Friday 10/20/17
Those running for the upcoming Filer City Elections faced the community earlier this week for questions. Some hot buttons were who should provide law enforcement to the community, the need for transparency and concern about following the sates open meeting laws.
Residents in Gooding will choose whether they want the current City Council and Mayor or do they want a change. Three of the challengers are presenting a united front in their fight to unseat two city council members and the mayor.
Idaho will receive $1.2 million of a multistate settlement with General Motors over allegations it concealed ignition safety problem in its vehicle. Under the settlement, GM will declare a motor vehicle safe only if it has complied with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
There is a wind advisory for the snake plain and eastern Magic Valley today. The national Weather service is warning residents to expect gusts up to 55 miles an hour today developing by 11 am today. Drivers of high profile vehicles will find driving difficult.
Authorities in southwestern Idaho have arrested an 18-year-old high school student they say brought to school a BB gun that looked like a realistic, fully functioning handgun. Deputies went to Marsing High School and took into custody Seth J. Ramirez and recovered the BB gun.
Idaho officials have paid $24,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an eastern Idaho woman who said an Idaho State Police detective investigating her as part of a federal drug case coerced her into having sex.
An Idaho legislative panel that's reviewing possible campaign finance reforms has rejected a proposal to lift the state's campaign contribution limits. The bipartisan committee agreed Wednesday that Idaho's modest contribution limits to candidates and political action committees should not be removed.
Authorities say an Idaho state lawmaker is the subject of a criminal investigation that began two weeks ago. Caldwell police Lt. Joey Hoadley said the investigation involving Republican Rep. Brandon Hixon has been opened, but he declined to share details about the case and did not say what prompted officers to launch it.
Today: Morning and afternoon rain Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph .WINDS: W 25-30 MPH HIGH: 50 (Mountains: 47)
Tonight: Rain ending wind calming WINDS: SW 5-15 MPH LOW: 32 (Mountains: 26)
Tomorrow: Partly Sunny and cold HIGH: 51 (Mountains: 42)
SUNDAY: Morning shower chance
HIGH: 64 (Mountains: 57)
MONDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 63 (Mountains: 59)
TUESDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 65 (Mountains: 59)
WEDNESDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 69 (Mountains: 61)
THURSDAY: Sunny and cooler
HIGH: 55 (Mountains: 57)
October 20th: On this day
1908
Born on this day in Kellyville, Texas was Stuart Hamblen who was one of American radio's first singing cowboys wrote "This Ole House", which has been covered by many artists including Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Dean, Boxcar Willie, Bill Black, and UK singer Shakin’ Stevens. Hamblen died in Santa Monica, California on March 8th 1989 of brain cancer.
1913
Born on this day in Henderson County, Kentucky, was Grandpa Jones an American banjo player and "old time" country and gospel music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jones died on 19 Feb 1998 aged 84.
1937
Born on this day in Maud, Oklahoma was Wanda Lavonne Jackson, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 60s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers and a pioneering rock and roll artist. She is known to many as the Queen (or First Lady) of Rockabilly. Jackson moved to a successful career in mainstream country music with a string of hits between 1966 and 1973, including "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine", "A Woman Lives for Love" and "Fancy Satin Pillows".
1983
Merle Travis died a heart attack. The American country and Western singer, songwriter who was best known for his hit "Sixteen Tons", often discussed the life and exploitation of coal miners in the lyrics. Travis was was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977.
1991
Clint Black married actress, singer Lisa Hartman who played a major role in the primetime soap Knots Landing, as rock singer Ciji Dunne.
1999
Johnny Cash was admitted to Baptist Hospital in Nashville suffering from pneumonia, the second time this year. Doctors suspected that the medication Cash was taking for Shy-Drager’s Syndrome has made him more susceptible to infection.
2006
Flicka, an adaptation of the 1941 children's novel, opened in US movie theaters. Tim McGraw played the leading adult male role as Wyoming rancher Rob McGlaughlin.
2009
Tim McGraw released Southern Voice, which was led by the single "It's A Business Doing Pleasure With You".
October 21st: On this day
1915
Born on this day, was American record producer Owen Bradley, who, along with Chet Atkins and Bob Ferguson, was one of the chief architects of the 1950s and 1960s Nashville sound in country music and rockabilly, working with artists such as such as Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn, and Conway Twitty.
1935
Born on this day in Rowe, Virginia, was Mel Street. From 1968 to 1972, Street hosted his own show on a Bluefield, West Virginia television station. He recorded his first single, "Borrowed Angel," in 1970 for a small regional record label. A larger label, Royal American Records, picked it up in 1972, and it became a top-10 Billboard hit. He recorded the biggest hit of his career, "Lovin' on Back Streets", in 1973. He committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, on October 21, 1978, his 43rd birthday.
1978
Mel Street the honky tonk-styled singer, who had long battled clinical depression and alcoholism, committed suicide on his 43rd birthday. He had signed a recording contract with Mercury Records earlier in the year. He recorded the biggest hit of his career, "Lovin' on Back Streets", in 1973.
1980
Don Williams was at #1 on the Country music charts with "I Believe in You", Williams' eleventh #1 on the country chart. It was also hit in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
1988
Country singer Lynn Anderson was booked on a misdemeanor charge of malicious mischief after an incident at the home of songwritter Paul Williams’ brother. It was reported that Anderson had damaged a car and stole a jacket.
2007
Rascal Flatts were at #1 on the US Country music album chart with their fifth studio album, Still Feels Good. The album produced five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, the first of which was "Take Me There", co-written by Kenny Chesney, and reached #1 on the country charts in mid-2007.
2012
Hargus “Pig” Robbins was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The session keyboard and piano player played on records for artists such as George Jones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, David Allan Coe, George Hamilton IV and Conway Twitty. He was also awarded Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1976 and 2000.
October 22nd: On this day
1966
At the age of 48, Eddy Arnold became the youngest (to that time) living inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
1968
Glen Campbell was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with his sixth studio release, Gentle on My Mind. The title track written by John Hartford, won two 1968 Grammy Awards and received over 5 million radio plays. Campbell used "Gentle on My Mind" as the theme to his television variety show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour between 1969 and 1972.
1968
Born on this day in Killen, Alabama, was Marsha Thornton, country music singer. Between 1990 and 2003, she released three studio albums, with her first two released on MCA Records; she has also issued four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest peaking single was "A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline", which reached #59 in 1990.
