President Biden announces tentative deal to avert national rail strike

After days of negotiations, President Biden announced Thursday that a deal was reached to avert a national rail strike.  In a statement, Mr. Biden said the entative agreement between the railroads and rail workers’ unions was “an important win for our economy and the American people… and a win for tens of thousands of rail …

Mitchell Tenpenny breaks record after “Truth About You” reaches #1 at country radio

Mitchell Tenpenny hit #1 on the Mediabase country radio singles chart three weeks ago with his Chris Young collaboration “At The End Of A Bar.”  Now Tenpenny has again hit #1 with “Truth About You,” taking the top spot from Justin Moore’s “With A Woman You Love.” “Truth About You” also ranked as the Mediabase country …

Dolly Parton announces Greatest Hits album ‘Diamonds & Rhinestones’

Dolly Parton has announced Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection for release on November 18th. Dolly shared on Instagram: “I’ve got some big news! My Greatest Hits album, Diamonds & Rhinestones, is coming November 18th. This record is a collection of my favorite songs, and yours!”  The career-spanning anthology features 23 recordings between 1971-2020 …

Blake Lively reveals pregnancy, expecting fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are expecting their fourth child together. The 35-year-old Lively revealed her pregnancy while attending the 10th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on Thursday, September 15, posing for photos in a mini dress which showed off her baby bump. Lively and Reynolds began dating in 2011 and were married the following …

Wendy Williams seeks treatment for health and substance abuse issues at wellness facility

Wendy Williams’ publicist announced that the former talk show host has checked herself into a wellness center to focus on substance abuse and other health issues. Williams’ representative Shawn Zanotti said in a statement: “She [Williams] is taking some time to focus on her health and wellness as she prepares for a major comeback for the next …

Lewiston Shooting Investigated

According to the Lewiston Police, a man was taken to a hospital after a shooting in Lewiston this afternoon, Sept. 15. Police found a man with a gunshot wound at the Place St. Marie Housing Development on Oxford Street. Man shot, hospitalized following altercation in Lewiston, police say https://t.co/ZBBwLBPtWB — WMTW TV (@WMTWTV) September 15, …

Comfort Dog Joins Department of Public Safety

“Baxter” is a 5-month-old chocolate lab that will become the state’s first comfort dog for Maine’s three Emergency Communication Centers. From the Department of Public Safety: These hard-working men and women are a calm voice in chaos, multi-tasking, quick-thinking first-line responders who navigate stress and trauma daily. Baxter’s mission is to provide health and mood-boosting …

President Biden announces funding to build EV charging stations in 35 states during appearance at North American International Auto Show in Detroit

During an appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Wednesday, President Biden announced that the White House is expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, by announcing funding for 35 states to build their own charging stations. The White House said in a statement: “The future of transportation is electric. The president’s economic …

Mourners line the streets to pay respects as Queen Elizabeth II is moved to Westminster Hall to lie in state

A somber procession through central London was held on Wednesday in which the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II was moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state for four days until her funeral is held on Monday. The coffin was topped with the Imperial State Crown — encrusted …

Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton and Dwight Yoakam to perform at ‘Kentucky Rising’ benefit concert

Kentucky natives Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton and Dwight Yoakam will perform at the just-announced “Kentucky Rising” benefit concert set for Tuesday, October 11 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. “Kentucky Rising” was organized in response to the devastating flooding in the area earlier this summer. According to a press release, 100% of net proceeds from …