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Thousands once gathered for funeral of East Tennessee man who was still alive
SUMMARY: Felix Bush, a 74-year-old farmer from Ran County, Tennessee, wanted to hear people’s opinions about him before he passed away. In a unique idea, he arranged his own funeral, which garnered significant media attention. On June 26, 1938, approximately 8,000 attendees from four states attended what the Knoxville Journal dubbed a “live corpse” event, where Bush sat by his homemade casket and listened to tributes. He passed away on February 9, 1943, but his actual funeral drew only six attendees, a stark contrast to his previous event five years earlier.
Felix “Bush” Breazeale wanted to know what people would say about him at his funeral, so he had one before he died.
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Second wave of exploding devices in Lebanon
SUMMARY: Good morning, I’m Megan Fe from wkrn.com. Breaking world news reports that the death toll from recent explosions in Lebanon continues to climb, with at least 20 more fatalities and 450 injuries from a second wave of blasts, as stated by the Health Ministry. These explosions rocked Beirut and other areas, following an earlier incident that killed 12 and injured around 2,800. Israel is believed to be targeting Hezbollah in these attacks. Meanwhile, White House officials have avoided discussing the incidents, as tensions rise and fears of escalating conflict loom. For more updates, visit wk.com.
Second wave of exploding devices in Lebanon
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Weather Wednesday: Observed rainfall
SUMMARY: Recent heavy rainfall from potential tropical Cyclone 8 has caused severe flooding in the Carolinas, especially south of Wilmington, with totals reaching 14 to 18 inches. This extreme weather led to widespread impacts, including submerged roads, stranded vehicles, and damaged infrastructure. Initial flash flooding has escalated to river flooding due to continuous rain. Fortunately, the coastal location may allow for quicker drainage compared to inland areas like East Tennessee. For any weather-related questions, viewers are encouraged to text their inquiries for answers.
North Carolina continues to see flooding due to increased rainfall.
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Body found in Laurel County, Kentucky
SUMMARY: Kentucky State Police have discovered a body in Laurel County near Exit 49 on I-75, close to the area where a gunman, identified as 32-year-old Joseph Couch, opened fire on 12 vehicles, injuring five people. Authorities are still working to confirm the identity of the body, which was found by a group of YouTube live streamers who were tracking vultures and noticed a foul odor. Couch remains at large in a rural area of Southeastern Kentucky. Further details about the investigation are forthcoming, as police continue to piece together the events surrounding the gunfire and the body discovery.
The body was found in the area where authorities are searching for the I-75 shooter.
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