1968
Born on this day in Mobile, Alabama, was Shelby Lynne, singer and songwriter. Lynne appeared on TNN's country music show Nashville Now in 1987, her first recording was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. The success of the 1999 album I Am Shelby Lynne led to her winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, even though she had been active in the music industry for some time. She appeared in the film Walk The Line playing the role of Carrie Cash.
1973
John Denver released "Sunshine on My Shoulders" which hit #1 early in 1974. It was originally the B-side of one of his earlier songs, "I'd Rather Be a Cowboy". As the Vietnam War came to an end, the song took on a new significance and began to receive airplay. It was also his first of four #1's between 1974-1975, the other three being: "Annie's Song", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "I'm Sorry."
1988
Johnny Cash performed at a benefit show for a drug and alcohol treatment community for adolescents and their families at the Handley High School Auditorium in Winchester, Virginia Before the show Cash was presented with a plaque and told that the day had been declared Johnny Cash Day.
1999
Dixie Chicks fifth studio album Fly was at #1 on the country chart. The album debuted and peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and has now sold over 10 million units.
2005
The reality series Tuckerville aired for the first time on The Learning Channel, documenting the life of country music star Tanya Tucker as she recorded an album, ran her record business, and raises her three children. It ran for two seasons for a total of 18 episodes.
Thursday 10/19/17
While wildfires raged and smoke filled Idaho’s sky, the state’s famous spud crop suffered this summer because of the haze that filtered the vital sunlight. Most of the state’s 308,000-acre potato crop is harvested; only a few of the large operators are still digging what appears to be a smaller crop.
Bowe Bergdahl says President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his criticism of the soldier preventing him from receiving a fair sentence on charges he endangered comrades in Afghanistan. Bergdahl's lawyers on Tuesday asked to have the case dismissed because of Trump's remarks after their client pleaded guilty this week.
An Idaho Falls man who was released in March after spending 20 years in prison for rape and murder has been arrested again. 41-year-old Christopher Tapp is facing a new charge of domestic battery. Tapp and his wife were in an argument that turned physical. Tapp was in prison for the 1996 killing of 18-year-old Angie Dodge.
The Hops industry in Idaho is bringing good news to Idaho’s economy. In southern Idaho it’s reported that there are 5-thousand acres of plants growing that is used in the production of of Beer.
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit contending the U.S. Forest Service is illegally jeopardizing bighorn sheep. The 18-page lawsuit contends the grazing through permits issued to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Sheep Experimental Station risks transmitting diseases to bighorn sheep.
A former Idaho Department of Fish and Game employee has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the agency that includes an allegation that a male supervisor threatened to strangle her with an extension cord. The seven-page lawsuit seeks not less than $100,000 in damages plus attorney fees.
A Nampa Police Department detective says a man who engaged in an illicit relationship with an underage teenager took videos of their sexual activities. Court records say 37 year old Booker T. Collins, of Nampa, had “a sexual relationship over the last several months” with the girl. Police believe the relationship ran from early August to early October.
An Idaho jury continued to hear testimony to determine if a man convicted of killing a Coeur d'Alene police officer should receive the death penalty. The jury found 29-year-old Jonathan Renfro guilty of first-degree murder on Friday for the May 2015 killing of Police Sgt. Greg Moore.
Today: Mostly Sunny. High around 76F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low 49F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow: Windy. Periods of rain early. Then some breaks in the clouds in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds W at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly Sunny
HIGH: 52 (Mountains: 44)
SUNDAY: Morning shower chance
HIGH: 67 (Mountains: 55)
MONDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 61 (Mountains: 57)
TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 63 (Mountains: 58)
WEDNESDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 68 (Mountains: 60)
October 19th: On this day
1889
Born on this day in Bristol, England, was Art Satherley, record producer and A&R man who joined Columbia Records in 1930 and subsequently became one of the most successful country music promoters in the genre's early history. Among those he produced were Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Hank Penny, Lefty Frizzell, Carl Smith, Marty Robbins and Roy Acuff. Satherley died on 10 Feb 1986.
1945
Born on this day in Anson, Texas, was Jeannie C. Riley (born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson, country music and gospel singer who is best known for her 1968 country #1 and pop hit "Harper Valley PTA". In 1980, she published her autobiography, From Harper Valley to the Mountain Top.
1968
Born on this day was Rodney Scott Carrington, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist. He has released six major-label studio albums and a greatest-hits package.
1976
Born on this day in Tifton, Georgia, was Cyndi Thomson, her debut 2001 single, "What I Really Meant to Say", became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
1997
Six airplanes rocked their wings in a salute to John Denver before a memorial service. Taped recordings of four of his songs were played during the funeral service at Faith Presbyterian Church, attended by about 2,000 people in the Denver suburb.
2006
Keith Urban checked himself into the Betty Ford Center in California. He later issued a statement saying: "I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the ones who love and support me. One can never let one's guard down on recovery, and I'm afraid that I have."
2011
Brad Paisley made a voice cameo as various background characters in the South Park episode Bass to Mouth.
Wednesday 10/18/17
Tim Soule has resigned as the Twin Falls Fire Department Chief. He was appointed to the position in October 2016. Soule has more than 25 years of experience in fire and emergency services. No reason was given for the departure.
Twin Falls City Hall employees are getting ready to move into their new digs. It’s been a year and a half in the making but next week the move begins. The new city hall on main street cost 9-point 5 million dollars. The new building is expected to last at least 50 years.
An Idaho woman could avoid most of her prison sentence for crashing an SUV while under the influence of methamphetamine and killing her 14-year-old stepdaughter Autumn Barnes. Jordan Jamison could evade most of her seven-year sentence if she successfully completes a prison-based treatment program. Jamison was driving the SUV near Meridian, when she and her former husband began arguing and physically fighting in the front seats.
The guilty plea of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to charges of endangering his comrades in Afghanistan has set up a dramatic sentencing hearing this month that could land him in prison for life. Now the judge will weigh Bergdahl's admission of guilt and his time in captivity against the wounds other service members suffered while searching for him.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a fiery crash that blocked I-84 in Meridian Monday night. Idaho State Police say the driver of a Kenworth semi was eastbound when he was rear-ended by a 2007 Mazda MZ3. The Mazda became fully engulfed in flames. The driver of the stolen car fled the scene.
The Twin Falls City Council has agreed to help the Trans-Four bus system. The help will be in the form of $45-thousand dollars for a two-year period. The public transportation service officials say they are facing $13-thousand dollars loss this year even if it receives the money. They serve about 100 people a day.
