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On this day in 1979, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, better known as simply ESPN, was officially launched. The first-ever all-sports cable network signed on with the debut of SportsCenter hosted by Lee Leonard and George Grande. Following SportsCenter was the coverage of a slow-pitch softball game. Actually, it was a softball double-header. So you can see that the network has certainly come a long way.

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➢ Hefty Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong Trash Bags: Forget about scented candles. What you need is trash that doesn’t smell like trash. These things are available this month only at major retailers for $5.99.

➢ Busch Pumpkin Spice Dog Brew: It’s an alcohol-free drink for dogs made with pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and water. Sold in 4-packs for $15.

➢ Krispy Kreme Pup’kin Spice Doggie Doughnuts: These baked doughnut-shaped dog biscuits contain pumpkin, peanut butter, and carob, and flavors include Pup’kin Spice Original Glazed, Pup’kin Spice Cake, Pup’kin Spice Maple Peanut, and Pup’kin Spice Cheesecake Swirl.

➢ Pumpkin Spice Avocado Oil Caviar: Chosen Foods came up with this one. It is made from their avocado oil and a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice—no fish eggs included. Just $19.99. (Wow – three things I try to avoid – all together!)

➢ Pumpkin Spice Latte Body Wash: Part of Tree Hut’s Café Collection, it contains notes of pumpkin, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (For the type of person who loves pumpkin spice so much that they want to coat their entire body in it!)

➢ Pumpkin Spice Latte Engagement Ring: Jewelry company Angelic Diamonds is offering “The perfect ring for when it’s love at first sip”. This $12,500 custom ring features a rose gold band that holds white diamonds and orange sapphires in a conical shape mimicking the foam atop a PSL. It comes in a box with a pumpkin-shaped clasp and a cardboard wrap, similar to the sleeve on a hot cup of coffee.

➢ DUMPkin Spice Wipes from DUDEwipes: These wipes are exactly what you think they are: rear-end wipes “made with clove, nutmeg and other fall (“crap”), says its maker. And yes, the idea came from an April Fool’s Day joke.

Happy birthday to Jeff Foxworthy. He turns 65 today! Let’s celebrate with some classic redneck comedy from Jeff!

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We had a chance to visit with Ashley Elsbernd from Calmar, who was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 9.  Also we chatted with Elizabeth Fossum of Waterville, who was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate.  They both begin their duties today(September 1st).

A new survey says that couples today are looking to make their wedding as unique…as they are.

The poll of 2,000 adults in serious relationships, engaged or married, of various ages, found that 68% feel it’s important that their wedding is customized to be unique to them — rather than follow tradition. 45% said that means hosting the ceremony in a place with personal significance.

What else makes a wedding unique to the couple? 36% said that involves staying away from “traditional” wedding music and choosing a different song to walk down the aisle. 29% feel the need to change up the traditional wedding dress code, and 18% are looking to choose an unconventional wedding theme.

Customs considered outdated by respondents include: Not seeing each other before the ceremony (36%) and wearing a white dress (36%). But that doesn’t mean guests should show up in white. Almost one in 5 Gen-Zers say wearing white is the rudest thing you can do as a guest, but only 2% of baby boomers would take offense.

TOP LOCATIONS FOR A WEDDING CEREMONY
Beach – 24%
House of worship – 23%
Garden – 23%
Backyard – 17%
Banquet hall – 14%
Hotel or resort – 12%
National park – 9%

There have been a lot of unusual truck spills in the news, but this one takes the cake.

A semi truck overturned in Utah’s Logan Canyon, but that was the yeast of the problem. The truck was hauling baking flour and spilled the entire load all over the place. One of the two occupants of the truck suffered minor injuries. Cleaning up the mess was no piece of cake, but crews rose to the challenge. After all was bread and done, the wrecked truck was removed from the road and the flour was eventually cleaned up.

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A woman in Texas was taking a bath when a scorpion started poking its pincers through the overflow valve.    Check out her video and hilarious commentary.

 

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Imagine a 314 ft. Slim Jim.  That’s kind of what the Wisconsin company, Wenzel Farms, just cooked up and achieved a Guinness World Record.  There wasn’t one on record.  All they had to do was make it 13 feet.  But for their 75th anniversary, they knew length matters. FYI…They had to roll it off of a giant spool.  It covered 40 long tables.

