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- 'Davy Crockett' star Fess Parker dies at 85
Parker became every baby boomer's idol in the 1950s when he starred as frontiersman Davy Crockett.
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- Ga. Senate postpones honor for Tyler Perry
The Senate plans to honor Perry for his achievements as an entertainer and humanitarian.
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- 'Mission: Impossible' star Peter Graves dies in LA
The actor died Sunday shortly after returning to his Los Angeles home from brunch with his family. He was 83.
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- Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.
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- David Letterman thanks authorities after shakedown case
Letterman mentioned several prosecutors by name and thanked the NYPD on the air.
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- Jessye Norman honored by President Obama
President Barack Obama presented the National Medal of Arts to Augusta native Jessye Norman for her outstanding achievements and support of the arts.
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- Kathryn Grayson, star of '40s, '50s musicals, dies
Kathryn Grayson, whose beauty and lilting soprano voice brightened some of the most popular movie musicals of the 1940s and '50s, has died.
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- Goo Goo Dolls to play at Rock Fore! Dough
The First Tee of Augusta has announced that the Goo Goo Dolls will headline the Rock Fore! Dough concert during Masters week. Singer Colbie Caillat will also perform at this year's show.
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- Chilly weather can't stop New Orleans' big party
Despite temperatures falling to the freezing mark overnight and not expected to get much above 50, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is staying hot.
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- Bill Cosby tickets go on sale
Tickets to see Bill Cosby in March at the Bell go on sale today!
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- SC civil rights documentary debuts on public TV
A documentary about a deadly civil rights protest in Orangeburg debuts on public television during Black History Month.
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- Hand pain halts Willie Nelson's NC show
Singer and guitarist Willie Nelson canceled a North Carolina concert because of a bum hand.
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- Pernell Roberts, last star of TV's 'Bonanza,' dies
The ruggedly handsome star shocked Hollywood by leaving TV's "Bonanza" in 1965.
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- Car crash thwarted Pendergrass, dead in Pa. at 59
Pendergrass established a new era of R&B with an explosive voice that symbolized masculinity and passion in songs such as "Close the Door" and "Love T.K.O."
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- 'Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 nominations
The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" leads Golden Globe film contenders with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.
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- Augusta star of nation's #1 movie hits local high school
A big star returned home to Augusta this week. News 12's Chris Thomas sits down with Quinton Aaron from the hit movie The Blind Side.
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- People line up for the midnight showing of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"
It's one of the hottest tickets around...a ticket to the midnight showing of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
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- Former Augusta resident stars in new movie
Quinton Aaron stars alongside Sandra Bullock in the new film "The Blind Side." Family, teachers and former classmates describe him as a shy, quiet and gentle guy, who didn't talk much but made a big impression.
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- Accused Miley Cyrus stalker gets two years probation
A 53-year-old Georgia man has pleaded guilty to resisting police outside the set of a Miley Cyrus movie after prosecutors agreed to drop charges that he tried to stalk the teen pop star.
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- Grand jury refuses to indict accused Miley stalker
A Georgia grand jury has refused to indict a 53-year-old man on charges that he attempted to stalk Miley Cyrus as she filmed a movie over the summer near Savannah.
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- Newspaper circulation down 10.6 percent
New figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations show that average daily circulation dropped 10.6 percent in the April-September period from the same six-month span in 2008.
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- Only on 12: Steve Harvey calls it quits with stand-up
What does a celebrity comedian do when he comes to Augusta? We caught up with Steve Harvey before his show at the James Brown Arena.
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- Georgia museum displays forgotten da Vinci sculptures
A rare U.S. exhibit of the remaining few sculptures and dozens of sketches by Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries will go on display at Atlanta's High Museum of Art next week.
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- Westobou organizers aim to top last year's inaugural festival
The ten-day arts and entertainment festival is expanding to North Augusta in its second year, and organizers promise new events and attractions.
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- Lynyrd Skynyrd to play at James Brown Arena
Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to the James Brown Arena November 12th.
