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Mandatory evacuation orders issued ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

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2 months ago

October 7, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-10-07 22:06:14

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast, particularly targeting the densely populated Tampa Bay area. The storm is exhibiting significant lightning activity in its eyewall. Although it is expected to weaken slightly before landfall, Milton poses a serious threat to an area still recovering from Hurricane Helen’s impact. Florida’s governor has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Tampa region, which hasn’t experienced a direct hit from a major hurricane in over a century. Traffic is heavy as thousands evacuate northward, creating a tense situation for those fleeing.

Several Florida counties are under mandatory evacuation orders before Milton makes landfall.

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Serial killer could be tied to Nashville cold case

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19 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-11-21 18:22:34

SUMMARY: In 1979, 21-year-old Nashville mother Gail Norris was found murdered, stabbed multiple times. This cold case has remained unsolved for decades until recently, when Detective Weaver was contacted by her family, suggesting a possible connection to infamously convicted serial killer Samuel Little, who confessed to numerous murders. Despite the lack of direct evidence linking him to Gail’s case, the detective is revisiting the investigation, which had been dormant since 1979. A notable clue found near her body was an insurance pamphlet. The Nashville Cold Case website, launched last month, aims to gather information and potentially revive interest in solving this enduring mystery.

Anyone with information about the case should email mnpdcoldcase@nashville.gov.

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Study: Tennessee college students often face ‘sticker shock’ | Tennessee

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1 day ago

November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 11:22:00

SUMMARY: A study from the Sycamore Institute highlights the financial challenges faced by Tennessee college students, who often experience sticker shock from expenses. The research indicates that most undergraduates receive financial aid, primarily relying on parental income and part-time work, alongside loans and scholarships. While programs like the Hope Scholarship and Tennessee Promise provide support, their value has diminished due to inflation, covering only 50% and acting as a last-dollar aid for community colleges. Additionally, around 30% of students face food insecurity, and rising housing costs have led institutions to lease external accommodations to address shortages.

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Mississippi inmate uses stun gun on jailer, sheriff's office says

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1 day ago

November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-11-21 10:36:57

SUMMARY: A Doto County jailer was injured after being tased by an inmate, John RI, during an altercation at the Doto County Adult Detention Center last Thursday. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. and resulted in the jailer suffering minor injuries. John RI, 51, had a criminal history including charges of violation of probation and forgery, stemming from crimes committed in December 2023. He was previously arrested in March 2022. New charges related to the tasing incident against the inmate are expected to be released soon, as the investigation continues according to the Doto County Sheriff’s Office.