Andree Valentine

The SFA Softball Program is offering two summer camps in Nacogdoches in June.

The Junior Jacks Camp is on June 15th (sign-up deadline is June 13th) and the  Jacks Summer Camp will be June 20-22, though sign-ups will end June 15 (or until the camp is filled).

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Kick off the summer with Brad Paisley, girls driving and singing in their convertible cars, a little old school footage of the band Alabama as well as an appearance of them playing music and singing with Paisley at the end of the video.

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We all know that Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer - and with the weekend weather forecast predicted to stay in the low to mid 90s, why not take advantage of the sunshine with friends and family?

Here's our top five things to do on Memorial Day weekend in Lufkin, Nacogodches and surrounding areas. Have a great and safe holiday weekend!

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Brad Paisley's sold more than 10 million records, and he's had 17 number one hits on the country charts. With that kind of popularity, it's natural his fanbase falls all across the spectrum.

For a cross-section of the most dedicated of his sprawling fanbase - plus some real unvarnished talent - check out our list of amateur Paisley covers. We take you from one side of the spectrum to the other - from an adorable father-daughter take on "Whiskey Lullaby," featuring a guest turn by one of the starkest mullets on YouTube, to a kid cowboy's version of "Mud on the Tires." And don't forget to register for a chance to see and meet Brad Paisley in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Sept. 10.

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On MTV Tuesday night, Taylor Swift sat down for an exclusive interview with MTV News correspondent  Sway and premiered her new music video for her latest 'Speak Now' single, 'Story of Us'.

Even though she plays a nerdy school girl, she's still not a bad looking girl!

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After yesterday's spectacular performances from both American Idol finalists, America had a tough decision to make between voting for Scotty McCreery or Lauren Alaina Tuesday night.

Both competitors sang three songs each -the first round was all about their favorite past song from this season, the second was a song from their own idols and the final round was an original single selected by mentor Jimmy Iodine that will become the winner's first official release.

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radioPup, the only mobile app that lets you to listen to KICKS 105 is now available for Android users! Starting now, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can listen to KICKS 105 anytime, anywhere, for free

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Teen country superstar Taylor Swift won three awards including 'Top Country Artist', 'Top Billboard 200 Artist Album of the Year' and 'Top Country Album', while chart-topping trio Lady Antebellum scored the 'Top Country Song' with 'Need You Now'  at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night.

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John Rich has gone where Bret Michaels, Piers Morgan and Joan Rivers have gone before him. The country singer joined that trio by winning the 'The Celebrity Apprentice' Sunday night, beating out fellow finalist Marlee Matlin.

For his victory, Rich took home $250,000 for his charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Photos from the KICKS McDonald's Big Bass Splash at Toledo Bend, May 20-22, 2011.

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Legendary wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ. He was 58.

Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, said he passed away after he lost control of his car when he had a heart attack shortly before 9:30AM. The Florida Highway Patrol says Savage drove across a concrete median and into oncoming traffic before he hit a tree.

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Summer is my favorite time of the year, not only because my birthday falls in this season, but also because there's no school and no snow! Though it gets extremely hot and humid in Texas, we can't complain about the sunshine -or the cold treats we can eat to try and cool down.

Now that school is out, there's nothing better than taking the kids away from the television screen and getting outside to play. We've come up with a list of the top five playground in Lufkin-Nacogdoches. Pack lots of water and snacks and head outside with the kids for a  few hours of fun in the sun - without breaking your wallet.

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