SUMMARY: Antioch High School is implementing new security measures and focusing on emotional well-being following a recent fatal shooting. Staff will prepare for students’ return on Tuesday, with the cafeteria remaining closed. A new weapon detection system, “Evolv,” utilizing sensors and AI to detect prohibited items, will be tested. Concerns about safety have led to arrests of students making threats and a decline in attendance. Metro Schools will hold a “Stand with Antioch Day” on Monday, encouraging students to wear school colors, and a March for Antioch advocating for gun control is scheduled at the Tennessee State Capitol.

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SUMMARY: Today started off chilly with temperatures down to 18 degrees but warmed up to 47 degrees by afternoon. Tonight’s lows are expected to range from 27 to 29 degrees due to intermittent cloud cover. Tomorrow will see similar highs, with some areas approaching 50 degrees. Light moisture may bring a few snowflakes, especially in higher elevations, with spotty dustings possible but minimal accumulation. The week ahead looks warmer, reaching the 50s by Tuesday, with a chance of rain later in the week, particularly on Saturday, potentially alleviating drought conditions. Overall, temperatures will gradually rise.

Light rain showers and snow showers/flurries possible late Sunday night through early Monday morning. Only high elevation light …

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SUMMARY: A bipartisan coalition, including Tennessee, will receive $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the opioid crisis, with Tennessee set to receive over $90 million. This funding will support addiction treatment and recovery programs over the next 15 years. The Sackler family will contribute up to $6.5 billion, with $1.5 billion in the initial payment. The settlement ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma, with future governance determined by a selected board. This settlement follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a previous multistate deal with the Sacklers.

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