Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1932, a possible F4 tornado swept away nine homes near Trenton, with 10 members of one family killed in a rare January cyclone.

After last weekend's snowfall, Middle Tennessee residents shared over 100 photos of their pets enjoying the winter weather.

Moreover, in our Et Cetera section, you'll find video footage of a rare sight: snowboarding on the streets of Memphis.

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Blackburn Proposes Anti-Trafficking Bills

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced a legislative package last week comprising four bills aimed at stopping human trafficking.

A part of the package is the SAVE Girls Act, which seeks to establish a federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.

The End Child Trafficking Now Act would impose sentences on those convicted of trafficking minors to up to 10 years in prison.

Blackburn's initiative aligns with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed on Saturday, Jan. 11, and National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, recognized throughout January.

Officers Use Snowy Tracks to Find Fugitive

Snowfall aided law enforcement in southeastern parts of the state in capturing a fugitive from Georgia on Sunday morning.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving an anonymous tip around 8 a.m. on Sunday that Brandon Frady, who was wanted in Georgia for charges including aggravated assault and simple battery, was at a nearby home.

When deputies arrived to investigate, Frady was no longer there. Additional deputies and a K-9 unit soon discovered fresh tracks in the snow and followed them up a steep ridge to find Frady hiding behind a fallen tree.

Frady was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Watch a video report here.

Memphis Musician Sam Moore Dies

Sam Moore, the legendary high tenor of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, known for iconic hits like Soul Man and Hold On, I'm Comin', has passed away at the age of 89.

Moore died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, from complications while recovering from surgery.

Moore’s music deeply influenced artists such as Michael Jackson, Al Green, and Bruce Springsteen. In 1992, he and his musical partner, Dave Prater, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Moore was also a frequent performer at the Kennedy Center Honors and had the distinction of performing for several U.S. presidents. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his daughter, Michell; and two grandchildren.

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➤ Statewide: A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tennessee over alleged mishandling of SNAP benefits. (More)

➤ Mt. Juliet: Police arrested a man for failure to appear in court who was in the middle of a pizza delivery, with the officers completing the delivery. (More)

➤ Oak Ridge: The identities of two people who died after crashing a vehicle into a local Food City grocery store have been revealed as 66-year-old Alan Mitchell and his daughter Amber. (More)

➤ Jackson County: County Mayor Randy Jackson, who served the area since 2018, has died following a battle with cancer. (More)

➤ Nashville: Singer Shaboozey's Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville is on hold due to raging wildfires in Los Angeles. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A person is in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting with the Tennessee Highway Patrol near the Knox/Loudon County line over the weekend. (More)

➤ Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel has been hired as the new head coach of the New England Patriots. (More)

➤ The home of Tennessee baseball national champion Chris Stamos was destroyed in California wildfires last week. (More)

➤ The Titans have completed first-round interviews for their vacant general manager job, including discussions with Mike Borgonzi, assistant general manager for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs. (More)

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➤ The University of Tennessee announced that the new Jenny Boyd Carousel Theatre, a $21 million project to enhance Knoxville’s theatre culture, will open in summer 2025 for the next school year. (More)

➤ Nashville’s iconic honky-tonk, Robert’s Western World, is set for a major expansion, with the venue adding a new restaurant and rooftop terrace. (More)

➤ The state’s largest Turnip Truck location is coming to Nashville’s Midtown, with a grocery store spanning 24,000 square feet and bringing 70 new jobs to the city. (More)

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➤ Ober Mountain is offering free skiing and snowboarding for Tennessee K-12 students throughout January, every Monday through Thursday. (More)

➤ Memphis rapper GloRilla is set to take the stage on Saturday Night Live on Jan. 18 in an episode featuring comedian Dave Chapelle. (More)

➤ A rare snowboarding session on the streets of Memphis over the weekend, following Friday’s snow, is going viral in a local news video. (Watch Video)

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