Loretta Swit, known for her long-running role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Hoolihan on the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H died today at age 87, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Swit, who was also an outspoken advocate for animals, died just after midnight Friday of “suspected natural causes at her home in New York City,” The Hollywood Reporter said, citing a police report.
She was born Loretta Jane Szwed on Nov. 4, 1937, in Passaic, N.J. She was married to actor Dennis Holahan from 1983 until their divorce in 1995. No funeral information was available but The Hollywood Reporter said donations could be made in her memory to Actors & Others for Animals or the SwitHeart Animal Alliance.
Swit won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Hoolihan, a nurse at the fictional 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean Conflict. Over the course of the show’s 256 episodes and 11 seasons, the character evolved from a tough female major trying to make her way in a man’s Army to a woman of great depth and emotion.
‘M*A*S*H’, Circa 1978. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox TV/Getty Images)20th Century Fox/Getty Images
Swit and Alan Alda, who portrayed Hawkeye Pierce, were the only two cast members who stayed with the show from the pilot in 1972 to the finale in 1983. It remains the most-watched TV series finale of all time, according to USA Today, although several Super Bowls have surpassed it.
She also starred in films including 1974’s “Freebie and the Bean,” 1975’s “Race With the Devil,” 1981’s “SOB,” and 1998’s BoardHeads. She starred in numerous TV roles, including starring as Cagney in the pilot for “Cagney & Lacey” but was replaced when the series was picked up to remain on M*A*S*H.
Swit was also a stage actress. She had memorable roles in such plays as “The Odd Couple,” “Same Time, Next Year” and “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” among others.
With this online deal, Target customers can snag the grey and white Costway 4-Piece Patio Furniture Set for only $189 instead of its normal list price of $559.99. This is a 66% off discount overall. Free shipping is also included with purchase.
Costway 4-Piece Patio Furniture Set
$559.99 $189.99
The Costway 4-Piece Patio Furniture Set is on sale for 66% off at Target this week.
The Costway patio set includes two single chairs, a love seat and a coffee table with a tempered glass top. This set also comes with thick-padded cushions that are removable and machine washable.
The Costway 4-Piece Patio Furniture Set is also a top-rated item with 4.5 star overall on Target’s website. Many reviews state that while smaller than more expensive sets, it is perfect for smaller spaces.
“I loved it! Works great for my small patio,” one recent review states.
Another helpful review says, “I purchased this set for a small balcony patio and it exceeded expectations, especially at the price point (I received on sale for about $268). The pieces are attractive and well-built, and assembly was simple, taking me about an hour and a half, with just the small hex wrench provided. They seem sturdy enough, and we’ll see how durable they end up being after a season of wear. I suspect if you take reasonable care and shield them from the elements, they will last a considerably long time. I’m impressed!”
Those interested in this deal can browse the full listing on Target’s website.
Roy Powell, pastor of Saraland’s Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church, has been released on bond after allegedly pistol-whipping a man during a robbery.
According to court documents, the 72-year-old Powell took a man’s book bag at gunpoint on Mobile Street.
The alleged victim, who told KMVT he doesn’t want to be identified, said he was walking to the post office when Powell was walking toward him on the sidewalk and bumped into him.
“He said, ‘you was in my way, I’m walking down the sidewalk,’ and we had words back and forth,” he told the outlet.
He said Powell left the scene after the argument and then returned with a gun he used to pistol-whip him in the head.
Powell later returned to apologize, according to court documents.
He was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree robbery, then released on a $40,000 bond Thursday, according to court documents.
As of Friday, the church has not made any public comment about Powell’s arrest.
Efforts to reach the church were not immediately successful.
Snoop Dogg is one of the most iconic rappers of all time. The West Coast superstar has broken into a huge number of different ventures over the years and can add the online casino industry to his résumé.
As the name implies, Snoop Dogg Dollars – BGaming’s first celebrity-themed slot game – focuses on Snoop Dogg. It’s now available to play at McLuck, one of the best sweepstakes casinos operating today.
On this page, I provide information on the Snoop Dogg slot game and provide some insight into how McLuck and online sweepstakes casinos in general operate.
How to play Snoop Dogg Dollars at McLuck
A screenshot of the Snoop Dogg Dollars slot game.BGaming
McLuck is one of the top online sweepstakes casinos operating today. It provides a massive variety of slots, each of which works seamlessly using a desktop computer or a mobile device.
Snoop Dogg Dollars is one of the most popular slots available at McLuck. This is a six-reel online slot game with an average return-to-player (RTP) rate of 97%. That puts it among the highest RTP slots available to play at McLuck right now.
This game is clearly an homage to Snoop Dogg. Most of the symbols are different dog breeds, along with marijuana or skull symbols that trigger unique bonuses.
