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Special to the Avalanche-Journal Organizers for Lubbocks 2021 4th on Broadway festival on Wednesday announced that Lise Davis, wife of hometown superstar Mac Davis, will be this year’s Sonic Parade grand marshal.  “Mac entertained thousands of West Texans and visitors at the 2009 4th on Broadway,” said Broadway Festivals president Don Caldwell. “His gracious participation in that event and other Lubbock Centennial activities are proof he always loved his hometown. We’re so happy t...

GREENVILLE — Last week, local residents were smiling and “rockin’ around the clock” at the Memory Lane ‘Senior Prom’ he

Memory Lane ‘Senior Prom’ coming May 24 Staff report The Memory Lane ‘Senior Prom’ will takes place Monday, May 24, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Greenville VFW Hall, located at 219 N. Ohio Street. Provided photo GREENVILLE — The spring season of dances, proms and graduations has finally arrived after a very long pandemic winter. As young ladies and gentlemen don their floor-length gowns and tuxedos, complete with corsages and boutonnieres, the “young-at-heart” are also getting r...

John Wetrosky, of Pine River, and Brainerd area fishing guide Royal Karels recently reminisced about a time and place in the history of Minnesota fishing openers when a mom-and-pop bait shop could draw celebrities, ring upward of $10,000 a day, showcase leading-edge technology, corral the state's finest fishing guides, and hire a clown to untangle parking lot snarls.

Photo courtesy of Mac Davis. BETHEL — Last week, an early morning walker at the Valentine Farm came upon a great horned owlet, which apparently had fallen from its nest. The walker notified the Valentine Farm Office and then waited with Bethel resident Mac Davis until help arrived. While waiting, Davis had to help shield the owlet from a couple of overly curious dogs who passed by. On top of this, Davis took many photos of the bird until Jody Giddings from Sunday River Wildlife, a non-profit ...

Pick a year. Any year. When John Wetrosky worked the counter at Koep's Nisswa Bait and Tackle from 1971 to 1978, every Minnesota fishing opener knocked him out. The joyful stampede of walleye anglers veered off Hwy. 371 toward the can't-miss shop starting at midweek. Then, at 6 a.m. Friday, the trickle would turn into a torrent as the doors opened for two days of round-the-clock sales. Hour ...

Through the 1970s and on, Nisswa bait shop was epicenter of fishing opener As this years May 15 fishing opener approaches, thoughts turn to fishing openers past and the joyful stampede of walleye anglers that jammed bait shops Up North for two days of round-the-clock sales.   April 30, 2021 — 12:28pm Pick a year. Any year. When John Wetrosky worked the counter at Koeps Nisswa Bait and Tackle from 1971 to 1978, every Minnesota fishing opener knocked him out. The joyful stampede of wal...

Luke Bryan won entertainer of the year, Maren Morris had the best acceptance speeches, and dozens of country artists performed at venues around Nashville.

Loop 289 was completed back in 1972 and has owned that moniker ever since. That could be changing soon with a petition gaining traction on change.org to rename the Loop to reflect Lubbock Christian Universities Womens basketball coach Steve Gomezs contributions to the City of Lubbock. The petition states, "Steve Gomez is a notable figure among Lubbock citizens for his successful leadership as Head Coach of LCU’s Lady Chaps Basketball Team as well as USA National Women’s Basketball teams." ...

The American Southeast reigned as the center of the popular, classical and folk music worlds on March 3, 1973: the night Nashville hosted the 15th annual Grammy Awards.