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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

🎉 COUNTRY MUSIC + JETBOAT THRILLS = EPIC TIMES ON THE ROGUE! 🎶🚤 Where country music meets jetboat country... with a VIEW! 😎 KRSB Country fans, we’re teaming up with Hellgate Jetboat Excursions for an unforgettable giveaway! Imagine blasting your favorite country song while ripping down the Rogue River on a high-speed jetboat with Hellgate Excursions — wind in your hair, canyon walls flying by, and pure Southern Oregon adventure! We’re giving away a River Run Excursion for TWO ADULTS! How to enter: 1. Go to 541radio.com 2. Tell us which country song you’d BLAST on a jetboat ride down the Rogue! https://bestcountryfm.com/country-on-the-canyon/ That’s it! Simple as that. Winner announced MAY 29TH — don’t miss your shot! Tag your ride-or-die buddy who you’d take with you! 👇 #HellgateJetboats #RogueRiver #KRSBCountry #CountryOnTheCanyon #JetboatAdventure #SouthernOregon

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Come on down for a day of fun!!!
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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

Come on down for a day of fun!!!

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Get ready, Douglas County! The boys are leaving the studio and heading out into the sunshine! ☀️🎧 Moon & Grubes are taking the Best Country 103 show on the road! Join us LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Aviva Health parking lot . The Spring Fair is going to be packed with fun for the whole family, including: 🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos 🎈 Balloon Artists 🚒 The Thundering Water WOW Truck ... and so much more! 🚚 Food Trucks will be on site with food available for purchase so come hungry! But you HAVE to make sure you stop by the Best Country 103 booth! Come say hi to Moon & Grubes, Da'Roadie may have some cool prizes, and most importantly—REGISTER TO WIN! 🎟️ We’ve got your chance to score a pair of tickets to see the hilarious Comedian Matt Rife at the Moda Center on October 10th! It’s all about supporting the JBCC partners like United Community Action Network and the Family Development Center while having a blast. See you at the campus! 🤠🎙️ #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #JBCCSpringFair #RoseburgEvents #MattRife #LiveRadio #DouglasCountyFun
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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

Get ready, Douglas County! The boys are leaving the studio and heading out into the sunshine! ☀️🎧 Moon & Grubes are taking the Best Country 103 show on the road! Join us LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Aviva Health parking lot . The Spring Fair is going to be packed with fun for the whole family, including: 🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos 🎈 Balloon Artists 🚒 The Thundering Water WOW Truck ... and so much more! 🚚 Food Trucks will be on site with food available for purchase so come hungry! But you HAVE to make sure you stop by the Best Country 103 booth! Come say hi to Moon & Grubes, Da'Roadie may have some cool prizes, and most importantly—REGISTER TO WIN! 🎟️ We’ve got your chance to score a pair of tickets to see the hilarious Comedian Matt Rife at the Moda Center on October 10th! It’s all about supporting the JBCC partners like United Community Action Network and the Family Development Center while having a blast. See you at the campus! 🤠🎙️ #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #JBCCSpringFair #RoseburgEvents #MattRife #LiveRadio #DouglasCountyFun

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Thanks to @_wildlifesafari for stopping by with Eren the Gecko today and telling us all about some exciting Mother’s Day activities. Be sure to head to Wildlife Safari and also look at the website for upcoming events!
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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

Thanks to @_wildlifesafari for stopping by with Eren the Gecko today and telling us all about some exciting Mother’s Day activities. Be sure to head to Wildlife Safari and also look at the website for upcoming events!

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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

🌸 MOTHER’S BLOOMS & BRUNCH BONANZA 🌸 Give Mom the Mother’s Day gift she’ll be talking about for years! Enter to win a unforgettable Jetboat Brunch for 2 on the Rogue River with @Hellgate Jetboat Excursions + a beautiful flower arrangement from Barb's Flowers and Gifts! This is your chance to treat Mom (or yourself and Mom) to an exciting jetboat adventure through the stunning Hellgate Canyon, followed by a delicious brunch — paired with fresh blooms she’ll love. How to Enter: Go to 541radio.com and tell us in the entry form why you or your mom deserves this special Mother’s Day experience! https://541radio.com/2026/05/01/mothers-blooms-brunch-bonanza/ Winners will be chosen on May 8th! Brought to you by: Best Country 103 • 104.5 SAM FM• News Radio 93.9/1240 KQEN Don’t miss out — enter today for a chance to make this Mother’s Day extra special! 💐🚤

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Best Country 103️ May 1, 2026

is PROM still a big thing for the kids? how about class rings or yearbooks or is that old school?