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter says the state has to be vigilant monitoring the federal government's creation of a new sage grouse conservation plan. Otter told state workers that they can't allow federal workers he called "leftovers" from President Obama's administration to create a plan that he says is too restrictive.
Some at the Rock Creek Elementary School in Twin Falls are working to help two families who lost their home to fire last week. Donations of clothes are being gathered and school officials are asking those who want to help to consider gift cards for groceries.
Today: Mostly Sunny. High 72F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Clear skies. Low 41F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Sunshine. High 73F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Morning rain
HIGH: 50 (Mountains: 51)
SATURDAY: Partly Sunny
HIGH: 55 (Mountains: 47)
SUNDAY: Chance of mountain shower
HIGH: 65 (Mountains: 57)
MONDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 65 (Mountains: 60)
TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 66 (Mountains: 61)
October 18th: On this day
1952
Hank Williams married Billie Jean Jones Eshlimar in Minden, Louisiana. The next day two public ceremonies were held at the New Orleans Civic Auditorium, where 14,000 seats were sold for each. After Williams's death, a judge ruled that the wedding was not legal because Jones Eshlimar's divorce had not become final until eleven days after she married Williams.
1967
Ode to Billie Joe the debut album by Bobbie Gentry was at #1 on the chart. It was the only album to displace The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band from its 15-week reign at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart. The recording of the title track "Ode to Billie Joe" generated eight Grammy nominations, resulting in three wins for Gentry and one win for arranger Jimmie Haskell.
1979
Johnny Cash received the United Nations Humanitarian Award for his longstanding support for two children’s homes in Jamaica and his work for the Youth For Christ Organisation. The ceremony was held at the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville.
1980
Born on this day was Josh Gracin, country music singer who is a former member of the United States Marine Corps. He first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of the Fox Networks talent competition American Idol. His self-titled debut album was released in 2004 and it produced the #1 hit, "Nothin' to Lose.”
1988
Randy Travis was back at #1 on the country chart with Always & Forever, his second album. Released from this album were the singles "Too Gone Too Long", "I Won't Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)", "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "I Told You So", all of which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
2010
Kenny Chesney was at #1 on the Country chart with his fourteenth studio album Hemingway's Whiskey. Four of the albums singles; "The Boys of Fall", "Somewhere with You", "Live a Little", and "Reality" have all hit #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Kenny Chesney Hard at Work 6 Weeks Later
The entire island of St. John has been without power since Sept. 6. And basically without much cell or internet service either, thanks to the devastating Hurricane Irma. So, six very, very long weeks. And while Kenny Chesney is doing everything he possibly can to start the rebuilding process, so is Jenn Manes.
Manes writes about everything St. John for the News of St. John blog. It’s her job to spread the word about what’s working — and not working — on the island. After the storm hit, her dad in Connecticut is the one who first sent her word that, “Kenny’s team is coming. You’re all going to be OK.”
Manes went up to Chesney’s island home right after she received her dad’s text, and found 17 people taking shelter there. And in addition to welcoming people into his house, Chesney also stocked a plane with generators, internet equipment, rakes, shovels and other cleanup equipment — plus people who knew how to help — flew it all to St. Croix, then transferred everything and everyone to a private helicopter to get to St. John.
That made Chesney’s team the first ones on the ground in St. John, even before the U.S. military. And during the first few weeks after the storm, Manes reported that Chesney’s group kept sending loads of food, water, emergency supplies, medicine, medical equipment, chainsaws, generators, cleanup equipment, bug spray, batteries and flashlights and more to the Virgin Islands. It’s all part of his Love for Love City Foundation.
“They did so using private jets, private helicopters, private charter boats and fishing boats, and ferries. The private boats — the majority came from St. Croix — donated their time and fuel. So a huge thank you to the residents of St. Croix who stepped up in a big way to help our community when we needed it most,” Manes wrote.
And now, even without any power, Chesney is trying to start the rebuilding process. His foundation has partnered with Bloomberg to send 29 New York State Troopers down to St. John to help with security. “I’m gonna do everything that I possibly can to try to relieve some stress from people that I’ve really grown to love over the years, who have meant so much,” Chesney said.
Around the Valley
The Candidate Forum for Filer Mayoral and City Council Candidates to reach voters and help them make an informed decision about those running for city office this election cycle is tonight at 7 at the Filer Middle School Auditorium. Doug Maughan will moderate the event. The forum is free and open to the public.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Month, Voices Against Violence will hold a Candlelight Vigil tomorrow at Twin Falls City Park. The vigil will honor those who we have lost to domestic violence and to recognize those who survived. Victims will share their stories, and the event will also feature live music and poetry. Survivors of domestic violence and their families are invited to speak as well. The event runs from 6 'til 8.
The annual Stricker After Dark event will be held this Friday and Saturday night at the historic Rock Creek Stage Station and Stricker Homesite. At this year's Stricker After Dark, guests will be taken on a candlelit tour of the Stricker home, which was built in 1900. As the tour guides take guests through the house, they will tell you spooky stories about the home and property. The house tour is recommended for ages 6 and up, and children cannot be carried on the tour. Guests are also invited to take a moonlit stroll through the grounds of the site, sit by a roaring campfire, and visit the Interpretive Center. Cost is $5 per person, with all proceeds going to preserve and maintain the Stricker property.
Have lunch with the witches at Nature Nursery & Markets this Saturday from 11 ‘til 4. The event includes trick or treating, a bakery, face painting, fortune telling, pumpkin decorating and even a Halloween parade at noon! Cost is five bucks per person and that includes lunch. Again, it’s this Saturday from 11 ‘til 4 at Nature Nursery & Markets, 120 East Highway 81 in Burley.
The Twin Falls County Fair Foundation's 'Anything Potato' cook-off is this Saturday from 5:30 'til 8 in Twin Falls COunty Fairgrounds Merchant Building #3. Cost is $20 per family or $10 per person and $4 for kids aged 5 to 11. If you'd like to ENTER the cook-off, all organizations, service groupsandr individuals are welcome to do so. Any recipe containing potato as an ingredient is eligible. Each group or individual entry must cook and provide enough 2 oz. samples for 200 people. Cups and utensils will be provided. The attending public will make their choice for the best of "Anything Potato." For more information call the Twin Falls County Fair Office.
