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Two fire trucks crash into each other in Downtown Memphis
SUMMARY: The Memphis Fire Department faces a critical shortage of fire engines, worsened by a recent collision between two trucks responding to an emergency. The city currently operates with 55 fire trucks, 18 of which are over 15 years old and need replacement. Each new fire engine costs between $800,000 and $1.5 million, requiring city council approval and potentially taking up to a year for delivery. According to Fire Chief Gina Sweat and the Memphis Firefighters Association president Thomas Malone, outdated equipment poses a safety risk for civilians, with over 500 emergency calls responded to daily. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the accident.
For years, the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) has operated with out-of-date equipment or an inadequate number of fire engines. This issue is only growing worse after two fire engines ran into each other downtown Wednesday night. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/crash-involving-two-mfd-trucks-a-big-hit-to-departments-equipment-shortage/article_ad49a6a4-87b8-11ef-8026-9f9d78ef65ec.html
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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025
SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025, highlights the vibrant fishing activity across Tennessee’s rivers and lakes. Fishermen, young and old, have shared their exciting catches, including first fish experiences like Whalen James Bray’s Spiderman pole catch, Reagan and Harper Matlock’s rainbow trout outing on the Elk River, and Lorenza Alvarez’s bluegill catch at Old Hickory Lake. Other notable catches include large mouth bass at various ponds, a 28.6-pound channel catfish at Chickamauga Dam, and family fishing adventures around the state. Many also venture to Florida’s Gulf Coast for red snapper. Viewers are encouraged to send photos of their catches to WKRN.
Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025
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Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’
SUMMARY: Statehouses across the U.S. are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female lawmakers. In Kentucky’s Capitol, only two women’s stalls serve 41 female legislators, forcing them to weigh bathroom breaks against missing debates or votes, unlike men who have multiple facilities. A \$300 million renovation aims to add more women’s restrooms by 2028. Other states like Georgia and Tennessee also work to improve access in aging buildings originally designed only for men. These disparities highlight broader issues of inclusion and respect, as female legislators advocate for equitable facilities reflecting changing legislative demographics and gender equality in government spaces.
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How common is it to get Lyme disease in Tennessee? Justin Timberlake announces ‘debilitating’ diagnosis
SUMMARY: Lyme disease, often called the silent epidemic, gained attention after Tennessee native Justin Timberlake revealed his “debilitating” diagnosis following his two-year tour. Dr. Donald Dumford from Cleveland Clinic explained that Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks attached for 2-3 days and initially causes fever, mild joint pain, muscle aches, and a target-shaped skin lesion. Early treatment with antibiotics usually leads to recovery, but untreated cases can become chronic with symptoms like nerve pain and fatigue, as Timberlake experienced. Tennessee saw 39 cases in 2023, up 18% from 2022, while national cases rose 43% to 89,470. Most tick bites do not cause Lyme disease.
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