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Legendary ski jumper Jim Holland recalls fondly — and with a bit of amusement — making that first jump (more like a "leap of ...

We heard His truth, became convicted, we saw our need for a Savior, and by faith we repented of our sin, and cried out for Him to save us. II Corinthians assures us that when we receive Jesus as our ...

HENDERSON — Betty Jo Stainback Buchan passed away at her home on January 21, 2025 at the age of 83. Born in Warren County on ...

Levon Hawke is the son of Hollywood stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Like his older sister Maya Hawke, he's making his own ...

“There are good people in the film. The script is fine. There is a life somewhere in here that has to be observed and ...

Former shooting editor Jim Carmichel chooses the double and autoloading shotguns he considers great American classics.

Christopher Jacobs, 44, of Jamestown was arrested Friday on felony charges of battery with serious bodily injury and ...

That was probably the first time we started to get calculating in that sense.” Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr is acknowledging a pivotal moment in Simple Minds’ career. Rock stars will cite all manner ...

We break down the highlights and the disappointments of Sundance 2025. Find out what critics are saying about nearly 50 notable films that debuted at this year's festival, including a roundup of award ...

The year 2025 belongs to the snake, but if you were born in the Year of the Rooster, here’s everything you need to know and more: 1. Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Roosters, from lucky ...

Families are being urged to check if anyone in their household is due £2,000 or more which may be sitting in an account they don't know about. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says people born ...