March 11, 2025
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Abandoned Theme Park – Ghost Town in the Sky

*Originally published in the Abandoned Central It was a rainy morning back in 2018. We arrived at the theme park just before sunrise, after driving several hours through the night from Atlanta. When we arrived, the fog was rolling in fast and it looked like it was going to storm bad. There were trail cams

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Did Wernher von Braun predict in 1953 Elon Musk would rule Mars? ‘How can this be real?’

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com Fans of billionaire Elon Musk are now saying that a book written more than 70 years ago by the rocket scientist who helped put Huntsville on the map predicted the SpaceX and Tesla CEO becoming the leader of Mars. The claim is based on a portion of the 1953 book

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Did Daniel Boone Kill a Bigfoot?

Editor’s Note: Bigfoot in Tennessee: Legends, Sightings, and Mysterious Encounters We’ve all heard the stories of Bigfoot tales of a towering, elusive creature roaming the backwoods of America. But for my wife’s great-grandfather, PaPa Moore, the legend wasn’t just a story; it was real. Living in a small trailer outside of Parsons, Tennessee, PaPa Moore

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Elkmont, Tennessee: The Hidden Ghost Town Preserved by Time and Nature

Elkmont, Tennessee, is known for many things. Part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s one of the largest and busiest campgrounds in the park, with access to Little River and Jakes Creek and the trailheads for numerous hiking trails. The stunning 80ft Laurel Falls is a short hike away. In May and June,

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Legacy on Track: Dollywood’s Engine 107 Departs with Purpose

Legacy on Track: Dollywood’s Engine 107 Departs with Purpose In a touching demonstration of community spirit, Dollywood’s iconic Engine 107 has found a new home while simultaneously helping East Tennessee residents affected by recent flooding in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The historic locomotive, which has delighted park visitors for years, is embarking on a

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Divine Navigation: Unveiling the Sacred Pathways of God’s Confidential Wisdom

Divine Navigation: Unveiling the Sacred Pathways of God’s Confidential Wisdom By Tennessee Ledger Staff When King David wrote Psalm 25, he wasn’t just writing a poem—he was creating a heartfelt prayer of complete vulnerability before God. This powerful psalm represents more than ancient poetry; it’s a roadmap for spiritual restoration, a beacon of hope for

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Tennessee’s Renaissance Man Charles Jones ‘Redefined the American Dream in Tennessee’

The Story of Charles Robert Jones: A Life of Purpose In the depths of the Great Depression, on a humble tenant farm in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Charles Robert Jones entered the world on June 21, 1930. His arrival coincided with one of America’s most challenging periods – a time that would shape not only his character

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Coincidence or God-Wink Moment? Divine Numbers: The ‘Miraculous’ John 3:16 Pattern in Tim Tebow’s Historic NFL Game

Editor’s Note: Many of us, who are believers have often seen God, the ‘Creator of the Universe’ perform miraculous things. One of my favorite scriptures is found in 1 Corinthians 1:27 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the

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Conspiracy Theories and Government Secrets: Why Aren’t Journalists Probing the Drone/UFO Phenomenon?

Who Knows What Dr. Larry Burriss 12/23/2024 A couple of semesters ago a student in my Mass Media and National Security class said he thought “they” were paying me to present one particular explanation of one particular conspiracy theory. When I jokingly said, “Well, if they are paying me, I wouldn’t be able to tell

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Drones are buzzing around US military bases, even forcing one to close its airspace: Reflect a growing problem.

*Drone Activity Forces Temporary Airspace Closure at US Military Base A US military base in Ohio temporarily closed its airspace over the weekend due to significant drone activity nearby, as confirmed by officials to Business Insider on Monday. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base became the latest military installation to report such incidents, marking a notable disruption

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