New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day Jazz with Les Demerle
Read full article: New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day Jazz with Les DemerleLes DeMerle dropped by the River City Live studio to chat about upcoming shows featuring his band…The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele on vocals. New Year’s Eve in Paris will give attendees the opportunity to have an early dinner, listen to some great tunes and then celebrating however they desire later in the night. The Valentine’s show is a Big Band Bash that will have toes tapping February 11th. Les also spoke on his quest to fuel music and jazz in young people offering drum classes in his studio. www.lesdemerle.com
Lawsuit says woman gave birth alone on Maryland jail floor
Read full article: Lawsuit says woman gave birth alone on Maryland jail floorA woman who said she was left to give birth to her baby alone on the dirty floor of her jail cell in Maryland last year is suing, alleging that jail nurses ignored her screams and pleas for help for six hours.
The Lunar New Year is here!
Read full article: The Lunar New Year is here!You don’t have to be Asian to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Noreen Young is back to show you ways to bring in the lunar New year and support our local small businesses and the community too. Get your family involved and have some fun too.
Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff position
Read full article: Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff positionEdmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
Love Bites! Valentine’s Haunted House returns on Feb. 12 & 13
Read full article: Love Bites! Valentine’s Haunted House returns on Feb. 12 & 13JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Can you smell the love in the air? Your favorite haunted house is getting a Valentine’s makeover. 13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville is throwing a massive Valentine’s party for humans on Feb. 13 and 14. Here is a description of what you will be signing yourself up for: “Horrific vampires stalk you in the dark. The perfect experience to spice up your Valentine’s weekend.”Ticket prices begin at $19.99.
'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak out
Read full article: 'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak outMembers of Congress launched an investigation of Fort Hood in September after Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead on Aug. 25 hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas, months after reporting sexual harassment. A Fort Hood officer went with his wife to their apartment during one altercation after Buxton called for help. A Fort Hood spokesperson said they had no information on this allegation. “How many more must die at Fort Hood for them to be held accountable?” Lupe Guillen said.
A Texas teen bought 170 flowers to give every girl at his school a Valentine
Read full article: A Texas teen bought 170 flowers to give every girl at his school a Valentine(CNN) – Anyone who's been to high school knows how dreadful Valentine's Day can be for teenagers. A Texas student didn't want any of the girls at his high school to feel down this year — so he bought every one of them a flower. Sometimes, it’d just be a secret admirer or popular girls,” Wooley told CNN. “It felt heartbreaking knowing that not every girl was feeling special.”Wooley handed out flowers to every girl at his high school, including Kennedi Sherrill (right) and Meredith Short. Jayme Wooley, 15, wanted every girl at his Texas school to receive a Valentine on Valentine's Day.
Here's what to do in Jacksonville this week
Read full article: Here's what to do in Jacksonville this weekFrom a Valentine's parents' night out to a musical paint party, here's a rundown of options to help you get social around town. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.-Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 a.m.Where: BOTTOMZ UP, 3909 Blanding Blvd. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-11 p.m.Where: Casual Corner, 1578 Evergreen Ave. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 8-11 p.m.Where: Oxford Ink Tattoo, 12027 Beach Blvd. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 p.m.-Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 a.m.Where: Shanty Town Pubz, 22 W. Sixth St.