The Amber Alert program has helped save many children over the last 25 years. But for all of the good that it does, I’ve become fatigued by so many alerts. We regularly receive 4 or 5 notifications per week. Perhaps we get more alerts here in Tennessee because three major interstates roll through our town….
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We all agree that school should be a safe place for youngsters. Yet nearly every day, I read a story or two regarding schools on lockdown. It seems that this has become a regular occurrence across America. And that should be alarming no matter if it’s your town or not…
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Just when you thought you could finally throw your face mask away, the Delta variant appears. And medical experts tell us it would be a good idea to keep using that mask close. It looks like we may need to keep them around for a while longer…
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Tracking devices like Tile and Apple’s new Airtag can help you keep track of items like keys or wallets. But of course, like many new tech tools, they can also cause some security issues. A recent story from Texas provides an example of the concerns that many have for these helpful tools…
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For decades, carmakers have been looking for ways to create safer vehicles. They’ve made many advances but recently found a way to make cars much safer. And, I don’t think that anyone was expecting these results…
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Many people just want the simple things in life. But to quote Van Halen, sometimes the simple life ain’t so simple. One thing we all want is to feel safe. Lately, that seems to be something that might be escaping our grasp. In all honesty, I used to feel safe, but now…
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It’s never a good night when you are scrolling through Facebook and see the phrase ‘shots fired’. It’s an even worse night when you see those words on your neighborhood Facebook page. Sadly, our once quiet neighborhood isn’t as quiet as it used to be…
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Wind Turbines can be found not only across the American plains but across the world. One of the biggest concerns is how they impact wildlife, specifically birds and bats. A small study about changes to the turbines is interesting…
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Many cities are cancelling their annual fireworks displays because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Naturally, they don’t want to encourage big cro9wds right now. But that change has also caused many cities to put out fireworks warnings…
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