Archive for December, 2011



Pearl Harbor Day memories

The surprise Japanese bombing attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, destroyed the U.S. Naval fleet on December 7, 1941, and propelled the entry of the United States into World War II. Four years ago, a list of World War II veterans in Decatur County was compiled and printed by The Post-Searchlight in commemoration of Veterans Day. […]

Kim Richards enters rehab

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kim Richards has entered rehab at an undisclosed treatment center. The news that the 47-year-old reality TV star and aunt to fellow TV personality Paris Hilton entered the facility was first reported by “Entertainment Tonight” – which said that multiple sources confirmed the news. The drinking problems suffered […]

Eddie Long and his divorce

Megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long announced Sunday he’s taking time off to focus on his family after his wife filed for divorce. Long’s spokesman (Art Franklin) said the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church leader told his congregation during church services that he will continue to serve as senior pastor at the church in Lithonia just […]

Brooke Mueller arrested

What’s next for Brooke Mueller, besides her Colorado District court date on December 19? Mueller, the 34-year-old ex-wife of Charlie Sheen was arrested Friday night in Aspen for cocaine possession and assault, a spokeswoman for the Aspen Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE. But while the court will ultimately decide what is to become of Mueller, […]

Bishop Eddie Long’s wife decides to divorce

The wife of Bishop Eddie Long, the famed DeKalb County megachurch preacher accused of sexual involvement with young men, has said she will go through with a divorce with her husband. In a statement obtained by Channel 2 Action News Friday morning Vanessa Long said “After a great deal of deliberation and prayer, I have […]

Donovan McNabb is released

About a half-hour before practice Thursday at Halas Hall, reports surfaced that the Minnesota Vikings were releasing quarterback Donovan McNabb. The Bears immediately were pegged as his next stop. Jay Cutler is potentially sidelined for the rest of the regular season as he recovers from right thumb surgery, and Caleb Hanie struggled in his first […]

Grammy 2011 nominations

Rapper Kanye West led the field of Grammy contenders on Wednesday with seven nominations, including for his album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and his joint venture with Jay-Z “Watch The Throne”. But British singer Adele – whose album “21″ is the biggest-selling of 2011 – and R&B artist Bruno Mars were close behind with […]