Kenneth Eugene Blackburn, 70, of North Wilkesboro, fought the fight, kept the faith and finished the course on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at his home. He is now healed and with our Lord and Savior.
A South Dakota woman was crowned the 2025 Miss Rodeo America. Callie Mueller, Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2024, won the crown on Dec. 8, following nine days of the Miss Rodeo America pageant in Las Vegas.
Things are looking up for Callie Hart. The British author transitioned from self-publishing to being the center of a 10-bidder traditional publishing auction with her hit book Quicksilver.