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Parton's Christmas Carol set for 20-city tour
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— Oct 5, 2026
Dolly Parton’s “Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol,” a 1930s Appalachian reimagining of Dickens’ classic featuring her music and lyrics, is touring more than 20 cities. The tour includes performances at Johnson City’s ETSU Martin Center on Nov. 13 and Springfield’s UIS Performing Arts Center on Dec. 21, with Springfield tickets going on sale Oct. 9.
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I-40 Closes In Smoky Mountains After Flooding And Rock Slides Cause Heavy Damage
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— Jun 19, 2025
Mother Nature has brought travel to a halt in the Great Smoky Mountains, where a fresh round of torrential rain triggered both flooding and a rockslide, forcing the closure of a critical stretch of Interstate 40…
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Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Returns, Invades Florida
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— Oct 4, 2023
Smoky skies from the Canadian wildfires have returned. Only this time, the smoke has invaded the state of Florida. Residents of the Sunshine State were greeted with hazy skies on Tuesday created by Canadian wildfire…
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Shock Video: Desperate Afghans Cling To US Military Jet, Plunge To Their Deaths As It Takes Off
Reporting
— Aug 16, 2021
The war on terror began on Sept. 11, 2001, with images of men and women falling to their deaths from New York’s twin towers as they jumped from the skyscrapers rather than waiting to die in the smoky grasp of…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
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Millions in US Under Air Quality Alerts as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwestern, East Coast Skies Yet Again
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— Jun 28, 2023
Tens of millions of Americans are under air quality alerts Wednesday as a smoky haze from the ongoing Canadian wildfires envelops the skies of large portions of the Midwest and some areas of the East Coast, according to…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Frosty Eye Makeup Trend Spreads Across Celebrities
Lifestyle
— Aug 26, 2026
Celebrities are reviving frosty, glittery eye looks for summer, while fall beauty leans into a mix-and-match, “simple+” vibe with soft definitions, moody smoky eyes, and a move away from ultra-precise makeup. Outside the realm of skin and makeup, maximalist bedazzling is spreading from fashion into homes and everyday objects, as gemstone DIY decor trends gain traction across celebrities and fans.
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Long John Silver's launches limited-time fried pickles
Lifestyle
— Aug 24, 2026
Pickles are driving a wide range of trends and ventures, from hot fried pickle spirals and Kentucky-style battered pickles at Long John Silver’s to a surge in savory snack culture and community pickle traditions producing hundreds of quarts and pounds. The pickle boom also extends to new local restaurants like The Smoky Pickle in Nampa, highlighting nostalgia, affordability, and social-media-friendly crave for pickle-forward foods.
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South Africans to Enjoy Free National Park Entry
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— Aug 25, 2026
Several national park systems marked fee-free days: South Africa’s SA National Parks Week from September 7–13, 2026 offering free day-entry at participating parks, and in the United States, the National Park Service’s 110th birthday on August 25, 2026 included a fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents (international visitors still pay), with additional parks offering free or reduced access in Michigan, Florida, and other sites such as the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Nashville restaurant owner killer sentenced; ICE seeks deportation
World
— Jul 23, 2026
U.S. ICE is pursuing custody of Ulises Raigoza-Martinez, the Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally through Texas in 2021 and killed Nashville restaurant owner Matt Carney after a June 19, 2024 confrontation outside Smokin’ Thighs, following his guilty plea and a 20-year prison sentence. DHS officials say they will remove him once his sentence ends if Tennessee honors the ICE detainer.
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