The Side Piece

Every state has virtues and vices, and vices can be especially destructive when people’s wallets are already stretched thin by high inflation. WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Most Sinful States. For example, West Virginia has the worst drug problem, and it comes as no surprise that Nevada is the most gambling addicted. Is Indiana […]

“#Superbowl #BabyFace Really? guitar upside down? Nice playing dude!” That was a tweet sent out after Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds’ performance of “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl 2023. Did you notice it?  Why was Babyface playing his guitar upside down? Edmonds who is an Indiana native, graduated from North Central High School. He also has […]

When “Raiders of the Lost Ark” first premiered back in 1981, the world was introduced to one of the most iconic action heroes. Also, he comes with a familiar name to Hoosiers…Indiana Jones. Where does the name Indiana Jones come from? Is this movie icon named after our Great State? Was Jones from Indiana? Does […]

Eggs have been in the news lately. More accurately, eggflation has been the topic of many conversations, especially after a trip to the grocery store. According to Money.com, the wholesale cost of a dozen eggs is about $3.30 now in the U.S. and more than $7 in some states. What’s behind egg-flation? According to the […]

A shuriken is a Japanese concealed weapon that was used as a hidden dagger to distract or misdirect. They are also known as throwing stars, or ninja stars. And soon you might be able to throw them in Indiana. The Indiana Senate passed a bill on January 31 that would legalize throwing stars under certain […]

He is a chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling author, Emmy Award-winning TV host, and is one of the world’s most recognizable and influential culinary stars. The Food Network host has been heading to Flavortown for 40 seasons and visited over 1,250 restaurants around the country. Without input from Fieri, the website picked the […]

Drunk driving, speeding and distracted driving are all reasons that make driving dangerous. Between 2018 and 2020, speeding or drunk driving contributed to 42.4% of fatal accidents in Indiana. Out of the 2,342 fatal accidents in Indiana between 2018 and 2020, about 18.6% involved alcohol-impaired drivers. That translates to 435 collisions resulting in death. Distracted […]

These players in the Super Bowl have ties to the Hoosier state: Ian Book played at the University of Notre Dame from 2017-2020 where he finished as the winningest quarterback in Fighting Irish history. He completed a record of 30-5. He was a two-time team captain and led the Irish to two CFP appearances in […]

With morning’s first light, you go to use the restroom and while there you decide to check the world’s status on your phone and… plop. Down goes your cell. Imagine it…you’re barely awake and this is how you’re beginning the day.  When it comes to handling your phone, nothing can send your day down the […]

Do you know Indiana’s signature drink? Some states are synonymous with certain beverages. For example, if you are in California you might expect to sip a glass of fine, red wine from the Napa Valley. Taking a trek around Seattle? You’d be right on target drinking a hot cup of coffee from Starbucks. In Kentucky, […]