MOVIES TONIGHT
MAGIC VALLEY CINEMA 13 (MAGIC VALLEY MALL): The Foreigner, Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, My Little Pony: The Movie, American Made, Flatliners, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It & Despicable Me 3
CENTURY STADIUM 5 (BURLEY): Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, American Made, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It
MAGIC LANTERN THEATERS (KETCHUM): Brad’s Status, mother!, Blade Runner 2049, Battle Of The Sexes, The Mountain Between Us & American Made
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CONCERTS THIS WEEK
TONIGHT - 10.18 – Bob Dylan – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
THURSDAY – 10.19 – Huey Lewis & The News – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
SATURDAY – 10.21 – Luke Bryan & Brett Eldredge – Usana Amphitheatre – Salt Lake
NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10.25 – Kesha – Rockwell @ The Complex – Salt Lake
HOLLYWOOD
I just want to preface this story with the fact that I KNOW I’ve been covering the Harvey Weinstein thing and all of it’s fallout extensively – but that’s because I think it’s important as a member of the media to spread stuff like this as if it were wildfire… because for the first time in possibly forever, women in showbiz feel like they have every bit as much a voice if not MORE of a voice than men – and in my opinion and hopefully yours too, that’s how it SHOULD be. It’s not just showiz, either – in MANY professions, leadership is dominated by powerful men who think they have this indestructible ability to force women into many situations only so that they may have the CHANCE to become an equal… and frankly, that’s stupid – and there’s lots of women NOW who have been given the stage, the spotlight, and the microphone to say as much. That’s STUPID and not fair. Today’s whirlwind of accusations, drops, and step-downs comes from head of Amazon Studios Roy Price. Yesterday, he resigned from his position as studio head after an allegation that he had harassed a television producer working on one of his shows. Price’s departure, confirmed by an Amazon Studios representative, comes less than a week after he was placed on unpaid leave following accusations made by Isa Hackett, an executive producer on the Amazon drama series “The Man in the High Castle,” that he made lewd remarks and unwanted advances in 2015. Hackett said much of what I just ranted about in response to Price's departure. She said in a statement, "An important conversation has begun about the need to create a culture in our industry which values, respect and decency and rejects the abuse of power and dehumanizing treatment of others. This is truly an opportunity to find a better way forward, and ultimately toward a balanced representation of women and minorities in leadership positions.”
And as more and more women come forward to share their own stories of harassment in their Hollywood workplaces, this one should give all of those who love the great, late Carrie Fisher yet another reason to adore her. Heather Ross, also known as Heather Robinson, is a television and movie industry vet who recently told a morning radio show in Tucson about an ugly run-in she had with an overly aggressive unnamed Oscar winner. Her story, however, took a surprise twist because of the actions of the late Carrie Fisher. Ross, a screenwriter and producer, told one radio morning show on Monday that in 2000, she moved to California, a bright-eyed hopeful eager to make it in the entertainment business. She already had connected with some industry folks on AOL, striking up a friendship with the “Star Wars” actress. She also connected with an unnamed Oscar-winning producer — not Weinstein — who agreed to take her to lunch. Ross said she did not have any qualms or worries seeing the A-lister. Their talk online had been all business and because she was what she believed to be overweight, she felt safe thinking that she wouldn't be attractive to this guy AND she wasn't looking to become an actress. But, things turned south in a hurry and I'll spare you the details of what this sleaze did because as I've said time and again, we're a family show and on in lots of school buses this morning - but Carrie Fisher's response to this dirtbag's actions was fantastic. A few weeks after the incident, Carrie Fisher told Ross that she had seen the producer. “She said, ‘I just saw blank at Sony Studios. I knew he would probably be there, so I went to his office and personally delivered a Tiffany box wrapped with a white bow." When Ross asked what was inside, Fisher said: “It was a cow tongue from Jerry’s Famous Deli with a note that said, ‘If you ever touch my darling Heather or any other woman again, the next delivery will be something of yours in a much smaller box.” I'll let you decipher the message.
And finally, Georgia fashion designer Mychael Knight, who was a finalist on the popular TV competition show "Project Runway," passed away yesterday. He was 39. Knight died outside Atlanta surrounded by family and friends. An official cause of death has not been released, but Knight had extensively shared his five-year struggles with irritable bowel syndrome, writing in now-deleted Facebook posts that he suffered chronic abdominal pain, a "leaky gut," extreme fatigue and exhaustion. His family said "Mychael meant everything to us and we loved him dearly. He was generous and so full of life. This is how we choose to remember his legacy." Rest in peace, Mychael Knight.
Tuesday 10/17/17
Boise State University has suspended a student-athlete from team activities, a decision that comes as the university and Boise police investigate allegations the student-athlete attacked another student on campus early Sunday morning. The victim was knocked unconscious, suffered a broken arm, broken nose and bruises to the back of his head.
The Bannock County Sheriff says the county's jail is overcrowded and several structural issues at the facility have the potential to become serious threats to the safety of both inmates and staff. A $16 million jail expansion bond set for the upcoming Nov. 7 ballot would designate $14 million to add an additional 120 to 160 beds and replace plumbing lines, cracked exterior walls and door-locking mechanisms that are well past their warranty periods.
Officials with Northwest Nazarene University have announced the school is dropping its crusader mascot. Students were notified yesterday that the university's new mascot would be the nighthawks. The change comes after students, community members and alumni raised concerns about the history of violence and destruction associated with crusaders.
Former state Sen. Russ Fulcher's campaign says the Republican has raised more than $153,000 since announcing his intent to run for the state's open 1st Congressional District seat. Former Attorney General David Leroy raised roughly $31,000 in the same time frame, but has raised $145,000 overall since announcing his candidacy in April.
Boise police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle. According to the Boise Police Department, a vehicle traveling in Boise on Sunday collided with a man was walking across the street.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told a military judge he's pleading guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Bergdahl is charged with endangering his comrades by walking away from a remote post in Afghanistan in 2009. He told the judge that he now understands that what he did caused others to search for him.
Today: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 73F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: A clear sky. Low 42F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunshine. High 74F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 75 (Mountains: 62)
FRIDAY: Rain and evening snow showers
HIGH: 52 (Mountains: 49)
SATURDAY: Partly Sunny
HIGH: 56 (Mountains: 47)
SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny passing showers possible
HIGH: 63 (Mountains: 54)
MONDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 64 (Mountains: 54)
October 17th: On this day
1941
Born on this day in Portsmouth, Ohio, was Earl Thomas Conley, country music singer-songwriter. In the 1980s and into the 1990s, Conley charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which eighteen reached#1. Conley's eighteen #1 country singles during the 1980s marked the most #1 hits by any artist in any genre during that decade. Conley's music has been referred to as "thinking man's country" because the narrator looks into the heart and soul of his characters in each song.
