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Elkmont graduate pens first self-published book
Writing always interested Scott Burkett. However, the self-published author didn’t start writing for publication until a couple of…
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Despite hits, no radio love yet for country rap
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Jason Brown came to Nashville to start his career as the country artist…
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American Outlaws: Locals band together to support U.S. soccer team
If you’ve watched the World Cup, you know the United States is among the best supported teams among…
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Stephen King, Donna Tartt among those backing anti-Amazon letter
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King, Nora Roberts and Donna Tartt are among the hundreds of authors who…
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Physician aspiration: Tanner grad 1st in family to attend college, accepted into Duke pre-med program
Pro Bowl quarterback and former Athens High star Philip Rivers famously turned in a fifth-grade poster project in…
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John Williams to debut new version of U.S. anthem
WASHINGTON (AP) — American composer-conductor John Williams is debuting a new arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” featuring choirs,…
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Lindsay Lohan sues over ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ game
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsay Lohan is suing the makers of the “Grand Theft Auto” video games. The…
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Officials urge caution in Fourth revelry
Fireworks are a fun, festive Fourth of July tradition. That is until someone gets hurt or property is…
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‘McHale’s Navy’ star Bob Hastings dies at age 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An actor best known from the 1960s sitcom “McHale’s Navy,” has died. Bob Hastings…