Georgia Man Sentenced in Check Fraud Scheme Targeting Southern Illinois Businesses

A Georgia man has been sentenced in a federal check fraud case that targeted businesses and banks across central and southern Illinois. Traveon Reese, 31, of Atlanta, received 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to
Herman’s Music Minute for January 14th

On this day in music history… In 1966, David Bowie released his “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” single. Bowie was backed by The Lower Third on the record. This was his first release as “David Bowie;”
Supreme court appears likely to uphold state bans regarding transgender athletes in school sports

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from competing on female school and college sports teams, signaling another potential setback for transgender rights
Clintons face being held in contempt after refusing to testify in House Epstein probe

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have declined to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a confrontation with the Republican-led panel that
First round of artists revealed with All American Rejects set to open SXSW 2026

The first 100 showcasing artists and 50 showcase presenters confirmed to perform at this year’s South by Southwest music festival were revealed, with the lineup representing genres and countries from around the world. The event will take
Lollapalooza 2026 South America lineups: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Deftones, and more

The lineups for next year’s Lollapalooza Chile, Lollapalooza Argentina and Lollapalooza Brasil will feature headlining sets from Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator and Chappell Roan. The full lineups for their 2026 editions will also all include headliners Deftones,
