William Carey, SCRMC partner on program for med students to work, train alongside docs | Free News

Mississippi is often referred to as one of the unhealthiest states in the nation. It also has the lowest supply of primary-care physicians, per capita, in the nation. South Central Regional Medical Center and William Carey University are teaming up in an effort to do something about both. On Tuesday, officials with both organizations announced a new partnership, with the William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine establishing a hubsite at SCRMC. [Read More]

Kylee Russell confuses Bachelor in Paradise fans begging Blake Moynes to stay Sat 2 December 20

It’s hard to work out whether more tears are being shed on Bachelor in Paradise season 9 than romances are being formed. As the show’s finale looms closer, the couples have to decide whether they’re going to commit to one another and get engaged or go their separate ways. One Bachelor in Paradise star chose to leave the show early, and now fans are confused by Kylee Russell’s actions. [Read More]

Marie Osmond Shares Cute Pics of Her 2 Sweet Granddaughters Snuggling on the Quilts She Made

Marie Osmond is one creative grandma! The Talk alum showed off the homemade quilts she’s been creating in her free time. Marie uploaded a few pics of her granddaughters Maude and Mabel snuggling together on their adorable blankets. “Just had to share what I’ve been doing at home,” the 61-year-old singer wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, December 16. “Made these quilted blankets for my sweet granddaughters Maude and Mabel.” In the snapshots, the “Paper Roses” songstress’ grandkids looked so cute as they posed on the floral-patterned quilts. [Read More]

Putting for Power rescheduled for September 21

UPDATE: The Putting for Power Golf Experience has been rescheduled. In an email, organizers said that “due to circumstances out of our control, Putting for Power Golf Experience has been rescheduled from July 24 to September 21.” For tickets, click here. EARLIER: The YWCA of the Quad Cities is getting financial help for their big move from a new golf outing. The Putting For Power Golf Experience is supporting the YWCA Quad Cities and the programs and services they provide to children and families in the community by donating all proceeds from the Putting for Power Golf Experience to the YWCA Is On The Move capital campaign for their new, state-of-the-art headquarters, just blocks from their present location in downtown Rock Island. [Read More]

What Happened to the 'Beverly Hillbillies' Cast? Updates

One of the biggest classic TV comedy hits of the 1960s was The Beverly Hillbillies and its fish out of the cement pond story of the Clampetts — Jed (Buddy Ebsen), Granny (Irene Ryan), Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) and Elly May (Donna Douglas), which ran from 1962 to to 1971 on CBS. The premise of the show is essentially the idea that a family of hillbillies strikes it rich in oil, moves into a Beverly Hills mansion and tries to live among the locals. [Read More]

Kenny Chesney, Christmas in Blue Chair Bay [Listen]

Kenny Chesney has brought Christmas back to the islands. ‘Christmas in Blue Chair Bay’ is his first holiday recording in over a decade, and it captures the same sense of chill his 2003 album did. The acoustic track was co-written by the singer, Brett James and David Lee Murphy. Beachy Christmas songs aren’t anything new, but Chesney’s song is nothing if not sincere and genuine. One senses he’s spent a number of Christmas Days resting his feet in Blue Chair Bay. [Read More]

The Band Perry, Chainsaw [Listen]

The Band Perry’s ‘Chainsaw’ finds singer Kimberly Perry playing the role of unstable ex-girlfriend. Until now she’d mostly kept a lid on her crazy, only giving glimpses in songs like ‘Better Dig Two’ and ‘Done.’ There’s nothing stable about a girl swinging around a Stihl, however. Perry is playing a character for the song (one hopes) — a character familiar to country fans in 2014. “Crazy” is working right now, and the spurned female is as popular a theme as what happens when country boys drop the tailgate. [Read More]

UPDATE: Man identified in U.S. 6 crash

UPDATE, August 2, 11: 26 a.m. According to the Henry County Coroner’s Office, the deceased person has been identified as Raymond Rankin, age 78 from Rock Island, formerly from Geneseo. EARLIER UPDATE: At least one person has died in the crash, the Henry County Coroner’s Office told Local 4 News. UPDATE U.S. Highway 6 is closed in both directions near East 200th Street in Henry County due to a head-on crash. [Read More]

Who Was the Woman Sitting With Ryan Gosling at the 2024 Oscars? Meet His Sister Mandi

Who was Ryan Gosling‘s date at the 2024 Academy Awards? It wasn’t his longtime partner, Eva Mendes, but another beloved woman in his life: his sister, Mandi Gosling. Who Is Ryan Gosling’s Sister, Mandi Gosling? Mandi joined Ryan at the 2024 Oscars on March 10, 2024, walking the red carpet with him and sitting next to him during the show. The Barbie actor wore a black Gucci suit with silver accents for the event, while his sister stood out in a black and gold dress. [Read More]