Prolific hit songwriter Tom Douglas has added moviemaker to his credit with his latest project, “Love, Tom.” The film, which debuts on Paramount+ today (Feb. 24), is narrated by Douglas, who reveals how his past struggles informed his creative process ...
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art has an ongoing exhibit that celebrates an African American artist from Kansas. The museum is highlighting the Gordon Parks: Homeward to the Prairie I Come in cooperation with Black History Month. Museum Curator Aileen June Wang says Parks grew up in segregated Fort Scott until he was 15. [...]
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Country trio Runaway June lost another member. Naomi Cooke revealed on social media this week that she was “taking a new musical journey as a solo artist” this week. “I am beyond excited to share new stories and music with you,” she wrote. “It has been...
The Riley County Extension held its second ever Rural Revitalization Conference Wednesday in Riley. The event is an opportunity for those interested in rural economies and starting their own business. Extension Director Gary Fike says the most important aspect is hearing from local entrepreneurs . One of the speakers Wednesday was Trish Purdon, who is [...]
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Before the country music star Luke Combs jumped on a plane to perform at the 2022 Daytona 500 in Sunny Florida, he made a quick pitstop at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Earlier this month, the hitmaker stepped foot within the legendary wooden circle...
Pawnee Mental Health is holding their annual “Pancakes for Pawnee” event on Shrove Tuesday, March 1. Executive Director Robbin Cole says the event has proven year after year to be a huge success to raise money for mental health needs in the area. “Events like this help bring in additional, charitable dollars to help support [...]
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A bill that would expand scholarships to veterinary students in the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine who pledge to return to practice in the state has passed a final House vote 121-6. HB 2605 would change the loan amount appropriated from the state, from $20,000 per year to $25,000. It also expands the [...]
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Sam Hunt’s pregnant wife Hannah Lee Fowler filed for divorce again. Fowler originally filed for divorce from Hunt in Davidson County on Friday then had the paperwork withdrawn from Davidson County the same day. Multiple outlets now report that Fo...
Country music sensation Thomas Rhett has experienced first-hand how “Life Changes” throughout the years. It’s been nearly a decade since the multi-platinum artist released his debut single, “Something To Do With My Hands,”...
Country music stars Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan recently raised a glass of bubbly in one hand and a blinding platinum plaque for their No.1 single “Buy Dirt” in the other. While the two are relishing the rapid success of the vulnerable track – Davis sq...
