Sep 2nd, 2008 · The multi-platinum South Carolina native recently became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry. On his way from Nashville to New York, he made a special appearance on Mountain Stage to perform hits from his newest record.
Aug 31st, 2008 · In New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has spent much of the past three years strengthening the levee system that Katrina breached — but the project isn't supposed to be finished until 2011. Bob Turner, regional director for flood protection in Southeast Louisiana, talks to host Jacki Lyden about the project.
Aug 19th, 2008 · A few days ago, Jason Turner's hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed by a fourth place finish in the 10-meter air pistol event. But when a North Korean shooter, who finished third, tested positive for a banned substance, Turner moved up to earn the bronze medal.
Aug 2nd, 2008 · It's not clear whether "the condition" that the title of Jennifer Haigh's new novel refers to Turner's syndrome — a genetic disorder that prevents puberty and full growth in girls — or how the family of a child with the condition comes to grips with it.
Jul 22nd, 2008 · For soldier Brian Turner, words have the impact of bullets. His poems provide a first- person account of war; The New York Times praised their "attention to both the terrors and the beauty he found among Iraq's ruins."
Dec 12th, 2007 · One of the fathers of rock 'n' roll, Ike Turner, died Wednesday at age 76. Turner cut what is arguably one of the first rock 'n' roll records -- Rocket 88 -- with his band, The Kings of Rhythm. But he may be best known as the abusive ex-husband of Tina Turner, with whom he performed for many years.
Sep 19th, 2007 · News & Notes editor Cory Turner serves up this week's staff song pick: Patsy Cline's "Leaving On Your Mind." This is Turner's last week with the show.
Aug 1st, 2007 · Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler has made news for an e-mail he sent to some of his grad students and fellow professors at Florida State University. The e-mail announced that his wife is leaving him for Ted Turner. The forwarded message has stirred an Internet frenzy.