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For the past three years, those who attended the Saturday night concert during the annual Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA's Friends of Coal Auto Fair, enjoyed thrilling aerial displays by members of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute team.

Not that long ago, Tallahassee native Eric Durrance used to park his pick-up truck on a hill near the old Food Lion on Capital Circle to watch the Fourth of July fireworks explode over Tom Brown Park.

The plans for the Emery County Fair are in full swing. One of the many highlights of the upcoming fair on Aug.

In this photo provided by Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker launch a daring rescue attempt aboard an enemy ship, in "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith." The Millennium Falcon, light sabers, R2D2, storm troopers and much, much more from the "Star Wars" universe will fill the U.S. Space & Rocket Center ...

Imagine my surprise when I showed up to get two boys and left with four teenage girls.

Kellie B. Gormly can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7824. Randy Owen, the voice of the legendary country band Alabama, gave a dazzling performance at the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse in Burgettstown on Saturday night, when longtime fans gathered to cheer on the quintessential country guy.

The annual Taste of Country concert sponsored by WYRKFM is aptly named - Friday's event was like several different shows in one, depending on when you were there and where you were.

Jesse Payne performs during the City Stages Sound Check benefit party in Birmingham, Alabama on June 18, 2009.

Award-winning Christian country singer and songwriter Tommy Brandt will perform at The Cupbearer Coffeehouse, 531 N. Grandstaff Dr., Saturday, June 27, beginning at 6 p.m. Brandt's debut single, "No Turning Back," reached number one on the Christian Country charts, as well as staying... more... The Outdoor Page They'll believe you now! Share your ...

Destiny Jolley, left, and Tiffany Ahrendsen, from Tacoma, take a spin on the Tubs O' Fun ride.

As Fort Payne continues to move forward as a city with infrastructure upgrades, new businesses and unique opportunities for the public, we are pleased the city has not forgotten its past.

While the tours have stopped, the impact of country music supergroup Alabama still can be felt across the country, especially in Fort Payne.

In 1993, country artist Clay Walker started his career in a big way by topping the music charts with his first two singles, "What's It to You" and "Live Until I Die." Unlike many other artists who start out hot and then quickly fade, Walker continued to top the charts, achieving platinum-selling status with his next three albums and scoring hit ...

Alabama 3 are a British band mixing rock, dance, blues, country, and gospel styles.

Jeff Howell, right, is an actor who will be performing at the Saint Vincent College Theatre this summer.

Two weekends ago , it really occurred to me that I have an awesome job that suits me.

Abigail Hardin, Miss Central, practices walking in her evening gown backstage. Miss Alabama dress rehearsal.

Operators have had to deal with lower cash flows and tight credit, forcing them to focus on mature plays like the Barnett and Fayetteville Shale, or high profile emerging plays like the Haynesville, Marcellus and Bakken Shale.

The 13th annual June Jam's Songwriter's Showcase is less than two weeks away, and the crowd is expected to be large.

Jason Aldean has had two singles reach the top of Billboard's country music charts.