ABC/Image Group LASugarland announced this week that they’re canceling their 2020 There Goes the Neighborhood tour, but the news isn’t all bad. The duo, which consists of Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, came together virtually from their separate, quarantined homes to announce the sad
adamkaz/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (ALABASTER, Ala.) — Some high schools throughout Alabama decided to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this week, creating mixed feelings among students and parents who’ve dealt with weeks of canceled events as a
A head-on collision Tuesday evening has claimed the life of a Searcy County woman.According to an Arkansas State Police preliminary report, 54-year-old Leisha Hendrix of St. Joe was the driver of a vehicle that crossed the centerline
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesIt’s hard enough trying to stay in the house during quarantine, imagine having to nurse a broken ankle on top of it. That’s the story of Nicole Kidman‘s life right now, but Keith Urban shared that she’s actually taking
Mickey Sumner, Sting; Jamie McCarthy/ Getty ImagesThanks to Sting‘s daughter, Mickey Sumner, a man’s dying wish will be fulfilled. On the Instagram feed Humans of New York, a woman has penned a beautiful tribute to her stepdad, a
LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) – It’s a good thing an NFL kicking operation requires no more than three players.There’s the long snapper, tasked with delivering the ball. The kicker, who is expected to send it through the uprights.
Universal Music GroupReleasing a new album in the midst of a global pandemic presents unique challenges, but Kip Moore has always been the kind of artist who thinks outside the box. As he readies his next project, Wild World, for
Kevin Mazur/WireImageTake a trip back to the year 2006 this week with Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lollalooza is streaming the Chilis’ headlining performance at the festival from ’06 as part of its “Lolla from the Vault” series. You
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts MediaDon McLean is the guest on the latest episode of the Dan Rather-hosted AXS TV series The Big Interview, which premieres today at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. In a preview clip, Rather
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – St. Louis-area kids and families bored at home during the coronavirus shutdown will start to see new options open up next month, when the St. Louis Zoo, summer camps and swimming pools all
ABC/Randy HolmesDarius Rucker, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina are just a few of the country stars who will contribute their voices to a new series called “Healing Through Music,” launched this week by nonprofit organization Musicians on Call. Over the course
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the fifth installment of his ongoing “Fireside Sessions” performance videos in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. This episode has been dubbed the “Barnyard Edition” because, well, the
John Greim/LightRocket via Getty ImagesNashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is continuing to limit group gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person events — including performances, screenings, summer camps, internship program and family programming
Mountain Home Kindergarten will conduct a second drive-thru registration this week. Parents or guardians of incoming kindergarten students may drive through on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday and Friday from
Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACMAfter wrapping his Cowboy Rides Away farewell tour a few years ago, George Strait intentionally took some time off the road in order to recalibrate and rest. But since then, he’s been slowly amping back up to
Kameleon007/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Arkansas continued its phased reopening Tuesday, as the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state continued to rise. On Tuesday, the state allowed bars within restaurants to
djperry/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (MIDLAND, Mich.) — The governor of Michigan declared a state of emergency Tuesday night after rapidly rising waters crashed through two dams and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials with the city of
Davel5957/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Officials in Ohio have declared racism a public health crisis in the state’s most populated county. Commissioners in Franklin County passed a resolution Tuesday makes the declaration, as well
ABC/Randy HolmesWhile it’s no surprise, it still comes as a major disappointment for many fans: Sam Hunt won’t be going ahead with his 2020 Southside Summer Tour after all. The news comes after a wave of cancellations and postponements
Medios y Media/Getty Images; ABC/Mark LevineMusic stars who hail from, or have lived on, New York’s Long Island are holding a special virtual concert benefiting United Together for Health Care Heroes, an initiative of United Way of
Comstock/ThinkstockHappy 35th birthday to this “Dirt on My Boots” hit maker. Born in 1985 in Dixon, California, he’d go on to become one of modern country’s most buzzed-about acts with his 2016 breakthrough album, California Sunrise, and other hits like “Head
ABC/Image Group LALast week, Keith Urban returned to the stage for the first time since social distancing took effect over two months ago. Of course, his newest show looked a little different than what fans are used to, with Keith
ABC NewsBy MATT GUTMAN and LISSETTE RODRIGUEZ, ABC News (GALLUP, N.M.) — It felt like haunted ground. The only sounds left at the traditional Najavo hut were the notes of the wind chimes and the whines of
Two women were found safe early Wednesday morning after being reported lost in the Ozark National Forest in southern Baxter County. The two women from Big Flat, 49-year-old Vickie Higginbotham and her 30-year-old step-daughter, Sheila Honeycott, had
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Ralph Van Dyke, technical specialist, Lab PCR Department; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the items they
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — In just 48 hours, parts of Mid-Michigan got hit with more than 8 inches of rain forcing local rivers to record levels, bursting dams and producing catastrophic flooding.
Rebecca VanHornBy ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — More than 125 people are set to become the U.S. Army’s newest medical professionals during the service’s first virtual nationwide commissioning ceremony for future health care officers on
heyengel/iStockBy CAMMERON PARRISH, ABC News (SAN FRANCISCO) — Homeless encampments are on the rise in San Francisco, especially now, with the novel coronavirus pandemic increasing unemployment and threatening shelter space. In order to address the issue, the
Mladen Sladojevic/iStockBy KAREN TRAVERS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — It is the burning question for working parents — how and when will their kids get back to school? “There’s just not enough hours in the day,” Lorey
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 323,000 people worldwide. Over 4.9 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease
Courtesy of Live NationForeigner had been slated to launch its 2020 Juke Box Heroes tour with Kansas and Europe on July 9 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but like so many other treks, the outing has now has
ABC/Image Group LALess than a week after Hannah Mulholland‘s unexpected departure from Runaway June, the trio’s opening up about what happened. Hannah may be gone from the group, but Jennifer Wayne makes it clear their sisterhood remains strong. “We will always
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRay Wylie Hubbard has released the music video for his song “Outlaw Blood,” featuring Ashley McBryde. It’s comprised of black and white clips of the two singing the track from their respective homes. Tenille Arts walked away a winner at
THe Gassville City Council got an update from Mayor Jeff Braim Tuesday night about plans on reopening some services that have been shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Braim says the city park is reopening Wednesday. Some
The trouble-plagued Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District has new leadership. The district includes Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy counties, with Carroll having withdrawn from the group in 2019. Its board is comprised of each county judge
NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart emerged as one of the few lifelines to millions of people as the coronavirus spread, leading to surging profit and sales for the world’s largest retailer. Online sales jumped 74% for the
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri man has been put to death for fatally stabbing an 81-year-old woman nearly three decades ago, the first U.S. execution since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Walter Barton was put
Power has been restored to over 2,000 North Arkansas Electric Cooperative customers served by the Mallard Point substation in northern and eastern Baxter County. The co-op reported the problem occurred about 11:40 Tuesday night. By midnight, power
Courtesy Tracy MurleyBy KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Doorsteps across a suburb in Detroit are covered in gift baskets randomly delivered by a group that calls itself the Sisterhood of the Traveling Wine, named after
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesBY: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Hailing it as a tested killer of the novel coronavirus, New York City transit officials announced on Tuesday that they are launching a pilot program using ultraviolet
ABC/Paula Lobo; Nels IsraelsonThe rescheduled dates for James Taylor and Jackson Browne‘s recently postponed joint U.S. tour have been unveiled. The trek, which originally was slated to kick off on May 15 of this year in New
Fabio Principe/iStockBY: KAREN TRAVERS, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — It is the burning question for working parents — how and when will their kids get back to school? “There’s just not enough hours in the day,” Lorey
The Mountain Home community is mourning the loss of a long-time resident and one of the area’s most prominent attorneys. Frank J. Huckaba died Saturday at the age of 85. A Korean War veteran of the United
Photo: Courtesy stjosephpost.com LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — A small plane was forced to land on an interstate in suburban Kansas City Tuesday afternoon when one of the plane’s two engines apparently failed, authorities said. The pilot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Civil rights groups on Tuesday appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court after a local judge dismissed their lawsuit seeking to allow all Missourians to vote absentee in upcoming elections to help reduce the
Gilbert Police Dept.BY: BILL HUTCHINSON, MIKE REPPLIER, JENNIFER LEONG AND MARYELLEN RESENDEZ, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The estranged husband of Lori Vallow, the Idaho mom facing trial on charges stemming from the baffling disappearance of her
CMTCMT has unveiled the performance time slots during “Feed the Front Line,” an online event benefiting the organization of the same name. Beginning Wednesday morning, the multi-hour special will feature several artists performing during three times during the day:
Deborah Feingold/Getty ImagesFounding Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, Blondie drummer Clem Burke and Talking Heads members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth are among the many musicians scheduled to perform during a virtual tribute concert to Joey Ramone,
BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line has unveiled the track list for their upcoming EP, 6-Pack. In addition to the previously released “I Love My Country” and “Beer:30,” which the duo previewed on social media, the project consists of titles “Ain’t Worried Bout
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett is postponing his concert dates to 2021. Named after his chart-topping 2019 album, the Center Point Road Tour will shift from its original spring 2020 start to summer 2021. The trek will now kick off on June
Courtesy of Codigo 1530George Strait is doing his part to give back to restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. George’s tequila brand Codigo has partnered with fundraising organization Omaze to offer a lucky fan the chance to win a virtual happy hour
Trinifold Management/William SnyderOne the most famous lines Pete Townshend ever wrote was “Hope I die before I get old.” Thankfully, that didn’t happen. The Who’s guitarist, main songwriter and creative mastermind turns 75 today. The Who —
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Republican proposal to undo key portions of a redistricting plan passed by voters just two years ago would mislead the public if it appears on the ballot, according to a lawsuit
KINGSTON, Mo. (AP) – The family of two Wisconsin brothers who were killed in Missouri last year has reached a $2 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the man charged with killing them and
O’ALLON, Mo. (AP) – The pause in U.S. executions during the coronavirus pandemic likely will end Tuesday with the scheduled lethal injection of a Missouri inmate for slaying an elderly woman nearly three decades ago.Walter Barton, 64,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A 34-year-old man who was captured entering the U.S. from Mexico more than a year after he escaped from a Missouri halfway house pleaded guilty in federal court to escape. Benjamin Garnica escaped
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal judge has rejected an effort to require Arkansas to release inmates at high risk of contracting the coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Tuesday denied the inmates’ motion, which
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) – Authorities say an Arkansas State Police trooper fatally shot a man after an hours-long standoff that began when local deputies tried to serve an arrest warrant. The standoff began Monday morning when
ABC/Image Group LASony Music Nashville has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a new livestream series, #SingForStJude. Ryan Hurd, Matt Stell and Tenille Townes are among the artists from the label who will perform three-song sets on their social
cmannphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — New York’s Belmont Stakes is usually the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. This year it will be the first. The New York Racing Association announced the 152nd Belmont Stakes will take place
Courtesy of Justin MooreJustin Moore is venturing into the world of podcasting. Co-hosted by the singer and his tour manager, J.R., “The Justin Moore Podcast” features 15 episodes that offer fans insight into a vast range of topics related
Credit: Kate Izor Roger Waters has posted a video announcement expressing his frustration that he isn’t allowed to promote any of his solo projects on the Pink Floyd website and social media pages — and he says
Photo: Terry Teeter Jr. On Dec. 13, 2015, Terry Teeter Jr. was driving an SUV on Arkansas Highway 5 North. His vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and smashed head-on into a Nissan Maxima, killing then 22-year-old
BMLG RecordsLady Antebellum is appearing on The Voice tonight. The superstar trio will bring their current single, “Champagne Night,” to the show’s season 18 finale in the form of a virtual, at-home performance. They’ll be in good company, as Bon Jovi and
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire is delaying her arena tour in light of COVID-19. The country superstar was slated to launch the tour in March, but was pushed back to July due to the coronavirus outbreak. Reba has now decided
