Steve Nedved

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Lee Brice will spread a “Rumor” Friday on the “Today” show

CurbLee Brice will sing his top 25 hit “Rumor” Friday on the Today show. The one-time Clemson lineman will join the show from Charleston, South Carolina, where he’ll perform in front of a live audience. You can watch for his performance during the 10 a.m. hour of the show. “Rumor” is the follow-up to “Boy,” the first single …

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Facebook to rebrand as a ‘privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform’

alexsl/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented his vision for the future of Facebook as a “a privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform” on Wednesday after years of scrutiny from advocacy groups, users and politicians following privacy breaches and scandals. “I understand that many people don’t think Facebook can or would even want to …

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Frustrated by White House, Senate seeks ways to pressure Saudi Arabia, presses Trump’s pick for ambassador

CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Incensed by Saudi Arabia’s behavior in recent years and frustrated by the Trump administration’s tacit endorsement of it, the Senate has spent months voicing its concerns, but the chorus on Wednesday was at its loudest with both parties in tune. Republicans and Democrats both called out Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi …

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These boots are made for the Opry: Carly Pearce & Jeannie Seely preview “American Currents” at the Hall of Fame

Erin Lee Allender for the Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThe new American Currents exhibit doesn’t officially open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum until Friday, but Carly Pearce recently got a special first look, along with her Opry pal, Jeannie Seely. The two close friends are paired together in the display, which looks back at …

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Reba’s ready to reveal this year’s inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this month

ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire’s set to host the ACM Awards April 7 on CBS, but even before that, she’ll help the CMA reveal this year’s inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Reba will lead the annual unveiling of the honorees on Monday, March 18 at 10 a.m. CT in the Hall’s …

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September storm alters 2019 planting intentions for Minnesota farm family

A southeast Minnesota farmer will be planting more soybeans this year and says it has nothing to do with price. Sam Peterson farms with his family near Northfield, where a tornado September 20th destroyed much of their operation. “And (the storm) pretty much laid all our corn flat, so we lost a lot of yield. …

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Indiana Family of Farmers Ag Day Statehouse Reception with Indiana State Fair

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Sites will be on the ground for the Indiana Family of Farmers Ag Day Statehouse Reception with Indiana State Fair Monday, March 18 at the Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis . Continue reading Indiana Family of Farmers Ag Day Statehouse Reception with Indiana State Fair at Brownfield Ag News.      

Clock ticking for E15 this summer

Anxiety about the E15 rule-making being finished in time for this summer driving season is escalating. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says he expects the Trump Administration to follow through on its promise. “Every day that passes by that the proposed rule is not public for comment from stakeholders is another day closer …

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Jason Aldean will be honored as the ACM Artist of the Decade next month in Vegas

BBRThe Academy of Country Music will honor Jason Aldean as its Artist of the Decade during its 54th annual awards next month in Las Vegas. The “Girl Like You” hitmaker is the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year — an award he’s won three times — and he’s nominated once again at the upcoming ceremony. Only five …

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Sisters allegedly killed elderly dad in ‘perfect murder’ plot then covered it up for years: Sheriff

Pinellas County Sheriffs Office(PALM HARBOR, Fla.) — Two sisters are accused of killing their 85-year-old father in a chilling, premeditated plot that was uncovered four years later, thanks to a man, who had a sexual relationship with both sisters and came forward, authorities said. Linda Roberts, 61, and Mary-Beth Tomaselli, 63, were arrested and charged …

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