Disney/Mark AshmanBrett Eldredge will take the stage on Christmas Day for a special performance as part of ABC’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The pre-taped broadcast, which airs 10 a.m.- noon p.m. ET Tuesday, was filmed at several Disney Parks across the globe. The show is co-hosted by Jordan Fisher and Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, with help from Jesse Palmer. Brett …
Dec 24
High school wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks displayed ‘character,’ his parents say
Eric Fehrenbacher/iStock(BUENA, N.J.) — The parents of the high school wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match say they’re overwhelmed by the support their son has received. Charles and Rosa Johnson released a statement through their lawyer, saying their son Andrew has been dealing with the aftermath of the controversial …
Dec 24
Husband and wife who lost home in Hurricane Michael say ‘family’ is the only Christmas gift they need
iStock/Sergey Gordienko(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Rex Clark and his wife, Carol, hunkered down in their Florida home during Hurricane Michael, only to have it be destroyed around them. The couple was left with nothing but the difficult decision to move out and move on. Still, this Christmas, the only gift they asked for was to …
Dec 24
Vince Gill invites Mark Wills to join the Grand Ole Opry
Photo by Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole OpryThe holidays came early for Mark Wills, who’s been asked to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The ’90s country hitmaker was performing at the famed venue December 21 when Vince Gill joined him on stage mid-set to deliver the one question every country star dreams of being …
Dec 24
Mitchell Police investigating an assault involving two teenage boys
An altercation between two teenage males last Friday sent one to the hospital and the other into custody. Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg says a 17 year old boy and 15 year old boy were involved in an altercation in their team’s locker room at the Mitchell Activities Center. “The incident resulted in the 15 …
Dec 24
Chris Lane’s girlfriend Lauren Bushnell knocks him off his feet at the batting cages
ABC/Image Group LAChris Lane brought his girlfriend, Lauren Bushnell, home for the holidays and was swept off his feet while spending some time with her at the batting cages. While visiting family in his hometown of Kernersville, N.C., the “Take Back Home Girl” singer was knocked off his feet after Lauren, a former contestant on The Bachelor, hit …
Dec 24
Indonesia’s tsunami early warning system hasn’t worked since 2012, official says
ABC News(JAKARTA, Indonesia) — Tsunamis have devastated the shorelines of Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries before, but the subsequent deaths and injuries still didn’t result in comprehensive warning systems. When a tsunami hit Indonesia early Sunday — killing more than 350 people and leaving hundreds of others injured or missing — the country’s residents …
Dec 24
Lindsay Ell enjoys a spa weekend in Canada
ABC/Image Group LALindsay Ell has spent much of 2018 on the road with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Sugarland, and now the country singer has returned home to Canada to celebrate the holidays with her family. While the “Criminal” singer has been sharing her holiday baking duties, as well as her mom’s enchanting Christmas village, with fans on Instagram, she also reveals …
Dec 24
Some USDA services to continue during shutdown
Some USDA services will continue during the shutdown of the federal government. For the first week, 61% of staff will be excepted or exempted from shutdown activities, with that number falling as funding decreases. Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspections will continue, along with the inspection of grains and other commodities, and import and export …
Dec 24
Keith Urban plays Christmas Eve party in Australia
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban returned home to Australia for the holidays for some much deserved R&R. His wife, Nicole Kidman, had other plans, though. The country singer revealed on Instagram that Nicole asked him to play their Christmas Eve party. An accommodating husband, Keith obliged. “My wife’s got me gigging at our own Christmas Eve party…… #keepinitreal,” …