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Best Country 103️ April 30, 2026

"WHAT'S UP DOC?" TODAY is National Bugs Bunny day! Share a Favorite Cartoon Character or Favorite TV Quote with us.

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We lost one of the good ol boys today. RIP David Allan Coe. Thank you for a legendary career.
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Best Country 103️ April 30, 2026

We lost one of the good ol boys today. RIP David Allan Coe. Thank you for a legendary career.

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Best Country 103️ April 29, 2026

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Some New Dishes just dropped at Delightful Kitchen!!! Definitely go in and give em a try! Want to win a gift certificate to Delightful Kitchen? Just tell us which 90's Country Song you want to hear for 90's at Noon on Best Country 103 and you are entered to win!!! https://541radio.com/2026/02/18/90s-at-noon/
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Best Country 103️ April 29, 2026

Some New Dishes just dropped at Delightful Kitchen!!! Definitely go in and give em a try! Want to win a gift certificate to Delightful Kitchen? Just tell us which 90's Country Song you want to hear for 90's at Noon on Best Country 103 and you are entered to win!!! https://541radio.com/2026/02/18/90s-at-noon/

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DRAIN — The North Douglas softball team defeated Umpqua Valley Christian/Camas Valley 13-3 on Wednesday in a Special District 5 game at Howard's Field. The Warriors improved to 11-6 overall and 2-3 in league. Coach Shane Joslyn said it was one of the better games this year for the Warriors. Payton Rabuck ended 3-for-4 two runs and two RBIs for North Douglas. Harper Frey was 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI and Velia LeHolm was 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBIs. Paisley Muse allowed four hits with four strikeouts during the six-inning game. UVC is 8-9 overall, 4-3 in SD5. Julia Johnson ended 2-for-3 with two runs and Kayleigh Johnson was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for the Monarchs. Hailee Tabor took the loss, walking three. The Monarchs host Oakridge in Roseburg and North Douglas is at home against Lowell Friday. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

DRAIN — The North Douglas softball team defeated Umpqua Valley Christian/Camas Valley 13-3 on Wednesday...

Layla Andrews was named the Umpqua Wrestling Club’s first Quad State Champion after a season of destroying her competition. The 12-year-old from Glide ended as the 2026 Oregon Classic Champion, Kids state champion, Middle School state champion, Freestyle state champion and Greco state champion, according to a Facebook post by the club. She also won the OWA Folkstyle state title earlier in the year to achieve the Triple Crown award. According to Jenna Andrews, Layla’s mother, these wins helped Layla Andrews secure a spot with the Oregon girls national dual team and a chance to travel and compete in Indiana in June.

Layla Andrews was named the Umpqua Wrestling Club’s first Quad State Champion after a season...

EUGENE — The Roseburg track and field teams defeated Willamette and Elmira in three-way meets on Wednesday at Willamette High School. Triangle Lake athletes also took part. The Roseburg boys got individual wins from David Schmid in the 200 meters (21.96, PR), RJ Elliott in the 400 (54.91, PR) and 300 hurdles (43.24), Donnivan Stone in the 800 (2:10.42), James Randol in the 1,500 (4:25.64), Jamison Heath in the 3,000 (10:19.83), Remigio Huerta in the javelin (145-7). Emery Hurtienne in the high jump (6-4) and Beauregard Paschall in the long jump (19-4, PR). Former North Douglas standout Hunter Vaughn won the 100 (10.72) for Willamette. Finishing first for the Roseburg girls were Kendall Knox in the 200 (27.60), Paige Heacock in the 800 (2:34.91), Rylie McLaughlin in the 1,500 (5:15.59, PR), Alanna Sikes in the shot put (30-8), Irelyn Weaver in the discus (77-4, PR) and javelin (100-5), Suriah Clarno in the high jump (5-0, PR), Molly Heuberger in the pole vault (8-0, PR) and Kaylee Bain in the triple jump (29-9, PR). Roseburg will travel to Corvallis Friday for the Spartan Challenge.

EUGENE — The Roseburg track and field teams defeated Willamette and Elmira in three-way meets...