Patty Loveless will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year, but Tuesday, she was there to celebrate the opening of her new exhibit “No Trouble with the Truth”. It explores Loveless’ story from musical prodigy to a Grammy award-winning country star, and it’s open through Oct. 2024.

 

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A Florida man “mustard” up the courage to propose to his girlfriend using a hot dog  — and she said yes!

Brad Richardson gave his girlfriend Brooke James a memory to relish by getting down on one knee to pop the question by popping a frankfurter into her hand while they were dining at Wacked Out Weiner.

The bride to be told a local news outlet “It took me a few seconds to really understand it wasn’t a joke. But when I saw the smile on his face and the sparkle in the middle of the hotdog, I knew.”

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A baby giraffe with no spots was born at the Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, three weeks ago. It’s just a solid brown. She is doing well being cared for by her mother and is already 6 feet tall. But what she still needs is a name. Zoo officials have narrowed it down to four names, all Swahili words, and you can vote for your favorite on Facebook:

• Kipekee — Unique
• Firali — Unusual or extraordinary
• Shakiri — She is most beautiful
• Jamella — One of great beauty

The winning name will be announced on September 4th.

Photo Credit: Brights Zoo via Facebook

Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health will open its main building, located at 905 Montgomery St., Decorah, as a cooling center. The cooling center will be open from Tuesday, August 22nd through Thursday, August 24th. Hours will be 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Anyone in the community in need of a cool place to get out of the heat is welcome at the Center. We want people to stay safe and healthy as this heat wave passes through northeast Iowa.
We encourage community members to utilize the space. Feel free to bring snacks to share, games or a book to read. Everyone is welcome.

Power was knocked out for part of a New Jersey town this week and the cause of the outage sounds a little fishy.

A large section of Sayreville was knocked off the grid for several hours and a repair crew concluded that the transformer exploded when a bird flying overhead dropped a fish onto it. Sayreville sits on the water so it’s not unusual for a seagull to pluck a fish out of the ocean and fly off with it. The humor of the situation was not lost on the local police department which urged residents in a Facebook post not to forget the “victim in this senseless death,” referring to the fish as “Gilligan.” The post continues, “Gilligan was a hard working family man. He was a father to thousands of children. The suspect was last seen flying South. If you see him do not try to apprehend him. Although he isn’t believed to be armed he may still be very dangerous. If you have any information in this case please contact Detective John Silver who handles all of our fish cases.”

Enjoy the next few days of cool to seasonal temperatures as summer warmth surges in for the weekend and early next week. Heat indices this weekend top out from the mid-90s to low 100s with Sunday looking to be the warmest of the days. Be sure to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated if outside this weekend. Aside from some light sprinkles in central Wisconsin today, no rainfall is forecast for the next seven days.

☀️Starting this weekend, an extended period of very warm (or HOT!) temperatures are expected. If you have weekend activities, take into account the heat expected, find ways to stay cool or take breaks from the warmth.☀️ pic.twitter.com/i0DdndY1y4

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) August 16, 2023

Country on the Creek is on this Saturday(August 19th) in Waterville, IA.  Tickets and camping are still available by checking out there Facebook page. We had a chance to catch up with one of the co-headliners Ashley Wineland!  This is her second appearance at Country on the Creek.  We talked about her early days getting started in the music biz, and her long time connection with co-headliner Cory Farley.  Take a listen to our conversation below.

A Michigan family nearly croaked when they found a live frog in the bagged spinach they bought from the supermarket.

Amber Worrick says she got home with a package of Earthbound Farms Organic Spinach, and her daughter opened it up and screamed when she saw the hopping hitchhiker inside. Amber was relieved that the frog didn’t become a meal and said “Just thank God I didn’t eat the frog.” She planned to return the spinach with the frog, but the frog hopped out of the bag and she just decided to let it go free. However, she did bring the package back to the store and received a full refund. Taylor Farms, which is Earthbound Farms’ parent company, says it is investigating how it happened so that it never happens again.

We had a chance to catch up with out friend Cory Farley, who will be co-headlining Country on the Creek in Waterville this Saturday night with Ashley Wineland!  Tickets and camping are still available by checking out Country on the Creek on Facebook.  Here our conversation below!

Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton are part of the star-studded lineup of artists who have come together for a Judds tribute album to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic duo.