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Comstock/ThinkstockSeven years ago today, Carrie Underwood‘s fourth studio album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, where it remained in that position on the latter chart for seven weeks. The feat tied Carrie with Faith
Courtesy of Dave HoganSince Ronnie Wood began self-isolating in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rolling Stones guitarist has been posting occasional video messages on his social media pages offering encouragement to fans who, like him, have
ABC NewsBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — NBA legend Magic Johnson has come in with a big assist to help out small businesses that have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson joined ABC
ABC NewsBy MINA KAJI, LUKE BARR and AMANDA MAILE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Stay-at-home orders are keeping more people off the roads, but police across the country are reporting a rise in reckless driving. In Connecticut,
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Major historic flooding is ongoing in parts of the Midwest from Illinois to Michigan where more than a half a foot of rain fell in the last several
CGinspiration/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As more Florida businesses and services reopen across the state this week, health data has shown that the number of coronavirus cases and deaths has continued to rise at
Rick Friedman/Rick Friedman Photography/Corbis via Getty ImagesBy JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Nine months after convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell, a contentious behind-the-scenes debate between attorneys for
NAN104/iStockBy MINA KAJI, AMANDA MAILE and GIO BENITEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Fred and Marlene Kantrow of Long Island, New York, boarded the Celebrity Eclipse on Feb. 29 in South America “getting sick was the
coldsnowstorm/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (HOUSTON) — A Texas church has canceled public masses following the death of a priest who was suspected of having the coronavirus. Holy Ghost Parish in Houston had resumed masses on May
ELAINE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesBy DANA SCHAEFFER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Just a couple weeks ago, Americans found out about a seemingly menacing 2-inch insect dubbed the “murder hornet,” which recently made its way to the
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 318,000 people worldwide. Over 4.8 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused
Courtesy of Trevor RabinIn March, Trevor Rabin released a 10-CD box set called Changes that delved deeply into his solo career, and now the ex-Yes guitarist says he’s focusing on a new collection of original solo material.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrandi Carlile has been added to the lineup for the upcoming Georgia on My Mind concert. Caylee Hammack and American Idol season 16 runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson have also signed on for the virtual event benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation, broadcasting on the
John ShearerMorgan Wallen locks in the third number one of his career so far, as “Chasin’ You” finds its place at the top of the country chart this week. It turns out the East Tennessee native’s tale of
While record-setting rainfall totals in May are driving up Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say both lakes have plenty of storage left to help control flooding on the White
Photo: Heather Johnson Beustring Lewis Since 2013, a Mountain Home woman has been in and out of trouble with the law, spending time in both the Baxter County jail and the state prison system. Through the years,
Missouri Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households are now able to use an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to purchase eligible foods online. The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service has approved two
The Norfork City Council will move through a light agenda for its regular May session Tuesday evening at 6:30. The lone item of unfinished business is the water/sewer audit report. The meeting will be held in Norfork
Some city facilities in Gassville may soon reopen. The dates of the openings are expected to be announced when the Gassville City Council meets in its regular May session Tuesday evening at 6. In other new business,
The Bull Shoals City Council will resume its regular meetings, as it hold its May workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30. The workshop will be held in Bull Shoals City Hall under Phase I guidelines of Gov. Asa
Big Creek Golf and Country Club was able bring the Ozark Cup back to Mountain Home during the weekend after a rain-shortened event. The match went to the wire, with Big Creek defeating Harrison Country Club 8-6.
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for iHeartMedia; Walt Disney Television/ Lorenzo BevilaquaDaryl Hall and Patti LaBelle are among the artists set to headline PHLove, a one-off variety concert taking place this Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. ET that
ABC/Heidi GutmanGreen Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has put a spin on “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” for the latest installment in his ongoing “No Fun Mondays” covers series. “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” was originally written and recorded by Raspberries vocalist and “All
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The steady stream of nurses filing out of St. Luke’s Hospital for close to an hour was finally slowing down, which was altogether fortunate, because the young man with thighs like tree
A member of the Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team will continue to compete on the collegiate level. Judah Lagg signed a national letter of intent Monday to wrestle for the University of the Ozarks in
EMI Records NashvilleBrothers Osborne bring the edge with their new single, “All Night.” The CMA Award-winning duo of John and TJ Osborne stay in tune with their classic rock-meets-country sound on the gritty track, which finds them throwing a country party equipped with moonshine and
iStock/Marcelo NogueiraBy: MATT GUTMAN, KATIE MULDOWNEY, DEBORAH KIM and ALLIE YANG, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — It’s been almost two months since pro-surfer Kassia Meador caught a wave on her favorite California breaks in Malibu. “Surfing is
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are finding the simple joys in life to keep them motivated during quarantine. Checking in with fans via Facebook video this weekend, Trisha reveals that she and her husband have been relying on household chores
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas bars to reopen over next week after virus
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops.Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn
ABC/Image Group LACould Reba McEntire be heading back to the small screen? In an interview with the Today show, the country legend opened up about the possibility of uniting with her Reba co-stars for a reunion of the beloved sitcom. The cast has
Courtesy of PEGABruce Springsteen will take part, virtually, in a special concert that will feature his pals Dropkick Murphys performing at an empty Fenway Park in Boston later this month. The show, dubbed Streaming Outta Fenway, will
ABC/Image Group LAMatthew Ramsey of Old Dominion is participating in Sessions, a weekly virtual festival hosted by the entertainment app Twitch. The OD frontman is set to participate in the third installment of Sessions this week, performing and engaging in live conversation alongside multi genre
Frontiers Music srlDennis DeYoung recently debuted an official video for his new tune “To the Good Old Days,” a duet with Julian Lennon that will appear on the ex-Styx singer/keyboardist’s forthcoming solo album, 26 East, Vol. 1.
ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan called for “One Margarita” on the American Idol finale. During the final episode of season three last night, the country superstar offered up a light-hearted performance of his current single that brought viewers straight from their couches to the
ABC/Randy HolmesChris Stapleton is postponing his All-American Road Show to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter announced today that dates for the tour, which was originally supposed to run from March through October 2020, will
Arkansas’ three casinos are reopening after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a decision is coming on whether bars can follow suit. The casinos at the Oaklawn horse track in Hot Springs, Southland dog track
Los Angeles County ocean lifeguard specialist Pono Barnes’ unit helps protect over 72 miles of coastline. – (ABC)By MATT GUTMAN, KATIE MULDOWNEY, DEBORAH KIM and ALLIE YANG, ABC News (NEW YORK) — It’s been almost two months
A section of Driftwood Drive in Baxter County has been closed due to flooding. A spokesperson for the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department says the road, which is located off Russell Lane behind Baxter Healthcare, will
Courtesy of AXS TVAXS TV has acquired the rights to all 14 episodes of the Final 24 docuseries, which profiles the last hours of various late celebrities, including some famous rock stars. The show, which originally aired
Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country’s living legends, who holds the world record for the most number-one singles of any artist in any genre, is celebrating his 68th birthday today. Can you name him? ANSWER: George Strait. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio.
