3 dead in Mississippi hotel shooting; alleged gunman dead after 2-hour standoff

The alleged suspect in a shooting that killed three people at a hotel in Biloxi on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast was found dead in the nearby city of Gulfport hours later, after a standoff with police. Gulfport Police Department’s incoming chief Adam Cooper said that the man holed up at a Gulfport store after fleeing from …

Milwaukee Bucks eliminate the Chicago Bulls with 116–100 win in Game 5 to advance to semifinals

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116–100 in Game 5 on Wednesday evening to win the series and advance them to the conference semifinals. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, scoring a game-high 33 points. The series was Chicago’s first postseason appearance since 2017, where they were eliminated in the first round.  …

Jimmie Allen reveals the lineup for the second annual Bettie James Festival

Jimmie Allen has revealed the lineup for the second annual Bettie James Fest, taking place on Saturday, August 13th at Hudson Fields in Allen’s hometown of Milton, DE.  This year’s performers include We The Kings, Lainey Wilson, Neon Union, Chayce Beckham, JJ Rupp and Kounty. Two additional opening acts will be selected through a social …

Chris Janson, Ingrid Andress, Cole Swindell and more to perform during Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts at CMA Fest

The Country Music Association has revealed the lineup for the CMA Fest Nighttime Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater, taking place on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. On Friday, Chris Janson will headline and will be joined by Boy Named Banjo, LANCO, Peytan Porter and Mitchell Tenpenny.  Cole Swindell will headline Saturday’s show, which will …

Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves set to return for ‘The Batman’ sequel

The Batman is officially getting a sequel, with Robert Pattinson set to return as Gotham’s Caped Crusader and Matt Reeves serving as director. Warner Bros. announced its plans for the sequel during its presentation at CinemaCon, the annual trade show that features the largest gathering of theater owners.  Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich said:  “Matt …

Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series ‘Bupkis’ coming to Peacock

Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series ‘Bupkis’ has landed at Peacock. The streaming service said in a press release that it has given a straight-to-series order to the half-hour live-action comedy series, described as a “heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.”  Bupkis stars Davidson, who will executive produce the series along with Lorne Michaels, Andrew …

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

The White House announced on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. CNN reported that the vice president’s positive test results rerouted her plans to attend an intelligence briefing Tuesday at the White House, where she was initially tested. According to the vice president’s press secretary Kirsten Allen, Harris is fully …

Dow falls over 800 points, Nasdaq plunges 4% as tech and consumer stocks sell off

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.4% – over 800 points — while the S&P 500 lost 2.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite 4%. The market’s losses adds to what has already been a big sell-off so far in April: The Dow is down over 4%, the S&P 500 roughly 8% and the Nasdaq …

Miami Heat moving on to the Easter Conference semifinals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 in Game 5

The Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a score of 97-94 in Game 5 to win the best-of-seven playoff series, advancing them to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Miami, the No. 1 seed in the East, clinched the series with help from Victor Oladipo, who led Miami with 23 points, and Bam …

JMU softball catcher Lauren Bernett, member of 2021 College World Series, passes away at age 20

James Madison University announced on Tuesday that women’s softball catcher Lauren Bernett has died at age 20. No cause of death was given.  JMU President Jonathan Alger and director of athletics Jeff Bourne said in a joint statement:  “Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. Lauren Bernett …