Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour is totally sold out ahead of Saturday’s first show in St. Louis

ABC RadioAs Garth Brooks prepares to kick off his Stadium Tour this Saturday in St. Louis, the winningest Entertainer of the Year in CMA history continues to set records. This weekend’s crowd at The Dome at America’s Center will be the largest ever for any paid event at the venue. The same is true of Garth’s May …

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Winter Storm Watch issued March 07 at 2:35PM MST until March 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of greater than 6 inches possible late Friday night into Saturday. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE…Douglas, Charles Mix and Gregory Counties.

Thomas Rhett, Brittany Aldean, and Lady A show off country’s cutest kids

The Valory Music Co. There’s no shortage of cute kids in country music right now, and if you need proof, all you need to do is check out Instagram. “Thank you Lord for allowing me to capture this moment,” Thomas Rhett captioned an adorable photo of his three-year-old daughter Willa hugging her one-year-old sister Ada. “All of the parents out there know …

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Red meat stocks down during January

The USDA says red meat stocks in cold storage at the end of January were down 1% on the year at 1.120 billion pounds. Pork was down 3% at 562.71 million pounds, while beef was up 2% at 510.065 million, because of differences in demand. Total poultry was slightly lower at 1.25 billion pounds, with …

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Preventing ASF continues to be a priority for pork producers

The spread of African Swine Fever throughout Asia hasn’t slowed. National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom says the industry is working to keep the disease out of the U.S. And, strict biosecurity practices have helped prevent foreign animal diseases that have been endemic in China for several years out of the US. “China …

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Michigan FFA Convention underway

The Michigan FFA Association is encouraging members this week to Be the Reason and inspire others as part of their 91st State Convention. National FFA Eastern Region Vice President and former Michigan FFA President Adrian Schunk from Mason tells Brownfield her keynote focused on being intentional. “If we have negative thoughts, then negative actions are …

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If I had a hammer: Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina help Habitat for Humanity

ABC/Image Group LAIn addition to touring the country and working on new albums, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina will also be picking up a hammer and some nails this year. That’s because they’re Ply Gem’s 2019 ambassadors for its Home for Good project, which helps Habitat for Humanity.   “I grew up in a community where neighbors helping each …

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Facebook attempts to combat ‘vaccine misinformation’ and ‘hoaxes’ on its platforms

bigtunaonline/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook is tackling rampant misinformation campaigns about vaccines on its platforms. The company will both fight the proliferation of false information about vaccines in its News Feed, ads, on Instagram or suggested content. It will also try to provide context and correct information about vaccine safety and public health, Facebook said in …

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Top US general warns of ‘calculated’ ISIS retreat from Syria amid ongoing battle for remaining territory

Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The commander of U.S. troops in the Middle East warned against the “calculated” retreat of ISIS fighters from the last territory held by the group in eastern Syria. Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, told Congress on Thursday that the exodus of thousands of …

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Suspect in ‘horrific’ shooting at hotel in Rockford, Illinois, barricaded in his car after high-speed chase: Officials

Bloomington IL Police Department(ROCKFORD, Ill.) — A manhunt for a suspect in the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy Thursday at a hotel in Rockford, Illinois, led to a wild high-speed police chase on an interstate — with the fleeing fugitive reportedly pointing a gun out his window at officers, according to police and media reports. …

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