Guitar Monkey EntertainmentWhen Keith Urban took the Grand Ole Opry stage on Saturday night, he made sure to recognize the front-line workers, both fighting COVID-19 and keeping the country running during the pandemic. Playing to an empty Opry house, Keith performed
A Mountain Home man drowned Sunday afternoon while kayaking with his son and the son’s friend on Crooked Creek in Yellville. The victim is identified as 54-year-old William Lender Ealey. The other two men, 31-year-old Jeremy Ealey
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Calico Rock Water system following a line break Sunday. A spokesman for the water department says the line break occurred in the Pineville area. The boil
Mohammed Alshamrani in a photo released by the FBI. – (FBI)By ALEXANDER MALLIN and LUKE BARR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department on Monday is expected to announce that the suspect who carried out the December
ESPNBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As fans relived Michael Jordan’s show-stopping run with the Chicago Bulls to win the 1998 NBA title on The Last Dance, a docuseries that finished its 10-episode run on
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A major storm system is slowly moving east from the Midwest and the South with 10 reported tornadoes in Illinois and in Louisiana Sunday that killed one person
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Rutryin/iStockBy ABC News (DARLINGTON, S.C.) — NASCAR returned on Sunday after a 10-week pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin Harvick crossed the finish line first, beating Alex Bowman to take the win at Darlington Raceway in
Metro Nashville PoliceBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after an unprovoked and random machete attack on a married couple has left them in critical
rclassenlayouts/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — California public health officials have notified more than 180 people that they may have been exposed to the coronavirus at a religious service held in violation of the state’s
DanHenson1/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A federal judge has rejected a request from Martin Shkreli, the infamous “Pharma Bro” fraudster, for a compassionate release from prison to work on a cure
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 315,000 people worldwide. Over 4.7 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease
Keeping the Blues Alive RecordsRock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop legend Dion DiMucci has debuted another new song from his forthcoming star-studded studio album Blues with Friends, “I Got Nothin’,” which features guest vocals by Van Morrison and
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters is missing playing with his backing group while on lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so he got most of the band members together virtually for a new video performance that’s been posted
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Last week, Scooter Brown Band dropped their latest single, “Leave It to a Woman.” The Southern rock-inflected anthem is a celebration of strong women everywhere, and frontman Scooter Brown says he’s dedicating it to his wife, Vicki. Music publishing company
LOWFIELD You can experience a different side of Sara Evans on her new album, Copy That, as the 2005 ACM Top Female Vocalist covers a somewhat unexpected group of artists, including The Pretenders, John Mayer, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Poco, Chicago, and Fleetwood Mac. Part of the reason for
Fulton County area residents looking to be tested for COVID-19 free of charge will have the opportunity during a one-time event Wednesday. First Choice Healthcare in Salem will be offering free testing at its clinic on U.S.
Photo: Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson The annual deadline to assess all personal property to avoid a 10% tax penalty is approaching. Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson says state law requires the assessment of all personal property
Photos: James O’Mara and Heather Renee Vinson A Boone County woman, 48-year-old Heather Renee Vinson of Lead Hill, has been arrested in connection with an incident in which she allegedly struck another woman repeatedly with a tire
Photos: Kris Quick (upper left), David Green (upper right), Kevin Ryndak (lower left) and Stuart Swearingen (lower right) The Mountain Home Fire Department announced the promotion of four members this past week on social media. Twenty-six-year department
Degrees and certificates have been conferred to graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) five colleges and graduate schools. Fourteen of the 914 graduates are from the Twin Lakes Area. Half of the local
Photo: Raymond Bandy Jr., MD Baxter Regional Medical Center is welcoming Raymond Bandy Jr., MD, to its medical staff and to the new Baxter Regional Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Clinic. Dr. Bandy has relocated to Mountain
One of the biggest annual events at the Buffalo National River has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Buffalo National River Partners canceled its free summer concert scheduled for July 18 at the Steel
The Norfork School Board meets in regular session Monday evening. Among the items on the agenda are discussion of coaching assignments for next school year, the naming of the teacher of the year and student transfers. The
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A former member of the Mountain Home High School basketball coaching staff has been selected as the new girls’ basketball coach at Russellville High School. Ryan Koerdt was hired after serving as the boys’ coach at White
iStock/coldsnowstormBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Having already faced a shortage of hospital beds and ventilators, New York City officials say the novel coronavirus has spawned a new crisis: an alarmingly low blood supply. Mayor
iStock/omersukrugoksuBy: JOANNE ARAN, JENNER SMITH and CHRISTINA CARREGA (JUPITER, Fla.) — It’s been almost two months since police in Jupiter, Florida, ruled Gretchen Anthony’s disappearance a homicide. Her body still hasn’t been found. Anthony, 51, was reported
iStock/Linda RaymondBy: ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Michael Sclafani didn’t previously pay much attention to customers’ personal messages as he hand-wrote cards to accompany the flowers they ordered from his Brooklyn shop. That is, until
ABC News By: DANIEL MANZO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Two different weather systems and their interaction with each other will bring hazardous weather to the eastern half of the nation over the next two days. A
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. New case of COVID-19 reported in Baxter County Mountain Home woman injured in crash dies 7 days later Motorcycle crash kills Salem man Arrest
iStock/koto_fejaBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 311,000 people worldwide. More than 4.6 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
The Arkansas Track Coaches Association is honoring cross country and track student athletes for their achievements from this school year, and 19 area athletes were recognized. The majority of the local athletes honored were on the Arkansas
Photo: Courtesy KNWA Former Arkansas running back De’Anthony Curtis is in the hospital recovering from burns he received in an accident Saturday, May 9, a day after his 30th birthday. According to Curtis’ wife Ashlee, the couple
Saturday’s rainfall led to the breaking of another record, and it has also caused some concerns over flooding. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the offical reporting stations for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home,
Photo: Chad Timothy Siebert A Newton County man, 43-year-old Chad Timothy Siebert of Jasper, is facing nine charges and violations in connection with a fleeing incident involving law enforcement from Marion and Boone counties. The vehicle being
Photo: Hunter Kyle King A rural Mountain Home man has been arrested, after he allegedly attacked another man with a baseball bat earlier this month. Twenty-one-year-old Hunter Kyle King is facing two felony charges in connection with
Photos: Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring and summer months bring both the buzz of lawnmowers and bees. These fuzzy flyers are important pollinators, playing a crucial role in the production of many
Photo: Melissa Steiner A long-time Mountain Home Public Schools employee has been awarded one of the district’s highest honors. Hackler Intermediate School Library Media Specialist Melissa Steiner has been selected as the 2020 Teacher of the Year.
