A strong cold front is moving through northern Florida, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. The rain, with some thunder, is moving from west to east quickly, soaking areas from Cedar Key to Jacksonville. The bigger story is the cold air coming in behind the front. Overnight, much of the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and northern Florida … Read more
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a domestic fight. Deputies went to the West Shore Apartments on Sunday and found a woman who had been hurt. They also discovered three young children living in poor conditions. The suspect, Michael Carver from Bremen, was at the scene and reportedly had trouble following the … Read more
Child killer who had plans to eat flesh is set to face execution | Daily Mail Online Kevin Ray Underwood savagely beat and killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin, his neighbor in Purcell. The killer plotted the crime, down to her abduction, assault and death. His death is set for Dec. 19. “Our office opposes clemency … Read more
Kellie Pickler has filed a legal petition against her late husband’s parents in a dispute over some of the late songwriter Kyle Jacobs’ belongings. The 38-year-old country star seeks resolution through the legal system regarding property disputes involving Jacobs’ parents, Reed and Sharon Jacobs. Following Kyle’s tragic death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in February … Read more
Lifetime and Hallmark, known for their iconic holiday romance films, are embracing the magic of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly publicized relationship as inspiration for two upcoming Christmas movies. The first film, Christmas in the Spotlight, incorporates aspects of the couple’s public connection into its storyline. Writer Tran Donohue openly admitted crafting the script … Read more
According to the National Retail Federation, 200.4 million consumers participated in Thanksgiving weekend sales in 2023. This five-day span includes one of the busiest shopping days in the country. But what’s the story behind Black Friday, and how has it evolved over time? The Infamous First Black Friday of 1869 The original “Black Friday” dates … Read more
More colleges in Iowa and across the U.S. are offering full tuition coverage to students, with programs that have few requirements beyond being accepted to the university, maintaining a certain GPA, and filling out a federal student aid application. Though this approach may seem risky financially, private colleges in Iowa believe it will help increase … Read more
Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been reelected in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. A recount confirmed her narrow win over Democrat Christina Bohannan, with Miller-Meeks leading by fewer than 1,000 votes—less than 1%. The recount was funded by the state because of the close results. This victory adds to Republican gains in the U.S. House and … Read more
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is excited about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Reynolds described Rollins as a proactive and approachable leader with a strong connection to farming, thanks to her rural upbringing. She believes Rollins understands the global importance of agriculture and looks forward to working with her … Read more
WEST BEND, Iowa – If you’re concerned about the impact of industrial farming on communities, land, and water, the Fehr family’s organic farm in northern Iowa might be worth exploring. Their farm, Clear Creek Acres, is one of the largest organic grain operations in the U.S., challenging the idea that chemicals are essential for large-scale … Read more