The Hickman County community was struck by one of the most deadly U.S. explosion this century, killing 16 workers at Accurate Energetic Systems. Multiple WPLN reporters covered this tragic event from the Bucksnort community, balancing urgency and empathy in stories that captured the impactful moment. The local newsroom also led the way on national coverage, appearing more than a dozen times on NPR and the BBC.
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UPDATE: Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing
Molasses and munitions: deadly explosions throughout U.S. history
Officials: 24,000 pounds of explosives detonated in AES blast
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