Wynonna says, “To have all of these artists, most of which are my friends, come together and lend their voices and artistry to reimagine these songs, is so special. These songs are so timeless and I am so excited for them to live on for generations to come.”

A Tribute To The Judds comes out on October 27th.

A Tribute To The Judds Track List:
1. “Girls Night Out” – Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Jennifer Nettles, Gabby Barrett
2. “Mama He’s Crazy” – Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton
3. “Why Not Me” – Megan Moroney
4. “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days)” [feat. Sonya Isaacs] – Cody Johnson
5. “Rockin’ With The Rhythm Of The Rain” – Ashley McBryde and Shelly Fairchild
6. “Young Love (Strong Love)” – Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson
7. “Have Mercy” – LeAnn Rimes
8. “Love Is Alive” – Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
9. “Had A Dream (For The Heart)” – Wendy Moten and O.N.E The Duo
10. “I Know Where I’m Going” – Barnett, Lynne & West
11. “Let Me Tell You About Love” – Carl Perkins and Raul Malo
12. “John Deere Tractor” – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Molly Tuttle
13. “Cry Myself To Sleep” – Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood
14. “Love Can Build A Bridge” – Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, and The Fisk Jubilee Singers

George Strait recently performed in Tampa, Florida.  Check out Bay News 9 meteorologist Kyle Hanson honoring The King by peppering his weather forecast with references to George’s music.

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ANKENY, Iowa – Ashley Elsbernd, a 19-year-old from Calmar, was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 9. Ashley, daughter of Peter and Kristi Elsbernd, will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers. Throughout her year-long reign, she will make public appearances to connect with consumers and help them understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land, and the milk they produce.

Ashley represented Winneshiek County in the contest and will be a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville this fall, where she studies dairy science and agriculture business. Ashley was also recognized for her performance in the public speaking portion of the contest.

Elizabeth Fossum, 18, of Waterville, was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Elizabeth, the daughter of Kevin and Julie Fossum, will share duties with the princess. She represented Allamakee County and will be a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville studying agriculture business. Elizabeth was also named Miss Congeniality in the contest.

Six candidates competed for the Iowa Dairy Princess title, with the judging held on August 8 and 9 in Ankeny. The winners were selected based on an application, answers to essay questions, interview and public speaking skills, professionalism, and ability to advocate for dairy farmers.

The outgoing 2022-23 Iowa Dairy Princess was Naomi Scott, daughter of Mike and Kathleen Scott of Westgate, and the Alternate Princess was Emily Manweiler, daughter of Wil and Karen Manweiler of Sumner. Their reigns will be completed at the end of the month, and the new Princess and Alternate will begin their duties on September 1.

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One lucky individual is about to get a new first name and free heroes for life. Subway announced that nearly 10,000 sandwich lovers entered a sweepstakes to legally change their name to that of the popular chain in exchange for a lifetime’s worth of its Deli Heroes. Each signed up for the “Subway Name Change Challenge” over a 96-hour entry period between Aug. 1 and Aug. 4. A winner will be announced later this month. Subway became the latest eatery to give customers a chance to win free food for an extended period. Chick-fil-A has long celebrated the grand opening of new restaurants with a “First 100” giveaway where those who camp out overnight in the parking lot receive one free meal per week for a year. Mcdonald’s in December of 2022 held a contest to give away its exclusive McGold Card that provides free food for life and is typically reserved for high-profile celebrities.

The Subway promotion comes amid the chain’s menu reboot, which includes its first offering of freshly sliced meats at its more than 20,000 U.S. restaurants. One hungry individual will soon be able to order as many subs as they’d like from any of those locations, even if they don’t have a penny to their name.

Lots of things have “gone pink” to celebrate the Barbie movie … but cheesesteak? Josh Amidon, owner of Gino’s Cheese Steak & Onion in Fayetteville, New York, jumped in on the Barbie craze by adding a  “Malibu Barbie Dream Drizzle” to their signature cheesesteaks. The pink sauce is made with red dragon fruit and house-made ranch, with garlic, chili and lemon, according to Amidon. And the sandwich has been a big hit – with people flocking to the small sandwich shop. In fact, the restaurant has gone through through nearly 20 gallons of its pink sauce since the “Barbie” movie premiered, says Amidon.

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The Arkansas Department of Transportation had to dispatch a crew to Interstate 30 in Prescott to clean up a spill that fittingly happened on Taco Tuesday.

