Israel announces four more hostage deaths, including 3 older men seen in Hamas video

The Israel Defense Forces announced that four Hamas hostages being held in Gaza “are no longer alive,” after being taken on Oct 7, 2023. Three of the men, identified as Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger and Haim Peri,
Vice President Kamala Harris to represent U.S. at upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland

Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, taking place in Switzerland on June 15th. Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, will join Harris as part of the U.S.
WR Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings agree to record-setting $140M contract extension

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a four-year, $140 million extension on Monday. Jefferson’s deal averages $35 million per season, surpassing Nick Bosa’s $34 million average as the highest by
Dallas Cowboys’ Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen passes away at age 52

The Dallas Cowboy organization announced in a statement that legendary Cowboys’ offensive lineman Larry Allen died suddenly while vacationing with his family in Mexico at the age of 52. The Cowboys’ news release read: “The Dallas Cowboys
Tracy Lawrence shares video for new single ‘Pretty Dang Good’

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence has released his new single ‘Pretty Dang Good,’ the follow-up to his recent track “Gulf of Mexico.” The song is the third track off Lawrence’s six-track forthcoming EP, Out Here In It,
Randy Travis bringing ‘More Life Tour’ to Ryman Auditorium

Randy Travis will appear in concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on June 5, 2024, unofficially kicking-off CMA Fest. Travis is bringing his “More Life Tour” to the venue alongside his original touring band and special guest
Anthony Mackie, Laura Dern and Glen Powell to star in John Lee Hancock’s film ‘Monsanto’

Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern have signed on to star in “Monsanto,” the latest film from writer-director John Lee Hancock (“The Blind Side,” “Saving Mr. Banks”). Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney
See Lily Gladstone in the trailer for the film ‘Fancy Dance’

Apple TV has released the latest trailer for the drama film, Fancy Dance, featuring the directorial debut of Erica Tremblay and starring Lily Gladstone and Isabel Deroy-Olson. Fancy Dance, from Apple Original Films, premiered at the Sundance
ABC Permits Suspended After Shooting at Hickory Night Club
Following an ALE investigation, a Hickory nightclub’s ABC permits have been summarily suspended after a Hickory police officer was shot. On early Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents responded to
Morganton Woman Charged with Felony Drug Trafficking
A Morganton woman was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s officers last Thursday May 30th on felony drug trafficking charges. Brianna Wheeler Moose, 32 of Buckhorn Tavern Road Morganton was charged with felony maintaining a vehicle or dwelling