‘It’s hard work and it’s dangerous’: Officials speak about disaster response in East Tennessee
First responders across the state have continued to answer the call, helping those devastated by historic flooding in East Tennessee days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit the region.
‘Timeline is still a question mark’: TDOT continues assessment on East Tennessee highways and roads
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started assessing and working toward repairing roads, bridges, and highways impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Interstate 40.
‘Tragic disaster’: TEMA says 100+ still missing 3 days after flooding from Hurricane Helene
Once the news cameras go away, people are still going to need help, and this type of disaster is a years and decades-long recovery,” TEMA director, Patrick Sheehan said.
‘Showing that you care’: Two Portland High School teachers gather supplies for storm victims
Two Portland High School teachers are loading up on supplies to deliver to East Tennessee families impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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2 arrested after welfare check leads officers to drug bust in Ashland City
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WKRN) — An Ashland City couple got a ride to the county jail after police said they detected the odor of drugs in the air while conducting a welfare check. According to the ...
Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
The Biden administration said Monday it is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher, as it’s increasingly eager to show voters uneasy over immigration ...
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The Justice Department announced Monday it plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, an attack by a white mob on a thriving Black district that is considered ...
What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, ‘Salem’s Lot,’ Sarah Paulson and NHL 25
Coldplay’s 10th studio album and the American Music Awards celebrating their 50th anniversary are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among ...
The Basement organizes benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Helene
An iconic rock venue in Nashville will be holding a benefit concert designed to aid in the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The Basement will hold a benefit concert Monday, Oct.
Black bears making a home in Middle Tennessee
Wildlife experts explain that Middle Tennessee was historically home to many black bears, but settlers hunted them, relegating these large creatures to the eastern part of the state, until now.
Trump seeks to put Harris on back foot with Hurricane Helene response
Former President Trump is seeking to put Vice President Harris on the back foot as both candidates respond to the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. Trump visited Georgia on Monday, ...
Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
Nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the country’s population of more than 11 million people experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse ...