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How dismantling the U.S. Department of Education will impact Tennessee’s most vulnerable students
SUMMARY: As efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education intensify, advocates express concern about the impact on Tennessee’s most vulnerable students. The Office for Civil Rights, responsible for addressing discrimination, has seen delays in handling complaints, potentially leaving students without protection. Advocates warn that the loss of DEI programs and cuts to the Office’s workforce, including 240 layoffs, will harm students’ civil rights. With disability discrimination as a major issue, there are fears that state-level enforcement won’t provide consistent protections. Advocates stress that dismantling the Department risks undoing decades of progress in safeguarding student rights.
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Local artist finds purpose through painting
SUMMARY:
Seymour artist Chelsea Adkins discovered her true passion through painting after seeing a window painting video on TikTok. Initially trying it on her sliding glass door, she quickly turned her hobby into a thriving full-time business. Chelsea, who previously disliked desk and call center jobs, finds joy and purpose in creating colorful murals around Morristown, especially patriotic-themed art. Supported by her family and faith, she plans to finish a children’s book, Milly Tries Everything, about enjoying the journey of self-discovery. Chelsea’s positive impact continues through her art, shared on her Facebook page, Chelsea Paints, inspiring her community.
Seymour’s Chelsea Adkins is using her artistic talents to bring color to the community.
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TWRA prepares for uptick in impaired boaters for Fourth of July weekend
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), alongside local law enforcement, is intensifying efforts to catch boaters driving under the influence during the Fourth of July weekend. With warm weather expected, impaired boating incidents may rise as environmental stressors like heat and waves accelerate intoxication. Tennessee’s BUI penalties now match DUI laws, with a legal BAC limit of 0.08. Between 2019 and 2023, alcohol-related boating fatalities increased by 237%. In 2025, 12 fatalities have occurred already. TWRA advises passengers to ensure a sober driver both on the water and for the ride home, aiming to prevent tragic deaths from impaired boating.
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Building housing fireworks goes up in flames after electric box fire
SUMMARY: A building housing fireworks in White Haven caught fire due to an electrical box overheating, causing an accidental blaze. Firefighters from Memphis responded overnight, battling flames with fireworks igniting inside the structure. A charred and overheated electrical meter was identified as the fire’s origin. Video footage showed intense flames and smoke alongside sporadic fireworks going off. Though the building suffered total loss, firefighters remained on scene to extinguish hot spots and prevent reignition. Authorities confirmed the owner was storing fireworks inside, which fueled the fire’s intensity and hazards faced by emergency crews during containment efforts.
Fireworks lit up the night sky while a building burned after a spark ignited in a building’s electrical box. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/whitehaven-building-housing-fireworks-goes-up-in-flames-mfd-says/article_5778dbe5-2ca1-43c1-b007-e8571c1d9959.html
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