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Driver sentenced after crashing into Wilson County man while high on opioids
SUMMARY: A Wilson County man, Kevin Smith, has achieved a sense of justice after being struck by a driver high on opioids last March, changing his life forever. The driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Despite being hit by a vehicle traveling at 50 mph, Kevin miraculously survived after four months of recovery. He has since returned home and can walk unaided. Both Kevin and his wife, Tuesday, expressed their emotional journey in court, with the driver apologizing for the impact of his actions. The Smiths now feel a sense of relief and healing as they look forward to the future.
Driver sentenced after crashing into Wilson County man while high on opioids
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Senator Bill Hagerty criticizes FEMA response in Tennessee
SUMMARY: Senator Bill Hagerty visited the disaster relief center at Bristol Motor Speedway, acknowledging FEMA’s improving response to recent floods but criticizing its initial delays. He expressed concern over serious management issues within FEMA, including understaffing and misplaced priorities. Hagerty noted that FEMA should establish its operations closer to affected areas rather than in remote locations. He is actively pressuring the agency to enhance its efforts, and while he has observed some progress, he believes more urgent action is necessary to effectively support flood victims.
Hagerty said that FEMA’s response is improving, but it was initially slow.
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Tennessee women creates app meant to help woman facing breast cancer worldwide
SUMMARY: A Tennessee woman, Jessica Baladad, developed the app “Feel for Your Life” to assist women worldwide with breast cancer, inspired by her own struggles. Diagnosed after years of self-exams, she realized many women lack crucial health resources. The app educates users on self-exams, sets reminders, and includes an AI tool to simplify complex pathology reports. It aims to empower women to advocate for their health, prompting vital questions for doctors. With 65,000 downloads, the free app promotes community connection among women facing similar challenges. More information is available on wbir.com.
The “Feel for Your Life” app helps women get into the habit of doing self-exams and gives them information about breast cancer.
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Two fire trucks crash into each other in Downtown Memphis
SUMMARY: The Memphis Fire Department faces a critical shortage of fire engines, worsened by a recent collision between two trucks responding to an emergency. The city currently operates with 55 fire trucks, 18 of which are over 15 years old and need replacement. Each new fire engine costs between $800,000 and $1.5 million, requiring city council approval and potentially taking up to a year for delivery. According to Fire Chief Gina Sweat and the Memphis Firefighters Association president Thomas Malone, outdated equipment poses a safety risk for civilians, with over 500 emergency calls responded to daily. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the accident.
For years, the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) has operated with out-of-date equipment or an inadequate number of fire engines. This issue is only growing worse after two fire engines ran into each other downtown Wednesday night. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/crash-involving-two-mfd-trucks-a-big-hit-to-departments-equipment-shortage/article_ad49a6a4-87b8-11ef-8026-9f9d78ef65ec.html
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