1958
Born on this day in Newnan, Georgia, was Alan Jackson, country music singer, who has recorded over a dozen studio albums. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs", for which of Jackson's entries, 35 were #1 hits. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
1991
Tennessee Ernie Ford died exactly 36 years after his hit "Sixteen Tons" was released, and one day shy of the first anniversary of his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
1999
American steel guitarist and songwriter Tommy Durden died aged 79. He is most notable for co-writing Elvis Presley's breakthrough hit, "Heartbreak Hotel" and later performed as steel guitarist for Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash and Johnny Tillotson.
2000
American III: Solitary Man was released, the third album in the American series by Johnny Cash, (and his 85th overall album). The album was notable for being Cash's highest charting (#11 Country) solo studio LP since his 1976, One Piece at a Time. Solitary Man featured versions of “I Won’t Back Down”, (Tom Petty), “One”, (U2), and “Solitary Man”, (Neil Diamond).
2003
A longtime golf enthusiast, singer Anne Murray made history at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, by becoming the first woman to score a hole-in-one on the 108 - yard, par 3, 17th hole at the Kaluhyat Golf Club.
Around the Valley
The Candidate Forum for Filer Mayoral and City Council Candidates to reach voters and help them make an informed decision about those running for city office this election cycle is this Wednesday at 7 at the Filer Middle School Auditorium. Doug Maughan will moderate the event. The forum is free and open to the public.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Month, Voices Against Violence will hold a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday at Twin Falls City Park. The vigil will honor those who we have lost to domestic violence and to recognize those who survived. Victims will share their stories, and the event will also feature live music and poetry. Survivors of domestic violence and their families are invited to speak as well. The event runs from 6 'til 8.
The annual Stricker After Dark event will be held this Friday and Saturday night at the historic Rock Creek Stage Station and Stricker Homesite. At this year's Stricker After Dark, guests will be taken on a candlelit tour of the Stricker home, which was built in 1900. As the tour guides take guests through the house, they will tell you spooky stories about the home and property. The house tour is recommended for ages 6 and up, and children cannot be carried on the tour. Guests are also invited to take a moonlit stroll through the grounds of the site, sit by a roaring campfire, and visit the Interpretive Center. Cost is $5 per person, with all proceeds going to preserve and maintain the Stricker property.
Have lunch with the witches at Nature Nursery & Markets this Saturday from 11 ‘til 4. The event includes trick or treating, a bakery, face painting, fortune telling, pumpkin decorating and even a Halloween parade at noon! Cost is five bucks per person and that includes lunch. Again, it’s this Saturday from 11 ‘til 4 at Nature Nursery & Markets, 120 East Highway 81 in Burley.
The Twin Falls County Fair Foundation's 'Anything Potato' cook-off is this Saturday from 5:30 'til 8 in Twin Falls COunty Fairgrounds Merchant Building #3. Cost is $20 per family or $10 per person and $4 for kids aged 5 to 11. If you'd like to ENTER the cook-off, all organizations, service groupsandr individuals are welcome to do so. Any recipe containing potato as an ingredient is eligible. Each group or individual entry must cook and provide enough 2 oz. samples for 200 people. Cups and utensils will be provided. The attending public will make their choice for the best of "Anything Potato." For more information call the Twin Falls County Fair Office.
MOVIES TONIGHT
MAGIC VALLEY CINEMA 13 (MAGIC VALLEY MALL): The Foreigner, Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, My Little Pony: The Movie, American Made, Flatliners, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It & Despicable Me 3
CENTURY STADIUM 5 (BURLEY): Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, American Made, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It
BURLEY THEATER: Cars 3
MAGIC LANTERN THEATERS (KETCHUM): Brad’s Status, mother!, Blade Runner 2049, Battle Of The Sexes, The Mountain Between Us & American Made
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, 10.17 & 10.18 – Bob Dylan – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
THURSDAY – 10.19 – Huey Lewis & The News – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
SATURDAY – 10.21 – Luke Bryan & Brett Eldredge – Usana Amphitheatre – Salt Lake
NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10.25 – Kesha – Rockwell @ The Complex – Salt Lake
HOLLYWOOD
The film Academy expelled Harvey Weinstein on Saturday - and they didn't waste any time in getting it done. After an emergency closed-door meeting of the board of governors, the group issued a statement saying that it would like to “send a message that the era of willful ignorance and shameful complicity in predatory behavior and workplace harassment in our industry is over.” The Producers Guild of America also voted yesterday to begin the process of expelling Weinstein from its ranks. His expulsion is not immediately effective since the guild, following its bylaws, must go through a termination process.
Ed Sheeran's Divide tour is in jeopardy after the singer injured his arm in a bicycle accident yesterday morning in London. He took to Instagram yesterday to say he had a bit of a bicycle accident and is currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of his upcoming shows. The BBC reported that Sheeran broke his right arm in the accident, with the Mirror adding that a car struck Sheeran while he rode his bicycle in London. The incident is the latest in Sheeran's bizarre collection of injuries, which include slicing his face in a fake knighthood ceremony and melting the flesh off his foot at a hot spring.
And according to Us Weekly, Prince Harry doesn't want an extravagant ceremony when he walks down the aisle with Meghan Markle. A source says "Pomp and pageantry is the last thing he would want. I can see him wanting to get married at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. It would stop it from turning into a total media circus and give the day a sense of privacy that Harry so badly craves. Harry and Markle who are both 36 met in London in July of last year, but didn't confirm their relationship until November.
Monday 10/16/17
The family of an Idaho rancher who was fatally shot by two deputies has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Jack Yantis was killed two years ago after one of his bulls was hit by a car and deputies shot the animal. Yantis arrived with a rifle just as deputies decided to put down the animal.
Officials with the Idaho Transportation Department say the state has saved $13.1 million in interest costs after refinancing bonds designates to improve the state's aging highways. ITD said it worked with the Idaho Housing and Finance Association to refinance $101 million of debt by reducing interest rates from 4.5 percent to 2.3 percent.
Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year; the largest increase since 2012, though it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary.
The Jerome Chamber of Commerce held their annual luncheon to honor individuals in Jerome. This year, Charlie and Jill Howell received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Citizens of the Year award went to Bill and Donna Kyle.
