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Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson to Rock Nashville NYE Show

Music City will once agin be rocking on New Year's Eve. Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform at Nashville's Big Bash to help ring in 2024, with more acts yet to be announced. In its third year, New Year's Eve: Nashville's Big Bash aims to kick off the new year country style. Thousands of country music fans flock to downtown Nashville to see their favorite artists perform live as they kiss the old year goodbye and welcome in a new one.

Body recovered from Mississippi River at Buffalo identified

UPDATE: The body recovered near the site where a boater fell into the Mississippi River on Friday evening at Buffalo has been identified. It was Michael Eskridge, 48, from Davenport, according to the Buffalo Police Department. EARLIER UPDATE: Local 4 News has learned that the body of a man has been recovered near the site where a boater fell into the Mississippi River on Friday evening at Buffalo. The man’s identity had not been released as of Friday night.

Caitlin Clarks parents Anne & Brent to react to their daughter winning NPOY

Caitlin Clark is the best women’s college basketball player in America, and her seemingly endlessly growing trophy case proves it. Today she added The Associated Press National Player of the Year award to The Naismith Trophy she won Wednesday. In attendance for both honors were her proud parents Anne and Brent. “It’s quite amazing,” Caitlin’s mother Anne said. “Honestly, it’s just been a fabulous journey thus far and super proud of her.

CORKS AND COLLARS Dinner

Keri Burgess, Jay Apicella and Julie Paterson The fundraiser, held at Ristorante Claretta in Palm City, benefited Dogs and Cats Forever, a no-kill animal sanctuary. Director Jay Apicella was awarded with a lifetime service award, giving 20 years of her life to the organization. More than $15,000 was raised. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tMDUmqmtpZGcrru1zZ5lnKedZMCwr8iao2aomKTBsL%2BOnKaro6Nirq%2BwjJympaSRp8BusMinpZ6qXw%3D%3D

Robby Benson: From Teen Heartthrob to Doting Grandfather-of-Two

Did you have a crush on Robby Benson from his ’70s tearjerkers like Ice Castles and Ode to Billy Joe? Well, aside from the fact that he’s now 63 (and a grandfather!), you’ll be happy to learn he’s still a romantic … but now just offscreen, with his wife of 37 years, singer Karla DeVito, 65. “I am so grateful that I found her,” Robby exclusively tells Closer Weekly in the magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands now.

What Happened to Giles Corey?

Significantly few authors can develop a fictitious story that depicts life in the rawest, most relatable sense. One such man is Arthur Miller, whose work in The Crucible has earned him worldwide fame and recognition.  No doubt, the play, released in 1953, is studied far and wide. Its plot is fascinating. The characters are all exciting. Everything about it is just so compelling.  Back in the 1950s, the United States government senator, Joseph McCarthy, promoted McCarthyism – an agenda sought to blacklist individual communities.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker names Sonia Berg to Illinois Housing Development Authority

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T-Pain Faced Racism After Writing Country Songs

Good music is good music no matter what, right? Well, yes, in theory — but R&B and hip-hop producer T-Pain says he's been shut out of the country genre, despite the fact that he's written successful country songs. T-Pain opened up about his history with country music in a recent TikTok video, where he said he's written some well-known country songs in the past. "Good music is good music. I don't give a f--k where it come from or what style it come in,"

Thomas Rhett Taking 'Life Changes' on the Road in 2018

Thomas Rhett will take his new music on the road in the new year. The rising star has announced plans for a 2018 tour, the Life Changes Tour, with dates spanning a six-month stretch, April to October. Joining Rhett will be some of the genre's most promising baby acts: ToC RISERS star Brett Young will open the full Life Changes Tour, while Midland, Carly Pearce, Jillian Jacqueline and Russell Dickerson will open select dates.

Charles Washington | Obituaries | leader-call.com

Charles Washington Charles  “Charlie Wink”  Washington was born on Dec. 22, 1964, in Laurel to Mrs. Ora Washington and the late Mr. John Washington. He was the sixth of 10 children. He was known by everyone as “Charlie” or “Charlie Wink” He was preceded in death by his grandparents Elmer Washington and Roberta Butler Washington; his father John “Big John” Washington; aunt Mae Jewel Bunch; and sister Linda Washington.