SUMMARY: Tens of thousands of port workers are striking nationwide, causing panic buying across the Mid-South. At a Sam’s Club on Covington Pike, customers were seen loading carts with essentials like paper towels and cleaning supplies, attributing their actions to the strike’s potential impact on supply lines. The store was crowded, with every checkout lane busy, as shoppers described the scene as chaotic. Despite the surge in demand, many local stores remained well-stocked. Shoppers are urged to only purchase what they need, as the strike has not yet significantly affected supplies. More updates on the situation are expected later tonight.

Stalled union negotiations have tens of thousands of dockworkers on strike around the United States. The situation has many worried about the supply chain, and some in the Mid-South started panic buying Tuesday. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/its-mayhem-panic-buying-begins-after-dockworkers-strike/article_c58b93c8-8059-11ef-b283-6b726c212ab1.html

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SUMMARY: After devastating flooding in Unicoi County, many local residents, including Deputy Jonathan Williams and campground owners Mike and Rachel Walker, have suffered significant losses. The Walkers’ KOA Campground was obliterated by floodwaters from the Nolichucky River, leaving them without a livelihood. Thankfully, they and their campers are safe, but rebuilding seems impossible as their land is entirely washed away. Governor Bill Lee visited the area, noting the collective recovery efforts underway. Community members like Lacy Hester have initiated GoFundMe campaigns to support those affected, including Deputy Williams, who lost his home and belongings in the disaster.

Floodwaters swept away homes and businesses in East Tennessee.

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SUMMARY: Jacob Ingram, an Irwin man, narrowly escaped flooding at Impact Plastics, where some co-workers are missing. He reported his struggles with unemployment due to the damage while showing injuries sustained during the evacuation. Jacob and his colleagues had mere minutes to leave, and he clung to a semi-truck for safety. His cousin, Jamie Dixon, emphasized the challenges faced by missing co-workers who speak only Spanish, urging community support. Despite his injuries, he remembers his colleagues fondly and plans to help through GoFundMe initiatives set up for the affected in Irwin. More information is available at wbir.com.

He said he only had 15 minutes from when he and his coworkers were told to leave the plant before floodwaters began to rise.

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