Two men were sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a Garden City man last year. Paul Russell Jr. was shot and killed after he drove to an intersection to pick up a friend who had gotten into a quarrel. He had just arrived when Mykle Blumenshine and Lyle Croson opened fire.
Idaho is one of just two states that don't require elected officeholders to disclose any of their personal financial information. This means the state's elected officials can weigh in on public matters without sharing whether their wallets might benefit. GOP gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist has voluntarily released his economic assets.
A 25-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of Idaho Central Credit Union in Meridian. The victim was a bank employee who was sitting in her vehicle eating lunch around 1:45 p.m. Friday when a sedan pulled in front of her.
Police in Post Falls, Idaho are searching for a man they believe tied up an elderly couple in their home and stole their SUV and other items. Officers were called to the couple's home on Oct. 11 by the husband after he was able to break free.
Today: Mostly Sunny WINDS: Light HIGH: 66 (Mountains: 59)
Tonight: Mostly Clear WINDS: Light LOW: 37 (Mountains: 33)
Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. High 72F. (Mountains 62) Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 71 (Mountains: 61)
THURSDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 77 (Mountains: 64)
FRIDAY: Afternoon and evening rain chances
HIGH: 61 (Mountains: 51)
SATURDAY: Partly Sunny
HIGH: 55 (Mountains: 49)
SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 61 (Mountains: 51)
October 16th: On this day
1918
Born on this day, was Stoney Cooper, an American country star and member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a master of the fiddle and the guitar. Cooper died on March 22 1977 aged 58.
1950
Hank Snow was at #1 on the Country music singles charts with "I'm Moving On". The song, stayed at the top of the charts for 21 weeks and was the first of seven #1 Billboard country hits Snow scored throughout his career.
1961
Decca records released "Crazy" by Patsy Cline. The ballad, composed by Willie Nelson gave Cline a #2 country hit in 1962. Nelson originally wrote the song for country singer Billy Walker, but Walker turned it down. The song's eventual success helped launch Nelson as a performer as well as a songwriter. It spent 21 weeks on the chart for Cline, and eventually became one of her signature tunes.
1981
Eddie Rabbitt was at #1 on the US country album chart with Step by Step, his seventh studio album. The album continued the crossover success established in the singer's two previous albums. Three singles were produced including the title track, which went to #1 on country charts and reached the top 5 on both the Adult Contemporary and Billboard 100 charts.
1992
Taking part at Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Madison Square Garden, New York Ciry, Johnny Cash and June Carter performed "It Ain't Me, Babe," which was subsequently included on a 2 CD live recording.
2013
Record producer Tony Brown, best known for producing George Strait, was arrested for domestic assault against his wife Jamie Antee.
2015
Record producer and guitarist John Jennings died of kidney cancer aged 62. He was best known for his work with Mary Chapin Carpenter as well as working with Indigo Girls, the Rankin Family, Cheryl Wheeler, Iris DeMent, and George Jones.
Kacey Musgraves Weds Ruston Kelly
Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly tied the knot in Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 14.
On Saturday morning, Kacey teased the wedding with a Twitter post that featured emojis of a bride and hearts with the word “Today.”
AROUND THE VALLEY
This Tuesday, the Rupert United Methodist Church will feature Judy Graham-Barnes in a brown-bag pipe organ concert from noon to 1:00 p.m.. Bring a sack lunch and bottled water for quiet dining at tables or listen in pews to the prized 1937 Kimball pipe organ. Concerts to be held every other Tuesday thru May. A free-will donation opportunity. The Rupert United Methodist Church is at 605 H Street, Rupert.
The Candidate Forum for Filer Mayoral and City Council Candidates to reach voters and help them make an informed decision about those running for city office this election cycle is this Wednesday at 7 at the Filer Middle School Auditorium. Doug Maughan will moderate the event. The forum is free and open to the public.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Month, Voices Against Violence will hold a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday at Twin Falls City Park. The vigil will honor those who we have lost to domestic violence and to recognize those who survived. Victims will share their stories, and the event will also feature live music and poetry. Survivors of domestic violence and their families are invited to speak as well. The event runs from 6 'til 8.
The Immaculate Conception Classic Tag Sale will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be a lunch bar available. The sale runs Thursday afternoon from 5 'til 7, Friday 9 'til 7, and Saturday from 9 'til noon.
The Twin Falls County Fair Foundation's 'Anything Potato' cook-off is this Saturday from 5:30 'til 8 in Twin Falls COunty Fairgrounds Merchant Building #3. Cost is $20 per family or $10 per person and $4 for kids aged 5 to 11. If you'd like to ENTER the cook-off, all organizations, service groupsandr individuals are welcome to do so. Any recipe containing potato as an ingredient is eligible. Each group or individual entry must cook and provide enough 2 oz. samples for 200 people. Cups and utensils will be provided. The attending public will make their choice for the best of "Anything Potato." For more information call the Twin Falls County Fair Office.
MOVIES TONIGHT
MAGIC VALLEY CINEMA 13 (MAGIC VALLEY MALL): The Foreigner, Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, My Little Pony: The Movie, American Made, Flatliners, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It & Despicable Me 3
CENTURY STADIUM 5 (BURLEY): Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, American Made, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It
BURLEY THEATER: Cars 3
MAGIC LANTERN THEATERS (KETCHUM): Brad’s Status, mother!, Blade Runner 2049, Battle Of The Sexes, The Mountain Between Us & American Made
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
TONIGHT – Janet Jackson – Vivint Smart Home Arena – Salt Lake
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 10.17 & 10.18 – Bob Dylan – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
THURSDAY – 10.19 – Huey Lewis & The News – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake
SATURDAY – 10.21 – Luke Bryan & Brett Eldredge – Usana Amphitheatre – Salt Lake
NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10.25 – Kesha – Rockwell @ The Complex – Salt Lake
HOLLYWOOD
Happy Death Day exceeded box office expectations over the weekend and knocked Blade Runner 2049 out of the #1 spot, bringing in 26 and a half million dollars. Blade Runner slips to the number two spot with 15.1 million. In third was The Foreigner debuting with a 12.8 million dollar weekend. It drops from 3rd to 4th with 6 million. And rounding out the top 5 was The Mountain Between Us, down from 2nd place last week and bringing in an estimated 5.6 million.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner announced their engagement over the weekend, and the singer’s family couldn’t be more welcoming to their new addition. “Everybody’s very, very happy for them and their family and friends are all thrilled. Everyone loves them together,” a source said. The DNCE front man's brother Nick Jonas said on Twitter "Congratulations to my brother… and sister in law to be on your engagement! I love you both so much.” Jonas and Turner have been dating since last November, after they were spotted acting cozy at a concert in the Netherlands — although the duo didn’t become Instagram official until January.
