News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that’s a lifeline for many rural communities
SUMMARY: Heather Colley, a single mother in rural Tennessee, benefited from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which provided $272,000 to build an affordable home. This federal grant program has helped build or repair over 1.3 million affordable homes nationwide, especially in rural and Appalachian areas. However, President Trump and House Republicans propose eliminating its funding, risking future affordable housing developments. HOME has been crucial for low-income families and rural nonprofits coping with rising construction costs and limited investment. While Senate Republicans oppose the cuts, budget negotiations continue. Experts warn cutting HOME funding would severely hinder affordable housing supply, hurting vulnerable rural communities reliant on the program.
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn St, LSU; Illinois, Florida State into top 10
SUMMARY: Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU remain the top three in the AP Top 25 college football poll. Oregon re-enters the top five, while South Florida is ranked for the first time in seven years after notable wins. Georgia slipped to No. 6 following a lackluster win, with Miami moving up. Texas, Notre Dame, Illinois, and Florida State complete the top 10, with Illinois and Florida State reaching the top 10 for the first time this season. Oklahoma rose to No. 13 after beating Michigan. Auburn and Missouri rejoined the rankings. The SEC leads with 11 teams in the Top 25, followed by the Big Ten with six.
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
AM Forecast (9/7): Sunny week ahead as temperature returns to seasonal averages
SUMMARY: After a rainy Saturday, East Tennessee is clearing up with lingering fog this morning under an advisory until 10 a.m. Temperatures are about 10° cooler than yesterday but will warm into the mid to upper 70s by afternoon. A cold front has passed, bringing dry, pleasant weather and lower humidity for the week ahead. Overnight lows will be cooler, in the 50s, below the average low of 64°. The 7-day forecast shows highs rising from the upper 70s to mid-80s by Thursday and Friday. Next weekend promises sunny, comfortable weather for the Vols’ home game against Georgia.
Temperature trends upward through the week ahead.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
For the locals, their fight against a proposed landfill is more than ‘a local matter’
SUMMARY: Scott County, Tennessee, and McCreary County, Kentucky residents, led by Lisa Wojcik and Cody Cox, oppose plans for a new landfill on 700 acres between Oneida and Winfield. The landfill, proposed by anonymous investors, includes a rail transfer station for out-of-state waste. Locals formed groups like the Transparent Bridge Initiative and Cumberland Clear to increase transparency, file public records requests, and pursue legal action. Despite limited support from state officials, they continue advocacy efforts, including petitions and community meetings. They argue the existing Volunteer Regional Landfill suffices and seek to protect their environment, emphasizing community power to halt the project.
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