In the Heat of the Night News

Country music, Broadway and film star Stella Parton is coming to Ringgold on Nov.

New Release : 'Now I Know' Becomes Latest Single for Artist Randall Franks BMNN wrote: on Oct.

BMNN wrote: on Oct. 26, 2009: The Share America Foundation, Inc. recently awarded the "Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship" to Deborah Taylor, 17, a Ringgold fiddler.

Actor Randall Franks, left, and director Robert Townsend pause on the set of Robert Townsend's Music Theater of Hope in August in Newnan, Ga.

BMNN wrote: on Oct. 21, 2009: The Grand Master Fiddler Champion for 2009 is Alex Hargreaves of Corvallis, Oregon.

BMNN wrote: on Oct. 17, 2009: Fiddler/singer Randall Franks recently received the 2009 Songwriter of the Year Award from the Atlanta Society of Entertainers for his song "The Old Black Fiddle." Franks said, "I am so honored to know that the blessings of words and music shared with me have touched others so much that I am being honored in this way," ...

He defeats main rival Anne-Marie Johnson with 44% of the vote while his coalition consolidates its power on the national board, winning a majority of the 22 seats up for grabs on the 69-member board.

News : Randall Franks Broadens Genre Appeal with Hall of Fame Appearance BMNN wrote: on Sep.

Announcement : Randall Franks to Serve as Grand Master Fiddler Celebrity Co-Host BMNN wrote: on Sep.

Appalachian artist Randall Franks will be among the stars to perform on the 31st Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show Saturday airing live statewide on Georgia Public Broadcasting beginning in the 8 p.m. hour.

On Thursday's Hannity show, Sean Hannity hosted a special edition of his program -- titled "The Valley That Hope Forgot" -- in Huron, California, where drought-stricken farmers are suffering because the federal government continues to withhold water to save endangered fish, leaving tens of thousands of farm workers standing in line for hours at ...

Photo by Randall Franks Kayla Ray, center, receives the 2009 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship from Randall Franks, right, Share America Foundation president; and Joe Turner, Share America Foundation chairman.

Sturdy, Broad-shouldered Alan Autry was a former Green Bay Packer who decided, after three years of Sunday tackles, to go into acting, and has since put together a career that has included eight seasons on "In the Heat.... Sturdy, Broad-shouldered Alan Autry was a former Green Bay Packer who decided, after three years of Sunday tackles, to go into ...

News : Fiddler/Actor to Perform for PBS on 31st Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards BMNN wrote: on Jul.

Dove nominees The Marksmen Quartet are from left, Earle Wheeler, Mark Autry, Davey Waller, Mark Wheeler and Darrin Chambers appearing on a recent episode of BlueHighwayTV's 'Old Country Church.' The Marksmen Quartet will host a gospel singing on Thursday, July 16, at Sand Mountain Bible Camp, 1100 Bible Camp Road off of Highway 301 near Trenton, ...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18: July 12: Pianist Van Cliburn is 75.

The Watkins Family will bring their ministry to Sacred Sounds Fridays at the Ringgold Depot at corner of U.S 41 and Depot Street, Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. in a concert for the Share America Foundation.

Former CBS and NBC star Randall Franks from TV's "In the Heat of the Night" recently received the oath of office to serve as council member in his hometown of Ringgold, Ga.

The three men vying for votes in Tuesday's special Ringgold City Council election all say their experience will help them understand how the city and its government works.

News : A Host of Stars Find 'The Way Home' Premiere BMNN wrote: on May 19, 2009: Entertainer Randall Franks, "Officer Randy Goode" from TV's "In the Heat of the Night," and two-time Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Lorie Watkins of the Watkins Family were among the stars from film, TV and music who attended the premiere of The Way Home starring ...