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The Cheapest NFL Stadiums to Visit, Revealed
If you want to take the kids to see a NFL game but don't want to kill your pocketbook, the Arizona Cardinals just may be the ticket for you. Action Network set out to find out which NFL stadium is the most expensive for a family of four, and which stadium offers the best bang for your buck for the family. The premise was a pack of four tickets, two beers, two sodas, four hot dogs and of course, parking.
Maren Morris Once Had a ‘Panic Attack’ on Tour With the Chicks
Maren Morris says that the emotions of going through a divorce once caught up with her when she least expected them: During soundcheck before a show. In a new interview with SiriusXM, the singer explains that it wasn't always easy for her to continue her busy schedule of performing and songwriting as she was navigating her split from her ex-husband Ryan Hurd.
Texarkana’s Live Music Weekend for August 15 – 17
It's weekend number three for August, the hottest month of the year, and time once again to see who is playing where this weekend with Texarkana's Live Music Scene. If you know about other bands playing in and around the Texarkana area, please let us know so we can add them to the list. jim.weaver@townsquaremedia.com.
20 Fun Texas Facts
We all know everything is better here! We also know that everything is bigger in Texas, just about everyone from Texas is loud and proud to be from Texas. Here are 20 things that have either come from our great state or something our great state has that no other state does.
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Luke Combs Just Became the First Artist in History of Music to Achieve This
Until recently, only 8 country songs had ever reached Diamond status, as certified by the RIAA. Diamond status means that the song sold more than 10 million copies — Luke Combs' "Beautiful Crazy" became one of those rare overachievers on June 12, 2023. In 2024, he has not just...
Alabama on Jeff Cook: ‘We Miss Him Like You Can’t Imagine’
Alabama will appear on television a man down Thursday night (Aug. 15). CMT Giants: Alabama is an all-star tribute to the group that includes a performance from Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry. Jeff Cook died in November 2022 after battling Parkinson's disease. He'd retired from the group several years earlier,...
Texas Hunters & Anglers, Your New Licenses on Sale August 15
Calling all Texas hunters and anglers, did you know your license will be expiring soon? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding you to purchase your new license for the 2024-25 season. The current Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) will expire at...
Post Malone Sings ‘Be My Baby Tonight’ With John Michael Montgomery at the Opry [Watch]
Post Malone proved his traditional country bona fides during his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday night (Aug. 14). At the top of his show, he brought out two legendary performers from the genre – Vince Gill and John Michael Montgomery — for a pair of back-to-back classic country covers. During Gill's appearance, he and Post duetted on his early-'90s hit "One More Last Chance."
How You Can See Reba McEntire’s New Show, ‘Happy’s Place,’ Live and in Person
While Reba McEntire's new television show Happy's Place doesn't premiere until the fall, filming is scheduled to begin on Aug. 20. The new series will be shot in a classic sitcom style in front of a live studio audience. This is great news for fans who want to see the show live!
Scam: Phone Call Fraud Alert for Farmers Bank and Trust Customers
Farmers Bank and Trust throughout Arkansas and Little River County have recently seen an increase in fraudulent activity targeting their customers, including not only text scams but now phone calls as well. Scammers are posing as the bank's Fraud Department, even spoofing their 800 number which appears legitimate. These callers...
Two Arkansas Women Startled by Encounter with Mountain Lions
Two Arkansas women were hiking at an Arkansas State Park at Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point in Newton County late Monday evening when they encountered two mountain lions. The women had hiked to one of Arkansas' most photographed mountain bluffs in the state Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point hoping to get a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower but instead got a glimpse of two mountain lions too close for comfort.
Post Malone Hilariously Tries Not to Cuss During Opry Debut [Watch]
Post Malone was on his "best behavior" as he stepped into the hallowed circle and made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday night (Aug. 14). That meant a lot of changes from a normal Posty show: He appeared onstage without his two signature vices — a beer can in one hand, a lit cigarette in the other — and kept his language PG throughout the broadcasted set.
Three Great Texas Places That Look Like Another Country
Traveling is one of those things that most Texans wish they could do more of. But from high costs to the amount of time it takes, it can be tough to get checkmarks on that ol' traveling bucket list. Texas once again to the rescue. Did you know that thanks...
Shocking: Plane Lands Upside Down at Airport, Pilot Survives
CGI is a crazy thing in 2024 — they can make it look like anything really happened in movies and on TV. But this really did happen: A pilot landed his plane upside down at the airport and survived. To the beautiful state of Rhode Island is where we...
Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Paint Each Other’s Portraits and the Outcome Is Hysterical [Watch]
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, are a Nashville power-couple. They have been married for over 9 years and have two young kiddos together, but when they can, they like to have some one-on-one fun. Brittany posted a video to her Instagram that is absolutely hilarious, capturing one of...
Post Malone + Lainey Wilson Debut ‘Nosedive’ at the Opry [Watch]
During his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday (Aug. 14), Post Malone brought surprises and special guests to the circle. One of those was Lainey Wilson, who hopped onstage with the rapper-turned-country-star to debut their new song, "Nosedive." That song is one of several mega-watt collaborations off Posty's country album, F-1 Trillion, which arrives on Friday (Aug. 16).
NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch Arrested on DWI Charges
Retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was arrested for drunk driving on Tuesday (Aug. 13) in North Carolina. The racing legend, who announced his retirement from Cup Series racing last August, was pulled over in Iredell County, just north of Charlotte. According to local NBC affiliate WCNC, Busch was stopped by trooper for driving recklessly and going 63 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Dine With Dead Bodies at the World’s Scariest McDonald’s [Watch]
No, this isn't some sort of joke, and these aren't CPR or crash test dummies. These are real human skeletons we are talking about here at a McDonald's restaurant. There is an actual McDonald's in Italy that sits on top of a 2,000-year-old road that is believed to be part of the Appian Way, one of the busiest roads of ancient Rome. When this was discovered during the restaurant's construction, McDonalds spent over $300,000 to preserve the ancient site and make it a feature of this fast food chain's location.
Texarkana Police Make Arrest in Monday Night’s Homicide
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department have made an arrest in connection to the shooting on Monday night that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. On Wednesday evening August 14 the Criminal Investigation Division arrested a 17-year-old suspect at 7:05 PM in Texarkana, Arkansas. The arrest came after an extensive investigation into the death of 17 year-old Marious L. Bradley, who died from several gunshots on August 12, 2024, at 2511 E. 24th Street.
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