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Evacuation lifted after box with dynamite cleared near Lonsdale area
SUMMARY: Authorities have lifted the evacuation order for residents and businesses near CMC Recycling following a dynamite discovery reported yesterday. The evacuation zone extended half a mile from the site, prompting the opening of the Jacob Building as an emergency shelter. Emergency crews, including the Knoxville police and Nashville bomb squad, worked diligently to address the situation without injury. Officials confirmed that all clearances were successful, allowing residents to return home. However, a portion of Western Avenue remains closed but is expected to reopen soon. Overall, the community received positive news after a tense few hours.
Originally, the Knoxville Police Department expected the situation to last into Saturday morning.
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Which state sent the most people to Tennessee in 2023?
SUMMARY: Tennessee has seen significant population growth, with about 200,000 residents moving from other states and Puerto Rico in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey. The majority of Tennessee’s over seven million residents (90%) did not relocate within the past year. The top states sending people to Tennessee were California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Washington D.C., Hawaii, Rhode Island, Wyoming, and New Hampshire sent the fewest. Nashville has been a major attraction, with Tennessee ranked as a top destination for migration in 2024, a trend similar to 2022.
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Hawaii, Louisiana top list of 10 worst states to work in 2024 | National
SUMMARY: A recent study ranks Hawaii, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Nevada, Vermont, Indiana, West Virginia, Arizona, and South Carolina as the worst states to work in, based on factors like disposable income, commute time, and workplace safety. Hawaii is rated the lowest, with the least disposable income at $5,929, despite good workplace safety and happiness. Louisiana is noted for long working hours and low happiness, while Tennessee has a decent safety ranking but lower happiness. Despite poor conditions, states like Arizona and South Carolina see high in-migration rates, influenced by various factors beyond work conditions.
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Search for Sebastian Rogers captivates Middle TN and social media throughout 2024
SUMMARY: The search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, missing for nine months from his Hendersonville home, remains a significant mystery in Middle Tennessee. Despite increased reward money and social media efforts reporting possible sightings, he has yet to be found. Investigators noted a person in a green hoodie seen near Sebastian the night before his disappearance, but no evidence linked them to the case. Various agencies, including Dog the Bounty Hunter’s team, have joined the search without success. As of November, the reward surpassed $200,000. Law enforcement continues to hope for leads, urging the public to remain vigilant.
The search for Sebastian Rogers has been one of the biggest mysteries of the year. Investigators have upped the reward money to find the missing teen. People have flooded social media with possible sightings. Still, Sebastian has yet to turn up as 2024 comes to a close.
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