Sasha McVeigh Has a Good Laugh at Herself in New Song

British country singer and songwriter Sasha McVeigh's new single “God Bless This Mess" is uptempo, with energetic vocals and shredding guitars. Through descriptive visuals in the lyrics, she shows off the ability to laugh at herself and appreciate the good in all things, at all times — even French fries in your hair. "I'm very much a ‘what you see is what you get’ type of person, and this song truly encapsulates that. [Read More]

Buck Trent Dead at 85

Country music instrumentalist Buck Trent has died. The banjo player passed on Monday, Oct. 9, in Branson, Mo., at the age of 85. Details surrounding his death have yet to be revealed. Before lending his musical talent to countless songs, Trent was a prominent member of several national television programs, like Hee Haw, The Porter Wagoner Show and The Marty Stuart Show. The gifted musician was known for being an expert on his instrument — he would go on to invent the electric banjo. [Read More]

Local Eco-Friendly Beauty and Fashion Finds

Sustainable SPFMineral sunscreen protects against summer rays while doing good for the planet. Try Earth Harbor Naturals Eclipse Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($25), which is packaged in a reusable glass bottle and pump.JAR The Zero Waste Shop, Hobe Sound Fresh PickCrafted in-house using organic shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and rose gold mica, these ultra-moisturizing Lotion Flowers ($14) will leave you glowing (with a light scent of vanilla and lavender) as they absorb into the skin. [Read More]

Margie Nell Cheeks | Obituaries

Margie Nell Cheeks Margie Nell Cheeks, 90, of Ellisville passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her residence in Ellisville. She was born Sunday, Oct. 9, 1932, in Jones County. Visitation will be Monday, April 3, from 1-3 p.m. at Ellisville Funeral Home. A graveside services will be at 3 p.m. at Jordan Cemetery in Ellisville and burial will follow. Dr. Greg Gavin will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Read More]

Titans land WR Calvin Ridley with $92M deal | National

The Tennessee Titans are signing wide receiver Calvin Ridley to a four-year, $92 million deal, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. The deal includes $50 million fully guaranteed for the 29-year-old wideout, who is coming off a 1,016-yard season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans also are signing quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year contract worth up to $3.62 million and kicker Nick Folk to a one-year deal for $3. [Read More]

Who Is JonTron Wife? His Married Life, Net Worth, Real Name

EntertainmentBy LRU Writer | On: December 26, 2019American YouTuber JonTron is famously known for his comedic videos featuring reviews of video games and movies. As a result, his talent has garnered him a massive subscriber count of more than five million. Apart from running his viral channel, he also co-created the Let's Play web series Game Grumps (2012). Likewise, he also co-founded Normal Boots, a video game entertainment website. Who Is JonTron's Wife? [Read More]

Danny Munro, Author at Reality Titbit

Job TitleEntertainment and Lifestyle Writer EducationBA (Hons) Politics and International Relations - University of Strathclyde ExpertiseTechnology, Lifestyle, Science Daniel Munro is an Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer at GRV Media who is graduating from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in Media and Communications with Politics. His media experience has also been growing thanks to an editor role at university paper The Strathclyde Telegraph. Reporting for The Focus, Daniel is tasked with identifying the latest technology scoops ranging from AI advancements to Spotify errors. [Read More]

History of the Highwaymen

A small museum in historic downtown Fort Pierce is home to a remarkable collection that tells the story of a group of artists who achieved the American dream against all odds. The paintings—peaceful landscapes streaked with the vivid colors of a Florida sunset or spiked with the flaming red of a poinciana tree—transport viewers to a time before mass development and are highly sought-after by collectors. But the Black artists who eventually became known as the “Highwaymen” painted those idyllic scenes and gained success against a challenging backdrop of racism in the segregated South of the 1950s and ’60s. [Read More]

Mercantile Celebration Vendor Spotlight: Spence Pottery Laurel Mercantile

Amber is a small batch ceramicist located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, our city's southern neighbor. She is a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant by trade, but her pottery demands her full attention when inspiration strikes or when she has a show to attend. While ceramics is just her creative outlet, her work has been turning heads at our Mississippi Mercantile events this past year. Her speckled blue dishware disappears as quickly as she can put it out! [Read More]

Songwriter Brad Warren Reflects on Son's Death by Drug Overdose

Country songwriter Brad Warren is speaking out nearly three months after his son Sage's death. The 21-year-old died of an accidental drug overdose, the tunesmith explains, and shares both his advice to those who may be grappling with a loved one's addiction and his gratitude for the support his family has received in recent weeks. Sage Michael Warren died on May 18, leaving behind his parents, Brad and Michelle Warren; two younger siblings, Quinn Douglas and Jude Fox; and his grandparents, Barbara Warren and Donna and Emmett Collins. [Read More]