Tennessee State

Every year, theme parks nationwide fight for every dollar they can get from guests. The parks build new roller coasters and attractions to bring in the theme park dollars. For decades, Walt Disney World was the leader in theme park attendance and still rules, with the Magic Kingdom being the most visited park in North America. But did that attendance dominance correlate to popularity amongst the fans? Not every time.

The Dollywood Decline: New Park Overtakes Dolly Parton as America’s Favorite

Kentucky State

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It has been 47 years since the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, was confirmed dead after slumping in his bathroom at Graceland; however, it appears some fans are still in a fix about the truth. A recent post claiming that he is alive and well in Kentucky has sparked a conversation about the late icon on Facebook.

Facebook Post Has Some Elvis Fans Thinking He Is Alive In Kentucky

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished his speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Nashville, TN

Parade

The country music star received special recognition at the 2024 ACM Honors.

Trisha Yearwood Stuns in New Photos With Husband Garth Brooks for Special Honor

Whiskey Riff

Today, Dolly Parton is country music royalty. But 60+ years ago, she was an just an aspiring singer performing in a parking lot. And for the first time, we’re getting a glimpse of what that looked like. Archivist Bradley Reeves appeared on WBIR in Knoxville to debut some newly-uncovered...

Watch Rare Footage Of Dolly Parton Performing At A Gas Station At Just 14 Years Old

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

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Country music star Trisha Yearwood displayed her slimmed-down physique after losing 30lbs at the ACM Honors in Nashville alongside her husband Garth Brooks

Trisha Yearwood showcases weight loss in jaw-dropping new appearance with Garth Brooks

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about country music, scenic mountains, and Southern hospitality, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Tennessee your new home. Too Much Country Music. If you’re...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Tennessee

American Songwriter

It’s country music. What would it be if it didn’t have its tall tales and fabled troublemakers? Pop? Who knows, but country music has produced some of the greatest folk stories in all of popular culture. Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and other artists are just a few of the folks who lived through some crazy experiences and lived to tell the tale. However, nothing gets crazier than this Johnny Paycheck story.

Johnny Paycheck Once Allegedly Shot a Man Over Deer Meat and Turtle Soup

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Dolly Parton was dubbed a “Kentucky Colonel”, the highest civilian award in the state, by Governor Andy Beshear as she promoted the expansion of her children’s literacy program, Imagination Library. Parton’s father never had the chance to learn to read, having grown up poor. Imagination Library...

Dolly Parton surprised with Kentucky's highest honour

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

WATCH: Giant fireball shoots across the Tennessee sky

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