GRESHAM — The Umpqua Riverhawks started Wednesday’s doubleheader against Mt. Hood Community College knowing they’ll be in the NWAC postseason when the regular season wraps up in less than two weeks, but seeding in the South Region remains up for grabs after UCC and the Saints split their midweek matchup. Umpqua (22-14, 18-12 South) outlasted Mt. Hood (22-16, 16-14) for a 3-2 win in the opener. The Saints rebounded to take the nightcap, 7-2. UCC remained in third place in the South Region after splitting the twin bill but, with six league games remaining, the Riverhawks could still win the league title or finish fourth. “This is the most important month of our season,” Umpqua coach Jake Whisler said about the upcoming schedule. “We’ll see if we can’t play some better baseball down this last little stretch to push us over the top.” For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

GRESHAM — The Umpqua Riverhawks started Wednesday’s doubleheader against Mt. Hood Community College knowing they’ll...

Monique DeSpain is running again. Records of the Oregon Secretary of State confirm DeSpain, of Eugene, filed last October for another shot at Congresswoman Val Hoyle in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. Records also confirm DeSpain was the Republic nominee two years ago, won that nomination in the primary, then lost to Hoyle in the 2024 general election. DeSpain spoke with The News-Review last Thursday, April 23, regarding her candidacy. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Monique DeSpain is running again. Records of the Oregon Secretary of State confirm DeSpain, of...

Samantha “Sam” Frost filed to run for Douglas County’s Board of Commissioners (BOC) on March 10, after several candidates had already responded to a list of questions from The News-Review. Based on that, Frost submitted a similar set of responses to complete her profile. Frost, however, has participated in three forums this spring, alongside both candidates and incumbents, so her philosophies on government and leadership are already a matter of record. Frost filed for the BOC’s Position Two currently held by Commissioner Tim Freeman, who is running as an incumbent. The other candidates for Position Two are Brandy Stone and Shane Kelly. According to Frost’s candidate filing, and her responses to The News-Review, her life of public service may have begun with her enlistment in the United States Air Force, but did not end there. In the meantime, she was assigned to a Security Forces Squadron in New Mexico, from which she served a deployment to the Middle East. Sticking near law enforcement, Frost obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science and Psychology, and began a career working in crime laboratories. She told The News-Review she worked for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Idaho State Police, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Frost told The News-Review she returned home, where her family has roots in Douglas County dating to the 1850s, in order to be close to and assist with family who were experiencing a tough time. Frost said her employment back in Douglas County has included substitute teaching, tutoring, and running her own dance studio. She told The News-Review so looked at the initial choices for commissioner, didn’t like what she saw, and decided to run. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Samantha “Sam” Frost filed to run for Douglas County’s Board of Commissioners (BOC) on March...

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in which they approved agreements with state and federal agencies and recognized the work of firefighters. Agreement approvalsThe board of commissioners approved a number of agreements with state and federal agencies, three of which concerned funding for public works projects with no match needed from the county. One of those three agreements was made between the county and United States Forest Service (USFS) for the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. In the agreement, the USFS will provide the county with a maximum of $6.1 million from its Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. The project focuses on the clearing of materials, such as dry brush or garbage, adjacent to county roadways which pose a fire risk. Two other agreements were made between the county and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for design work related to roadway infrastructure projects. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in which they approved...

WINSTON — Kellan Little scored from third base on a throwing error in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Douglas High School baseball team walked off Glide 7-6 on Tuesday in a Far West League game. The Wildcats were first on the board, taking 3-1 lead into the second inning. The Trojans woke up, as coach Dilan Martin said, in the top of the second and responded with six runs to take a commanding lead into the third. The Wildcats tied the game in the top of the fourth, and it stayed 6-6 throughout the last two 1/2 innings until the walk-off run by Little ended the game. "We started out the season not hitting the ball great and now we're starting to hit it," Martin said. "Now we got to field and hit and put it together for seven innings." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINSTON — Kellan Little scored from third base on a throwing error in the bottom...

BLUE RIVER — The Roseburg High School girls golf team finished third in a field of 10 teams at the Tokatee Girls Invitational at the Tokatee Golf Club Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Lana Silvestri led the way for the Indians, shooting a 2-under par 70 to win the individual title. She was five strokes better than the second place finisher, Chloe Johnston from Salem Academy. Silvestri was at even par when she made the turn and had birdies on two par-5 holes on the back nine. Mylie Ray, Roseburg's fourth-seeded golfer, had the second-best score for the Indians. The junior shot 97 to finish 18th. It was her second-lowest score of the season. The Roseburg girls will next compete in the Southwest Conference district tournament on Monday at Bandon Crossings. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

BLUE RIVER — The Roseburg High School girls golf team finished third in a field...

