SUMMARY: After the Antioch High School shooting, Metro councilman David Benton is advocating for improved school security, including the use of advanced systems like the Evolv weapon detection technology. Heartbroken yet determined, Benton is collaborating with Nashville International Airport’s CEO, Doug Kruins, to explore solutions. The Evolv system, already used at major venues like Nissan Stadium, utilizes AI and sensors to identify threats without inconveniencing individuals. While more expensive than traditional metal detectors, Benton believes if proven efficient, it could enhance safety. He urges collaboration among the community, school district, and police to implement effective measures moving forward.

Metro Councilman David Benton has proposed new ideas for school safety in Nashville.

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SUMMARY: After a lovely Sunday in Dandridge, temperatures reached 65°F, 15 degrees above normal. The week will start with sunshine and temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages, but a shift is expected mid-week, bringing chances of rain. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s. While the early week remains sunny, increasing cloud cover will move in by Tuesday. Rain is likely by Wednesday, with risks of thunderstorms. Dry conditions persist despite some recent rainfall, so upcoming rain could help alleviate drought issues. Make sure to enjoy the pleasant start to the week and keep an umbrella handy later on.

Spring-like temps will continue through the week as temps climb to near 70°. Rain chances increase by the middle of the week.

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SUMMARY: Police and First Responders responded to Opry Mills mall amid rumors of a shooting, which later were debunked. The commotion originated from a fight between a woman and her boyfriend, an employee at the mall, with no evidence of a weapon. Witnesses mistook the chaos for a shooting, leading to panic and minor injuries as people rushed to exit the mall. The mall was placed on lockdown while police conducted searches. Many feared for their safety due to recent acts of gun violence, exacerbating the panic. Traffic was also heavily impacted as emergency vehicles responded to the scene.

Police and first responders rushed to Opry Mills Mall following an incident Saturday afternoon, but despite the rumors circulating on social media, that incident was not a shooting, according to officials.

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