Amazon head Roy Price’s fiancée Lila Feinberg has called off their November wedding after the programming chief was suspended amid allegations of harassment last week. The two were set to wed on Nov. 12, but Feinberg, a playwright and TV writer, called off the ceremony. In a twist scripted in Hollywood, Feinberg had designed her wedding dress with Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, the wife of Harvey Weinstein - who, unless you're living under a rock, you know has been accused by a slew of women of assault in many forms over the course of several decades. Chapman split from Weinstein amid the allegations last week.
Friday 10/13/17
The Army has scheduled a hearing Monday for Bowe Bergdahl to enter an expected guilty plea to charges that he endangered comrades by walking off his remote post in Afghanistan in 2009. He is expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.
Idaho's new U.S. Attorney Bart Davis says he believes a new offshoot of the street and prison gang Surenos is close to being eradicated after a series of indictments in state and federal court. Five people believed to be members or associates of the Sureno Mob Trece gang were indicted in Idaho's U.S. District Court on drug and firearms charges. Another 15 people were indicted in Idaho's 3rd Judicial District, most charged with conspiracy to recruit a gang member.
About 100 homes in Jerome hope to hear that they won’t need to boil their water today. Earlier this week, crews had to lower the pressure in a main line while they connected to a new pipe. The DEQ said anytime you depressurize the system, the potential exists of contamination. Test results are expected today.
A BASE jumper was injured yesterday when his chute tangled and drove him into a boulder near the Snake River’s edge. 56 year old John McDonald jumped from the Perrine Bridge around noon. He hit a large rock injuring his leg.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is set to vote on a proposal to allow catch-and-keep steelhead fisheries on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers and on the Clearwater River and its north, south and middle forks. If the proposal passes, anglers would have to release all steelhead longer than 28 inches.
Idaho Republican Party Chairman Jonathan Parker says he is disturbed that a former GOP state lawmaker has formed a political action committee to encourage Independent and Democratic voters to register as Republicans. Parker says he welcomes any individuals to affiliate as a Republican, as long as they share the belief in limited government, lower taxes and additional freedoms.
Today: A few clouds Rain and snow WINDS: NW 10-15 MPH HIGH: 50 (Mountains: 43)
Tonight: A few passing clouds. Rain changes to snow WINDS: W 5-10 MPH LOW: 28 (Mountains: 21). Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 49F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 48 (Mountains: 45)
SUNDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 58 (Mountains: 52)
MONDAY: Sunny
HIGH: 67 (Mountains: 58)
TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 71 (Mountains: 60)
WEDNESDAY: Mostly Sunny
HIGH: 72 (Mountains: 57)
THURSDAY: Rain likely
HIGH: 64 (Mountains: 50)
October 13th: On this day
1946
Born on this day in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, was Lacy J. Dalton country singer and songwriter known for her gritty, powerful vocals. Dalton had a number of hits in the 1980s, including "Takin' It Easy," "Crazy Blue Eyes" and "16th Avenue."
1958
Billboard discontinued the "C&W Best Sellers in Stores" and "Most Played C&W by Jockeys" charts. Starting with the October 20 issue, there is one all-encompassing "Hot C&W Sides" chart. The new chart has 30 positions, and "City Lights" by Ray Price was the first #1 song.
1959
Born on this day in Ogden, Utah, was Marie Osmond singer, actress, doll designer, and a member of the show business family The Osmonds. She scored a US #1 hit in 1973 with her version of the country pop ballad "Paper Roses."
1969
Born on this day in Valdosta, Georgia, was Rhett Akins, Country singer, songwriter who scored the 1996 US Country #1 hit "Don't Get Me Started." Akins has written singles for other country music singers, primarily as one-third of the songwriting team The Peach Pickers alongside Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip.
1978
Dolly Parton was at #1 on the US country music album chart with Heartbreaker, her 20th solo studio album. The title song, a ballad written by Carole Bayer Sager, topped the US country charts, and became Parton's third top-forty pop hit.
1980
Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. The presentation was made by Kenny Rogers.
1990
Garth Brooks was at #1 on the US country album chart with his second studio album, No Fences. The album remains Brooks' best-seller to date with 17 million copies sold in the US alone.
October 14th: On this day
1938
Born on this day in Iron City, Tennessee, was Melba Montgomery, country music singer best known for duet hit recordings in the 1960s with country music singer George Jones and her 1974 US #1 hit "No Charge." Melba has written songs for such artists as George Strait, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, George Jones, Patty Loveless, Travis Tritt, Tracy Byrd, and Terri Clark.
1957
The Everly Brothers were at #1 on the country singles chart with "Wake Up Little Susie." Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant the song was banned in such places as Boston, although the song does not state that Susie and her boyfriend had sexual relations. Indeed, it strongly implies that they did not!
1973
The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame added Don Gibson ("I Can't Stop Loving You"), Jack Clement ("Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"), Harlan Howard ("Busted"), Roger Miller, Ed and Steve Nelson ("Bouquet Of Roses") and Willie Nelson.
1974
Born on this day in Lubbock, Texas, was Natalie Maines, singer-songwriter and lead vocalist the Dixie Chicks. Of the Dixie Chicks' twenty-five singles, six have reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart: "There's Your Trouble", "Wide Open Spaces", "You Were Mine", "Cowboy Take Me Away", "Without You", and "Travelin' Soldier".
1984
The movie Songwriter directed by Alan Rudolph, and starring Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson was released. The film a satirical comedy, is loosely based on Willie Nelson's own life and and finances, (his song "Night Life", for example, which he sold in 1961 for $150, went on to be recorded by over 70 artists and sold more than 30 million copies).
2006
Freddy Fender the Mexican-American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician died aged 69. Best known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados, He is best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and the subsequent remake of his own "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights".
October 15th: On this day
1943
Born on this day, was American drummer and session musician Larrie Londin. He played on more hit records during his career than any other drummer, with the possible exception of the legendary session drummer Hal Blaine. Londin moved to Nashville in 1969, and grew to be regarded as Nashville's top session drummer and played with a wide range of artists, including Emmylou Harris, Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Albert Lee, Larry Carlton, Merle Haggard, Hank Snow, Jerry Reed, Rosanne Cash, Reba McEntire, KT Oslin, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Hank Williams, Jr., Chet Atkins, Ronnie Milsap, and many others. He died on August 24, 1992.
