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Security Matters Blogspot
Each month we dig deep into Pulaski County's past to learn more about violent crimes that impacted our society. We select a murder or a mystery and tell the story in our Hometown Murders & Mysteries blogposts below. We also blog about products that interest us and happenings in our local community.
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We’ve heard the buzz—now we want your vote! Quick pulse check: Yea or Nay? We’ve been asked about launching a monthly podcast that...
jrgrigsby
May 41 min read
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Should You Avoid Deep Squats?
Standard Barbell Squat (C) 2025: Michael R, Grgisby Somerset, KY ---- May 4, 2025, 8:47 EST. For years, people have been concerned that...
M.R. Grigsby
May 42 min read
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Lies You Tell Your Doctor
© iStock 2025 Somerset, KY -- Michael R. Grigsby, May 2, 2025, 11:23 EST Your doctor's office is the best location to be open and honest...
M.R. Grigsby
May 25 min read
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Did Humans Write the Holy Bible?
mages Copyright © 2025 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Photo Credit- Critics of biblical inerrancy say, "I believe human beings,...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 296 min read
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The Great Yarb Doctor from Tennessee
They called him the Yarb Doctor. A man of strange brews and stranger talents. Part Choctaw, part rumor, all shadow. He arrived in Pulaski...
jrgrigsby
Apr 121 min read
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The Ferguson Medicine Man
Less of a Mystery and More of a Curiosity Photos Courtesy of Rod Zimmerman, Somerset, KY In the early 20th century, just outside...
jrgrigsby
Apr 121 min read
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Swear No Lie: An Oath Signed in Blood
In 1922, honor carried a loaded gun. Image of James Franklin Todd and the 1st National Bank On a cold February morning, the quiet rhythm...
jrgrigsby
Apr 122 min read
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Whispers in the Valley: The Legend of Soules Chapel
Some places don't fade. They wait. Photo by MR Grigsby Just four miles outside Somerset, Kentucky, nestled in a quiet hollow where the...
jrgrigsby
Apr 121 min read
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No Time for Mercy: Greasy Creek Justice
A Hometown Murder. A Vanished Child. And a Justice Carried Out in the Shadows. It was a quiet December afternoon in 1908 when...
jrgrigsby
Apr 122 min read
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Deadfall Hollow: The Wraiths in the Well
A forgotten well. A whispered warning. And a secret not buried deep enough to stay hidden. Pulaski County, Kentucky—summer, 1880. The...
jrgrigsby
Apr 122 min read
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The Reasons Behind Your Inability to Quit Eating Sweets, Even When You're Full
(C) 2025 Image by Author Nancy, Kentucky -- Michael R. Grigsby, April 6, 2025 7:00 AM EST Â You know how you have room for one taste...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 93 min read
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Do electrolytes hydrate better than water?
It is important to clarify that water is hydrating. If you drink enough, your body will get what it needs. Do specialist...
M.R. Grigsby
Mar 73 min read
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The 10-10-25 Rule-Ten Year Study
Healthy eating is too complicated for most diets. We understand that food is delicious and alluring. However, total abstinence isn't...
M.R. Grigsby
Mar 73 min read
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Real or Imagined: Is Eating at Night Better or Worse for Your Metabolism?
Somerset, KY ---March 6, 2025 Photo Credit (C) 2025 Feng Yu: Adobe Stock You undoubtedly have heard of metabolism and may even have a...
M.R. Grigsby
Mar 63 min read
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Should you consume more vegetables?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 2 1/2 cups of vegetables daily. The majority of people are aware of...
M.R. Grigsby
Feb 132 min read
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Is Creatine Good for Your Heart?
(C) 2025 GymRat: Adboe Stock Research suggests that creatine, known for its role in improving strength, muscle growth, and cognition, has...
M.R. Grigsby
Feb 23 min read
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Which foods lower your risk or prevent breast cancer?
(C)2025 Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) You can lower your risk of breast cancer by eating certain fruits and vegetables, fatty fish,...
M.R. Grigsby
Jan 238 min read
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"Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)"
(C) 2025 Image Northside Hospital Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), more commonly known as blood clots, is a dangerous illness that, if...
M.R. Grigsby
Jan 64 min read
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The Benefits of Zinc: What You Need to Know
(C) 2025 Wimpole Clinic Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning you only need a small amount daily. You can get this essential nutrient by...
M.R. Grigsby
Jan 64 min read
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"Dark Chocolate: The Sweet Secret to Heart Health and Happy Hormones"
This is the research you've been waiting for if you want an excuse to feel better about dessert nights. According to a recent study,...
M.R. Grigsby
Jan 22 min read
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