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TEMA officials provide info for Unicoi Co. community on where they can get resources
SUMMARY: The devastating impact of recent flooding in the southern U.S. has resulted in at least 125 fatalities, leaving entire communities obliterated. In Tennessee, six deaths have been reported, with over 150 individuals still unaccounted for, particularly in unoy County. Floodwaters claimed the lives of three people in that area. FEMA officials are actively employing canine search teams to locate the ten remaining missing people. During a recent briefing, leaders confirmed that they had reached out to all residents, providing vital information and resources. Recovery teams are working diligently, going door-to-door to assist affected individuals and coordinate ongoing recovery efforts.
In Unicoi County, three people died because of flood waters. Crews have been deployed to help find the 10 others that are still missing.
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Intense storms downed power lines, left thousands in the dark across the Mid-South
SUMMARY: Intense storms in southeast Memphis caused 13 power poles to fall along Shelby Drive near Getwell, leaving thousands without power. MLGW and Memphis Police have blocked affected roads due to live power lines posing a significant danger. One downed line even crushed a car, though the driver is expected to be okay. The outages have impacted many homes and businesses in the area amidst extreme heat, complicating recovery efforts. Utility crews are working through the night to clear debris and restore power, with no estimated timeline for repairs yet. Authorities have closed a half-mile stretch of the road for safety.
At least 16 power poles on Shelby Drive were knocked down around 7 p.m. Thursday. And on Friday morning, MLGW crews were …
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Alvarado echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid
SUMMARY: Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Kentucky’s first Hispanic state legislator and former Republican state senator, announced his 2026 bid for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat. Now Tennessee’s health commissioner, Alvarado plans to return and align with Trump’s “America First” agenda, focusing on issues like border security and fighting the “woke agenda.” The seat, held by GOP Rep. Andy Barr, is a Democratic target for the 2026 midterms. The race includes GOP challengers Ryan Dotson and Deanna Gordon, and Democrats Zach Dembo, Cherlynn Stevenson, and David Kloiber. The district blends rural GOP areas and Democratic-leaning Lexington, shaped by recent redistricting.
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A heart implant could make Tennessee’s next execution painful and prolonged. Prison officials argue they don’t have to disable the device.
SUMMARY: Byron Black, scheduled for execution in Tennessee on August 5, has a heart implant—a combined pacemaker and defibrillator—that could cause severe pain by delivering shocks if triggered during lethal injection. Experts warn that the drug pentobarbital used in the execution may induce dangerous heart rhythms activating the device, causing continuous shocks. Black’s attorneys argue the device should be disabled beforehand, but state officials and medical experts claim it’s unlikely to be triggered and that any shocks would be felt in a coma state, preventing pain perception. A court ruling on this issue is expected soon.
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