DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

LAGOS CITY MARATHON: KENYA'S KIPTUM DEFENDS TITLE+WINS $50,000.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 4 people, people standing, shoes and outdoor                In a time of two hours,15 minutes and 20 seconds,Kenya's,Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon yesterday Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000.
His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon as he posted a time of two hours,16 minutes and 19 seconds in the 2016 maiden edition.Kiptum's compatriots,Ronny Kiboss and Kiprotich Kiroi came second and third finishiing in two hours,15 minutes and 225 seconds and two hours,15 minutes and 30 seconds,winning $40,00 and $30,000 dollars respectively.
The race started at the National Stadium,Surulere by 7 am and ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with over 50,000 athletes battling for the prize money.
Speaking shortly before presenting the prizes to the winners at the Eko Atlantic City,Victoria Island,State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the State,assuring that no stone would be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.
He said the success of the tourney marked another leg of his government's dream and aspiration to make State the destination of Sports in Africa.To this end,the Governor said the State would continue to explore and attract regional,continental and global sports events to drive home its mission,adding that the all round development of youths through sports remains paramount. ''Our commitment to continue to support our Youth in Sports Development is resolute,a part that we cannot depart from.The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a testimony to this avowed commitment,'' he said.More photos below.
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