In the past almost decade and a half, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has become synonymous with drag queens onscreen. But before the show launched in 2009, drag, a centuries-long art form, had a rich history on film, thanks to its cinema-worthy aesthetic and eras of public fascination. Recommended From the late 1950s, when movies defied censors … [Read more…]
The GIANTS have recorded back-to-back wins for the first time under Adam Kingsley and for the first time since 2021. The GIANTS have now also scored 100-plus points in three straight weeks, which pleased Kingsley, along with restricting Fremantle to only 11 shots on goal. Kingsley was also delighted with his midfield brigade in Josh … [Read more…]
Music and entertainment figures will join friends and family of Christy Dignam today as they say their final goodbye to the “man of the people”. Imelda May, Finbar Furey, Bono, and Christy’s band mates from Aslan are some of the big names expected to attend the strictly private funeral. Footballer Paul McGrath and RTE ’s … [Read more…]
Galway City Council has been accused of ‘dragging its feet’ in relation to the development of the Bearna to Salthill Greenway/Cycleway facility, by Connemara Area councillors. Green Party councillor, Alastair McKinstry, said at Tuesday’s Connemara Area meeting in County Hall that the ‘city had been sitting on this project literally for years’ without advancing it. … [Read more…]
HARBOR SPRINGS — The City of Harbor Springs is looking for a new Downtown Development Authority (DDA) director after Margo Damoose completed her last day in the role on Thursday, June 15. The DDA director is responsible for developing and implementing the DDA’s goals, initiatives and activities in downtown Harbor Springs. The director coordinates and … [Read more…]
Territorians and their furry friends are urged to take heed of some health advice as temperatures drop across the NT this weekend. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Sally Cutter said overnight temperatures in the Top End were set to drop as sea breezes ease off, bringing with them less moisture. “Everybody probably feels cold, because it’s … [Read more…]
Published: Sat 17 Jun 2023, 7:30 AM AN update on national roads projects in Mayo has been provided to the council’s roads and transportation strategic policy committee by head of roads Paul Dolan and includes the following projects. N5 Westport to Turlough: Officially opened on June 15. N17 Lisduff: Opened in March. N17 Knock to … [Read more…]
Mary Elizabeth Davis, age 93 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Heritage at Brentwood. She was a lifelong resident of Williamson County. Mary was retired from Harpeth Terrace in Franklin, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace & Janie Cook; husband, Robert Lee Davis; brother, Ted … [Read more…]
The father of a mentally-ill man fatally shot by police says he wishes he could have helped avert a tragedy that should have been the obvious result of action taken by officers storming his son’s house. Mark McKenzie’s son Todd had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was shot three times by police attending his home … [Read more…]
Residents in South Conamara have won their battle against plans to construct a wind turbine near their homes. An Bord Pleanála last week upheld a decision made by Galway County Council to refuse planning permission for a 4.2-megawatt wind turbine with an overall height of 125 metres at Bóthar Buí, Indreabhán. Natural Forces Renewable Energy … [Read more…]