Basic gameplay
The basic goal of Snoop Dogg Dollars is to land matching symbols on the grid. This game does not feature standard paylines, though.
It utilizes Cluster Pays, meaning players will earn winning combinations as long as five or more matching symbols are touching either vertically or horizontally.
Each symbol has its own value. The lowest-value symbols are simple shapes, such as circles and triangles. Different dog breeds have different values, the highest of which is the doberman.
When a winning combination is earned, the matching symbols fall and make way for new symbols. This feature, called Cascading Reels, offers players the chance to earn multiple wins with only a single spin.
Players also can earn what are called cell multipliers. When any cells (the individual blocks located on the grid) are part of a win, they are marked with a multiplier. If those cells are part of another winning combination on the same spin, players will earn 2x their wager.
This game includes an exciting free spins feature, too. It is triggered by landing three Snoop symbols, which act as wild symbols. Players are given between 10 and 20 free spins, and huge multipliers can be earned with lucky spins.
Snoop Dogg Dollars represents the new wave of online slots. It features a massive grid with cascading reels and multiple bonuses. The game’s graphics are amazing, and the soundtrack’s smooth piano and slick beats are incredibly relaxing.
What is McLuck?
Casino gambling has been taking place in the US for more than a century. Online casino gambling has grown more popular in recent years, but only seven states have chosen to formally legalize and regulate online real money casinos.
Online sweepstakes casinos such as McLuck allow those located in states without legal online casinos to play their favorite casino games from the comfort of home.
These platforms look and operate very similarly to real money casinos but follow some specific laws that allow them to operate 100% legally throughout most of the country.
Here are some of the primary regulations these unique gaming platforms must abide by in order to remain legal:
No purchase is required to play;
Must utilize a dual-currency system;
Must set strict age restrictions;
Must offer responsible gambling features;
Must offer clear terms and conditions.
In terms of looks and gameplay, McLuck looks like most standard online casinos. It offers a variety of slot games, table games and live dealer tables.
The slots here operate in the same way as real money slots. In fact, many of McLuck’s slot games also are offered as real money versions by the top online casinos in the country.
McLuck (and all other online sweeps casinos) can’t offer players real money for winning games, though. Instead, they utilize a dual-currency system that players can use to earn payouts.
Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins at McLuck
The dual-currency system is one of the primary reasons why McLuck is able to remain legal. It offers two virtual currencies to players: Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins. Each has a specific function.
Gold Coins are used by members of McLuck to play games for fun. These have no monetary value. These are considered a “social” currency, as players can move up leaderboards by winning the most Gold Coins.
Sweeps Coins also can be used to play games such as Snoop Dogg Dollars at McLuck, too. Sweepstakes Coins, however, can be redeemed by players for prizes, including gift cards and real money.
Gold Coins can be earned in a variety of ways, including via purchases, bonuses and social media challenges. Sweeps Coins are a little more difficult to come across but often are included for free in Gold Coin purchase bundles and in some promotions.
It likely will take time for online real money casinos to become legal in more areas of the country. For now, online sweepstakes casinos serve as the best legal alternative.
As is common for NCAA tournament baseball, the Auburn regional didn’t start on schedule due to inclement weather in the area.
The first game between NC State and Stetson was originally scheduled to start at 2 p.m. CDT, but will now start at 3:10 p.m. after a weather delay. That game starting late also has an effect on Auburn’s regional opener.
The Tigers were scheduled to start their game against Central Connecticut State at 6 p.m., but the now scheduled time is 7 p.m., or 55 minutes following the conclusion of the earlier game. Both games will be streaming on ESPN+.
A woman called 911 Friday afternoon after she said she found her husband shot to death inside a house at 1755 50th Street Ensley.
The woman called for police at 1:55 p.m.
She told a dispatcher she came home and found her husband shot in the head. He had been dead for at least a day before his body was found.
She told police that the house, in Birmingham’s Central Park neighborhood, was ”shot up” and money was missing.
Detectives are on the scene.
The crime scene is next to Central Park Elementary. The school let students leave out of the front of the school instead of the back as a result of the shooting.
To date, 33 people have been killed in Birmingham 2025. In all of Jefferson County, there have been 49 homicides this year.
Town hall meetings aren’t in danger of extinction, they are just evolving.
And in South Alabama last week, two very different gatherings showed how local leaders are keeping the tradition alive on their own terms even as congressional town halls devolve into chaos raising questions about their continuation.
In Fairhope on Thursday, Republican Rep. Jennifer Fidler of Silverhill led a quiet, orderly town hall—far from the shouting matches and viral confrontations often seen on cable news. Over nearly two hours, Fidler recapped legislation passed during the recent session and fielded questions on topics ranging from education funding to where dredged material from Mobile Bay should be deposited.
