Temperatures in North Texas may give us a preview of things to come — with some parts of the area feeling the heat in the low 90s by Thursday — before more storms arrive over the weekend. Dallas-Fort Worth will have a warm and cloudy Wednesday with temperatures in the upper 80s, said Jason Dunn, […]
Racegoers are enjoying a day out at Aintree despite criticism of the Grand National from animal rights protesters who delayed last year’s race. About 80,000 people are expected at the Liverpool racecourse to see the world-famous steeplechase on the final day of the Randox Grand National Festival. Group Animal Rising has said it will not […]
A viewing of the solar eclipse was held at the Grey Towers National Historic Site on Monday. The moon wouldn’t start crossing the sun until around 2:10 p.m., but people gathered at the site well before then. “I saw the advertisement for it,” said John Muzio of Sparta, New Jersey, who added that it was […]
A Westmoreland County baby shower celebrated new and expecting moms in the military. The event was held at the Westmoreland County Mall on Saturday and was open to the mothers and any military spouses. Organizers said they wanted to throw a party for women who are often away from their family and friends. “A lot […]
Culinary delights prepared by more than two dozen of Central Mississippi’s top restaurants will highlight a tasting event and competition set for Monday, April 8, at the District at Eastover. Called “Taste of Mississippi,” the outdoor event is a fundraiser for Community Stewpot Services, a nonprofit faith-based organization whose mission is to provide food, shelter, […]
Is it just us, or have water bottles become the “it” accessory over the past year? Between the boom of Stanley cups and the inevitable imitations that followed, some could argue we’ve reached our water bottle saturation point … but they might not yet be aware of the Creative Water Cup. Unlike the tumblers that […]
Fish Fry – Granger 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Assumption Catholic Church Gym, Granger. Knights of Columbus will host a weekly fish fry on Fridays through March 22. The menu includes baked and fried fish, baked potato or French fries (fries are dine-in only), homemade coleslaw, dinner roll and cheese pizza. The Catholic Women’s […]
El Pasoans enjoyed the return of Poppies Fest over the weekend. The March-long, city-sponsored festival celebrating the golden poppies began on Saturday, March 9, at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Road. Attendees walked through a trail in Castner Range National Monument appreciating the poppies blooming and taking photos of the flowers. The […]
Lexington will see potentially record-breaking warm temperatures, a strong thunderstorm and freezing cold temperatures in its weather forecast this week, according to the National Weather Service. And that includes a near 50 degree drop in temperatures in a little over 48 hours. Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 70s Monday and Tuesday. According […]
Feb. 16—It may feel like spring is just around the corner in some parts of the state, but winter is still in full swing in plenty of places. If you are looking to get your family out and about before the snow melts, check out these five ideas for enjoying winter activities as a family […]
Fish Fry – Adel 5-7 p.m. Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8 at St. John’s Church, 24043 302nd Pl, Adel. St. John’s Catholic Church will host a community fish fry on Friday nights. The menu includes hand battered fish, grilled cheese sandwich, fries, baked potatoes and coleslaw. The cost is $12 a plate, with a […]
Right now, you can’t go anywhere without seeing something about those wildly popular Stanley Quencher tumblers. You probably know that long before Gen Z got ahold of these mugs and put them on TikTok and started carrying them around for emotional support, Stanley was a favorite of construction workers, long-haul truckers and camping enthusiasts. Stanley […]