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Watch: TDOC officials to brief media following Aug. 13 execution

Watch: TDOC officials to brief media following Aug. 13 execution

The Tennessee Department of Correction and media witnesses are expected to hold a news conference following the Aug. 13 execution of Darrell Hines.
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Film 'Hillbilly Elegy' Sparks Debate on Representation and Cultural Identity

Film 'Hillbilly Elegy' Sparks Debate on Representation and Cultural Identity

Film 'Hillbilly Elegy' Sparks Debate on Representation and Cultural Identity
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Severe Storms Leave Over 25,000 Kentucky Homes Without Power

Severe Storms Leave Over 25,000 Kentucky Homes Without Power

Severe storms have swept through Kentucky, leaving more than 25,000 homes without power as of August 12, 2026. The hardest-hit areas include Fayette County, with over 1,100 outages, and Perry County, with more than 1,000 outages. The storms caused widespread damage, including downed power lines and trees, and have disrupted daily life across the state. Utility crews are actively working to restore power, but the situation remains fluid as additional weather-related challenges may arise. This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more information becomes available [WKYT, 2026].
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Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Youth Harm and Data Collection Claims

Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Youth Harm and Data Collection Claims

Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Youth Harm and Data Collection Claims
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Derecho Causes Destructive Winds Across Midwest

Derecho Causes Destructive Winds Across Midwest

A powerful derecho swept through parts of the Midwest on Tuesday, causing widespread damage and power outages. The Storm Prediction Center has preliminarily classified the event as a derecho, a long-lived windstorm associated with fast-moving thunderstorms. The storm's path extended over 240 miles, impacting areas from Iowa to Illinois, Indiana, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. Wind gusts reached up to 100 mph, making this one of the stronger derechos recorded. The National Weather Service (NWS) explains that derechos are characterized by straight-line winds, unlike tornadoes, which have rotating winds. These storms are most common between May and August, with Illinois experiencing about one derecho annually.
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Midwest storms leave three dead, 800,000 without power

Midwest storms leave three dead, 800,000 without power

Severe storms swept across the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, causing widespread damage and disruption. Winds exceeding 80 mph (130 km/h) were recorded, along with flash flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds classified as a derecho. Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky were heavily impacted, with over 800,000 residents losing power. Tragically, three fatalities were reported, including a child in Indiana and two others in Ohio and Illinois. Emergency declarations were issued in Ohio counties due to severe flooding, and swift water rescue teams were deployed. The National Weather Service warned of continued flooding risks even after the storms passed.
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NWS Outage Delays Warnings Amid Deadly Midwest Storms

NWS Outage Delays Warnings Amid Deadly Midwest Storms

A software glitch disrupted the National Weather Service's (NWS) ability to issue timely severe weather warnings during a series of deadly thunderstorms across the Midwest and Ohio Valley on Tuesday evening. The outage, which lasted from 6 p.m. to 7:14 p.m. ET, was caused by a software upgrade to the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), the primary tool used by forecasters to monitor weather and issue alerts. During this time, warnings for severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and tornadoes were delayed, except for those broadcast via NOAA Weather Radio. The affected areas included Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, where forecasters scrambled to disseminate warnings through alternative channels like social media and local media outlets. The NWS has since resolved the issue and is investigating the root cause to prevent future occurrences (CNN, 2026).
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Proposed Legislation Threatens AI Data Center Development in Paducah

Proposed Legislation Threatens AI Data Center Development in Paducah

Proposed Legislation Threatens AI Data Center Development in Paducah
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Gov. Lee rejects plea for clemency, Hines selects final meal

Gov. Lee rejects plea for clemency, Hines selects final meal

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee confirmed he will not intervene ahead of the scheduled execution of Anthony Darrell Hines, who has selected his last meal.
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Kentucky Woman Petitions for New Helmet Law Following Father's ATV Accident

Kentucky Woman Petitions for New Helmet Law Following Father's ATV Accident

Brooklynn Adkins, the daughter of William 'Wee Wee' Adkins, who suffered a fatal ATV accident, is advocating for a change in Kentucky's helmet laws. Her father was involved in a severe accident on Christmas Eve and was not wearing a helmet at the time. Despite surviving the initial incident, he later succumbed to complications, including pneumonia, on May 8, 2026. Current Kentucky law mandates helmet use for riders under 16, but for those over 16, helmets are only required on public property, with exceptions for certain work-related activities. Brooklynn has initiated a petition to extend helmet requirements to all riders, regardless of the property type, aiming to prevent similar tragedies.
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Green Bay Packers roster by jersey number, last name

Green Bay Packers roster by jersey number, last name

All of the players on the team are sorted by their jersey numbers and by their last names to help you find your favorites during the preseason.
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Heat Index Reaches 106°F with Scattered Storms in Bowling Green, KY

Heat Index Reaches 106°F with Scattered Storms in Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green, KY, and surrounding areas are experiencing a prolonged heat wave, with heat index values ('feels-like' temperatures) ranging from 102°F to 106°F (39°C to 41°C) each afternoon through the weekend. A First Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to these extreme conditions. Scattered showers and storms are expected, particularly east of I-65 on Wednesday morning, with additional storms possible later in the day and into the evening. Thursday may also see scattered storms before the weather turns dry but remains hot heading into the weekend. Torrential rain and strong winds are the primary threats associated with these storms. [Source time: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:25:53 GMT]