WR Justin Blackmon arrested for DUI Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested on an aggravated DUI charge Sunday after authorities in Oklahoma said he had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system. The former Oklahoma State star smelledJustin Blackmon,... Read more
Hatfield-McCoy Festival schedule released By Cheryl Truman — ctruman@herald-leader.com The impetus for the Hatfield-McCoy feud is itself a point of dispute. Some say the feud started shortly after the Civil War, when Hatfield kin Jim Vance shot Harmon McCoy while he was hiding out.For better or for worse,... Read more
'Zombie attack' talk grows online after gory incidents What are bath salts, and how could they have prompted Rudy Eugene to eat Ronald Poppo's face? Investigators are asking these very questions in the aftermath of the "zombie apocalypse" attack.Several vehicles, including buses and even three bicyclists,... Read more
Anti-Gay Group Slams JCPenney's Over Father's Day Ad The News-Herald is your source for all Downriver region 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with News and local Sports."This is really, truly the perfect Father's Day... Read more
WR Justin Blackmon arrested for DUI Jaguars first-round pick Justin Blackmon was arrested Sunday morning on a charge of aggravated DUI. It is his second DUI arrest.STILLWATER, Okla. — Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested on an aggravated DUI charge Sunday... Read more
'Hatfields & McCoys' is a History-changing success The miniseries about the legendary family feud reached a new audience high of 14.3 million viewers on Wednesday night. The totals for all three nights were enough to make the shows among the most-viewed entertainmentHatfields & McCoys" fired off its last... Read more
Devastating plane crash in Nigeria By AP LAGOS, Nigeria — A passenger plane crashed into a two-story building in Nigeria's largest city of Lagos on Sunday, officials said. Casualty figures were not yet known, said Lagos state emergency manager Femi Oke-Osanyinpolu.-Oct. 29, 2006: An Aviation... Read more
2011 Movie Awards: Rob Smooches Taylor And More! Like any big cinema production, tomorrow night's MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles will feature a soundtrack. This one comes courtesy of DJ Martin Solve.It's not just about who takes home the golden popcorn at the MTV Movie Awards. The annual ceremony has... Read more
Devils lacking offense in two home losses to Kings Here's why Devils fans should still have hope of their team surviving in the Stanley Cup Finals:Once again, three periods were not enough to separate the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings.The New Jersey Devils are in the Stanley Cup finals, but that... Read more
2011 Movie Awards: Rob Smooches Taylor And More! By Terri Schwartz, with reporting by Jim Cantiello UNIVERSAL CITY, California — We'd be lying if we said that we weren't looking forward to a surprise striptease from the cast of "Magic Mike" during the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night."I... Read more
College Baseball Insider AP Turned out the Gators right-hander was plenty good enough to make some college baseball history. Jonathon Crawford gets ready for the celebration after the final out of his no-hitter. (AP Photo) Crawford threw the seventh no-hitter ever in the NCAA"That's... Read more
Wiz Khalifa Promises 'Theatrical' Set At Tonight's... The MTV Movie Awards are on Sunday, and the show promises to be jam-packed with famous faces and many memorable moments. Go-to MTV host, Russell Brand, will lead the proceedings on stage, and will be joined byThe MTV Movie Awards are set to take place on Sunday,... Read more
Has Elizabeth Warren put the 'Cherokee issue' behind... By Lynn Jolicoeur (@LMJolicoeur) SPRINGFIELD — Elizabeth Warren has made history in her race for the US Senate — winning the largest margin of delegates ever in a Massachusetts Democratic Party contest for statewide office, according to party leaders.Elizabeth... Read more
Devils lacking offense in 2 home losses to Kings She went the distance in Arizona State's 6-0 win in an elimination game that earned the defending champions a spot opposite Oklahoma in Sunday's semifinals (the Sun Devils need to beat the Sooners twice to reach the championship series).She went the distance... Read more
Kathryn Joosten of 'Desperate Housewives' dies at 72 Emmy Award-winning Kathryn Joosten, who, in a devastating case of life imitating art had us choking back tears during her character Karen McKluskey´s death scene on the series finale ofEmmy Award-winning Kathryn Joosten, who, in a devastating case of life imitating... Read more
Site of ''zombie' attack to be added to Miami... Several vehicles, including buses and even three bicyclists, went past on a Miami street as a naked man chewed the face off a homeless man Saturday in what has been called a zombie-like attack, video footage posted by the Miami Herald shows.The story of the "killer... Read more
Kings beat Devils in OT for 2-0 series lead Tonight, the New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. In this recap, I explain why it was heartbreaking, what the Devils did well, how they didn't do so well in overtimeBy Mike Vorkunov/The Star-Ledger... Read more
Elizabeth Warren on Scott Brown's heels in Globe poll Poor little liar, Elizabeth Warren. She's stuck in a burning teepee and can't get out. Out of options, the Democrat hopeful has decided to play the 'Birther' card and claim this scandal over her fake Indian heritage is "a distractionThe Elizabeth... Read more
Russell Brand Has Free Reign As Movie Awards Host Charlie Sheen will introduce a tribute to party movies at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.There were no MTV Movie Awards when "Star Wars" was released in 1977 (there was no MTV yet, either). If there were, it's a safe bet that the film.The MTV Movie Awards are... Read more