A truck collided with a car and overturned, spilling its entire load of nacho cheese all over the road. Luckily, no one was badly hurt, but the accident caused a gooey, cheesy, delicious mess that tied up traffic for a while. Crews attacked eventually removed the cheese and all lanes were reopened.

Taco Tuesday, anyone? A truck carrying cans of nacho cheese spilled today on I-30 west near Prescott.

Things are all clear now and traffic is moving. pic.twitter.com/e6rKMXTk5Q

— Arkansas Department of Transportation (@myARDOT) August 2, 2023

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CRAIG MORGAN surprised Saturday night’s sold-out audience by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry by GENERAL ANDREW POPPAS, Commander, US Army Forces Command. The newly sworn in Staff Sgt. and Warrant Officer candidate returned to the stage to close out the show in official uniform to perform his hit “Soldier.” Morgan shared, “I’m excited to once again serve my country and be all I can be …God Bless America. Go Army.”

“I love being an artist but I consider it a true privilege and honor to work with what I believe are the greatest of Americans, my fellow soldiers. God Bless America. Go Army.” – @cmorganmusic

Congratulations, Craig! We love you. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/wjn8ut2Myc

— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) July 30, 2023

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It’s a Racing Reunion at the Winneshiek Raceway this Saturday night in Decorah.  Meet and Greet is happening at 5PM, Hotlaps at 6:30, and Racing starts at 7PM.  Jim Juve, who is sponsoring the races this Saturday night called in and gave us some history of racing in Northeast Iowa, and gave us the event details.

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin.

* WHEN…From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Ready for another hot and humid day? 🥵 It will be hottest this afternoon across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, not *quite* as hot further north. This will be the end of the heat — a bit cooler and not as humid for the weekend. pic.twitter.com/2OJPWdbd73

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) July 28, 2023

LUKE COMBS invited an eight-year-old cancer survivor to join him on stage in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday (July 22^nd).  According to Taste of Country, the 33-year-old singer brought COOPER MASSENGILL onstage for a performance of his “favorite song,” “Fast Car.”  The young fan even got a chance to sing the chorus solo as the crowd cheered him on.

@kaylalynch87 #lukecombs #lukecombsworldtour2023 #gillettestadium #beatcancer #cooper ♬ original sound – Kayla Lynch

..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Heat index values around 100 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa,
southeast Minnesota and central, southwest and west central
Wisconsin.

* WHEN…From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.  Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

It will be a hot one today. With heat index values topping 100 degrees in many locations, take it easy, drink plenty of fluids, and stay indoors if prone to heat illness. pic.twitter.com/JTUqFo0n9z

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) July 27, 2023

How much do you really know about Barbie? The movie may be telling part of Barbie’s story, but Good Housekeeping has some surprising facts about the Mattel model that we had no idea about …

• Barbie and Ken broke up for seven years back in 2004.
• Barbie’s rebound was Blaine Gordon – a surfer from Australia.
• Barbie is from Wisconsin.
• Barbie has seven siblings, including sister Skipper and twins Todd and Tutti, and a cousin, Francie, from the U.K.
• Barbie got a makeover in 1971.
• Barbie has had over 250 careers.
• There has been a “Barbie for President” doll in every election since 1992.
• Barbie has an estimated one billion outfits.
• Barbie can now wear flats.
• If Barbie’s Dream House were real, it would cost about $16 million.

The National Weather Service baked cookies in a car in Midland, Texas to show the sun is no joke! While it was 105 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside a closed car rose to 190 degrees in four hours. This was hot enough to make cookie dough on the dashboard rise and fully cook! “This heat is still incredibly dangerous to anyone left in a hot car,” the weather service posted on Facebook. “Look before you lock!”

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Pro-golfer Viktor Hovland was in his backswing yesterday at the Open Championship when a bird flew over and dropped a load on Hovland’s nice golf sweater.  Here are the commentators, and you can hear Viktor and his caddie when it happens.

A bird just shit on Viktor Hovland. You can actually see the flyby. I shit you not. #TheOpenChampionship pic.twitter.com/RvUbhRW96f

— Cork Gaines, Ph.D. (@CorkGaines) July 20, 2023

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A deputy in Washington state was called out to a rural road by a delivery driver who needed a little help removing an unexpected obstacle.

