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Dog Treats Sold In Texas Being Recalled: Here’s What We Know
Make sure the treat your dog is receiving isn't associated with a recent recall before giving it to them. TDBBS LLC is voluntarily recalling more than 3,500 packages of Green Tripe dog treats because of a possible metal contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As to...
Walmart’s Best-Selling Item In Louisiana May Shock You
We have all been a Walmart in our lifetime. As you know there are hundreds of thousands of items that are sold at the major retailer. The average brick-and-mortar Walmart store has around 120,000 items of various categories available for purchase. All Walmarts across the country will have some items...
Hilarious Louisiana Meme’s – I Got 99 Problems, But Mardi Gras Ain’t One!
People come to Louisiana for many reasons, but the number one reason is Mardi Gras. French for “Fat Tuesday,” Mardi Gras is a celebration that leads up to the Catholic holiday of Lent. As far as preparations for Mardi Gras, they never really end. It's Mardi Gras for...
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Luke Bryan Now Has His Own Hospital Wing
Luke Bryan and his family are the proud financial backers of a new hospital wing at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. While that doesn't mean the country singer will be the doctor at your next visit, it does mean more medical care options are now available for those in the area.
Vince Gill Fan Drains Her Savings After Falling For Online Scam
A Vince Gill fan in Massachusetts has fallen prey to an online scam so devastating that it drained her retirement and savings accounts and fractured her relationship with friends and family. In a recent episode of the podcast Scammer Stories, a woman who identifies herself only as Jackie shares her...
Toby Keith’s Daughter Shares a Birthday Message For Her Late Dad [Photo]
Toby Keith would have turned 63 on Monday (July 8), and his friends and family are celebrating his birthday for the first time since he died on Feb. 5, 2024. The country star's daughter Krystal Keith — who is a country performer in her own right — shared a brief remembrance of him on social media. "Happy Birthday to our Popster," she wrote, alongside a photo of her dad grinning on a baseball field and holding up a card that reads, "Keep Smiling."
Morgan Wallen Made Country Music History in the U.K.
Morgan Wallen just made country music history during his July 4 show at BST Hyde Park in London. The singer performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 people making it the largest country concert ever held in the United Kingdom. Morgan Wallen's Historic Show at BST Hyde Park.
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Truck on Fire’ [Listen]
Carly Pearce is no stranger to cheatin' songs, but in her new single, "Truck on Fire," she breaks out the pyrotechnics. Fans have seen Pearce sing about heartbreak, loss, betrayal and moving on with hits like "What He Didn't Do" and "Never Wanted to Be That Girl," but this time around, she's showing a more vengeful streak. This song could be right up there with the most searing woman-scorned anthems from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
Texas Town Among The Most Difficult to Pronounce in The U.S.
This East Texas town being named as one of the most difficult to pronounce towns in the country will come as a surprise to absolutely no one, as there are only two options for any readers here:. 1. You've never heard of it and you've already decided you won't even...
Extreme Water Rescue Video In Houston, Texas During Hurricane Beryl
A video coming out of Houston, Texas shows a spine-chilling rescue of a man caught in the floods from Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane season is here. To keep up with the latest tropical storm news and happenings download our station's free mobile app and sign up for our free newsletter delivered to your email inbox every weekday.
Sights And Sounds Of Hurricane Beryl’s Landfall In Texas
Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane right before landfall in Texas. We have the sights and sounds of the havoc that Beryl rained down on the Lone Star State. Hurricane season is here. To keep up with the latest tropical storm news and happenings download our station's free...
Louisiana Target Locations To No Longer Accept This Form Of Payment
Target Stores here in Louisiana are going to be changing the way they operate later on in July. This won't be a monumental change, but it could affect some people. We've got everything you need to know about the change. According to a report from USA Today, starting July 15th...
The Best Covers of Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Both country music fans and artists alike were shaken when news broke of Toby Keith's passing on Feb. 5, 2024. The man was a pillar in the genre and left a legacy that extended beyond his music career. Since his death, the world seems to have latched onto his 1993...
Netflix Users In Louisiana Could See Huge Change Coming Soon
There is no doubt that the name of the game now for television is streaming. I would not be lying if I said that Netflix aided the streaming world to take off the way that it has. Well, there will be some pretty unhappy folks over the next few months as it looks like Netflix will be making ANOTHER change to some of its policies and pricing...
Louisiana Under Tornado Watch As Beryl Moves Through Texas
As Beryl moves over Texas, the hurricane has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. However, KATC-TV reports residents in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana need to be on alert, as strong winds and whipping rains can wreak havoc. The whole region is under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Since...
The Heartbreaking Reason Bunnie Xo Wasn’t With Her Dad When He Died
Over the past year, fans of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have gotten to know and love her dad, Bill. As he battled Stage IV cancer, Bill moved from Texas to Tennessee to be closer to his daughter and her country superstar husband, and the family documented much of his journey dealing with his illness. He died in May, and given how involved Bunnie had been with his treatment and day-to-day life, some fans were surprised to learn that she wasn't with him when he died.
Wynonna Judd Reveals Vegas Residency With a Little Help From Her Farm
The country legend is celebrating 40 years in country music this year, and to celebrate, she's set for a three-date Las Vegas residency at the city's Venetian Resort. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her catalog and revisit some of the biggest hits she recorded as one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.
Jelly Roll’s Wife, Bunnie Xo, Reveals When She’s Releasing Her Tell-All Memoir
Since Jelly Roll has been on the country scene, most fans have also been introduced to his wife, Bunnie Xo. If you have learned anything about Bunnie, it's that her life, both past and present, is something out of the pages of a book. Soon, you'll be able to read that book for yourself.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
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