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Governor Bill Lee visits East Tennessee after Helene
SUMMARY: Recovery efforts in East Tennessee continue after Hurricane Helen, with Governor Bill Lee visiting affected areas to assess the situation. He emphasizes the state’s commitment to survivor-centric support for those in need. As of now, there have been 11 confirmed flood-related deaths and 23 individuals remain missing. Efforts to account for these missing persons are ongoing. Additionally, an investigation is underway at Impact Plastics in Irwin, where three bodies were recovered and three others are still unaccounted for. Tennessee authorities are coordinating with safety officials to determine when inspections can safely begin.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke with response teams after viewing storm damage in Greeneville.
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Council recommends tax incentives for nuclear energy | Tennessee
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council has recommended the introduction of a new tax credit to attract nuclear energy investments and to include nuclear energy facilities in the Certified Green Energy Production Facilities tax break to enhance the state’s supply chain. Additionally, a dedicated jobs tax credit is proposed for companies investing in nuclear jobs. A three-year pilot program, the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Workforce Center, aims to improve workforce development in the sector. The report, announced by Gov. Bill Lee, outlines 19 recommendations focusing on cost management, supply chain growth, workforce training, regulatory efficiency, and coalition building to meet future energy demands.
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What is fluoride and why is it in our drinking water?
SUMMARY: Fluoride in drinking water is a controversial topic, with 63% of Americans, including those in Shelby County, receiving water with added fluoride. Studies show it helps prevent cavities and save money in the long term. However, some experts, like Robert Kennedy Jr., advocate for its removal, citing concerns over a potential link between high fluoride levels and lower IQs in children. Pediatricians and water experts argue that the fluoride levels in Shelby County are safe, well below the EPA’s maximum, and that fluoride benefits outweigh the risks, with further research needed for clarity.
When you turn on your tap in Shelby County, a small amount of fluoride is mixed in with the water that comes out. It was mixed into the drinking water decades ago to help prevent tooth decay. But, not everyone is smiling about it after recent debates. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/health/what-is-fluoride-and-why-is-it-in-our-drinking-water/article_e1e26ff0-a850-11ef-ba85-bf0e75bd6670.html
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3 in custody after 3 killed in Warren County
SUMMARY: A district attorney in Warren County fired shots at a suspect following a triple homicide in McMinnville. Two suspects, Caleb Brookens and Jessica Root, were arrested and charged with three counts of criminal homicide after the bodies of three victims were found. The incident began Wednesday when deputies discovered a body at a home, leading to an expanded investigation. Brookens was apprehended after shots were fired, while Root was captured after the vehicle she was in struck a Homeland Security agent. The driver, Hannah Rose, faces charges for evading police and aggravated assault. The motive behind the killings remains unclear.
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