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Hatcher told reporters he’s “satisfied” with candidate forums, in which he and Molder cannot address each other or respond to the other’s answers.
When the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darkness
Around campfires in Dickson County people tell passed-down tales of two local cryptids — one a werewolf and the other the White Bluff Screamer.
Rise in alpha-gal syndrome has some Kentucky businesses turning to exotic red meat: ostrich
Amid a rise in alpha-gal syndrome, some Kentuckians are trying out an exotic beef alternative: ostrich. That includes a former cattle farmer who is now raising ostriches, and a restaurant owner dishing up alpha-gal friendly meals for his customers.
The mystery of the Flatwoods Monster
Many cryptids are said to lurk in the shadows of Appalachia, including West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster.
Nashville Democrat sues for GOP ‘retaliation’ to redistricting protest
A Nashville state senator is suing the GOP leadership that sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Gallatin offers a glimpse at hyperscale data center experiences
The mayor of Gallatin says a hyperscale Meta data center is the city’s largest taxpayer and has done a lot of charitable giving in the community. But two years into operation, residents still have concerns about its effect on utilities, the environment and property values.
Fishermen reeling in results under ‘experimental’ program combating Asian carp
Under a state program, some Kentucky commercial fishermen are using “experimental” tools and methods to capture thousands of pounds of Asian Carp at a time. One western Kentucky fishing crew is seeing results.
An Appalachian town was opening their “9 to 5” musical. Then Dolly Parton died.
Dolly Parton paved the way for generations of Appalachian performers, who looked to her as a source of inspiration.
Army announces deals to construct nuclear microreactors at Fort Campbell, other bases
The U.S. Army announced deals Wednesday that could give energy vendors up to $2.2 billion to construct, operate and own nuclear microreactors on five bases across the country – including at Fort Campbell.
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