LOCAL NEWS
Turner McCall at Broad closed for about an hour following a pedestrian vs. 18-wheeler accident
-Staff reports- One person was transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center following a collision involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler on Tue...
3h ago
Rome International Film Festival begins later this week
-Staff reports- It's almost time for the Rome International Film Festival. The 2026 edition of RIFF starts Thursday with opening events such as the re...
Nov 2, 2026
Election Day is Tuesday
-Staff reports- Tuesday is Election Day. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Floyd County voters will help decide between Clay Fuller and ...
Nov 2, 2026
Arrest reports for November 2
-Floyd County Jail records- Inmate charged with battery, unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution A Rome man jailed in a couple of shootings i...
Nov 2, 2026
COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Country Music's Biggest No. 1 Albums Highlight Decades of Chart Success
Country music has produced some of the longest-running chart-topping albums in music history, with established legends and newer stars achieving remar...
9h ago
Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton With a Special Jolene-Inspired Halloween Costume
Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...
Nov 2, 2026
The Creekers Release New Album Follow the Sound as Their Bluegrass Career Gains Momentum
Kentucky bluegrass band The Creekers have released their second album, Follow the Sound, marking another milestone in their growing music career. Rele...
Nov 1, 2026
Fanny Lumsden Reflects on Family and Roots in 'Traditions'
Australian country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is exploring the meaning of family traditions and personal identity with her fifth studio album, Tr...
Oct 31, 2026