The Roseburg Indians were three outs away from ending a three-game losing skid and picking up a much needed Southwest Conference baseball victory, but the South Medford Panthers rallied to win 12-7 and stun the Tribe Tuesday at Champion Car Wash Field. South Medford (12-7, 7-6 SWC) scored six runs in its final at-bats to overcome a 7-6 deficit. A Dalton Ruettgers single tied the game and Cole Johannes drove in the go-ahead run. The Panthers piled on with a two-run double by Grady Clark and a sacrifice fly from Easton Douglas. "Frustrating again, to have a lead going into the seventh inning and to unfortunately not only give up the lead, but give up a bunch of runs. It doesn't feel good at this point," Roseburg coach Troy Thompson said. "We've got to do some things a little cleaner defensively and certainly on the mound to give ourselves a better chance to win some of these tough league ballgames." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Roseburg Indians were three outs away from ending a three-game losing skid and picking...

Harlee Agee tossed a one-hitter and early runs by Roseburg were more than enough as the Indians defeated South Medford 6-0 in a Southwest Conference softball game on Tuesday at the RHS field. The Indians (12-6, 7-3 SWC) remained two games behind first-place North Medford (15-2, 9-1) in the conference standings. Grants Pass (11-6, 6-4) sits in third. Agee, a junior right-hander, struck out 16 and walked one. Ashlyn Cooper had the lone hit for the Panthers (8-12, 6-7), who trailed 5-0 after two innings. Ciera Singleton led Roseburg at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs. Danika Opp tripled and knocked in two runs, freshman Emma Cole had one hit with two runs and one RBI, and Cadence Ellenwood contributed one hit and one run. Cooper took the loss, allowing five hits and five runs (three earned) over three innings. The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday in Medford, beginning at noon. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Harlee Agee tossed a one-hitter and early runs by Roseburg were more than enough as...

In a hearing April 17, Todd Vaughn's attorney gave a summary of the evidence they believe will overturn an election. Vaughn is represented by Stephen Joncus, as they contest Vaughn's 2025 loss for re-election to the board of directors of the Umpqua Public Transportation District. Vaughn, at the time an incumbent, was slightly ahead in the vote when the polls closed a year ago, but narrowly lost to former board member Natasha Atkinson once the final votes were reportedly counted a week later. The contested election is being heard by Judge Matthew Galli of Josephine County Circuit Court, as all judges in Douglas County recused themselves. The county, and County Clerk Daniel Loomis, are represented by outside counsel John DiLorenzo. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

In a hearing April 17, Todd Vaughn's attorney gave a summary of the evidence they...

10 of the 13 candidates for Douglas County's Board of Commissioners (BOC) faced off for possibly the last time Thursday, in an atypical forum sponsored by the Umpqua Valley Republican Women and held in the Douglas County Courthouse Annex. In a format that included a lighting round, a two-minute drill and rebuttals of a reported allegation regarding all three incumbents having Jeeps, the forum moderated by Rep. Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) eventually allowed for each participant to make some points. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

10 of the 13 candidates for Douglas County's Board of Commissioners (BOC) faced off for...

For a third consecutive meeting, multiple citizens took the podium in front of the Roseburg City Council and spoke out against the possibility of a federal immigration enforcement office in town. By a vote of 5-2, the council directed staff to prepare an ordinance clarifying the city's position. Although the vote was met with a standing ovation, the language of the motion may simply mirror the state laws on the subject, while adding language confirming that Roseburg welcomes all citizens. Mayor Larry Rich pointed out during the meeting that such a statement would also welcome federal immigration enforcement. The narrative began around March 20 when the United State System for Award Management announced, on behalf of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a solicitation of proposals for office space from private vendors. Roseburg was one of only two Oregon cities on the list. That solicitation was scheduled to have closed on April 15. During Monday night's regular meeting of the Roseburg City Council, city manager Nikki Messenger confirmed for the council that the city has received no updates on whether there were responses to the solicitation, nor whether the process is proceeding to the next step. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

For a third consecutive meeting, multiple citizens took the podium in front of the Roseburg...

