Daily Archives: August 28, 2026

For the love of the game… I love videos like this because it just goes to show how much catching a fish means to the folks that chase after them. If you’re willing to jump into the water and swim to get your line unstuck, I’m not gonna question you. Fishing brings out so many emotions… pure joy, unmatched frustration, heartbreak when a biggin’ breaks off, and the thrilling anticipation of your next trophy fish… it covers all the bases. […]

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The rice recall was originally reported in April – but it’s now been expanded to a huge number of rice packages. We have the full list here.

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An incredibly rare piebald deer was recently spotted – and captured on camera – up in Cumberland, Maine this week. It would be an understatement to say that Mother Nature provides plenty of surprises. We can all get a little numb to the wonders of nature, but if you stop to look around every one in a while, there’s endless beauty in every living thing. One Maine resident happened to be looking in the right place at the right time […]

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As the Hooters restaurant franchise struggles in real life, its prospects in the entertainment industry are evidently just getting started. The restaurant that specializes in… chicken wings used to stand as an invincible staple of American casual dining. Hell, Hooters even had their own airline for a short period of time. For quite some time, the sky was quite literally the limit for the restaurant brand. But in recent years, the franchise faced a decline in customers and liquidity issues […]

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Yet another country artist is stepping away from the grind of touring and all that comes with it in 2026. Ernest, the artist known for his song “Flower Shops” and for penning songs for Morgan Wallen like “You Proof” and “Wasted on You,” has made the tough but necessary call to take himself off the road. He’s been out on tour a lot this year, and has stayed plenty busy when he’s not touring. The artist kicked off 2026 with […]

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The doctor explained how she frantically went to the ER to see if the bat had given her rabies, and gave some sage advice.

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If there is any institution that is truly fitting to pay tribute to Dolly Parton, it’s the Grand Ole Opry. The hub of country music for generations will host a concert in honor of the “Coat of Many Colors” singer on Saturday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. CT. Per the Opry web site, Parton first […]

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A kindhearted principal helped a less fortunate high school student achieve housing stability at the expense of his job. Rob Burnside, an Ohio principal with 30 years of education experience, offered to house a high school student on the verge of withdrawing because of housing insecurity. During his junior year, student Landerius “DeDe” Hayes was […]

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The Chicago woman explained that the Wendy’s burger had caused scores of medical issues, leading to almost $100,000 in costs.

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Earlier this week, the music world was rocked by the sudden death of Country Music Hall of Famer Dolly Parton. Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, revealed on Friday that the “9 to 5” singer remained passionate about music when her health waned and spent her final moments working on unreleased projects. “Dolly worked up until […]

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