SUMMARY: Good morning, I’m Megan P. from wkrn.com. Breaking news: a fugitive from Kentucky, Marcel Winters, is now in Davidson County Jail following a stabbing incident in South Nashville around 6:15 PM last night. Authorities identified Winters as the stabbing suspect at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Lefet Street. He also had an outstanding warrant from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Winters, 46, is being held on a $200,000 bond for a fugitive from justice charge and will be extradited. For more breaking news updates, visit wkrn.com.

Kentucky fugitive arrested after stabbing

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SUMMARY: Traffic deaths in Knoxville reached their highest levels in five years in 2023. City leaders aim for zero fatalities by 2040 through the Vision Zero plan, which emphasizes immediate action on traffic safety. The initiative includes creating a High Injury Network to identify dangerous roads and policies to slow down traffic. Research shows that pedestrian survival rates increase significantly at lower speeds. Successful implementations of Vision Zero in cities like Hoboken and Alexandria have resulted in zero traffic deaths over the past five years. Knoxville has committed $22 million to safety projects, mostly funded by federal sources.

A presentation about the city’s work to totally eliminate traffic deaths revealed dozens of people died in fatal crashes in 2023.

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SUMMARY: Following the historic flooding in Green County, a family is applying for federal aid. Reporter Lauren Davis spoke with Patty Cal and her daughter Trish Coker about their experiences. Patty’s three-story home was severely impacted, requiring significant cleanup. They sought help at FEMA disaster recovery centers that opened in Green and Hamlin counties. While Patty found assistance in submitting forms, Trish faced initial denial due to their shared address. They were advised to appeal by providing proof of her rental situation. Both women encourage others to apply for aid, emphasizing the importance of persistence in the application process. The application deadline is December 2nd.

The family is now going through the application process for FEMA assistance after damage to their home.

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