In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — And to think, some folks said they might not make it to March Madness.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs laughed that off as easily as they swatted away an exhausted Kansas team Saturday, rolling past the Jayhawks 89-68 to return to the Sweet 16 for the nation-leading ninth straight time. Led by Anton Watson’s 21 points, fifth-seeded Gonzaga was nearly as good over the second half of this game as it has been over the second half of the season.
The Laurel City Council had a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon to hire a Jackson law firm to fight a lawsuit that was filed against the city by a longtime firefighter who is claiming labor-law violations.
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The council authorized Mayor Johnny Magee to sign an engagement letter with Phelps Dunbar LLP to represent the city. According to the order, the city “has been named in a lawsuit that involves labor law issues and requires the services of an attorney that specializes in labor law practice.
Narvel Blackstock Divorce Story With Wife! Wrecked Married Life
EntertainmentBy LRU Writer | On: March 02, 2021Life is too small to live in misery! Thus, it's better for both the person involved in the relationship, to end the association on a good note than leading a life, suffering.
It seems that the television producer, Narvel Blackstock has embraced the above statement in his life, as he chose to quit his married life and remain friend with his former partner. Well, has he moved on in his life after the failed marriage?
Who Are Reba McEntire's 'The Voice' Contestants?
The Blind Auditions are over, and Reba McEntire's first-ever team on The Voice is officially fully staffed.
During her first episodes as a full time coach on The Voice, McEntire has proved that she's full of surprises. Of course there are some stellar country acts on her team — even one who hails from her home turf of Atoka, Okla. — but there are also some artists who come from outside of the country genre.
Ellen Burstyn at 88: I Have No Complaints and Still Feel Really Good
She’s most famous for her dramatic roles, but Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn is eager to make movie audiences laugh these days. “I think right now, people need to have the experience of lightness and enjoyment,” she tells Closer. “They need to go to the movie theater and hold hands if they want to. We all need to rise up out of the darkness we have been in.”
Ellen notes her new film, Queen Bees, is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Family-friendly holiday happenings in the Quad Cities and beyond
The holiday season has arrived, and here are some family-friendly events to help you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
🎅 Wednesday, December 14
Winter Nights Winter Lights, 5:00-9:00 p.m., Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, featuring new, entertaining experiences.
Fejervary Holiday Lights, 5:00-9:30 p.m., Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St., Davenport.
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Top 40 Country Songs October 2011
The October 2011 list of the Top 40 Country Songs -- based on chart position, staff reviews and reader input -- showcases a new generation of country superstars. Artists like Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean make big leaps with their new singles, and the Top 5 songs are from artists that were either looking or struggling to keep record deals just five years ago. Meanwhile, the old guard -- Toby Keith and George Strait -- has cooled off some on the list.
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Ga. woman whose mom died at hands of drunk driver charged with DUI in death of local Sunday school teacher
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Barbra Streisand Spoils Her Granddaughter With Love! See the Stars Cutest Photos of Westlyn
There’s no denying Barbra Streisand was born to be a grandma. The Oscar-winning actress’ role has been so important in her life, especially when her beloved granddaughter Westlyn made her arrival in November 2018. Since the little one’s birth, the iconic singer can’t help but share adorable photos and marvel over being a grandparent on social media.
Barbra is the doting grandma through her stepson, Josh Brolin. The Sicario actor shares Westlyn and his youngest daughter, Chapel, with wife Kathryn Boyd Brolin.