Photo: Mountain Home Rotary Scholarship Committee members (from left to right) board member Wes Wood, President Kriss Yunker, President-elect Renae Schocke, Past President Mark Hopper, “The Promise” Director Jennifer Seaman, Rotarian and Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent
Power has been knocked out to several residents in Baxter County. According to North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, an outage is affecting 617 of its members. A tree reportedly fell Saturday afternoon across Round-Up Lane, took down power
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis officials are handing out at least 75,000 masks as the region prepares to relax stay-at-home orders. Over the past two days, city officials say they’ve handed out 42,000 masks to more
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A state program that was created to process unemployment applications in Arkansas for self-employed individuals or gig economy workers appears to have been illegally accessed and has been shut down, officials announced
Due to recent rainfall, areas of the Mark Twain National Forest are experiencing flash flooding. The Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District is currently dealing with sites getting inundated with water, and some are entry roads into recreation sites.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Today I’d like to talk about our COVID-19 testing and a new partnership with the Arkansas Community Health Centers. In an effort to flatten the curve and increase testing for COVID-19, I have consistently encouraged individuals with
swissmediavision/iStockBY: CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A New York City man who went on vacation amid stay-at-home mandates and lockdown orders, experienced some of his Hawaiian vacation from jail. Tarique Peters arrived in Oahu, Hawaii,
@NYPDSpecialopsBY: IVAN PEREIRA AND AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A house in the Bronx got a special visitor on its doorstep Friday morning: an 8-foot boa constrictor, according to police. Fortunately, New York’s finest snake
Bill Oxford/iStockBY: JOSH MARGOLIN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — What started as a bizarre and bogus conspiracy theory involving the novel coronavirus in Britain has apparently crossed the Atlantic Ocean, U.S. law enforcement officials believe, and they
Pgiam/iStockBY: GINA SUNSERI AND ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Texas has seen a steady rise in novel coronavirus cases and fatalities since reopening just over two weeks ago. There are now 45,198 confirmed cases of
The latest proposal to kick start a Major League Baseball season appears to have legs. An early July opening day could happen if owners and players agree how to share revenue, according to multiple reports. What would
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesBY: ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The high school class of 2020 will be sent off with a memorable, albeit virtual, ceremony Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Barack Obama will deliver the commencement
ABC NewsBY: DANIEL MANZO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Multiple storm systems brought significant weather to parts of the Northeast and the southern U.S. on Friday and the active weather is expected to continue through the next
GabrielPevide/iStockBY: WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 307,000 people worldwide. More than 4.5 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
FLIPPIN – A walleye that could top 9 pounds was all that was keeping Roger Pyzocha from claiming catches in all eight of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Master Angler Program categories, but it was proving
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – A suspect in an Arkansas slaying was shot and killed by authorities Friday in Mississippi during a shootout in which a U.S. marshal was wounded, officials said. Hunter Carlstrom, 33, was fatally shot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers wrapped up their work Friday by passing bills allowing people to vote by mail because of the coronavirus and ramping up criminal penalties in response to an uptick in violent
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of one of the Twin Lakes Area’s biggest events. The Red, White and Blue Festival, scheduled for June 26 and 27, will not be held this year in Mountain
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas officials on Friday said a country-rock concert they ordered shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic can play next week.The Department of Health said it approved the plan by TempleLive, a Fort Smith
Photo: Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court against Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon and the City of Bull Shoals by the owner of a local archery range. Owner Paula
Photo: Alejandro Hernandez A Texas inmate who refused extradition has been returned to Arkansas under a governor’s warrant to stand trial on a negligent homicide charge in connection with a motorcycle accident in 2014. Last September, Searcy
A Boone County man, 34-year-old Andrew James Brown of Harrison, while being booked into the county jail reportedly struck his head on the edge of a counter, knocking himself out and leading to profuse bleeding. Brown’s actions
Photo: Emma Mitchell Calico Rock graduating senior Emma Mitchell has been selected as a 2020 Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholar, according to Calico Rock Public Schools. The Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarships are awarded annually to high-achieving students in
Krafft Angerer/Getty ImagesAstrid Kirchherr, the German photographer who befriended The Beatles during their time performing in the clubs of Hamburg, Germany, and took some of the earliest pictures of the band, died Tuesday, May 12, at age
Courtesy of CBS Sunday MorningGraham Nash isn’t letting a little thing like quarantine slow down his productivity. On this weekend’s edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says lockdown has “not been too weird
Courtesy of Virginia TechBy HALEY YAMADA, GMA (NEW YORK) — This dog is more than just a good boy — he’s an honorary doctor of veterinary medicine. Meet Moose, an 8-year-old therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook
Courtesy of Jon Bon JoviJon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, the charity co-founded by the Bon Jovi frontman that works toward ending poverty, hunger and homelessness in the U.S., has launched a new food bank to serve in-need
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Three Catholic elementary schools that were already struggling financially will close because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, as the outbreak continues to impact businesses and institutions across the state.The Archdiocese of
400tmax/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — As Amazon faces increased calls for transparency over how many employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed to ABC News on Friday that another warehouse worker in
Courtesy of Collin Raye ’90s hitmaker Collin Raye, who topped the charts with hits such as “Love, Me” and “In This Life,” will headline a free outdoor show in Kaysville, Utah on May 30. It’ll be the singer’s
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas approves new date for concert shut down by
Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty ImagesPhil May, lead singer of the veteran British band The Pretty Things, died Friday from complications following hip surgery after a recent biking accident, The Guardian reports. He was 75. May co-founded The
earMUSICAlice Cooper released a new single today titled “Don’t Give Up,” focusing on life during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a song about what we’ve all been going through right now and about keeping our heads up and
BMG/BBR Music GroupEver since he co-wrote the song almost two years ago, Chase Rice knew that the message behind his new single, “Belong,” was an important one for the world. “There’s a lot of focus on what divides us,
MISSION, Kan. (AP) – A Missouri man who was planning to bomb a Kansas City-area hospital killed himself in March as FBI agents served a probable cause arrest warrant, the FBI said Friday.An autopsy determined that FBI
HILLSDALE, Mo. (AP) – On his first day wearing a body camera, a police officer in Missouri recorded himself being dragged more than 30 feet by a car fleeing a traffic stop, authorities said Friday. “His body
After seeing all five initial victims recover, a new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Baxter County.The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) updated its website Thursday evening to reflect the new positive test. ADH will not
SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) – A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by a man who spent 17 years in prison for murder before the state Supreme Court overturned his
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers face a 6 p.m. Friday deadline to pass bills this legislative session, an extremely tight turnaround after they took several weeks off work because of the coronavirus. To compensate for
ABC/Fred LeeIt’s been a reflective and creatively productive quarantine for Kip Moore, a self-proclaimed introvert who’s spent the past couple of months stationed at his rock climbing facility and lodge in East Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. During that
ABC/Image Group LAJust one day after Runaway June made the big announcement that longtime bandmate Hannah Mulholland would be leaving the group, they’ve got another shakeup to share. Natalie Stovall, the singer and fiddle player who was a contestant on Team Blake
Atlantic RecordsThe newest addition to the beloved Scooby Doo animated franchise, SCOOB!, arrives today, and with it comes a star-studded companion album featuring a new team-up from Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and “Sweet but Psycho” pop star Ava Max. The bouncy, pop-laced new song,
Cover art: Tom Wilkes/Reprise RecordsThis past November, Neil Young announced that Homegrown, a collection of unreleased acoustic tunes recorded in 1974 and ’75, finally would hit stores this year. Now the folk-rock legend has unveiled official plans
ecliff6/iStockBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News (VALPARAISO, Fla.) — A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter crashed Friday morning at the training range at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida panhandle during a routine training flight, according
ABC/Richard Cartwright It’s not easy to put a full concert together, especially during a global pandemic, but Brad Paisley and his band are reuniting tonight to headline Bud Light’s weekly music series, Bud Light Seltzer Sessions: Your Flavor. Before the
CasPhotography/iStockBy ELLA TORRES and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (BOSTON) — The majority of people in Boston have not yet been infected with COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, Mayor Marty Walsh said Friday. Only 10%
Polydor RecordsThe Rolling Stones‘ recently released single, “Living in a Ghost Town,” has been given a dance twist by popular Brazilian DJ Alok. The “Alok Remix” version of the track is available now as a digital download
Warner MusicJudy Collins‘ hit rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which is marking its 50th anniversary, will be re-released on May 29 in a new version featuring singers from all around the world — and you can participate yourself.
Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one-third of a hit country group is celebrating his wedding anniversary with his wife, Allison. The pair originally met on the set of the music video for the band’s hit single, “These Days.” Do you know who
Courtesy of Keith Urban Keith Urban returned to the stage on Thursday for a very special performance at the Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater, about 40 miles east of Nashville. Not only was the show’s format the first of its kind,
Aurelien Meunier/Getty ImagesBy CANDICE WILLIAMS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — With the final two episodes of Michael Jordan’s intimate sport documentary The Last Dance airing Sunday, his daughter Jasmine admits that her father is now finally breathing
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A huge part of the country will see severe weather Friday from Texas to New England, with damaging winds and a tornado threat possible in the Northeast. Cities
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Ben Gabbe/Getty ImagesBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As a new normal takes shape in New York City under the novel coronavirus, experts in urban planning believe miles of open street for foot traffic will
Cecilie_Arcurs/iStockBy MATTHEW MOSK, HALLEY FREGER, LAURA ROMERO and ALLISON PECORIN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — After weeks of being unable to see her uncle in a Richmond, Virginia, nursing home, Precious Turner hatched a plan. With a
Samara Heisz/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 302,000 people worldwide. More than 4.4 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the
ABC What’s sure to be the most unusual American Idol finale so far takes place Sunday on ABC, as Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry wrap up the season with a socially-distanced show. Luke seems to be rooting for Jonny West, having previously
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Travis Denning celebrated the release of his debut EP, Beer’s Better Cold, with a virtual release party on social media last night. The EP drops in full today. British country group The Shires premiered their acoustic music video
Courtesy of AXS TV This Sunday’s episode of AXS TV’s Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar features the Red Rocker traveling to Nashville for a star-studded benefit concert organized by James Burton, the lead guitarist
Photos: (from left) Sen. Bob Ballinger, Sen. Scott Flippo and Sen. Missy Irvin Action taken in the recently completed Arkansas legislative session is the first step towards relief for property owners in six counties in northern Arkansas
Photo: Kenneth Edward Morosky A man was found to have an uncapped syringe hidden in his body while being booked in the Baxter County Detention Center Wednesday, leading to a felony charge. Thirty-one-year-old Kenneth Edward Morosky of
Photo: Ellen Griesi A Mountain Home woman charged with harassment and making death threats to several people, including a mother and son, has entered a guilty plea to reduced charges. Fifty-six-year-old Ellen Griesi entered her plea to
Three years after Bull Shoals voters gave approval for a sales tax to partially fund a new $9 million wastewater plant, the project is in its final stages. In a recent visit with Bob Knight on KTLO-FM,
Just four building permits were sold in the City of Mountain Home in April, according to Jeannie Anderson from the Building Inspection Department. The April report indicates two building permits were issued for storage buildings and two
Photo: Raymond Gaige Miller A Boone County man, 25-year-old Raymond Gaige Miller of Harrison, has been arrested and charged with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. Class Y felonies are the most serious class of
Photo: Twelve-year-old Grant and 15-year-old Jake both bagged turkeys this season while hunting with their dad Tom Leeker of Gainesville. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
sshepard/iStockBy ANNE FLAHERTY, BEN GITTELSON, and LIBBY CATHEY, ABC NEWS After weeks of delay, the federal government’s top experts on infectious diseases on Thursday released new, more detailed guidance on how states can safely allow businesses and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas inmate serving a life sentence for the so-called “Blue Light Rapes” has died after testing positive for the new coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday.Fifty-four-year-old Robert Todd Burmingham was convicted
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill to ban the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.The GOP-led House approved the measure 95-40 on Thursday, the day before their Friday deadline
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Missouri man accused of snatching an ATM bag full of cash dropped his cell phone and a wallet containing his identification while fleeing the scene, authorities said. Thirty-eight-year-old Courtney McNeal of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that citizens who request access to public documents under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act now have the right to take a picture of the documents
ABC NewsBy WILL CARR, ENJOLI FRANCIS, and GINA SUNSERI, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Before her family started receiving boxes of food from the Meals-to-You initiative, Julie Estes-Gibbs said she was forced to drive to six different
Blake David Taylor/iStockBy BRANDON BAUER, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Documents show that Gregory McMichael’s law enforcement certification was suspended and his firearm was taken away in February 2019 due to repeatedly failing to take mandatory training,
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney’s Here and Now has had an impressive first few weeks out in the world, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200 chart. But in a new interview with the L.A. Times, he admits that he debated whether or
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesTexas native Don Henley has raised thousands of dollars for a food bank in Dallas, simply by putting pen to paper. Page Six reports that Henley contacted Heritage Auctions, which was holding an online sale of memorabilia
Randy ShafferChris Lane is offering a peek into his live show — and the personal moment that inspired his latest single — with a new video for “Big, Big Plans,” which was filmed during the sold-out Chicago stop
Mick Hutson/RedfernsIn April of 1992, some of music’s biggest names — including David Bowie, Robert Plant, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John — gathered at Wembley Stadium for a giant Freddie Mercury tribute concert. All the money
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris was scheduled to return to the road for her RSVP: The Tour this summer, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, those plans will have to wait. The singer announced on social media Thursday that she’s
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Kenny Chesney After already postponing the first leg of his 2020 Chillaxification Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenny Chesney announced on Thursday that he’s scrapping the remainder of his scheduled tour dates this year and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas theater said Thursday it will postpone a country-rock concert that would have defied the state’s ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, days after health officials ordered the show
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Large events are slowly starting up again in Missouri, even as some experts worry that it’s too soon. The state is more willing than most to permit sports, concerts and shows following the
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — BY: ALEX STONE While much of the country is seeing less and less COVID-19 cases, the border region of California is still busy dealing with sick patients. Health officials along the Mexican border
