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Patrick Mahomes + Wife Brittany Are Expecting Another Baby: ‘Round Three’
Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are on the way to becoming a family of five after announcing they are expecting they're pregnant with their third child. Brittany made the news public as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of a family photo shoot that included a reel of sonogram photos.
Lake Charles ‘Movies Under The Stars’ – July 12, 2024 Featured Presentation
Movies Under the Stars, presented by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Lake Charles, is a great way to get family time on a budget. Grabbing a few blankets and lawn chairs doesn't cost anything, and heading out to the park, right? It's a great time, and best of all, it's free!
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles, Louisiana Theaters
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend. I can smell the buttered popcorn now and taste the Jujubes as I mentally lean back in the...
Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design
Cracker Barrel is making news for a modern revamp of their old country style interior. Just recently, the famous biscuit restaurant tried to update the old horse and buggy aesthetic to a more "Chip and Joanna Gaines" style. Check out some of the updates below that enraged some loyal fans.
Louisiana Tea: Will Gypsy Rose’s Child Have Anderson’s Last Name?
Could Gypsy Rose and Ken Urker's child have to take Ryan Anderson's last name? We have more details on the Louisiana law. Earlier this week Gypsy Rose took to social media to announce her pregnancy with now boyfriend Ken Urker. But Louisiana law may complicate things for the couple down the road.
USPS Making Big Service Changes For Mail In Texas
Soon the only mail you will get at home might be junk. Large companies that send that junk mail to your house could be the only ones that can afford to send you things. Though writing and sending a letter in the mail might seem quaint or a thing of the past, the price is becoming quite modern. Many Texans still use the United States Post Office to pay bills and send other official documents.
Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage at Every Show [Exclusive]
When an artist or a band roll into town, they have a contract signed to play a venue for a certain amount of money. Part of that contract is supplying everything the artist needs to feel most comfortable before and after their performance. Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage...
Shania Twain Named 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Host
The People's Choice Country Awards is returning for its second year in 2024 with a country veteran at the helm — Shania Twain. Country music's newest award show also announced it will be airing live on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 26 with streaming available on Peacock. "Consider this your...
Lainey Wilson Reveals She Has Two Celebrity Crushes: Who Are They?
Lainey Wilson is constantly flying up the charts with her music. She is also lighting up social media with her fun, cheeky and loving relationship with her man, Devlin Duck Hodges. But, that doesn't mean the country superstar doesn't still have celebrity crushes, and in a recent interview she revealed...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Details the First Time She Laid Eyes on Him: ‘What Is This Big Southern Boy?’
Not only do people follow Jelly Roll for his music, they also follow him for he and his wife, Bunnie Xo's, love story. The two have been married since 2016, and their relationship has been on a rocket ship to the moon since. Bunnie Xo recently opened up about the...
These Swimsuit Colors Could Save Your Life!
Believe it or not, when shopping for swimsuits for your children, color — not style, design or your kids’ favorite Disney icons — is of the utmost importance. The color and visibility of your children’s swimsuits underwater could actually save their lives! Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old and the second-leading cause of injury death for children ages 5 to 9 years.
Concerts & Events Going On In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend July 12-14
Finally, the weekend has come to Southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles. Wow, we sound like the wrestler "The Rock". LOL. Well, you get the drift. It's time to blow off steam, get out there, and have some fun!. Here is a list of things to do this weekend from live...
New $3.5 Million Manufacturing Facility Coming To The Port Of Lake Charles
Process Service Specialists (PSS), a specialty industrial mechanical contractor headquartered in Gonzales, is moving into Southwest Louisiana. This expansion is a 3.5 million dollar manufacturing facility located at the Port of Lake Charles. The project is expected to create 160 direct new jobs at an average salary of $100,000 per year! They are hiring now!
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." It is a catchy, on-target shot at an ex-boyfriend, and it was written by Dasha about a guy with whom she once was in a serious relationship.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
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