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Kassi Ashton Did What?! ‘Called Crazy’ Lyrics Reveal Her Truth [Interview]
If you ask Kassi Ashton why men keep coming back to women they call crazy, she'll say, "Because we're fun." Turns out the "Called Crazy" singer isn't just dreaming when she sings lyrics like:. "I heard I put sugar in your gas tank / That's gotta suck on an empty...
Elle King Is Back Together With Her Son’s Dad, Dan Tooker
Elle King and her one-time fiancé Dan Tooker have rekindled their romantic relationship. The "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" star confirmed that they were "back together" to People, explaining that Lucky, the 3-year-old son they share, played a big part in their decision to give their relationship another shot.
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
Earth is about to get a "second moon," but it's not staying around forever. There's a scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, the first released film in the franchise, when we see Luke Skywalker look across the dessert sands of Tatooine as gazes at a binary sunset. For anyone...
Hayden Panettiere Battled Agoraphobia, Health Issues After Brother’s Death
In an emotional new interview with People, Nashville star Hayden Panettiere opens up about the devastating toll her brother Jansen's death took on her, both emotionally and physically. Jansen, an actor best known for his roles in Even Stevens and Blues Clues, died in early 2023. His cause of death...
The Real Reason Dustin Lynch Tapped Jelly Roll for ‘Chevrolet’ [Exclusive]
It's obvious, right? Jelly Roll is the hottest artist in country music and he's on Dustin Lynch's record label — why wouldn't he make the call to get him on "Chevrolet"?. That's not really why Lynch wanted his help, however. Talking to Taste of Country Nights, he admits the duet is rooted in ironing out a response to a still very new trend in country music.
Support Local Veterans at Sound Mind Music Fest in Owensboro This Weekend
Our friends at Veterans Empowered Together are dedicated to supporting local veterans in a multitude of ways. Whether it is cultivating community through social events, hosting memorial walks to honor the fallen, or providing opportunities to improve the lives of those who served our country. Those are just a few...
Discover Bargains Galore: Hwy 54 Fall Sale, Neighborhood Sales, and More!
Yard sale junkies, lace up those walking shoes, and get ready to shop til' you drop. Who doesn’t love a bargain? And, what one person may think is worthless may be cherished by another. Tons of great items will be priced to sell. It's a big weekend of yard sales in and around Owensboro!
From Bars To Ballots: Exploring Voting Rights For Convicted Felons in Indiana
Can a convicted felon vote in the state of Indiana?. Felony Convictions Can Result in Disenfranchisement. When a person is convicted of a felony crime, they lose a number of their constitutional rights. Often referred to as Felony Disenfranchisement, it includes being deprived of the right to own, posses or use a firearm and the right to sit on a jury. In some states those convicted of a felony also lose the right to vote.
This Fuzzy Flying Critter Found in KY isn’t as Scary as it Looks
Scrolling through one of my favorite Facebook groups the other day, I saw a picture of a critter that looked like it was from another planet. All Bugs Go to Kevin is an awesome resource for anyone who has found a creepy crawler to identify. The picture was of a...
Evansville’s Fall Festival Named Best in the Nation by USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards!
The countdown to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is officially on, and once again our local festival has been named among the best in the country. The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is an Evansville tradition dating back over 100 years. According to the West Side Nut Club, the very first Fall Festival wasn't even a week-long event, it was a one-night event billed as a Halloween Carnival.
Brett Eldredge, Kelly Clarkson Cozy Up for New Holiday Track ‘Sweet December’ [Listen]
Brett Eldredge is back in his Christmas era with a brand new original holiday song, "Sweet December," which features Kelly Clarkson. The two trade lines in the verses before letting their voices dance in harmony around one another on the chorus. Eldredge and Clarkson take on the roles of lovers...
Help Solve Any of These 5 Illinois Cold Cases and Get a Reward
There are sadly dozens of cold cases in Illinois where the victim's families still have no closure. If you have information that can help solve any of them, you could get a reward for being a hero. The Illinois State Highway Patrol lists many unsolved cases including some that have...
Indiana Conservation Officers Cracking Down on Ginseng Thefts
Indiana Conservation Officers have been actively tracking down folks who've been trespassing and stealing ginseng, with some cases beginning as early as this spring. If you grew up in the Midwest, you've likely heard of ginseng. This highly sought-after plant can be found throughout Indiana and was sold for as much as $700 per pound in 2022, according to that year's annual ginseng report. While no license is required to harvest or grow ginseng, a dealer license is needed for those buying and selling it. In recent months, Indiana Conservation Officers have been cracking down on trespassers stealing the root and reminding Hoosiers to be aware of their surroundings.
United Way of Ohio Valley Barrels of Heart Winners Celebrate Community
This year, the United Way of Ohio Valley is celebrating seventy-five years of serving local non-profits in Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster counties. A whole range of services is provided to the community through collective giving and collaboration. Last year, after discovering a really cool and creative event...
Brantley Gilbert’s Wife Won’t Let Him Tattoo This Body Part [Exclusive]
Brantley Gilbert has a lot of tattoos. His new album is even called Tattoos, and just by looking at the cover art, you can see how much he loves getting inked. Gilbert's chest, arms and back are covered in tattoos — his famous back tatt is a double pistol — they're all over his body!
The Saddest Country Songs of the 1970s
Heartbreak was already a big country music trend by the time the 1970s rolled around: Check out this gallery of great '60s sad songs for proof. But with a new decade came along a whole new crop of storytellers and an ever-diversifying roster of subject matter. Most artists still chose...
Illinois’ Favorite Drinker: Here’s How Much Harry Really Drank
Harry Caray has been gone since February of 1998, and in those 26 years he's not been forgotten at all. If anything, his legend has grown over the years, and not just for the things he did and said in the booth at the ballpark. If you stopped 50 people...
J.D. Souther, Songwriter for Linda Ronstadt + the Eagles, Dead at 78
J.D. Souther, the prominent country-rock songwriter who penned hits for acts like Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles, has died. He was 78 years old. According to the LA Times, a representative for the Eagles confirmed Souther's death, indicating that he died at his home in New Mexico. No cause or exact date of death was immediately available. Souther's team also shared his obituary on his Facebook page, writing, "We are sad to share this news with all of you."
Travel Site Names Illinois’ 12 Most Charming Towns
I recently read the results of a poll in which Americans were asked what fictional city or town they'd most like to live in. The 2000 or so people who took part in the survey named all sorts of different places like:. Metropolis (Superman) Gotham City (Batman) Stuckeyville, Ohio (from...
Driving With A Dog In Your Lap In Illinois: Is It Legal Or Not?
I began thinking about this question a couple of days back when I saw around a half dozen people driving around Rockford with dogs of varying sizes sitting, standing, even walking around in the lap of the person behind the wheel. The state of Illinois is currently running a series...
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