SUMMARY: The family of Johnny Peterson, an employee who died in recent floods, is suing Impact Plastics, the Irwin company where he worked. The lawsuit, filed by the Litsen Law Firm, claims the company’s negligence contributed to his death, as they were aware of flood risks but failed to act upon employees’ requests to leave. On September 27th, six workers were swept away by floodwaters; search teams have recovered five bodies, while one remains missing. Both the state and the TBI are investigating the incident. Impact Plastics’ CEO stated employees had time to evacuate; attorneys have not yet responded for comment.

The family of an employee at Impact Plastics who died in the massive floods is suing the business, according to the Litson Law Firm.

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SUMMARY: An audit of Tennessee’s Second Look Commission, responsible for reviewing severe child abuse cases, revealed issues with member vacancies and attendance, which are being addressed. Established in 2010, the commission often lacked a quorum, with only 40% of meetings achieving the necessary attendance. The audit highlighted inaccuracies in attendance reporting, complicating member activity assessments. The commission is revising its attendance tracking methods and has improved meeting attendance recently. Following legislative testimony, the commission’s extension for another four years was approved. Officials emphasized the importance of participation, with ongoing efforts to fill remaining vacancies.

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SUMMARY: A comet named C/2023 A3 Shushin Shan Atlas will be visible from Middle Tennessee for the next 10 days, with optimal viewing in the coming nights. According to meteorologist Alex Libby, the comet has recently been visible and was captured in a time-lapse by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominic. To see the comet, look west about 45 minutes after sunset; it will be located to the right of Venus. As October progresses, the comet will rise higher in the sky, making it harder to spot, so viewing away from city lights is recommended.

A rare comet will be visible from Middle Tennessee.

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