The sheriff’s department received a call from a driver who explained that he needed to deliver a package to a house but couldn’t make it down the road because a loose llama stopped right in front of his car and refused to move. Deputy Paczosa was dispatched to the scene and, according to a description on Facebook, used “his de-escalation skills while standing just a tad over spitting distance” and “was able to sweet talk him into putting on a leash to get him off the roadway.”

Once the llama wrangler removed the obstruction, the driver was able to make his delivery. Moments later, the sheriff’s office received another call, this time from someone reporting that their llama had gotten loose. Luckily for them, deputies already knew where the llama was and were able to reunite him with his owner.

Photo Credit:  King County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook

The music video for JASON ALDEAN’S single “Try That In A Small Town” was pulled from CMT Monday. The video, which is still available on YouTube, shows Aldean performing in front of a courthouse interspersed with footage of a flag burning, protesters screaming and attacking police in various scenarios, and robbing a convenience store. In a statement posted online the singer wrote, “There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it- and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage – and while I can try to respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music – this one has gone too far.”

600 to 100 lionhead rabbits are bouncing around the Jenada Isles in Florida. After a breeder illegally set a group of them free, the rabbits have multiplied, and some neighbors are hopping mad. “They really need to be rescued,” Florida resident Alicia Griggs said. Griggs is trying to raise the money it would take to capture, neuter, vaccinate, and house these cute pets. When loose, these cuddly creatures dig holes, chew wires, and leave their droppings on sidewalks.

At least 60 Lionhead Rabbits are living in Wilton Manors, Florida after a breeder released them. Florida’s weather is far too hot for them, so residents are raising thousands of dollars to find them new homes. Video credit to CBS News. pic.twitter.com/f4pu5MLgN2

— WDEF News 12 (@wdefnews12) July 17, 2023

Big Time Grain Co. is set to perform this Friday night at the Allamakee County Fair in Waukon!  We talked with half of the duo Bret Bourquin about the show coming up, and some interesting tidbits about the band.  Take a listen below!

It may be French Fry Day, but Burger King Thailand is offering up an interesting new burger to go with your fries. And while it is meatless, it’s not meatless in the way you may have come to expect. This week, the fast-food chain introduced what it calls the “Real Cheeseburger.” It’s a bun filled with as many as 20 slices of cheese…and, you got it, NO MEAT. The item launched on Thai menus Sunday, priced at about one-third of what a usual burger sells for. It quickly went viral, with many posting TikTok videos of them trying the new sandwich. In a social media post, Burger King said: “This is no joke. This is for real.” One sampler, a 25-year-old IT engineer, said she loved cheese but “this was a bit too much.” Another customer said the taste of the Real Cheeseburger was “too intense”…which sounds pretty good to me!

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During a recent show, Lainey Wilson helped a young fan win a bet by giving him a big hug on stage.  Then he leaned in and said something she thought was hilarious.

 

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A bus full of fourth graders on a field trip in Louisiana were filmed singing Luke Combs’ “She Got the Best of Me”.  This my kind of field trip!

@ddbannister09 #lukecombs #shesgotthebestofme #smalltownusa #country #louisiana ♬ original sound – Deborah Bannister

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DIAMOND RIO announced the addition of two new band members with the release of their music video for “The Kick.” The Grammy-winning act has boasted the same lineup since 1989 but recently bid farewell to retiring members BRIAN POUT and GENE JOHNSON. New bandmates, CARSON MCKEE (fiddle/vocals) and MICAH SCHWEINSBERG (drum) now join original members MARTY ROE, JIMMY OLANDER, DANA WILLIAMS, and DAN TROUMAN. “The Kick,” is the first song and video to be released under the new band configuration.

A ride malfunction at a Wisconsin festival left eight passengers stranded upside down for more than four hours. The Fireball ride, which features looping track, malfunctioned and left eight passengers stuck upside down high up in the air. Firefighters from multiple nearby towns responded to help get the passengers back to earth. All of the passengers were safely brought down and were examined by ambulance crews.

Shocking Video shows people stuck upside on the Fireball ride in Crandon, WI. According to Scott Brass who took the video at the Forest County Festival, people where handing upside down for hours. Scott said, everyone was able to get down safe. pic.twitter.com/KpNDWfH3Ac

— Adriana Mendez (@AdrianaMendez) July 3, 2023

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