BEHIND THE SCENES: Palisade kicks off its 16th annual Bluegrass and Roots festival

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Despite some intense weather on Friday, Palisade’s Bluegrass and Roots Festival (Festival) still kicked off in time for the weekend. This is the Festival’s 16th year strumming away at Riverbend Park. The Festival offers an …

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour: Shakira Reigns in Miami with a Joyful Explosion of Rhythm, Resilience, and Roots - REVIEW

There are concerts, and then there are coronations. Shakira's first of two shows at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium wasn't just a performance—it was the homecoming of a woman reborn. To the beat of drums and the roar of 65,000 voices, the Colombian …

'Makeup has biblical roots' - Empress Gifty provides scriptural evidence

Gospel musician, Empress Gifty, has contributed to the age-old debates about whether make-up is biblical or not. In a video shared on her Instagram page on June 6, 2025, Empress Gifty noted that the introduction of make-up didn't start today. While …

Gillibrand taps Blue Dog roots for Democrats’ path to Senate majority

Albanese need not shy away from his Catholic roots

Australian historian Manning Clark described the Australian attitude to spirituality as “a shy hope in the heart”. We are uncomfortable with overt displays of religiosity or, indeed, strident atheism. For most Australians, to be asked by a stranger (as …

Palisade kicks off its 16th annual Bluegrass and Roots festival

Tackle insecurity, economic challenges, from roots, Bishop urges Tinubu

Godwin Robinson, the Bishop of Lafia (Anglican Communion) has urged president Bola Tinubu to get to the root causes of insecurity, economic and other challenges facing the country. Mr Robinson said this on Saturday in Lafia while delivering the Bishop’s …

‘Small-town’ roots will carry Hampshire Regional High School’s 103 graduates far

WESTHAMPTON — Hampshire Regional High School graduated 103 seniors Friday evening in its 53rd annual commencement ceremony, an unexpectedly indoor event that celebrated the class’s school spirit, perseverance, and unity despite differences. While teachers …

China puts down strong grass roots in first steps to football superpower status

Ten years have passed since President Xi Jinping, who is reported to be a fan of the game, unveiled a plan to make China a “world football superpower” by 2050. Since then, the men’s national team has been overshadowed by its consistently excellent women’s …

Fresh food, family roots and friendly faces: Manning Farmers Market returns

by Melissa Foust-McCoy ket opens for the season on Saturday, June 14, bringing with it fresh produce, homemade goods, and a healthy dose of community spirit. Located at the corner of Bryce and Church streets, the market will run every Saturday through …