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New Release Little Big Town's 'Your Side of the Bed' Video

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:50 +0000

I’ve always loved Little Big Town’s music. It’s so rare that four people could have such a friendship and rock-solid relationship with one another to play, sing, and create they way they do. Unique for sure. And now they’ve released a new video for a song that should’ve hit number one by now. Powerful and [...]

Dance and Auction to Benefit Jessi Mallory (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:36:29 +0000

A very special dance and auction will be held at Happy Acres in Alton next month to benefit local musician Jessi Mallory. Although Jessi and I have never met, I am a fan of her music that I’ve sampled online. She is an extremely talented singer, songwriter, musician, and Elvis Tribute artist! Jessi has been [...]

How Can I Help You Say Good-bye (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:03:42 +0000

It's been an emotional week for residents of Maine, as we prayed for the safe return of a missing teen and cried when we learned of her death. And now, as we all deal with the harsh realities of the outcome, it's time to figure out how to cope, how to grieve, and how to let it go. I think Patty Loveless expressed it best in this song, one of my favorites.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday. Five states—Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas—have been placed on “tornado watch” [...]

Trace Adkins Just Fishin' (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:12 +0000

I’ll warn you right now, this post is a shameless gushing celebration of one of my favorite artists. I love Trace Adkins! And he’s on my mind today for two reasons – first, because he won “Celebrity Apprentice” over the weekend – and second, because I’m going to be seeing him in concert in New [...]

Which Team Will Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:44 +0000

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from knocking Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs. Fortunately for New York fans, the Knicks were able to stay alive with an 85-75 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Anthony led his team with a 28-point performance, but will they be [...]

Massive Solar Flares Erupt as Maine's PUC Investigates Cost to Protect Electric Infrastructure

Susan Patten — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:24 +0000

Electro Magnetic Pulse, or EMP, has been identified as a possible threat to our electric infrastructure and one way an EMP can occur is as the result of a solar flare.

Currently NASA is monitoring massive solar flares that have erupted from the sun over the past few days. Luckily, the coronal mass ejections have not been directed toward earth but many scientists worry that if a powerful flare is directed toward earth it could have a major impact on the electric power system.

Natalie Maines: Country Music 'Burned My Ears'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines recently released her first rock solo album, 'Mother.' In a new interview to promote the disc, she reveals that she's more at home in that genre than she ever was in country.