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Trade Names: Plumbing business is all in the family
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Lorrie Jones Gore and her two sisters grew up in the plumbing business. All three have worked at the family-owned Gundlach Plumbing & Heating Co. off and on since middle school. "I got my first W-2 when I was 12," said Gore, who has served as the company
Week 2 of gambling trial: Drop phones, egos, cheese Testimony had colorful moments
1 day ago

The second week of a federal corruption trial related to gambling in the state included talk of drop phones, former Gov. Bob Riley, music legend George Jones, egos and cheese. The following are some of the highlights and interesting moments from the tri
Bingo trial lawyers suggest cross-examination of Ronnie Gilley could last more than full day
2 days ago

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Defense lawyers in a State House vote-buying trial contrasted prosecution witness Ronnie Gilley’s numerous public statements protesting his innocence with his later admissions of guilt. Jurors heard a recording made of a phone conve
Jason Aldean remains the guy next door
2 days ago

He may be open-minded, but Aldean's music has an edge and an attitude - think Kid Rock's Southern lil' brother with more maturity and a better voice - that set him apart from such current country superstars as Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.
How Darwin was betrayed
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A ship burns in the port of Darwin after raids by Japanese bombers. Richard Williams forecast the attack 16 years before it took place. ON THE morning of February 19, 1942, Air Vice-Marshal Richard Williams finished a leisurely breakfast at the elegant,
Casino developer Ronnie Gilley testifies he offered country music stars as bribe of state senator
3 days ago

Ronnie Gilley, owner of Alabama's largest casino, arrives at the federal courthouse in Montgomery, Alabama, Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 for his bond revocation hearing. He began his second day of testimony on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, (AP Photo/Montgomery Advert
6 Siblings Abused By Burrell Mohler Sr. And 4 Sons
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His kinda party: Jason Aldean brings momentum from a monster year to Resch
4 days ago

Given the kind of roll Jason Aldean has been on, theres not much that can slow him down. Not even the occasional long-winded reporter. Sorry Im late. The last interview I had the guy wouldnt stop talking, he said by phone from a recent tour stop in Arkan
Siblings: Ready for court in Mo. sex abuse case
4 days ago

tool goes here KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Six siblings who authorities say were subjected to sadistic sexual abuse by older relatives on a Missouri farm more than 25 years ago issued their first public statement Wednesday in an effort to counter defense argument
Dishing with Kellie Pickler
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Country Crooner Kellie Pickler has partnered with Fresh Step litter and designer Geren Ford to design a cat sweater where 100% of the proceeds benefit the ASPCA. Country music star Kellie Pickler dishes about Nashville, her new album, and the cat sweater
FBI arrests man wanted in bank robbery; one sought
5 days ago

St. Tammany News The FBI arrested a man over the weekend wanted for robbing a Mandeville area bank. Gregory George Jones, 36, was arrested in the 6200 block of Kuebel St. in New Orleans early Saturday morning by members of the FBI’s Violent Crime Task Fo
Defense questions lobbyist's testimony
5 days ago

Defense attorneys hammered a key witness in a political corruption trial Monday about the details of alleged bribes she offered to two state senators in exchange for their votes on gambling legislation. Jennifer Pouncy, a former lobbyist who has alrea
Whitney Houston tribute comes to Congress
5 days ago

Whitney Houston had a congressional fan. Tributes to the late Whitney Houston aren’t just for the Grammys. They’ve come to Congress. Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Calif.) riffed on some of the pop singer’s greatest hits in this ode to Houston, inserted yeste
Bring On the Evangelical Worship Wars!
6 days ago

I have the worship music tastes of a seventy-five year-old woman. There I admitted it. That's because a seventy-five year-old woman was picking out the hymns and gospel songs in the church where I grew up. My iPod playlist is really eclectic-ranging from
DO NOT PUBLISH YET! Lifetime Grammy Awards an emotional highpoint
6 days ago

LOS ANGELES – The timeless power of music and the fragility of life were both in the spotlight early Saturday as the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony was drawing to a close, after bestowing Lifetime Achievement awards to the Allman Broth
Country Music's Very Good Grammy Night
6 days ago

Emotion reigned supreme at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, from the dramatic return and triumph of Adele to Jennifer Hudson's stunning tribute to Whitney Houston. Nashville was well represented as well, with some of the biggest stars in country music making
Diana Ross, Steve Jobs honored at Grammy ceremony
6 days ago

LOS ANGELES • Diana Ross thinks she should receive a lifetime achievement Grammy for being a mother — not a music legend. The 67-year-old diva, who served as the leader of the Motown group The Supremes before striking gold on her own as a singer and actr
Class of 2012
6 days ago

But this year's event announced by Grammy bigwig Neil Portnow (picture), was especially moving, as many recipients were no longer with us — or are dealing with health issues. The class of 2012 included George Jones, southern rockers The Allman Brothers B
Let’s Have More Worship Wars
6 days ago

I have the worship music tastes of a seventy-five year-old woman. There I admitted it. That’s because a seventy-five year-old woman was picking out the hymns and gospel songs in the church where I grew up. My iPod playlist is really eclectic—ranging from
Diana Ross, Steve Jobs honored at Grammy ceremony
1 week ago

Diana Ross, Steve Jobs honored at Grammy ceremony By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer By DERRIK J. LANG Updated: 2012-02-12T20:39:22Z Vince Bucci Diana Ross arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard

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George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas), is an award-winning American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. Full Article

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