Sitting among the roughly 15 attendees was Cheryl Corvo of Fairhope, who doesn’t always agree with Fidler politically, but still values the dialogue.
“I may not agree with her on every issue, but I like to hear the answers to those concerns (that I have on policy),” Corvo said.
The night before, a more charged atmosphere took shape across the bay in Mobile.
City Councilman Cory Penn hosted a community-focused town hall at the Dotch Community Center in the Trinity Gardens neighborhood. Residents there voiced frustrations over crime, blight, and a lack of investment in inner-city neighborhoods.
“You cannot be afraid to address issues,” Penn said, following a two-hour event that drew over 80 people. “Be honest, be transparent. I think people care about that. They appreciate that.”
While federal lawmakers increasingly avoid town halls amid political polarization, some local and state officials continue to show up in person even if the crowds are smaller or the questions tougher.
“Unlike the Tea Party reaction to Obama administration policy, which made town hall meetings uncomfortable for Democrats, now it is Republicans who are uncomfortable in front of crowds of irate constituents,” said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University.
“Few Republican congressmen now hold town hall meetings, and fewer state legislators do, but local officials still face their constituents,” Jillson said. Local officials can talk about local issues, city services, potholes, etc. that elicit fewer emotions and more appreciation for problems solved.”
Controversial topics
State Rep. Jennifer Fidler, R-Silverhill, listens to constituents during a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse in Fairhope, Ala.John Sharp
Even as most Alabama Republican lawmakers opt not to do town halls, Fidler said she sees the value in holding them. She held three town hall meetings this week, each before a different audience, but all included a similar rundown of important legislation approved during the session.
After that, she opened the meetings to questions.
“I appreciate your support and showing up at the town hall,” she told the audience during the Thursday morning gathering inside the Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse in Fairhope.
“This is something I make sure I do to make sure you all know I’m here to listen and to be able to figure out what we can do to represent the district,” said Fidler, a former public works director with the City of Fairhope from 2001-2017.
The visitors at the Thursday morning meeting were mostly polite, but questions arose over the fate of libraries – an acute issue in Fairhope. The city’s public library is the only one in the state to have its state funding cut following complaints about books deemed ‘sexually explicit’ shelved in youth sections.”
The biggest concern centered on how state lawmakers had considered cracking down on librarians through HB4, which would have applied criminal obscenity laws to public libraries and librarians for making materials deemed “sexually explicit” available to minors.
Fidler was among many Republicans to co-sponsor HB4, but she explained how the bill did not advance through the legislative process and how there were concerns over whether a police chief or district attorney would be granted the authority to determine what kind of content was viewed as sexually explicit.
She said she preferred the formation of a board appointed by judges to determine which books are to be examined and looked at “evenly and fairly.”
Controversial topics were also discussed during Penn’s town hall meeting, which he hosted among leading public safety officials and community activists.
A crowd watches on during a public safety town hall hosted by Mobile City Councilman Cory Penn on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Dotch Community Center in Mobile, Ala.John Sharp
There were some strong comments from audience members, including one man – who declined to give his name out of fear of retribution – claiming the city doesn’t provide enough funding for inner city neighborhoods, and that young Black men are more likely to be incarcerated in Mobile than not.
Penn agreed to meet with the man for a lunch to further discuss his concerns. But before that, Penn implored the audience to speak more positively about their communities and not dismiss them as places that simply attracts violence.
“There is violence everywhere,” Penn said. “We need change. We need to stop pointing fingers at each other. Trinity Gardens has it going on and we need to love each other. But at some point, we need to tell that narrative.”
Drawing crowds
Democratic state Rep. A.J. McCampbell of Gallion debates with Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, while on the Alabama House floor on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the State House in Montgomery, Ala.John Sharp
The public safety town hall was one example of a public meeting focused on a hot-button topic – like crime – that draws larger audiences.
Rep. A.J. McCampbell, D-Gallion, participated in a town hall Thursday night with Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville, and Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, in Linden.
McCampbell, ahead of the town hall, said he didn’t anticipate a large crowd. He said that often the town hall events include 20 to 25 attendees – at the most – when a hot-button issue is not on the agenda.
“A lot of times people don’t engage until something serious has happened,” he said. “It affects them. That is the downfall, I guess, in town halls.”
But he said they are needed especially at a time when federal lawmakers are not holding similar events.
“I think as a public servant, you owe it to the public to at least hear from them on whether you can solve their issue or problem,” McCampbell said. “You at least owe it to the public as a public servant to listen to their concerns.”
