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19 things you probably didn’t know about music legend Dolly Parton
“I Will Always Love You,” later popularized by the late Whitney Houston, is an iconic song in music history. Contrary to popular belief, the lyrics center on the end of a professional relationship, rather than a romantic one. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Parton performed with her…
Dick’s Sporting Goods slashes 2026 outlook as consumer demand falls
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday revised its 2026 outlook and warned of weakening consumer demand for athletic apparel and footwear. The sports apparel and footwear retailer’s stock declined over 29% during Tuesday’s trading session, on pace for a record one-day percentage drop if the losses hold…
8 Genius Moves to Make When the Price of Everything Is Going Up
You check your grocery receipt, and the total is relentless. Gas prices fluctuate, utility bills are creeping higher, and the cost of everyday essentials has stretched the average family’s budget to the breaking point. Meanwhile, wages just aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of living. The…
‘Pitting Farmer’ Against ‘Consumer,’ GA Cattleman Says of Beef Imports
Across all of Georgia’s 159 counties, nearly 1 million head of cattle are raised in the Peach State. Beef and dairy make up the second largest commodity in the state, accounting for more than $981 million in economic impact in Georgia. More than 15,000 cattle producers are working here, according…
See inside Dolly Parton’s childhood home, a 2-room log cabin where she lived with her 11 siblings
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park is known for its rides, musical performances, and delicious cinnamon bread, but it also features tributes to the late country star’s upbringing. Located in the Rivertown Junction section of the park, “Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home” is a replica of the two-room…
The 35 wildest state costumes from the 2026 Miss USA pageant
Montana’s state flower, the bitterroot, only blooms for a short time, bringing a flash of color to the state each spring. Lisbeth Fernández wanted to capture the fleeting beauty with her costume, designed by Kirsten Regalado. Swaths of fabric flowed down the arms of her sparkly orange dress, and…
Piggly Wiggly Closures Reported in Multiple States: See Where
Corrections: This story was updated to clarify ownership and operations of Piggly Wiggly stores. New Hampshire-based grocery store chain Piggly Wiggly is closing locations, according to online listings and news reports. There are over 500 locations across at least 17 states, according to the Piggly…
Vegas hotels are panicking about losing Canadian tourism amid Trump’s trade wars: ‘We want to welcome them back’
Despite President Donald Trump’s Truth Social declaration that “WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!” on Monday, Las Vegas is doing its best to court visitors from Canada as it grapples with plummeting Canadian tourism. The casino and convention hub is particularly vulnerable to Canadian calls to…
I visited Dolly Parton’s new travel stop. It’s more than just a place to get gas — it’s a whole Dolly universe.
The travel stop is about an hour south of Nashville and open 24/7 — it seemed quite busy when I arrived around 5:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The truck stop looked quite large at around 25,000 square feet on 18 acres, though the parking lot felt smaller than I expected. After seeing the Buc-ee’s in
10 Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2026 Are Dominated by Subaru
Car shoppers are paying more than ever for new models, and the cost of insuring them has also been going up in recent years. The average annual cost of full-coverage car insurance in the United States for a 2025 or 2026 model-year car is $2,879, according to a new study released by Compare.com. The…