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- R. Kelly coming to Bell Auditorium
R. Kelly's "Ladies Make Some Noise" Tour is coming to Augusta in October.
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- Off to see `The Wizard' for free on Netflix Oct. 3
Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be off to see "The Wizard of Oz" for free next month, courtesy of Netflix's movie-streaming service. The free showings will be available throughout the United States for 24 hours beginning at 9 a.m. EDT Oct. 3.
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- One year, 100,000 more people to JBA shows
South Carolina's own Darius Rucker is the latest big name act that has the James Brown Arena complex back on the good foot.
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- Filmmaker plans to shoot SC's "State of Denial"
Bud Ferillo is announcing plans for the new documentary on Thursday. "State of Denial" will explore issues facing the state from poverty and health to pollution.
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- "The Bonfire" sheds new light on Civil War Atlanta
A new book called "The Bonfire" puts the spotlight on a terrible time in American history. A time when Americans fought each other, killed each other by the thousands and left the South in ruins.
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- Archie-Veronica wedding storyline irks some
The comic book world is abuzz: Archie is proposing to Veronica, not Betty.
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- Brooks & Dunn calls it quits after 20 years
The best-selling country duo posted a message on its Web site Monday saying they've agreed to "call it a day" after 20 years of making music together.
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- Jessye Norman Benefit Concert in Augusta
And her face and her voice are known around the world. She's performed for Kings, Queens and Presidents. But this week, Jessye Norman is back in her hometown of Augusta to sing for something she considers equally important- a local school.
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- Augusta Harry Potter fans line up for midnight showing
The muggles and wizards were out Tuesday night -gathering at the local movie theaters in Augusta for the midnight opening of the latest Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince."
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- People all over Augusta take time to watch Michael Jackson Memorial
Of course, folks across the Augusta-area watched the memorial service too. We didn't find any big organized viewing parties, but we found lots of people gathering around a tv here or there around town.
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- Funeral director recalls night Michael Jackson spent viewing James Brown's remains
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday for the King of Pop -- but it wasn't too long ago he was in Augusta for James Brown's funeral.
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- Judge backs Michael Jackson lawyer and friend
A judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer's estate.
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- Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dead at 97
His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco," in which he co-starred with Michael Douglas.
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- Brown family remembers Michael Jackson
Plans are in the works for a candlelight vigil in Augusta. Meanwhile, the Godfather of Soul's family is speaking out.
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- Local men remember meeting Michael Jackson
Everyone has a Michael Jackson memory. News 12 caught up with two local men who actually met him.
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- Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital
Michael Jackson, the record-breaking, sensationally gifted "King of Pop", has died. He was 50.
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- Farrah Fawcett has died
Farrah Fawcett has died in a Los Angeles hospital. She was 62.
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- Big acts, new Coliseum Authority board make for eventful summer
The James Brown Arena complex is under new direction. The new 7 member Augusta Coliseum Authority board had their first meeting Tuesday. They learned the summer should be eventful.
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- 'Tonight' sidekick Ed McMahon dies in LA at 86
Publicist Howard Bragman says McMahon died early Tuesday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his family.
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- USA Today to introduce digital edition, for a fee
The new version will be sent by e-mail to readers beginning Aug. 3 and cost slightly less than printed editions of USA Today, which is the nation's largest newspaper by circulation.
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- Cheap summer getaways might go away this summer
The head of a national group of state parks directors says parks and historic sites have had to cut back because of budgets stressed by the recession.
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- KFC offers rain checks on coupon Oprah promoted
A free grilled-chicken meal promotion touted by the talk show host has caused such a frenzy that some stores ran out and the Louisville-based chicken chain is asking customers to take a rain check for the new product.
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- Dom DeLuise, actor, comedian and chef, dies
Dom DeLuise's son says the actor and comedian has died in Southern California. He was 75.
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- Only on 12: Faces of radio changing in Augusta
The face of radio in Augusta is changing. One of the country's largest radio station owner's announced major layoffs this week. Many of the cuts will send some of your favorite personalities packing.
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- YouTube to stream full-length movies, TV shows
YouTube says it is partnering with major studios to stream full-length movies and TV shows on its site for free.
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