1960
Loretta Lynn made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. In a press conference she said, "I've played in a million places, but the Grand Ole Opry is different." Lynn has been a member of The Grand Ole Opry for over years, since joining on September 25, 1962.
1965
Born on this day in Los Angeles, California, was Dean Miller, country music artist, (the son of Roger Miller). He has scored four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts as well as writing singles for Trace Adkins and Terri Clark.
1969
Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with At San Quentin, which was a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison the follow-up to Cash's previous live album, the critically acclaimed At Folsom Prison. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue".
1983
George Jones married his fourth wife, Nancy Sepulvado. The ceremony took place at the home of Jones’ sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas. The country legend, who had a highly publicized battle with drugs and alcohol, relied on his fourth wife to finally help him get sober.
1997
A federal aviation official told the Associated Press that John Denver flew to his death with an invalid license because he had twice been arrested on drunk driving charges, The Federal Aviation Administration had pulled Denver's medical certificate - which is required to fly with a pilot's license - on June 13, 1996.
2002
Faith Hill released Cry, her fifth studio album which has gone on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide. Hill has publicly stated that, of all the albums she has recorded, Cry is her favorite.
2009
Garth Brooks announced that he was coming out of retirement to play concerts in Las Vegas. The concerts would be held approximately fifteen weekends per year until the year 2014. His first set of concerts has already sold out.
2011
Keith Urban closed his 60 date Get Closer world tour at the Target Center Minneapolis. The full tour yielded $15.7 million in grosses, with Urban taking home $5.3 million. Jake Owen had opened for Urban on the US leg of the tour.
Around the Valley
The Black Label Parlor is hosting an open house and grand opening today from 10 'til 5. Drop by their location on Washington Street North for door prizes, raffles, food, refreshments and a chance to win free haircuts for a year!
Join Terry broadcasting live at Farmer’s Corner in Burley tomorrow from 11 ‘til 1. Farmer’s Corner is celebrating 86 years of your continued support with customer appreciation day! Get in for their famous luau pig – plus, ride the mechanical bull, win door prizes, shop the in store savings and let the kids blow off some steam in the bounce house! The celebration in Saturday from 10 ‘til 2, and again Terry will be there broadcasting live from 11 ‘til 1 – and if you’re lucky, he’ll even hook you up with some Hot 100 schwag! He’s loaded with new t-shirts, bumper stickers and chapstick!
The Cheer for Mia's Cause Senior Project Cheer Camp is tomorrow at Filer Intermediate School. Check in is at 8 a.m. and the camp will be held from 8:30 'til 12:30. Grades K through 8 are welcome, and at camp the kids will rehearse a routine that will be performed at Filer High School next Friday, October 20th. Entry fee is $15. All proceeds go to benefit Mia Trease's fight against cancer.
The Gooding Class of 1982 is helping with a benefit dinner and auction for Sherry Tschannen Fuqua to help her pay medical bills that her insurance wouldn’t pay for chemotherapy treatments. She recently underwent chemo to fight Liver Cancer which is her third battle with cancer. The dinner is tomorrow night at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Commercial Building from 6:30 'til 11.
The Moose Lodge Craft Fair is tomorrow from 9 'til 5. The Moose Lodge is located at 835 Falls Avenue in Twin.
The annual Jerome American Legion Auxiliary's Chili Feed Fundraiser is tomorrow as well at the corner of North Lincoln and 7th Avenue East in Jerome. The event gets underway at 6p and features the chili dinner and a silent auction fundraiser.
And the Beltforce Fitness Strongman Competition is tomorrow in the parking lot of Gold’s Gym. The event will benefit one of the Beltforce team member’s mothers who is battling breast cancer. The morning will feature a competition to find out who the strongest man, woman, and child is with prizes in each category – plus a bounce house, a silent auction, a raffle, face painting, pumpkin painting and more. The event runs from 9a ‘til noon tomorrow.
MOVIES TONIGHT
MAGIC VALLEY CINEMA 13 (MAGIC VALLEY MALL): The Foreigner, Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, My Little Pony: The Movie, American Made, Flatliners, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It & Despicable Me 3
CENTURY STADIUM 5 (BURLEY): Happy Death Day, Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us, American Made, The Lego Ninjago Movie, It
BURLEY THEATER: Cars 3
MAGIC LANTERN THEATERS (KETCHUM): Brad’s Status, mother!, Blade Runner 2049, Battle Of The Sexes, The Mountain Between Us & American Made
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
TODAY – Imagine Dragons @ Usana Amphitheatre – Salt Lake
TOMORROW - Craig Morgan – Revolution Concert House – Garden CityouHous
Sunday, October 15th – Hanson – The Depot – Salt Lake
Sunday, October 15th – Allison Krauss & David Gray – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens – Boise
Monday, October 16th – Janet Jackson – Vivint Smart Home Arena – Salt Lake.
HOLLYWOOD
Following all sorts of public backlash, Rose McGowan‘s access to her Twitter account has been restored after a temporary suspension amid her vocal statements against Harvey Weinstein and the harassment and assault allegations against the movie mogul. Twitter said “We have been in touch with Ms. McGowan’s team. We want to explain that her account was temporarily locked because one of her Tweets included a private phone number, which violates of our Terms of Service. The Tweet was removed and her account has been unlocked. We will be clearer about these policies and decisions in the future." McGowan has yet to post on the social media network since her account was unlocked,
Is there a fourth Kardashian soon to be rocking the baby bump? A Life & Style report claims that Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant. This would be Kourtney's fourth child. She has three children with her ex-boyfriend Scott Disick. Kim Kardashian confirmed that she and husband Kanye West are expecting a baby via surrogate in the trailer for this season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are also reportedly pregnant, but neither have confirmed the reports.
And new movies this weekend don't really include anything you'll want to take your kids to - in fact, the only major release is Happy Death Day. In it, Tree Gelbman is a blissfully self-centered collegian who wakes up on her birthday in the bed of a student named Carter. As the morning goes on, Tree gets the eerie feeling that she's experienced the events of this day before. When a masked killer suddenly takes her life in a brutal attack, she once again magically wakes up in Carter's dorm room unharmed. Now, the frightened young woman must relive the same day over and over until she figures out who murdered her.
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