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Conference tournaments begin in earnest with plenty of teams on the NCAA tourney bubble

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  869 words  |  Kary Bruening

There were plenty of men’s college basketball teams sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble Monday that saw Drake beat Indiana State for the Missouri Valley Tournament title and did not know whether that was a good thing. Had the Sycamores done enough to earn at at-large bid? Would the Bulldogs have done enough if they lost? As most conferences get underway with their own tournaments Tuesday and Wednesday, the focus will be just as much on those teams trying to play their way into the field of 68 as those ranked in the Top 25. [Read More]

State focuses on Stringer's own words in cross-examination | Free News

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  593 words  |  Aldo Pusey

PHILADELPHIA — It was her own words that capital murder suspect Brooke Stringer had to answer for while being cross-examined by prosecutor Kristen Martin on Wednesday morning. “You said you really wanted to see the autopsy results because autopsies don’t lie,” Martin said, referring to Stringer’s interview with then-Capt. Tonya Madison of Jones County Sheriff’s Department days after Stringer’s 6-month-old baby Rosalee died on Oct. 28, 2019. Brooke Stringer on the witness stand during a break in testimony as court reporter Christa Little gathers exhibits. [Read More]

Stuart Couple Embarks on the Ride of Their Lives

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1279 words  |  Lashay Rain

“That’s Trevor Deggeller. You should go for him!” Gabriella (Carbo) Deggeller can still remember her sister Faith’s words when she first saw the tall, blue-eyed stranger walking past Cold Stone Creamery in Stuart. Although they had never met, Gabriella knew of Trevor’s family, who supply rides and other attractions to the Martin County Fair and service carnivals and fairs all over the country. Two years later, in 2017, their paths crossed again. [Read More]

Zac Brown to Release His Own Wine Line

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  Aldo Pusey

When you think of Zac Brown Band, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't fine wine — especially considering the frontman likes his "Chicken Fried." But Brown is looking to change that mantra by releasing his very own line of red wines. Brown will act as the proprietor and has teamed up with winemaker John Killebrew to create the brand Z. Alexander Brown. The line will kick off with a cabernet sauvignon and a proprietary red blend. [Read More]

Inside Shelley Winters' Marriage and Search For Love: Details

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  510 words  |  Zora Stowers

Her appetite — for everything — was legendary. Whether she was diving into juicy roles on the big screen, following what she jokingly called her “eight-day ice cream diet,” or indulging in steamy affairs with Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men, Shelley Winters had no trouble sating all of her many desires. Except for one. Throughout her life, Shelley searched for true love — and finally found it on her deathbed when, at 85, she wed her companion of 20 years, Gerry DeFord, in a ceremony officiated by her dear friend, actress Sally Kirkland. [Read More]

Megyn Kelly and Douglas Brunt Enjoy an Adorable Date Night

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  309 words  |  Noelle Montes

Who does work-life balance better than Megyn Kelly? As she prepares to take over the third hour of NBC’s Today, this mother-of-three is making sure she keeps her husband, Douglas Brunt, a priority. The couple tied the knot in 2008 and are parents to two sons, Edward and Thatcher, and a daughter, Yardley — and Closer Weekly can exclusively reveal the happy couple just enjoyed a date night at the USTA Foundation Opening Night Gala at the US Open on Aug. [Read More]

Paws & Claws Gala Returns in Two Weeks

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  154 words  |  Noelle Montes

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will host its annual Paws & Claws Gala, presented by the Catsman Foundation, on February 24 at The Cape Club of Palm City. This year’s gala theme is Fire & Ice. Paws & Claws will feature premium cocktails, flavorful fare, music by The Chase Band, a silent and live auction, interpretative dancers, a snowball throwing contest, and more. All proceeds from the event benefit the humane society’s shelter animals. [Read More]

Secret History of Why Barbara Mandrell Seemingly Vanished

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  289 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Barabara Mandrell is a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year that few people mention when talking about the greatest women of country music, and that's a shame. The "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" singer was a crossover force for more than a decade, long after events that some say derailed her white-hot career. If we're being honest, what happened immediately after said events has more to do with why no one sees or hears from Mandrell much any longer. [Read More]

Zach Bryan Spoofs His Arrest With Hilarious Halloween Costume

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  338 words  |  Zora Stowers

Zach Bryan may have already won the internet for Halloween 2023. The country star spoofs his recent arrest in a post to Instagram, and fans had thoughts. Bryan posted a photo of himself dressed in an orange jumpsuit topped off by a cowboy hat, posed in front of a New York City Police van and flanked by several apparently real-life officers. His fans couldn't help but chime in on the comical photo. [Read More]