George Strait is Named Texas State Musician
May 18, 2017
As George Strait celebrates his 65th birthday today (5/18), the Texas State Legislature will officially appoint him as Texas State Musician for 2017. Selections for the prestigious honor are made every two years, with the general public…
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Morgan Evans Signs with Warner Music Nashville
May 18, 2017
Australian singer-songwriter Morgan Evans has signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, meaning he'll likely get to spend more time in Nashville with his famous fiancée, Kelsea Ballerini. To celebrate his new record deal, Evans recorded…
Man Accused of Killing Brother Set for Trial in July
May 18, 2017
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A July trial has been scheduled for a Marshalltown man accused of killing his brother. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that lawyers for 22-year-old Jordan Parker submitted a written plea to the…
Southern Iowa Speedway Races Canceled, Again
May 17, 2017
Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 17th, 2017) - Mother Nature takes her third night of racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2017. For the second consecutive week, Impending thunderstorms forced the speedway officials to cancel tonight’s racing…
BREAKING: Brantley Gilbert is Expecting His First Child
May 17, 2017
Brantley Gilbert and his wife Amber are expecting their first child! The couple announced the news on Tuesday (5/16), revealing to People that their baby is due on November 17. The couple had been trying for…
Is Carrie Underwood Headed to American Idol Re-Boot?
May 17, 2017
After the rumors claiming that Kelly Clarkson was heading to ABC's American Idol reboot proved to be false last week, a new rumor has surfaced that Carrie Underwood might be headed to the show. Variety reports that ABC…
Statesmen Grouped with Faulkner, Taylor in Opening Rounds of Nationals
May 17, 2017
Oskaloosa--The William Penn women's golf team will bring the most experience in its group as the pairings for the 23rd NAIA National Championships were announced Friday. #24 nationally-ranked WPU is making its fourth-ever trip to…
EBFHS Concert Band Places 1st at Worlds of Fun Contest
May 17, 2017
On Sunday, May 7th, The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band competed in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music in Kansas City, Missouri. The EBFHS Band placed 1 st in class 2A competition. The band…
Chris Stapleton's New Album Has A Big Debut
May 16, 2017
Chris Stapleton's new album, From A Room: Volume 1, has made a big debut on the album charts, selling 202,000 copies in its first week. Not only did Stapleton's sophomore record debut at #1 on…
E.B.F.H.S. Concert Band Earns Division I Rating
May 16, 2017
On Saturday, May 6th , the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band, and EBF Rocket Chorale performed at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated…