learning that no fast-food establishment is safe from shuttering its doors....
Historic Illinois Bridge Hit Again For Over 50 Times In 4 Years
This legendary bridge in Illinois has been an accident magnet for four years now with it being hit by vehicles over fifty times. Long Grove Is Home To Historic Bridge That's Been Involved In Many Accidents. Growing up my family took a lot of weekend day trips. Even though I...
Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
Miranda Lambert will be the guest of honor at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards next month. The "Wranglers" singer was picked to receive the Country Icon Award, first given to Toby Keith in 2023. She'll be honored for her long career and authenticity during the show. The 2024 People's...
The Absolutely Best Cabin In Missouri You Can Actually Stay In
Close your eyes and imagine the best possible log cabin you can think of in Missouri. Now, open them and see what is likely the answer to your dreams and this is one cabin you can really stay in, too. According to Only In Your State, this is the best...
10 Most Likely Ways You’ll Kick the Bucket in Illinois This Year
With very few exceptions, no one will live forever at least on this Earth or more specifically Illinois. There is new data that reveals the 10 most likely ways you'll kick the bucket in Illinois this year. The state of Illinois has an alarming amount of data on death. It's...
4 Back-to-School Scams Illinois College Students Need to Beware Of
With the start of the new academic year, college students in Illinois are embarking on a new chapter in their lives. Unfortunately, this exciting transition also makes them prime targets for online scammers. Teach Your Kids About Scammers. For most people, starting the first year of college comes with a...
Bizarre Abandoned Illinois Neighborhood with Vile Things Inside?
Something unusual has happened and may still be happening here. Explorers found an abandoned Illinois neighborhood and discovered massive decay and vile things lurking inside. Stringer media on YouTube just shared their investigation of an Illinois neighborhood in the middle of a cornfield they located on Google Earth. While the exact location is not shared for good reasons, they did say that they've learned it's been abandoned for more than 15 years and perhaps more.
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
Miranda Lambert’s ‘No Man’s Land’ is a Blueprint For How to Love Her [Listen]
"No Man's Land" isn't just the next song to come out as a preview for Miranda Lambert's Postcards From Texas album: It's also the project's first love song. In its lyrics, Lambert spells out how she wants to be loved: Not like a possession or a subordinate, but rather like the free spirit that she is. She co-wrote the song with frequent collaborator Luke Dick, and it clocks in at Track 10 on Postcards From Texas.
‘The Voice’ Champ Sundance Head Reveals His Wife’s Cancer Diagnosis
Sundance Head, who won The Voice in 2016 as part of team Blake Shelton, revealed on Wednesday (Aug. 21) that his wife Misty has been diagnosed with cancer. The singer says that Misty was diagnosed with "cancer on her face," and doctors told her that it would need to be removed before causing further "issues" in her body. Misty underwent surgery, leaving her with a scar above her lip.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
‘Husband Calling’ is a Wild Event That You Have to See to Believe
All husbands can be hard to find at times, but good luck hiding from any of these wives. The Tennessee State Fair and the Iowa State Fair both hold annual Husband Calling Contests, which is exactly what it sounds like. Women sign up for a chance to show off their prowess in calling their husbands. Some add some flair with yodeling, some just go with pure volume and others like to add in a little humor.
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