Democratic State Rep. Juandalynn Givan of Birmingham speaks during a forum featuring 10 candidates (eight Democrats, and two Republicans) for the Alabama Congressional District 2 seat. The forum was held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Sunlight District Auditorium in Prichard, Ala.John Sharp/[email protected]
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, hosts a couple of town hall meetings each year and she said they are often well-attended. She said the meetings tend to cover a range of issues from state legislative concerns to activities occurring in Washington, D.C.
“At the end of the day, you are there as a vessel to put the information out,” Givan said about the importance of hosting the meetings.
Nationalized concerns
Some of the discussion, especially at meetings hosted by Democratic politicians, include questions about national politics and the Trump administration.
Givan, McCampbell and others are far removed from those issues – their focus as state lawmakers in crafting policy in Montgomery, not Washington, D.C. But given the nationalization of politics and a heavy concentration of news coverage on Trump, Elon Musk and others – attendees are curious on what it means to them.
“There is a lot of anxiety when it comes to things such as Medicaid and things such as Medicare and even with our farmers, and whether or not they will be able to sell their products in the different markets,” McCampbell said.
But he admits having “very little control” over those issues except for one crucial fact,
“The only thing about it is we’re the one who are closest to the people and they look to us to give them guidance, to give them hope also. As a state legislator, that’s what we have to do at least to the best of our ability.”
Jasper, Ala., native Michael Rooker has played his share of bad guys, or at least characters with questionable values. In the long-awaited season 2 of the hit HBO Max show “Peacemaker,” Rooker takes on a new villain, according to showrunner and “Superman” director James Gunn.
“His name is Red St. Wild, and he’s the world’s foremost eagle hunter who is on a mission to kill Eagly,” Gunn, who also directed the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films and “The Suicide Squad,” told Entertainment Weekly.
As fans of the show know, Eagly is the sidekick of the Peacemaker (the titular antihero played by pro wrestler and actor John Cena). “We thought Eagly was probably the most popular character from season one, and so in season two, he has his own story with his nemesis, played by none other than the despicable Michael Rooker,” Gunn said.
Rooker, perhaps best known as Yondu Udonta in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” film series, has played Henry in “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” Merle Dixon in “The Walking Dead” and Cobb Milsap in the HBO comedy series “The Righteous Gemstones.”
Season two debuts on HBO Max Aug. 21, 2025. The Peacemaker, a character in the extended DC universe, is considered an antihero: he is a vigilante but acts in a quest for peace. The series is a spinoff of the maniacally delicious “Suicide Squad,”if that gives you some idea of the tone of the show. Rooker played Savant in “The Suicide Squad” and “Creature Commandos.” He also appeared in two other Gunn-directed movies, “Slither” and “Super.”
“Peacemaker” took a 3-year break following season one because Gunn was named head of DC in the meantime which required him to complete other projects, the EW story said. Read the full story here.
Watch the trailer for season two of “Peacemaker” in the video below.
The hype for EA Sports’ latest college football video game picked up this week when it released the official trailer. Now, Auburn fans specifically have a feature to be excited about.
Head coach Hugh Freeze, offensive coordinator Derrick Nix and defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will all be in EA Sports College Football 26, Auburn announced on X (formerly Twitter) Friday afternoon.
According to a report from the Athletic, not all coaches will be featured in the game, most notably North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick. The Athletic also reported that coaches will be available across game modes and can be moved to different schools
The game is set to be released on July 10 and can be pre-ordered before the game comes out on the Xbox Series X and S and the PlayStation 5.
It’s the second year in a row EA Sports has produced a college football video game, following a 10-year hiatus after NCAA Football 14. Last year’s game, however, didn’t feature any of the real-life coaches.
The brand new drama A Boyfriend to Die For premieres on the Lifetime Movie Network Friday, May 30 at 8/7c.
Starring Brittany Underwood and Alex Trumble, A Boyfriend to Die For follows Olivia, a rising star at her father’s prestigious firm that’s trying to be anything other than another product of nepotism. Determined to prove herself, she crosses paths with Jonathan Rothfield, a sharp and ambitious heir to a renowned banking dynasty.
Together, they find not only a shared drive to succeed but a powerful, intoxicating chemistry that draws them closer, and as their careers and ambitions intertwine, Oliva realizes that their combined influence could take them to the very top of the financial world.
When her father finally backs their venture, a chilling secret begins to surface—one that threatens to unravel everything she’s working for.
How to watch A Boyfriend to Die For
Cord cutters eager to catch the new LMN drama can find the new movie available for streaming through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and Sling (50% off first month).
Out of the three streaming services, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its free trial concludes.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.
Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.
What is DirecTV?
DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.
DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.
Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.
Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.
For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).
