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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Redefining Prosperity: Women, Mindset, and Money–Why Financial Success Doesn’t Always Feel Like Enough | Financial Fitness
Dr. Frances Rahaim sits down with entrepreneur and financial wellness coach Ruchi Pinniger for an honest conversation about money mindset, hidden financial stress, entrepreneurship, and why true prosperity goes far beyond income or appearances.
3 weeks ago in World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
3 weeks ago in Corinne Fitzgerald, , Real Estate Expert
REALTORS® Advocating for Housing, Homeowners & Stronger Communities | Corinne Fitzgerald
Corinne recently joined realtors from across the state on Beacon Hill to meet with legislators to talk about the critical issues surround housing in the Bay State,
3rd Street closing Monday for water line repairs
The Town of Montague announced that 3rd Street will be closed between L Street and 1st Street on Monday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on Thursday, May 21st.
Bernardston fire responds to fire on Parmenter Road
The Bernardston Fire Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of Parmenter Road Thursday morning for reports of a stove fire.
Baystate Franklin nurses set deadline for strike authorization
Baystate Franklin Medical Center nurses are still working on contract negotiations for fair pay, adequate staffing and health insurance.
Final information session for new FCTS building
Plans for the $236 million building proposed at the Franklin County Technical School was discussed with the community at Greenfield Community College this week.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.
UPDATE: Route 116 in Sunderland re-opened after accident that injured 11, killed cow
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An early-morning head-on accident on Amherst Road (Route 116) in Sunderland Thursday morning closed…
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry
The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."
4 weeks ago in Sports
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.
Civil rights complaint against UMass program
A civil rights complaint has been filed against UMass Amherst.
Supreme Judicial Court judge to be keynote speaker at UMass
Kimberly Budd, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court will be the keynote speaker at the UMass Amherst commencement ceremony on Friday.
Traffic Alert: Chestnut Hill Ave closed in Athol
Athol Police announced Chestnut Hill Avenue will be closed the remainder of this week, Thursday and Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m..
Hawley residents pass education budget
Nineteen Hawley residents voted in favor of the education budget, $676,165 for the upcoming fiscal year with the most significant increase being the vocational school budget which more than doubled from $70,000 to $190,000.
