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Alan Jackson Shares First Photo With New Grandson
Alan Jackson’s eldest daughter, Mattie, welcomed her first child into the world on June 20 and the country star just shared a photo of the family with the newest addition with fans. While the initial post came from the new mom, the proud grandfather also took to social media...
Chris Young’s Dad Suffers a Heart Attack
Chris Young's step-father — whose name is Michael Harris, and who means so much to the singer that he calls him Dad — suffered a heart attack on Saturday (June 29). Young was out on the road at the time, and he played his Greeley, Colo. show as scheduled, but not without posting a message of gratitude that his dad is OK.
Country Music’s Biggest Names Spotted at Nashville NASCAR Race
It was a day full of heat, humidity, exciting racing and country music this past Sunday at The Nashville Superspeedway. And, as is to be expected when NASCAR comes to Nashville, there were some familiar famous faces present on race day. Which Country Stars Were at the NASCAR Race in...
Texarkana’s Joscelyn Roberson Joins Team USA as Alternate
If you watched the Olympic Trials this weekend then you got to see Texarkana native Joscelyn Roberson compete in gymnastics for a spot on Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this month. Headed to Paris. Five athletes were selected for a spot on the United States...
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
Complete Guide to Events + Fireworks Shows in and Near Texarkana
America celebrates the 4th of July on Thursday this year and whether you are spending it at home or away there are several fireworks shows you don't want to miss. Let's look at some of the best fireworks shows and celebrations in and near the Texarkana surrounding area. 2024 4th...
Jason Aldean’s Dad Dinner Hack for His Kids [Exclusive Interview]
Jason Aldean has to feed his kids just like everyone else. You would be surprised by his go-to hook up for his kids' dinner. Recently, the "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer joined Wood and Nicole on Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and dropped what he calls his trick to feed his hungry kids.
Firerose Claims Billy Ray Cyrus Was Still Married When They Started Dating
Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose is sharing more allegations of verbal and emotional abuse against him. In a new interview with Page Six, she describes a pattern of controlling behavior, lies and manipulation that she claims began long before the couple tied the knot in October 2023. In fact,...
84 Arrests Last Week in Bowie County – Sheriff’s Report for 7/1
We wrapped up June last week and started dipping our toes in and testing the heated waters of summer here in the Ark-La-Tex, your Bowie County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a total of 84 persons last week, 29 by BCSO, and another 55 were turned over by other law enforcement agencies to Bowie County.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Jason Aldean Has One Big Problem With the U.S. Presidential Debate
The traveling Rock the Country festival held down a two-night stand at Poplar Bluff, Mo. last week with co-headliners Jason Aldean and Kid Rock, and during his time onstage, Aldean sounded off about politics. Specifically, he took issue with the U.S. presidential debate, which aired on Thursday (June 28) and...
Miranda Lambert Broke Up a Catfight Mid-Performance (Watch)
We already know that Miranda Lambert shows can get a little rowdy. She has some tunes in her library that can fire up people's emotions. But this is a first. As the saying goes, "Don't mess with Texas." Lambert was performing over the weekend in Midland, Texas, when a catfight broke out in the crowd.
Jason Aldean Reveals He Had To Be Talked Into Releasing His Biggest Hit Ever (Exclusive Interview)
With almost 30 No. 1 country songs under his belt, Jason Aldean is arguably one of the biggest country music stars of our generation. However, one of those No. 1 songs, almost didn't see the light of day. Jason Aldean Had to be Talked Into Releasing His Biggest Hit Song.
Carrie Underwood Shares Rare Family Vacation Photos with Fans
In this latest Instagram post, Underwood gave us a peek behind the proverbial curtain, and showed us some rare pics of her kids and also shared what the crew did for the day at Hershey Park. It seems to have paid off for Hershey Park to have treated Underwood and...
Just How Hot is the Pavement for Those Puppy Paws?
Summertime is here at it is HOT outside! Just imagine how it feels on your doggy's paws. Let's start out with this basic rule. If the pavement feels too hot for your barefoot, it is too hot for Pluto's. Asphalt temperatures can be much hotter than the air temperature (when in direct sunlight with no wind and low humidity) so it's important to be aware of the difference between pavement and air temperatures.
Watch Zach Bryan Sing With the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl in Nashville
Zach Bryan's Quittin' Time Tour swung through Nashville on Saturday night (June 29), delivering plenty of unforgettable moments for the crowd. Kacey Musgraves even made a special appearance to sing her Grammy-winning hit duet with Bryan, "I Remember Everything." But the biggest surprise guest of the night wasn't even a...
The Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
This week, Raul Malo -- frontman of mainstay country group the Mavericks -- revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a video update posted to the band's Instagram, Malo explained that some abnormal results flagged during a routine physical led to his diagnosis. The singer said a colonoscopy and a CAT scan revealed "two cancerous spots" in his intestinal system.
What The Stench?! Locals Say East Texas Can Be A Stinky Place
There is an area of south Tyler that emanates a pretty foul odor most of the time. It's the sewer treatment plant near Faulkner Park on Cumberland Road. Since Cumberland Road is now a through street many people notice the smell when driving right by it. I know I do, but I accept that it's going to smell when I drive by and the smell will briefly linger around.
30 Mood-Boosting Country Songs According to Taste of Country Fans
If there's one thing we love about music, it's that it speaks to our soul. Music can offer us the words we're struggling to find, it can soothe our aching hearts and it can rile up a crowd. And country music is no exception. So we asked our country music...
What Fireworks Are You Allowed to Shoot Off?
As we get closer to the 4th of July, many people are stocking up on some spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosier don'ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers — with or without the scooter stick — or whistlin' kitty chasers. But believe it or not, even...
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