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Tennessee hiker dies after snake bite. Does Illinois have venomous species?
Geneseo Republic - Illinois
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A hiker died in Tennessee on Aug. 8 after being bitten by a rattlesnake he picked up, local officials said. The man likely died from an allergic reaction to the snake's venom, though the official cause of death has not yet been released, according...
Sidelines 100: Curing the disease: Athletics, University working to squash another apathetic season
MTSU Sidelines - Tennessee
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August 18, 2025
You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. This story...
Babies are licking butter and gumming ribeye steak in new diet trend that divides doctors
Fox News
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The Proper Human Diet creator Dr. Ken Berry joins "America's Newsroom" to discuss parents turning to carnivore diets for babies. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some parents are swapping puréed fruits and vegetables, oatmeal and yogurt...
Snake Bite Horror: Tennessee Hiker Dies After Timber Rattlesnake Attack in Savage Gulf State Park
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 18, 2025
A peaceful hike through Tennessee's Savage Gulf State Park turned tragic when a man died after being bitten by a venomous rattlesnake last week. Officials believe the culprit was a timber rattlesnake, the largest and most dangerous venomous snake...
It Will Take National Single Payer To Save Rural Hospitals
Marxism-Leninism Today
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August 17, 2025
August 13, 2025 After 30 years of service to a rural Nebraska community, the Curtis Medical Center will close. Troy Bruntz, CEO of Community Hospital which owns the Center, announced that the cuts to Medicaid in the budget reconciliation act of...
Matt DeFrain rejoins MorganFranklin Cyber to head healthcare and life sciences
Consultancy.org
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August 18, 2025
Matt DeFrain has rejoined MorganFranklin Cyber, a Charlotte, NC-based cybersecurity consulting and managed services firm, as managing director of the healthcare, pharma, and life sciences sector. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt DeFrain back to...
West TN Healthcare to pilot new AI workflow tech to reduce length of hospital stays
Tennessee Lookout
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August 18, 2025
West Tennessee Healthcare is piloting a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to help case managers prevent patients from being kept in the hospital longer than necessary. The nonprofit health care system will test Dragonfly Navigate, a...
Muslim Assaulted Dying, Unconscious Tennessee Woman
PJ Media - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
A man named Mohamed Mohamed now faces charges in Tennessee for repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman who was dying in front of a church. The media deceptively identified him as “a Tennessee man.” People Magazine reported on the disturbing story...
Off-duty Nashville officers in fight outside Division Street bar
The Tennessean
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Four off-duty Nashville police officers were involved in an altercation with security personnel at a bar on Division Street on Aug. 16, that resulted in the injury of one officer. The four off-duty officers attempted to enter Loser’s Bar after the...
See Nashville Zoo's newest babies: Why Music City is the leader in leopard repopulation
The Tennessean
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This story has been updated to include updated information. A small but mighty high-pitched roar came from the veterinarian's office at the Nashville Zoo. Four-week-old Gemma, a clouded leopard, was on the prowl for her mid-morning meal. The tiny,...
Ray Stevens Selling His Nashville Venue as He Recovers From Heart Attack
95.3 The Bear - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Ray Stevens plans to sell his W\west Nashville venue, the CabaRay Showroom, as he continues to recover from a heart attack he suffered last month. "At 86 and with my recent health problems, it's probably time to slow down, and selling CabaRay is...
Hiker dies after venomous snake bite, Tennessee officials say
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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August 18, 2025
The hiker reportedly picked up the venomous rattlesnake before it bit his hand. WASHINGTON — A hiker at a Tennessee state park has died after he was bitten by a venomous snake, according to park officials. The man, who was not identified publicly,...
1 man rushed to hospital after shooting in Cordova, MPD says
Action News 5 - Tennessee
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August 18, 2025
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police are investigating a shooting during the early morning hours of August 18. At 3:11 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at Germantown Parkway and Walnut Grove in the Cordova area. When...
Private equity backed prison health companies continue despite decade of alleged constitutional violations
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Early one morning this spring, staff at a Santa Barbara county jail heard screams coming from one of the cells. A 57-year-old inmate was moaning and hyperventilating. She said her “guts are all twisted up”. Rather than sending her to the ER,...
With every starter back and a healthy backfield, the Cardinals look to build momentum in stacked 7-4A conference
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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August 18, 2025
September 13, 2024: Rison @ Harmony Grove (Haskell) at Cardinal Stadium at Jimmy "Red" Parker Field in Haskell, Arkansas. ©Justin Manning Justin Manning HASKELL -- The Harmony Grove Cardinals and first-year Head Coach Josh Smith entered last...
“It’s Probably Time”: Country Music Hall of Famer Makes Major Announcement After Health Emergency
American Songwriter
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August 18, 2025
When it comes to Ray Stevens, the member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum seemed to have it all. He was a singer, songwriter, and even a comedian. Throughout his career, he recorded hits like “Misty”, “Everything Is Beautiful”, and...
Clarence Massamba arrives to join Tennessee basketball as Vols' roster is almost complete
Yahoo Sports
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University of Nebraska Omaha forward Deng Mayar died on Saturday night after an incident in Utah, the program confirmed. He was 22. Mayar transferred into Omaha this summer after spending the past two seasons at North Dakota. According to the...
TSSAA football transfer impact emerging for Nashville area programs
Columbia Daily Herald - Tennessee
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The TSSAA passed a one-time transfer rule allowing student athletes to transfer schools with immediate eligibility for academic, social-emotional, environmental or mental health reasons. Page High School, the 2024 state runner-up, has benefited...
New owner of the hospital in Patrick County continues renovations, with no opening date yet
Cardinal News - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
Beth Hopkins has lived in Patrick County her entire life. She was even born at the Stuart hospital, which closed eight years ago and has sat vacant for most of the time since. With two young boys who love climbing and leaping from high places, she...
Private-equity backed prison health companies continue despite decade of alleged constitutional violations
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Early one morning this spring, staff at a Santa Barbara county jail heard screams coming from one of the cells. A 57-year-old inmate was moaning and hyperventilating. She said her “guts are all twisted up”. Rather than sending her to the ER,...