Archive for January 15th, 2008
It’s back!! One of my favorite days of the year is finally here: American Idol returns to FOX tonight! Will this year make a Kelly Clarkson or a Jordin Sparks? How about a Taylor Hicks or a Douche-bag Daughtry? Where in the hell is Reuben Studdard?
Pop-Rock Candy Mountain wishes Gov. Haley Barbour and his wife, Marsha, the best of luck for the next four years. Barbour will be sworn-in for his second term tomorrow in Jackson.
Running for Sen. Wicker’s vacated First Congressional District House seat:
Republicans:
Glenn McCullough–Tupelo; Greg Davis–Southhaven; Randy Russell–Oxford
Democrats:
Steve Holland–Plantersville; Travis Childers–Booneville; Marshall Coleman–Calhoun City; Brian Neely–Tupelo; Ken Hurt–Verona
Independent: Wally Pang–Batesville
Green Party: John Wages, Jr.–Tupelo
Predictions?
Run-off: Holland vs. Childers (Childers)
Childers vs. McCullough
McCullough represents district
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Paul Thorn
Tupelo native Paul Thorn returns to town Thursday night with a show at the Lyric Theater. His new video,A Long Way From Tupelo, is currently playing on GAC and a limited edition of his album of the same name will be available at the show. For more information, go to http://www.paulthorn.com/
1. First, I have to say, Bluebell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. I try keep it down to one heaping bowl full a week since it's full of saturated fats and I'm a 43 year old trying to keep up the image of a front man. BUT, sometimes I'm weak and I backslide.
2. My Six Million Dollar Man Pinball machine. I finally got it fixed and have been playing it a lot. My 4 year old is learning how to play it so we get to play it together.
3. Saturday mornings, I get up and watch Kay Bain. I've been a loyal WTVA viewer for many years but I get a little upset because they've cut Kay down to just being on once a week. I love Kay Bain. You know, my coffee just tastes better with Kay Bain.
4. I've recently thrown out my old socks. I went to Wal-mart and bought a 12-pack of brand new white socks. I got them all for about eight bucks so I've been really happy about that.
5. My 14 year old daughter, Kit has become a facination. I've always been all about my daughter but now she's coming out with this Aretha Franklin style, powerful voice and I've just been amazed. I love listening to her sing.The Greatest Albums Of All Time (Some of the…)
