News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton
SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton approaches, 51 Florida counties are under a state of emergency, with over two dozen shelters opened. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that flood protection systems, generators, and water bottles are being distributed, while gasoline is arriving at ports. The state is also intensifying debris removal efforts from Hurricane Helen to mitigate further damage. Evacuations are widespread due to uncertainty about Milton’s path, complicating preparations. Additionally, Tampa International Airport will close at 9:00 AM tomorrow as part of the emergency response to the impending storm. Residents are actively preparing as the storm approaches.
State officials in Florida are preparing for Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Gov. Bill Lee views damage to I-40 in Cocke County
SUMMARY: This evening, Governor Bill Lee, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are assessing damage to I-40 in Tennessee, which has been closed for over a week due to destruction from the Pigeon River. This vital highway typically accommodates around 30,000 vehicles daily and serves as a crucial link for both Tennessee and North Carolina. Repairs on the North Carolina side will require resources sent through Tennessee. Although the governor did not provide a timeline for repairs, the Federal Highway Administration will discuss efforts to restore this essential route during the upcoming 6 PM news segment.
TDOT and North Carolina crews are working on opening the westbound lanes of I-40 for two-lane traffic.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
More than 3,300 Tennesseans have applied for federal disaster relief | Tennessee
SUMMARY: Over 3,300 Tennesseans have applied for federal disaster relief following Hurricane Helene, as reported by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. Residents in several counties are eligible for assistance after Governor Bill Lee’s declaration was approved by the Biden administration. Lee praised the collaboration of local, state, and federal agencies alongside volunteers. The Dollywood Foundation donated $2 million to support survivors, while Bristol Motor Speedway is serving as a donation site. The Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates recovery costs in the “hundreds of millions,” with twelve confirmed storm-related deaths and fifteen missing persons reported. Residents are advised to boil water due to damage.
The post More than 3,300 Tennesseans have applied for federal disaster relief | Tennessee appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Hurricane Milton now Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations
SUMMARY: In preparation for Hurricane Milton, Florida agencies are on high alert less than two weeks after Hurricane Helen. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in several counties, including Charlotte, Manatee, and Citrus. Video footage shows residents in Pinellas County waiting hours to dispose of debris from Helen. Officials warn that residents must evacuate now, emphasizing the gravity of the situation after 12 fatalities in Pinellas during Helen. Six emergency shelters have opened in Pinellas County, joining numerous others statewide to ensure residents have safe options as the storm approaches. Authorities urge everyone to heed evacuation orders to avoid tragic outcomes.
Local agencies across Florida are bracing for another major storm less than two weeks after Helene.
-
Local News4 days ago
Biden’s student loan cancellation free to move forward as court order expires
-
Local News5 days ago
Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
-
Mississippi Today3 days ago
She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. South Carolina woman now tells her story.
-
Mississippi News5 days ago
Rural king store will soon replace Kmart building
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed5 days ago
Bacterial illness spike linked to LongHorn Steakhouse in Metro East
-
Our Mississippi Home6 days ago
Cruisin’ The Coast: A Bucket-List Item for All Mississippians
-
Mississippi Today4 days ago
Jackson State eying downtown Marriott as solution to student housing shortage
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed3 days ago
Try the chocolate cake at the Old Spaghetti Factory