Roseburg is abundant in places to grab burgers, pizza or tacos, but one thing it notably lacks is a brick and mortar restaurant centered around chicken wings. This summer, that's going to change with the arrival of a Wingstop location. The arrival of the restaurant chain was made evident last week when a sign was erected on the exterior of 2034 NW Stewart Parkway at the Roseburg Marketplace shopping center. In an email to KQEN News Radio, Wingstop corporate communications associate manager Lauren Gracey confirmed the location is slated to open this summer. "The restaurant is currently tracking to open in late June (or) early July," Gracey wrote. "The restaurant will be franchisee operated, so we will not be involved in hiring decisions." The decision to expand into Roseburg goes back to late 2025, when the City of Roseburg received, then reviewed and approved, a site review application for the store. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Roseburg is abundant in places to grab burgers, pizza or tacos, but one thing it...

WINSTON — The Glide High School softball team came to play on Tuesday. The Wildcats pounded out 18 hits in a 17-6 victory over Douglas in five innings in a Far West League game at the Trojans' field. Glide (9-7, 6-1 FWL) moved into a tie with Douglas (8-5, 6-1) for second place behind South Umpqua in the league standings. The contest ended early due to the mercy rule. Glide broke open a one-run game with 11 runs in the top of the fifth. "Our bats got going. We've been working hard and our younger girls have been hitting better," Wildcats coach Jeremiah Murphy said. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINSTON — The Glide High School softball team came to play on Tuesday.

The Wildcats...

MEDFORD — Roseburg senior Harrison Scott was 3-over par and led the Indians with a fifth place finish at the Medford Invitational Monday at Centennial Golf Club. Scott started his round with back-to-back birdies, but finished with a score of 75 over the 18-hole course. He was among a group of five golfers who finished tied for fifth. Roseburg had a score of 351 as a team and finished sixth in the team standings. Grants Pass took first as a team with a score of 294. Senior Carson Krauss led the Cavemen and took medalist honors with a 68. The Roseburg boys will continue the season on Thursday at the Crater Invitational at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Eagle Point. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

MEDFORD — Roseburg senior Harrison Scott was 3-over par and led the Indians with a...

On Monday afternoon, a group of students and adults gathered during a walkout at Roseburg High School to protest the potential arrival of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Roseburg. The demonstration was held at 2 p.m., just before the end of the school day, on a patch of grass across the road from the school’s entrance. There, a crowd waved signs for passing motorists and were met with cheers, jeers and honking horns. The demonstration was held in response to a contract opportunity listed on the United States System for Award Management (SAM) website, in which ICE is seeking private office space or workstations in cities across the U.S. Among the cities listed was Roseburg. According to the contract opportunity description, ICE would occupy the space for a 12-month term. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Monday afternoon, a group of students and adults gathered during a walkout at Roseburg...

It's been over 30 years since The Ford Family Foundation chose Roseburg as its headquarters for providing grants, scholarships and other economic support to rural Oregon communities. Now, the foundation has announced a new project which aims to support its hometown directly. On Tuesday, FFF announced the establishment of the Hometown Fund, a $10 million funding pool intended to support community projects across the next decade. According to an FFF press release, the fund is intended for projects within Roseburg's city limits, with a focus on the corridor connecting the city's downtown to the Stewart Parkway area. FFF will consider capital requests as large as $1 million and pre-development planning requests up to $75,000 for the Hometown Fund. According to FFF vice president of programs Keavy Cook, the foundation isn't starting the fund with a set idea of projects to support. Rather, the fund is intended for community members and groups to bring their ideas for fundable projects forward. "We're not driving the story. They're coming through the Hometown Fund and telling us these ideas that they think are going to make the biggest impact for our kids and families, thinking about what makes it a livable place to be," Cook said. FFF CEO Kara Inae Carlisle said she feels the Hometown Fund is an opportunity for the foundation to help support the next generation of Roseburg residents, making the city a better place to live for its children as they grow. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It's been over 30 years since The Ford Family Foundation chose Roseburg as its headquarters...

Representatives for a girl who suffers from severe disabilities is suing a man who authorities say sexually abused her for years, before he was arrested in February. The lawsuit was filed April 15 in Douglas County Circuit Court. The name of the child is not listed in the lawsuit, which was filed by and through her guardian ad litem. Gregory Wayne Van Edgom, 42, who has a lengthy criminal record including numerous charges of child sexual abuse, is the defendant. The girl is seeking $8 million for alleged battery and abuse of a vulnerable person. Van Edgom does not have an attorney yet for the lawsuit and has not yet responded to it. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Representatives for a girl who suffers from severe disabilities is suing a man who authorities...