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83-year-old Tennessee man kills his wife. He said he couldn’t bear the thought of her eating “oatmeal until she died”

He insisted he was doing his family a “favor.”

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Who Is Christa Pike? First Woman Set To Be Executed in Tennessee in Two Centuries Amid Execution Challenge

Tennessee plans to execute Christa Gail Pike, the first woman in over 200 years, amid legal challenges regarding her medical conditions and religious rights.

International Business Times UK

'Cat in the Hat' School Scare, Explained: What's Fake, What's a Felony, and What's Still Unclear

An Irish AI hoax has spread to 12 U.S. states, with 10+ minors arrested or detained over fake 'Cat in the Hat' school threats. Here's what's verified.

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Tennessee says child rapists deserve to die. Now it prepares to execute one of their victims

At 18, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for murder. What if the jury knew she had suffered years of sexual abuse as a child?

The Guardian - US

Thirty-nine candidates are running for Louisiana’s six U.S. House districts — tying with 2016 for the most since 2014

This year, Louisiana and two other states — Alabama and Tennessee — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…

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Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee

Germany's Wacker Chemie, which produces polysilicon that goes into chips and solar panels, will make a decision in the coming weeks on whether to close its Charleston, Tennessee, facility, which employs about 600 workers, the sources said.

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In 1972, Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean built a 23-room house in Tennessee to escape fans and tour buses; they spent more than 50 years there

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean created Willow Lake Plantation, an expansive 75-acre sanctuary tailored for their privacy. Nestled away from the pressures of Parton's illustrious career, this tranquil estate allowed them to cultivate their love and personal space undisturbed. As their nearly six-decade marriage flourished, Dean remained elusive in the…

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Tennessee is about to execute its first woman since 1819. Her case raises troubling questions

Christa Pike’s planned execution is emblematic of America’s broken death penalty system

The Guardian - US

Tennessee woman at Best Western reports an issue with the men in the room next to her. Then the hotel staff checked the security camera

She credits the staff for how they handled the situation.

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Meet Jonathan Thai, the 17-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia whose nonprofit raised $30,000, donated 400 bikes and taught 350 children to ride

After a local retailer slashed community biking programs, a Georgia teenager took action by founding Pedal Forward. This initiative has successfully raised over thirty thousand dollars, providing four hundred bicycles to children in need. Hundreds have benefited from free cycling skills clinics, and the organization's reach is expanding into Tennessee…

The Times of India

For 35 years, Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park was home to bald eagles. Now they’re moving

Following a severe storm, Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary will be closing its doors, leading to a relocation of non-releasable bald eagles to the American Eagle Foundation's Kodak campus. This move is aimed at enhancing rehabilitation and education initiatives for the public. The dedicated partnership carries on through the captivating Birds…

The Economic Times

For 35 years, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood protected bald eagles; after a storm damaged their sanctuary, the birds are moving to a new 50-acre campus

For 35 years, bald eagles had a special place at Dollywood, where the American Eagle Foundation’s Eagle Mountain Sanctuary introduced generations of visitors to one of America’s most recognisable birds. The long-running Dollywood partnership, associated with Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park, combined wildlife education with hands-on conservation work and helped…

The Times of India

Dollywood announces new features to honour Dolly Parton

Parton bought the park, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 1982, envisioning it as a counterpart to Disneyland.

Evening Standard

Dolly Parton's Dollywood to introduce new installations to honour late star

Bosses at Dolly Parton's world-famous namesake theme park in Tennessee have revealed plans to permanently honour the late star following her death in August.

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The Independent UK

Dollywood will honor ‘dreamer-in-chief’ Dolly Parton with new park attractions after her death

Dolly Parton grew up in rural Sevier County and transformed the theme park into the county's largest employer and a major tourist destination

International Business Times UK

GOP Rep Blames 'Ozempic or Whatever' for Jelly Roll Calling Donald Trump a 'Fat Pig'

Country singer Jelly Roll's jokes about Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live! have sparked online debate, with Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles linking the remarks to weight loss and Ozempic speculation

The Times of India

Meet Connor Gibson, a 22-year-old Tennessee engineer using 3D printing to make free dentures for Americans who are not able to afford them

A young engineer is using 3D printing technology to create free dentures for those unable to afford them. This innovative process significantly reduces the time needed to produce custom dental prosthetics. Connor Gibson volunteers his weekends, transforming lives with his digital design and printing skills. Remote Area Medical provides free…

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ChudTheBuilder breaks silence after jail release with “season two” streaming tease linked to Pump.fun and $CHUD

ChudTheBuilder has broken his silence after his August release from jail, teasing a return to streaming with “season two.” Dalton Eatherly pointed viewers toward Pump.fun and $CHUD but did not give a date for his next broadcast. His planned comeback comes as he remains charged in connection with the May…

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91-year-old Tennessee man Dale Sanders, known as ‘Grey Beard’, completes 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls, including 6 hard falls, reclaims record as oldest hiker

Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old Tennessee man known as “Grey Beard”, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Sanders finished the gruelling 2,193-mile trek despite falling 71 times, including six hard falls, suffering injuries and briefly being hospitalised during his extraordinary journey across 14 states.

The Times of India

More than 40 Tennessee tiny-home owners are seeking $5 million in a 'zombie HOA' lawsuit, alleging nearly 80% of the HOA budget went to a lawn care company owned by the developer

More than 40 homeowners in Tennessee’s Sunset Bluff community have joined a $5 million lawsuit against developer Claude “Chip” Hayes III, accusing him of retaining control of their HOAs and mismanaging funds. Residents allege that nearly 80% of one HOA’s budget went to a lawn care company owned by Hayes,…

The Economic Times

Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schools

Dr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and Snapchat. Posts linked to the viral trend have reportedly named real students, schools and communities in Kentucky and Tennessee, sometimes alongside threatening messages such as “you’re next.”…

The Times of India

A Tennessee man left a late-1700s house and about $500,000 to local government for a park; after nearly a decade of delays, the property and money are going to a descendant

A historic home in Tennessee, along with $500,000, has been returned to its rightful family after local officials failed to fulfill the promise of establishing a public park as per the will. After a decade of inactivity, the descendant will take charge of crucial repairs and preservation efforts for the…

Evening Standard

Dolly Parton laid to rest after private family funeral

The country legend and worldwide superstar was buried at Woodland Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Tennessee.

Euronews

Tennessee governor backs plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s home state of Tennessee will pay tribute to the music legend by naming Nashville International Airport after her. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was "fitting" that the airport would "bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."

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Nashville SC Take Inspiration From Dolly Parton in Chase of Lofty Inter Miami Record

The Tennessee club is on pace for an 80-point MLS regular season.

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