SUMMARY: Nashville high schooler Reagan Harkins completed his goal of riding every WeGo bus route in Davidson County just before graduation. Starting as a sophomore, Reagan created a “bus-ket list” to explore the city by bus, gaining new insights into Nashville’s layout and recent developments. For his final route, he was joined by Mayor Freddie O’Connell, a transit advocate who has pushed for a transit tax to improve the system. Though Reagan’s full challenge isn’t over—he plans to ride regional routes this summer—this project has been a meaningful way to say goodbye to the city before attending Cornell University.

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SUMMARY: Severe weather has caused at least 27 deaths across Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia. In Kentucky, 18 people, including a firefighter, died as storms tore through southern parts of the state. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, and survey teams are assessing damage to understand the storm’s intensity. The National Weather Service is analyzing tornado paths across multiple counties, with rescue operations continuing. Over 90 million people across the U.S. have faced floods, winds, hail, and tornadoes. Missouri and Virginia also saw fatalities, including two deaths in Virginia from fallen trees.

At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition.

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SUMMARY: Knoxville nonprofit Knox Pride faced a crisis with their food pantry nearly empty due to lack of funding. James Owens, manager of their Community Closet, revealed their urgent need for help. Mississippi TikTok influencer Matthew Bounds, known as ‘Your Barefoot Neighbor,’ quickly shared Knox Pride’s plea, sparking an overwhelming response. Donations surged, requiring extra storage and a bigger vehicle. Bounds’ video also helped raise enough funds to cover two months of rent for the center. Knox Pride received about 5,000 packages in one day. Bounds emphasized that anyone can make a difference, inspiring hope and support for the community.

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