iStock/nycshooter(DARLINGTON, S.C.) — BY: KELLY MCCARTHY As NASCAR prepares to get drivers to their starting positions so it can once again wave the green flag, race car driver Kurt Busch shared the silver linings of getting back
ABC News(MADISON, Wisconsin) — BY: MEREDITH DELISO Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged residents to continue to practice social distancing a day after the state Supreme Court blocked his stay-at-home order. “We cannot let this ruling undo all
Jim Spellman/WireImageIn honor of Bono‘s 60th birthday last Sunday, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week opened its video vaults to share a bonanza of U2 material online. In addition to watching Bruce Springsteen induct
CMT/Feed the Front LineBrad Paisley, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Kelsea Ballerini are just a few of the country stars who plan to join a new benefit concert organized by CMT and Feed the Front Line. The all-day livestream event will
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC(LANSING, Michigan) — BY: IVAN PEREIRA Police broke up a fight involving a man with an ax in the middle of a rally against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus emergency orders Thursday. A spokesman for the Michigan
ABC/Image Group LA Country trio Runaway June is now officially a duo. Bandmate Hannah Mulholland announced her departure from the group on social media on Thursday, adding that she was grateful for the five years the band mates spent together, adding that she
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesTonight, Elvis Costello, Robert Cray and Sheryl Crow will perform — and Keith Richards will make a special appearance — on #TheNewGig, a three-hour benefit concert sponsored by The Jazz Foundation of America. The concert,
ABC/Image Group LA Back in March, Luke Combs mixed a snippet of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” into a longer Instagram Live set that also included performances of his own fan-favorite originals. However, something about Luke’s spin on the 1998 folk
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri casinos can reopen June 1, ending a nearly 2 1/2-month shutdown caused by the coronavirus. All 13 casinos in the state were closed March 17 as part of the effort to limit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri House on Wednesday advanced a proposal to ensure voters can cast absentee ballots this year if they’re worried about in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic.House lawmakers on Wednesday approved an amendment
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The University of Missouri has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. Four year ago, the Beagle Freedom Project sought public
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas regulators on Thursday suspended the alcohol permit for a theater planning to host a concert in defiance of the state’s ban on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.The head of
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesCraig Morgan, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kellie Pickler will appear during the Grand Ole Opry’s annual pre-Memorial Day Salute the Troops show on Saturday, May 23. Their performances will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. This year’s Salute the Troops event will be especially
Courtesy SixthmanIt was inevitable, but now it’s official: KISS‘ fan cruise has been moved to 2021. Sixthman, the company that produces many themed music cruises and destination festivals, has announced that The KISS Kruise X is moving
Mike HelfrichRichard Marx has been a busy guy while in quarantine: He’s started two video series and a podcast. #SocialDistancing is an interview series, #Beachin‘ features acoustic performances of his hits, and the podcast, Tequila Talk, is
Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACMIn light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, George Strait is pushing two big August concerts to next summer. His “Strait to South Bend” appearance, initially planned for August 15 at Notre Dame Stadium, will now
ABC/Image Group LAAfter revealing Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd as headlining artists last week, Florida festival Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is moving ahead with its plans for its 2020 event, and has now revealed the full line-up. Brothers Osborne, Riley Green, Jordan
Backstreets/Virgil FilmsBroken Poet, a new film that features a cameo by Bruce Springsteen and his wife, E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, will be released May 15 exclusively through the popular Springsteen fan site Backstreets.com. The movie
cmannphoto/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (SATILLA SHORES, Ga.) — Within a makeshift memorial in the Satilla Shores, Georgia, neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down during a caught-on-camera confrontation with a father and son, is where a
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicDavid Crosby has commented, albeit obliquely, about the tragic death of Beckett Cypher, the 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge. Crosby was the biological father of both Beckett and his sister Bailey, who Etheridge shares with her ex-partner
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett is keeping the creative juices flowing during quarantine, debuting a new breakup ballad called “Want It Again” over Instagram this week, accompanied only by his acoustic guitar. It’s a bit of a subject matter
Breonna Taylor FamilyBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The mother of Breonna Taylor, an EMT who was shot and killed inside her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment during a police raid, is expected on The View. Taylor
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2008, this signature Kitty Wells song was inducted into the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry. Released in 1952, the song became the first number-one hit by a solo female artist on the country charts
Michael Vi/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (MADISON, Wis.) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged residents to continue to practice social distancing a day after the state Supreme Court blocked his stay-at-home order. “We cannot let this ruling
Amanda Taraska/News & Guts Media Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson recently revealed on the AXS TV series The Big Interview with Dan Rather that he’s “suffering from an incurable lung disease,” adding, “My days are numbered.” But
amphotora/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (BROWARD COUNTY, Fla.) — One of the officers who was fired over his handling of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting will get his badge back. Sgt. Brian Miller will receive
adamkaz/iStockBy ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Caren was looking forward to walking across the stage at the University of Alabama at Birmingham this May as the first member of her family to receive a college
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Wind gusts up to 30 mph and temperatures in the 90s helped spread a wildfire east of Naples, Florida, Thursday, which prompted mandatory evacuations in the area. The
sshepard/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — While colleges across the country are still on the fence about opening their campuses to students, most are preparing for a drop in the number of international students, according
wellesenterprises/iStockBy TOM LLAMAS and ENJOLI FRANCIS, ABC News (TUCSON, Ariz.) — At the University of Arizona, plans are underway to welcome students, staff and professors back to campus for in-class learning come this fall, even as its
Space_Cat/iStockBy ALLIE YANG, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced in late April that bowling centers could begin to open. As several other states have allowed these centers to reopen, one industry head says
