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Luke Combs + Post Malone Perform on a Moving Truck in Downtown Nashville [Watch]
Post Malone has had a crazy few days in Music City. This week, the rapper-turned-friend-of-country performed unreleased material from his upcoming country project, F-1 Trillion, on a typical stage, then found one less conventional. Downtown Nashville came to a standstill on the ever-busy Broadway when Posty and his good country...
Illinois Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Kids in Hot Car for Hours
A woman in Illinois is accused of leaving 2 children in a hot car for hours resulting in one child's death and serious injuries for the other according to Illinois State Police. This sad story was shared in a press release by the Illinois State Police on Tuesday, July 17....
Gregory “Greg” Alan Tinsley
Gregory “Greg” Alan Tinsley, 63, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born August 16, 1960 in Centralia, the son of F. Harold Tinsley and Edna “Sally” Irene (Bushong) Tinsley. Greg married Deborah L. Davis on February 1, 2002. In addition to his...
2024 07/22 – Zona Boldt Livesay
Zona Boldt Livesay passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at the family farm where she had been lovingly taken care of by her son, Bob and his wife, Jackie. Zona was born September 6, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Vivian (McNail) Wilson. She...
Salem man enters plea deal on stolen vehicle and burglary charges
MARION COUNTY, IL — A Salem man was sentenced Wednesday in Marion County Court to a five-year prison term for crimes dating back to 2021 and up until 2023 across multiple southern Illinois counties. 25-year-old Tristan Rankin entered a plea deal admitting to a June 2023 incident involving unlawful...
Registration opens for LeadingAge annual meeting Oct. 27-30
The annual meeting and exposition for LeadingAge, the long-term care association dedicated solely to nonprofit providers, has opened its registration portal. Organizers once again expect more than 5,000 aging services providers and 400-plus exhibitors. All events will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Music City Center in Nashville. Dozens of...
Post Malone Debuts ‘Yours,’ an Unreleased Song About His 2-Year-Old Daughter
Post Malone debuted a deeply personal song about his young daughter during an intimate performance in Nashville on Tuesday (July 16). He was at Music City’s Marathon Music Works, a collaboration with Bud Light, performing some of his songs off his highly anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion. Throughout the...
Jeffrey Kyle Westfall, 54, of Benton, IL
Jeffrey Kyle Westfall, 54, of Benton, IL., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 28,1969 in Carmi, IL the son of Errol Frederick “Fred” and Peggy (Applegate) Westfall. Jeff enjoyed fishing in his free time. Jeff is survived by his...
Tennessee Women’s Open at Fairfield Glade Resort Fairfield Glade Community Club Thursday, 7/25 – Saturday, 7/27, 2024. Everyone welcome to come out to watch the players and enjoy all the festivities!
The Tennessee Women’s Open will be Thursday, July 25th through Saturday, July 27th at Stonehenge Golf Club in Fairfield Glade. Everyone is welcome to come out to watch the players and enjoy all the festivities. Two Crossville residents will compete in the Senior Division: Suzanne Rhodes & Leslie Letner. For those who plan to attend or dine at the Grille, parking is suggested at The Center on 128 Stonehenge Drive. A shuttle bus will be available from 7:30am – 6pm between Stonehenge Golf Club and The Center.
Nashville, Illinois residents start lengthy cleanup after flooding swamps homes and cars
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Homes and businesses impacted by Tuesday’s flooding in Nashville, Illinois have begun taking stock of the damage to their properties. Jamie Lane, whose house had three feet of water standing in it during the height of the storm, was working in her garage to salvage what belongings she could.
Campers enjoy picturesque day at NubAbility camp
DU QUOIN — It could not have been a more perfect day at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Thursday. The sun was high in the blue sky and the temperatures were in the low 80s despite the fact that the calendar showed July 18. A constant breeze felt like a breath of fresh air with each gust.
Brantley Gilbert Celebrates New Album, ‘Tattoos,’ With A Big Nashville Party
On September 13, Brantley Gilbert will release his seventh studio album, Tattoos, via The Valory Music Co. Gilbert recently shared the album’s lead single, “Over When We’re Sober,” which is a collaboration with Ashley Cooke that is already ascending the country charts. And to celebrate the release of Tattoos, the country star is going to headline the World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville, which is set to take place on September 13. “All my albums, they capture a chapter of my life,” Gilbert shares. “If somebody wants to know who I am, what I’ve been through and where I stand, they can start at the beginning and listen through, and that’s why it was undeniable that Tattoos should be the title – because my tattoos do the same thing. People get ‘em for a lot of reasons, but for most of us, tattoos talk about our victories and losses, our struggles and the whole nine.” (All Country News)
Accused carjacker targets customer at repair shop, then faces owner’s wrath, cops say
An accused carjacker faced the wrath of an angry tire store owner when he targeted a customer waiting in line for a brake repair, according to police in Middle Tennessee. It happened around 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, as a woman sat in her Kia Forte at Lucky’s Custom Wheels & Tires in south Nashville, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reported in a news release.
Illinois State Police assist with manslaughter investigation, arrest in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield for involuntary manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), endangering the life of a child — death (Class 3 Felony), reckless conduct (Class 4 Felony) and endangering the life of a child (Class A Misdemeanor).
NubAbility coaches find common ground at All Sports Camp
DU QUOIN — The NubAbility All Sports Camp brings limb-different children and adults from all over the country to Du Quoin for four days of action-packed activities and learning experiences. Children, ranging in age anywhere from 5-to-19, learn from NubAbility's volunteer coaches who have lived most of their lives...
NubAbility camp brings limb-different kids, coaches from across the country
DU QUOIN — The first day of activities at NubAbility’s 12th annual All Sports Camp gave limb-different campers and coaches a taste of the outdoors with activities like water sports, fishing, archery and competitive shooting. Sam Kuhnert, founder and executive director of NubAbility, said the camp has drawn...
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