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Alissa Corman

Alissa Corman is a journalist, the Features Editor for the Rogue Valley Tribune, she also writes for Daily Tidings and The Mail Tribune.

A native Rogue Valley resident with a lifelong interest in the arts, she also enjoys spending time with her husband, step-son and dog.

News

Ashland City Council’s 5G Ordinance is Shot Down, Sending Them Back to Square One

Alissa Corman Sep 23, 2023

5G is a rather contentious issue in general, but in Ashland, there’s a problem that’s been brewing within the city council. The problem revolves around the frequency the towers give off, and more specifically, the effect it has on people.…

News

Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham to Be Given Letter of Education by Ethics Commission

Alissa Corman Sep 11, 2023

On August 25th, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted 6-0 on what to do with the alleged conflict of interest with Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham, who also agreed with the commission. If you aren’t aware, back in February, the…

Revels

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Cancels Several Shows Amidst Multiple Covid Diagnoses Among Performers

Alissa Corman Aug 14, 2023

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has not been having a good time as of late. Not only have they had to scale back the amount of shows available due to poor attendance caused by the height of Covid, but now several shows have had to be…

Celebrity

Clifton Oliver, Star of Broadway’s The Lion King and In the Heights, Dead at 47

Alissa Corman Aug 6, 2023

There’s nothing truly as magical as being able to see a live production. The people who perform in them are always so talented and work hard to make a lasting impact on our memory. Well, today, we lost one of those talented actors. …

Revels

Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland: What You Need to Know About The 2023 Season

Alissa Corman May 22, 2023

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is back in Ashland. We’re here to give you the details on what you need to know and how to attend. Due to declining attendance back in 2022, you may notice that the OSF is a bit trimmed this year. Which…

Movies & TV

James Fox on The Joe Rogan Experience to Talk About His UFO Documentary, ‘Moment of Contact’

Alissa Corman Apr 24, 2023

The cat’s out of the bag: James Fox is soon to be on The Joe Rogan Experience in the week starting April 24th, to talk about his 2022 UFO documentary, Moment of Contact. On April 20th, Joe Rogan finally announced who would be next on his…

Movies & TV

Avatar Surpasses Titanic, Taking The Third Highest-Grossing Movie To Date

Alissa Corman Mar 6, 2023

The science fiction/fantasy sequel landed in Titanic's place as the third highest-grossing movie of all time around the world. The picture has produced $2,243.2 billion worldwide since being released on December 16, according to a 20th…

Celebrity

Kim Zolciak-Biermann Faces Public Foreclosure on Georgia Mansion

Alissa Corman Mar 2, 2023

Last November, Kim Zolciak-Biermann may have denied that her Georgia Mansion was facing foreclosure, but now there is no denying it. At this time, she posted a video on her Instagram, saying it was just a rumor. She started by stating that…

Celebrity

Pink: At Home Too Long After COVID and Surgery

Alissa Corman Feb 28, 2023

In spite of the fact that Pink loves taking breaks from performing so her voice can rest, she says it is terrible for her body. Pink, singer of "What About Us" and "Who Knew" recently got candid about how she had gained some weight…

Entertainment

Mojada and the Death of the American Dream

Alissa Corman Mar 9, 2017

To understand what makes Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles such a marvel to see on stage, one must be prepared for what will unfold. A tale of tragedy retold as a story of immigration and the hope for a better life, the play is both shocking…