"Outrage as Tennessee Lottery Strikes It Big with 10 Powerball Winners!"

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Dayton, Tennessee is known for hosting an annual festival celebrating what fruit?

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Tennessee Lottery Celebrates Nearly 10 Powerball Winners from Recent Drawing

The Tennessee Lottery recently announced that there were nearly 10 Powerball winners from the drawing last week.

Six players won $50,000, while two players won $100,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball.

The winning tickets were purchased at various locations across Tennessee.

Lucky Knott, a longtime broadcaster and news reporter, provides news reports on The River 104.9 WEPG and Country Roads 93.3, as well as serving as the Editor for SValleyNow.com.

Residents throughout the Tennessee Valley enjoyed a rare sight as the Northern Lights brought brilliant colors to the night sky this week.

The Aurora Borealis was visible farther south than usual after a “severe” geomagnetic storm watch was issued by the Space Weather Prediction Center.

Communities in Grundy County, Sweetwater, and Ooltewah reported seeing vivid greens and purples shimmering overhead.

Locals gathered in open fields and outside their homes, marveling at the breathtaking spectacle.

Photographers quickly captured memorable images, which spread across social media and sparked widespread excitement.

With the sun at a peak in its 11-year cycle, experts say more auroras may be visible soon.

Residents are urged to watch forecasts for another chance to witness this stunning natural phenomenon.

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What started as a small bakery famous for its made-from-scratch cookies and pies has grown into a full restaurant, but it has never lost its country charm. Whether you stop in for a comforting meal or one of their famous desserts, the warm, friendly atmosphere makes it a true Dunlap treasure. This spotlight is presented by Cookie Jar Cafe.

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Dunlap Resident Offers $300 Reward for Missing Cat 'Hot Rod'

DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sueanne Johnson is reaching out for help in finding her missing cat, Hot Rod, who vanished from her home near Highways 127 and 111 on November 24th.

Hot Rod is a black and gray male tabby, just 1.5 years old, well-known for sticking close by and coming when called.

This friendly, vocal companion shares a close bond with Johnson, and his sudden disappearance has left her deeply concerned.

A $300 reward is being offered for information that helps bring Hot Rod home.

If you've seen him or know anything about his whereabouts, contact Sueanne Johnson at suannejohnson1991@gmail.com.

As locals gather for the City of Dunlap Christmas Parade and the Very Cherry Christmas event on December 6th, residents are urged to keep watch for Hot Rod and support their neighbor.

Every effort can bring Hot Rod back where he belongs.