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WWE leaning in to social media ahead of possible sale

WWE, an organization that is already king of the ring on social media, will attempt to expand its online presence this year with the $6.5 billion sports entertainment company hinting that it may put itself up for sale. [caption id="attachment_1342892"…

Dinner to support local band in April

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A dinner is being held in April to support a local band. The West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner & Songwriter Showcase is being held on April 1, featuring several songwriters from Nashville. The talent includes Brice…

Southern Baptists oust Saddleback Church over woman pastor

The Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday ousted its second-largest congregation — Saddleback Church, the renowned California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren — for having a woman pastor. FILE - Congregants arrive at Saddleback Church in…

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an airborne smuggler have found a ripped-up shipment of the sweet-smelling powder and the remains of a…

YouTube CEO steps down, severing longtime ties to Google

UNDATED (AP) - Susan Wojcicki (wah-JIHT'-skee), a longtime Google executive who played a key role in the company’s creation, is stepping down as YouTube’s CEO after spending the past nine years running the video site that has reshaped entertainment, culture…

Blue Suede Dinner returns this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is returning with their annual dinner that helps raise funds for youth across West Tennessee. The Carl Perkins Exchange Club is preparing for its 29th Blue…

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor's family said Willis has a…

Bill regarding drag shows spurs debate in state capitol

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, those for and against legislation regarding drag shows in Tennessee gathered in Nashville. Opening the discussion of House Bill 9, Rep. Chris Todd discussed amendments to the bill and what his goal was in crafting…