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The Oak Ridge Boys Remember Joe Bonsall in a Powerful New Video [Watch]
The Oak Ridge Boys' music video for their song "Promised Land" — a selection from the group's 2021 Front Porch Singin' album — eulogizes their bandmate Joe Bonsall, who died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) earlier this month. "It's a beautiful, beautiful gospel song that [producer]...
Taylor Swift Responds to Longtime Bestie Abigail’s Pregnancy Announcement
Taylor Swift's longtime bestie, Abigail Berard, just announced a pregnancy in the most Swiftie way, and Swift just responded!. "I’m having his babyyyy… 💙," the famous redheaded friend wrote, quoting lyrics from Swift's "But Daddy I Love Him" from Swift's latest The Tortured Poet's Department album. The...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
Tennessee This New Political Text Scam Is Stealing Your Money
With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, political efforts are at an all-time high. Campaigns are ramping up their efforts, and as a result, people are being bombarded with text messages from political parties and candidates. While many of these messages are legitimate attempts to rally support, a new warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests that some of these texts could be from scammers looking to exploit political passion and trick individuals into handing over their personal information.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Missouri Woman Assaults Jack In The Box Employee Over Chicken Strip
A seemingly minor complaint over a missing chicken strip escalated into a serious altercation, resulting in a St. Louis woman striking a Jack in the Box employee with her vehicle, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Dispute Over Missing Chicken Strip Leads to Assault at St. Louis Jack...
Tennessee Store Clerk Stole $1 Million Lottery Ticket
Imagine scratching off a lottery ticket, hoping for a win, and then walking away with nothing—unaware you were just shy of a million-dollar jackpot. This almost became a reality for one lucky but unsuspecting customer at a Murfreesboro Shell station. A Nearly Million-Dollar Lottery Heist Unraveled in Murfreesboro Tennessee.
See When Lainey Wilson Met Luke Combs — 11 Years Ago!
There are a couple of things here that may surprise you: The fact that 2013 was 11 years ago, and that Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson's friendship goes back that far. In recent chats with both Combs and Wilson for Taste of Country Nights: On Demand, they've shared tidbits about their longstanding friendship. At the 2024 ACM Awards, the two were both up for ACM Entertainer of the Year, and when we asked Combs about Wilson, he had some big thoughts.
Jon Pardi’s Wife Shares Her Birth Story With Baby No. 2
The week after Jon Pardi and his wife Summer welcomed their second child — a daughter named Sienna Grace — Summer hopped on Instagram Stories to share her birth story. During her story on Wednesday (July 24), Summer said that that day was technically Sienna's due date, but that the baby had showed up "eight or nine days early." She went on to explain that she had had a feeling her daughter would be born a little early, and in fact, she had an induction scheduled for July 17 so that her husband could be there to witness his daughter's birth.
Bindi Irwin’s Brother Shares an Adorable Memory on Her Birthday [Watch]
Bindi Irwin — daughter of The Crocodile Hunter legend Steve Irwin — celebrated her 26th birthday on Wednesday (July 24), and her younger brother Robert was there to help her celebrate. Robert hopped on social media to share sweet throwback video of the day the two siblings first...
Over 130 Pizza Hut Locations Just Declared Bankruptcy
It's been a troubling few years for retail business in America. With the fallout of the pandemic, then leading into the inflation crisis, even some the big brand names are struggling to stay afloat. Over 130 Pizza Hut Locations Just Declared Bankruptcy. According to NRN.com, Pizza Hut. EYM Pizza L.P....
Kid Rock’s 2005 Ford GT Sells for Over $600K at Auction — Look Inside!
Kid Rock is on the tip of people's tongues this week, with his performance at the Republican National Convention last week. Kid Rock is an avid car and motorcycle collector and has quite the collection. His most recent acquisition, his General Lee Cybertruck, has taken the internet by storm. Now,...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Wisconsin’s Massive Music Festival That You Never Heard Of
There's a huge under-the-radar musical festival in Wisconsin that can rival any other concert event in the United States. I'm a big music fan and really enjoy going to concerts, especially outdoor festivals in the summer. I still like to discover new bands. In my opinion, the live experience is always best. Every year I try hard to check out at least a couple of new shows.
Road Closures Announced For 50th Bix 7 Weekend In Davenport
It's going to be very busy on Saturday, July 27th in downtown Davenport. A summer staple for the past 50 years will once again takeover 7 miles of road in Davenport. That's right, the 50th running of the Bix 7 is this weekend. The 50th Quad City Times Bix 7...
Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?
The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.
Unbelievable Small Town Is Called The Best In Iowa
We love our towns and plenty of the people in them. It might even be considered one of the best. Today We are looking at the top three best small towns in Iowa. It's important to remember that while the numbers have picked these top three towns, your own and others' experiences may be very different. This list is from Road Snacks.
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
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