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 297,000 people worldwide. More than 4.3 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the
CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesHours after confirming the tragic passing of her 21-year-old son Beckett, Melissa Etheridge broke her silence about his cause of death. In a heartbreaking letter to fans, the “Come to My Window” singer revealed on Wednesday that her
Credit: Criss Cain Heart singer Ann Wilson has not been idle while spending the coronavirus lockdown with her husband at their rural Florida home. Wilson tells ABC Audio that she’s been working on two new solo songs:
Mercury NashvilleEven though he’s off the road, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic just like the rest of us, newcomer Travis Denning‘s still riding high these days. He has his first top five-hit with “After a Few,” and his
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAmy Ray of the Indigo Girls and country singer-songwriter Brent Cobb are teaming up to host the Georgia on My Mind concert this month. Typically held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the 2020 event will now be a free virtual concert with performances
A man from Salem was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving his motorcycle. Thirty-five-year-old Darren Lee Norman was killed in the crash in the city limits of Salem. According to Salem Police Chief Gerald Overman, Norman
Voters in Mountain View have approved two bond refinancing measures to fund sewer system improvements by extending a one-cent sales tax. The measures were proposed to voters in order to finance improvements designed to correct issues causing
Photo: Matthew N. Collins An Ozark County man, 39-year-old Matthew N. Collins of Dora, was arraigned Tuesday on charges linked to an alleged assault and abuse of a child. The assault reportedly included a woman being struck
The Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View is scheduled to open on Tuesday, following Arkansas Department of Health guidelines.”Our staff is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the Ozark Folk
Photo: Stephanie N. William Izard County authorities have arrested 29-year-old Stephanie N. William following an incident Sunday when the vehicle she was driving reportedly crossed the centerline of the roadway, nearly striking a patrol unit head-on. Online
Photos: Sergeant Michael Stephen Sr. (left) and Patrolman Stephen Carr WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday in support of the men and women of
Photo: Steven Sheline A Marion County man 49-year-old Steven Sheline has received a six-year prison sentence after he violated the terms of his probation in a theft of property case dating to 2014. At the time Sheline
Registrations are being accepted for the 2020 season of the Gainesville Baseball/Softball Summer League. Monday is the deadline to enter, and late registrants may not be accepted, if teams or leagues are full. Participating athletes must have
smodj/iStockBy CAMERON PARRISH, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Restaurants in Washington state will be required to keep a log of each dine-in customer to facilitate contact tracing during phase two of the state’s coronavirus reopening plans. As
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Forty-eight inmates have tested positive for the new coronavirus at a second Arkansas state prison, health officials said Wednesday. Dr Nathaniel Smith, the state’s health secretary, said 48 inmates at the Randall L.
UMeA new ABBA box set will be released on July 3, featuring all eight of the Swedish pop legends’ studio albums, each one pressed on a different color of vinyl. The collection, titled ABBA: The Studio Albums,
Cleopatra EntertainmentStreet Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash, the new biopic based on ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle‘s account of the tragic 1977 accident that killed frontman Ronnie Van Zant and two other
Photos: Andres Roldan and Teresa Ramirez-Martinez KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Jackson County prosecutors have charged two people in the shooting of a 5-year-old girl whose face was permanently damaged. Police said Wednesday that 36-year-old Andres Roldan
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyMelissa Etheridge‘s 21-year-old son Beckett has died, according to a tweet from her official account. No cause of death was provided. A rep for the singer confirmed the tragic news and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas theater will face consequences that could be enforced by the police if it proceeds with its plan to defy the state’s coronavirus restrictions by holding what could be the country’s
Credit: Timothy WhiteMichael McDonald, who will be rejoining his old band The Doobie Brothers for a 50th anniversary tour that’s scheduled to begin in July, reveals that he’s working on a new studio album, which will be
Paul Kane/Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump visited a mask manufacturing plant in Arizona, and video of the trip captured the Guns N’ Roses cover of Paul McCartney and Wings‘ “Live and Let Die” playing in the background as he walked through the factory.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature on Wednesday sent a ballot proposal to voters asking them to reconsider their earlier backing of a redistricting system that stresses fairness and competitiveness over everything else. Missourians in 2018
Photos: Joe Chrisman and Shannon Cockrum Two people were taken into custody Wednesday morning in Marion County when law enforcement acted on information received from the community regarding possible drug activity at a Pyatt residence. The 14th
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri is moving ahead with plans to execute a man next week for killing a trailer park operator nearly three decades ago, despite new concerns about key evidence that led to his conviction.
AndreiPopov/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Homelessness in New York City could see a dramatic spike during the novel coronavirus pandemic if city leaders don’t enact a plan to stabilize housing, a nonprofit has warned.
Courtesy MJ The MusicalAfter being derailed by the Broadway shutdown due to COVID-19, MJ, the new Broadway musical inspired by the music and life of Michael Jackson, has a new opening date. The show will now officially
ABC/Image Group LAScotty McCreery has landed inside the top five on BookAuthority’s list of the 81 Best Country Music Books of All Time. Dubbed as the leading site for nonfiction recommendations, BookAuthority compiles lists of the best books on
BMLG RecordsIf you listen closely to the first 10 seconds of Brett Young‘s new song “Lady,” you’ll hear something special: his daughter’s heartbeat. During a doctor’s visit when his wife Taylor was pregnant with their daughter Presley Elizabeth, Brett recorded the sound
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is offering a new acoustic version of her sentimental song, “Bluebird,” in honor of those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country songstress shared a video of the acoustic
Frank Hoensch/RedfernsHere’s some good news and bad news from the post-punk and synthpop world. To start with the band news: New Order‘s Unity Tour with Pet Shop Boys has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint trek, set
Chaka Khan; ABC/Ida Mae AstuteFunk/soul legend Chaka Khan will be portrayed by Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona in season two of the BET series American Soul, which returns on May 27. “I still can’t believe this
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is stepping back into the Grand Ole Opry circle this weekend. The Opry member is set to perform during the 4,924th show on May 16, and shared his excitement in a video on Instagram. Kelsea Ballerini and
