SUMMARY: A Spring Hill family lost everything after their two-story home caught fire Tuesday afternoon amid hot, gusty conditions. A 21-year-old neighbor noticed smoke and urgently alerted the couple, helping them escape safely with only the clothes they wore. Fire crews arrived quickly but battled challenges like a collapsed roof, interior stairwell damage, and extreme heat. Assistance came from neighboring counties as firefighters worked through dangerous conditions, with some sustaining injuries and heat exhaustion. Despite their efforts, the house was a total loss. Fire investigators are still determining the exact cause of the blaze.

A Spring Hill family lost everything when their home caught fire Tuesday afternoon.

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SUMMARY: Dollar General reported a quarterly sales record of $10.44 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations, and raised its annual profit and sales outlook amid economic uncertainty. Despite a 0.2% U.S. GDP decline and slowed consumer spending, Dollar General’s same-store sales rose 2.4%, with average transaction values up 2.7%, though customer traffic dipped slightly. The retailer earned $391.9 million, beating profit estimates. Unlike many traditional retailers lowering forecasts due to tariffs and anxious shoppers, Dollar General benefits as budget-conscious consumers turn to bargain stores. However, the company remains cautious about tariff impacts, with lower-income shoppers facing ongoing financial pressure.

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SUMMARY: Construction on Maryville’s long-planned Carpenter’s Grade Road Project is underway, aiming to improve quality of life in Blunt County. The $9 million, federally funded multi-phase project began in March, focusing on upgrading about one mile of road, improving drainage with iron pipes, and adding traffic lights at a busy 4-way (technically 5-way) intersection used by thousands daily. As Maryville becomes more urban and densely populated, officials want to modernize narrow roadways to accommodate cars, trucks, pedestrians, joggers, and bicycles. Some neighbors have concerns about road closures and congestion but see the project as a necessary response to growth. Completion is expected by late 2026.

Some neighbors have mixed feelings about the congestion the construction could bring.

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