'Hatfields & McCoys' is a History-changing success Staff Photo/RACHEL C. DOVE Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Natalie Young has a lot to smile about, as the nation's attention has been drawn to Mingo County and it's famous history of the Hatfield and McCoy feud.The 'Hatfields &... Read more
belmont stakes - Trainer hoping for Another big win ELMONT, NY - JUNE 01: A horse and exercise rider train during a morning workout at Belmont Park on June 1, 2012 in Elmont, New York. at Belmont Park on May 25, 2012 in Elmont, New York. (Al Bello, Getty Images) ELMONT, NY - JUNE 01: Horse footprintsPerhaps it's... Read more
Russell Brand Has Free Reign As Movie Awards Host The 2012 MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss winner is The Hunger Games or Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn? See all the Best Kiss Award nominees, videos.Yet, for as much onscreen bravery as she showed, Stewart was admittedly apprehensive about one scene in particular, she revealed... Read more
Setting the Soundtrack for the MTV Movie Awards Not that MTV Clutch promotes gambling, but if someone did want to bet on the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, here are the odds.Charlie Sheen will introduce a tribute to party movies at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.There are plenty of reasons to tune in to the MTV Movie Awards... Read more
Sunday – Full Moon – Eclipse – Transit of Venus june 2 2012 something big to happen alignment venus sun earth and full moon.Guitarist Jesse Smith will perform with the Jesse Smith Project on Saturday at the Farm to Family Full Moon Festival in High Springs. (COURTESY OF JESS SMITH) By Tyler Francischine It's... Read more
belmont stakes - Trainer hoping for Another big win By Franklin Tucker Members of the new Belmont Savings staff at the recently opened Shaw's branch on Lexington Street celebrated on Friday, June 1 with members of the executive team, as well as Shaw's President Mike Stigers (pictured),With two Belmont... Read more
belmont stakes - Trainer hoping for Another big win With the main track listed as sloppy following overnight rain, no Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contender worked out at Belmont Park June 2. Instead, the majority of the field will have their final breezes the following morning.When Gutierrez climbs aboard I'll Have... Read more
Sloppy track delays Belmont works Trainer Dale Romans criticized the New York State Racing and Wagering Board's decision to establish a detention barn to house Belmont Stakes (gr. I) starters, saying regulators "think we're all crooks."First on the track at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) during... Read more
Hard history: Hatfields and McCoys (AP) — State tourism officials are urging people fascinated by the Hatfield-McCoy feud to come to Kentucky and visit the sites of the bloody conflict. The History Channel is airing a miniseries that could renew interest in the nation's most famousThe war... Read more
'Bath salt' drugs called emerging threat in Colorado Mention Miami this week and the first thing people will talk about is the "zombie" attack. Once the Twitterverse finishes with the jokes, look into the lives of both men and it stops being funny and starts being sad.In the past 18 months, the designer... Read more
Oklahoma City Thunder power past San Antonio Spurs, 109-103 Welcome to the June 2, 2012 edition of The Blitz Hardcore Podcast! We give analysis of game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder vs the San Antonio Spurs! We also preview game 4 between the Miami Heat vs BostonOnce Kevin Durant got going, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't... Read more
SEE IT: Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee kicks off By Anthony Faiola Sang Tan/AP Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Epsom race course on Saturday at the start of a four-day celebration of her reign, just three years shy of surpassing Queen Victoria's time on the throne. LONDON - Stung by royal breakups,Click here... Read more
Wisconsin recall vote to resonate in presidential race Dear Wisconsin Recall Fighters, I swear to God you are the coolest, most awesome people on earth, and I count myself incredibly privileged and honored to be.WASHINGTON -- Despite polls showing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) maintaining a narrow lead in his bid... Read more
'Father's Day' review: A painful journey in search... Fun facts and tips for Father's Day from the U.S. government.Father's Day 2012 is Sunday June 17th! Start planning now with these can't miss DIY Father's Day crafts, gift tutorials, printables, activities and food ideas from 2011! *Craft a candy... Read more
Nude face-eating cannibal? Must be Miami On May 17 of this year, not long before his alleged act of cannibalism, he posted a pair of QR codes, each with the caption, "CRACK TEAM ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT!!!" Kinyua currently has 96 Facebook subscribers. He joined Facebook on December 11, 2008.Luka Magnotta,... Read more
Dark Star found dead in his apartment Minnesota Vikings announcer Paul Allen and other friends of Dark Star remain in shock a day after the longtime Twin Cities sports radio personality was found dead in his Minnetonka home. Allen told KARE-TV that he knewBy sarah1 Dark Star was found dead in his apartment... Read more
What's at Stake in the Belmont As the trainers prepare their horses for the Belmont Stakes and I'll Have Another vies for the vaunted Triple Crown, there's only one other horse who will race in all three legs of the Triple Crown. That horse, Optimizer, isBy Mike Welsch Unstoppable... Read more
College Baseball Insider The Never-ending Baseball Game Now, as a lover of college baseball who is fortunate enough to have a job covering the sport I love…I am constantly reminded.LOS ANGELES — Adam Plutko held Creighton to two hits Friday night to help UCLA post a 3-0 victory in... Read more
