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23 hours ago in Local
Weather alert: Tornado Watch issued, potential for strong storms in Franklin County
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A turbulent atmosphere has brought the potential for severe weather in our area this…
24 hours ago in Local
Nurses’ union “concerned” about layoffs at Baystate Health
The union that represents nurses at Baystate Health are expressing concerns about layoffs that have occurred recently, against the backdrop of continued negotiations with nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.
1 day ago in Local
City Council passes $70M operating budget
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Last night, the Greenfield City Council approved the Mayor’s proposed $70,018,736 operating budget for…
1 day ago in Local
Murder conviction overturned 28 years later
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — After serving 28 years in prison on a murder conviction, Elvio Marrero was acquitted.…
1 day ago in Local
No injuries in Conway Road accident
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Tuesday evening just before 11 p.m. a single vehicle accident was reported on…
1 day ago in Local
Hood cleaner license revoked following Holyoke Mall fire investigation
HOLYOKE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Following the investigation into the fire at the Holyoke Mall in February, the State…
Entertainment News
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
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