Silver-plated pitchers were made by Reed & Barton, a company founded in Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1822. The pitchers look like the double-faced stoneware pitchers made by the Martin Brothers in …
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By Terry and Kim Kovel
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5/15/22
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HOLLYWOOD -- Timothee Chalamet plays the young Willy Wonka in the prequel to "Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," called "Wonka," which will show how he became the chocolate king. Also …
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5/15/22
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Vacation Bible School is a big deal at many churches during the summer months, but VBS is an extra special event at Smyrna Baptist Church –and has been for decades. Several generations of some …
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5/15/22
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May 18, 1972A groundbreaking ceremony was set for Saturday at the site of the new Murray County Hospital (on Old Ellijay Road.) U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was to be the guest speaker. Pictured on …
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By Jimmy Espy, Editor
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5/13/22
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Running a household requires the skills of a juggler. First come the kids and their schedules, then toss in cooking, cleaning, car repair and pets. As most parents will attest, just when you think …
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By Donna Erickson
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5/13/22
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Most pizza lovers agree: What sets pizzeria pizza apart from homemade pizza is that glorious crispy, crackly crust. That's because commercial pizza ovens cook at temperatures between 700 F to 800 F. …
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By Patti Diamond
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5/13/22
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"The Quest" (NR) -- In 2014, a reality competition series called "The Quest" placed contestants in the fantasy land of Everealm and presented them with a variety of challenges in order to reveal the …
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5/12/22
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CELEBRITY EXTRA
Q: Will "The Equalizer" return for another season? I'm really enjoying it, even though it's very different from the original series back in the '80s. -- J.J.A: The original series …
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5/12/22
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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My dog "Jesse" was bitten on the face by another dog, injuring his snout and nose so badly that it required several stitches. I can't get Jesse to stop licking and pawing at the …
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By Sam Mazzotta
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5/10/22
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CHATTANOOGA – Since its opening in 1992, more than 26 million people have visited the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Journey building. Woven into the building’s exploration of …
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Submitted by Tennessee Aquarium
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5/10/22
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May 14, 1967*The Fort Theatre booked two country music acts to appear on May 12 and 19. The Dixie Cowboys with Claude Gladnow and the Swinggin’ Tees (from Cleveland, Tenn.) were to perform. The …
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By Jimmy Espy, Editor
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5/10/22
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Spring has sprung! When I saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots as I was wandering the produce department, I immediately started pondering recipes to exploit those vibrant colors.Here's a …
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By Patti Diamond
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5/8/22
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Enjoy the smell and feel the warmth of something special baking in your oven this week. These Austrian-style soft pretzels are a healthy and satisfying snack dipped in yummy mustard or as a unique …
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By Donna Erickson
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5/8/22
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HOLLYWOOD -- Ben Affleck is directing and starring with Matt Damon in an untitled film for Amazon in which Damon plays a salesman for a fledgling shoe company named ... Nike. Affleck's psychological …
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5/8/22
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Sometimes a reproduction of an antique is worth almost as much as the original antique. Wallace Nutting (1861-1941) was a collector, expert, photographer, furniture maker, author and an important …
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By Terry and Kim Kovel
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5/8/22
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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — For the third time since the award’s inception in 2018, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was named the number one Amusement Park Hotel in the country …
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5/8/22
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Photos by Benny Huggins and Vann House staff
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5/6/22
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"The Offer" (TV-MA) -- How do you know when a film has surpassed every level of success to reach a legendary status like none other? The answer is when Hollywood decides to create a 10-episode series …
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By Demi Taveras
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5/4/22
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Q: When is "Stranger Things" returning to Netflix, and will this be the final season? I don't necessarily want it to end, but I also don't want them to drag it out. -- L.S.A: After a two-year hiatus, …
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By Dana Jackson
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5/4/22
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The earliest use of eyeglasses was recorded about 1300. Rock crystal was shaped and set into round frames to wear and improve clarity. Glasses with temple arms that sit on the ears were not created …
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By Terry and Kim Kovel
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5/1/22
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