SUMMARY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an urgent warning about Venezuelan gangs operating in major cities, involved in serious crimes like sex trafficking and murder. Representative Mark Green expressed outrage over the gang’s presence, particularly the violent group Trend Agra. The TBI noted that these gangs engage in human trafficking, organized retail crime, and drug trafficking, often clashing with law enforcement. The Biden Administration is responding with a $12 million reward for the gang’s leaders. The TBI urges the public to report any suspicions of human trafficking to aid in combating these criminal activities.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s director addressed the gang’s presence in the state in a video Friday.

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SUMMARY: A Woodford County school bus has been transformed into a mobile classroom, featuring vibrant colors and a unique design. This “Early Learning Bus” aims to bring education to children in need across the community. After over a year of preparation, the bus is ready to roll, with plans for use during the school year on Fridays and twice a week during summer. The project was made possible through a grant and local collaboration, with a dedicated team reworking the bus to serve as a classroom on wheels. The community is excited, and the ribbon-cutting event marked the launch of the initiative.

Josh Hazelwood spray paints a smaller version of the famous checkerboards from Neyland Stadium in front of his Papaw’s grave every other week during the season.

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SUMMARY: In Kentucky, a man was rescued after being trapped for nearly nine hours at a construction site in Louisville. He fell 10 to 12 feet into a void, becoming buried under gravel and concrete. Rescuers, who had responded to an earlier explosion at a nearby chemical factory that killed two, worked tirelessly by hand to dig him out, shoring up the surrounding debris for safety. The dramatic rescue took place live on local TV, and the man was pulled to safety around 8:30 PM, speaking throughout the ordeal before receiving hospital treatment. Fire Chief praised the rescue as a significant success.

A long and tiring rescue effort in the rubble at a construction site came to an end after nearly nine hours in Kentucky.

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