SUMMARY: Today, overcast skies and spotty light rain showers are expected, especially in the valley, with some mountain snow. A winter weather advisory is in effect for higher elevations above 2500 feet until 4 a.m. Friday, with 1-3 inches of snow possible. Wind gusts up to 31 mph are also expected, easing overnight. Temperatures peaked around midnight at 71°F but will fall, reaching freezing tonight. There’s a chance of sleet or light snow, with clearing by tomorrow. The weekend brings warmer temperatures, reaching 70°F by Sunday, but rain is likely Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures will remain typical for this time of year.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Thursday, March 20.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee lawmakers anticipate increased protests regarding a bill allowing school districts to decide on enrolling undocumented students. Republican legislators are urging peaceful demonstrations as the proposal moves closer to debate in the House and Senate. Previous protests have disrupted committee hearings, with demonstrators advocating for children’s rights and reminding lawmakers of American values. The bill, recently amended, would permit parents without proof of legal status to pay tuition for their children. Democrats criticize the bill as cruel and counter to Southern values, while supporters argue it aims to limit illegal immigration and challenge a 1982 Supreme Court ruling on student enrollment.

After protesters all but shut down multiple committee hearings on a bill that would let Tennessee school districts deny undocumented students over the past few weeks, Republican lawmakers are reminding the public to keep protests peaceful as the proposal is set to be debated in more committees next week.

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SUMMARY: A 5-year-old boy is recovering after being shot while sitting in a car outside the Ridgerest Apartments in Raleigh. His mother, Vorhee Dukes, shared her struggles since the incident on March 8, including the challenges of getting her son to medical appointments because their car is impounded as evidence. Although officers initially found no evidence at the scene, a bullet hole was later discovered in the vehicle. As a single mother, Dukes faces additional financial burdens, needing over $300 to retrieve her car and being without transportation for her son’s follow-up care. No arrests have been made.

A mother’s worst nightmare: Her 5-year-old son was shot while sitting in a car outside an apartment complex in Raleigh. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/i-have-no-help-mother-faces-financial-burden-after-son-shot-outside-raleigh-apartments/article_367e183e-059b-4894-a46d-9d06c872b5e0.html

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