Thursday, April 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, over 100 tornadoes, including seven EF-5 tornadoes, touched down across the Southern United States, particularly in Tennessee. This event was referred to as the 1974 Super Outbreak, resulting in 335 fatalities and causing $600 million in damages.

In France, April Fool's Day is known as Poisson d'Avril; this year, the French Embassy joined in with a joke about renovating its iconic Louvre pyramid to resemble Memphis' Bass Pro Shops Pyramid. See the story and proposed renovation below.

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Today's edition is sponsored by, Legion M. Legion M is the world's first fan-owned movie studio that turns fans into shareholders.

Police Release Covenant School Shooting Report

Nashville police released their final report on the 2023 Covenant School shooting, finding the transgender shooter sought notoriety and was partly inspired by the 1999 Columbine massacre.

The 48-page report detailed the shooter's motive and planning, as well as the events that unfolded after former student Audrey Hale entered the building and killed six people, including three children.

Authorities also concluded that Hale acted alone in the shooting and left no manifesto explaining the motive or choice of target, though a suicide note was found at the Hale family home.

Other documents found in the home revealed Hale's original plan to attack a different middle school in 2018 before ultimately targeting the Covenant School.

More Measles Cases Confirmed

State health officials have confirmed four measles cases in Middle Tennessee—two in the Mid-Cumberland Region and two in the Upper Cumberland area.

The state's first case was reported on March 21. Since then, three additional cases have been confirmed, including one directly linked to the original.

Nationwide, CDC data shows 483 measles cases have led to 70 hospitalizations and one child fatality. Tennessee has not reported any hospitalizations, though health officials are actively tracking potential exposures.

Severe Weather Returns, Again

Severe weather is expected to continue in Tennessee through Sunday with all modes of severe weather possible, including damaging winds, large hail, flooding, and tornadoes.

Rainfall will intensify today through the weekend, with the likelihood of flash flooding, especially in areas west of I-65 like Clarksville, Waverly, and Paris.

Western Tennessee is expected to bear the brunt of upcoming storms, with up to a foot of rain possible in Memphis and a potential tornado outbreak in surrounding regions.

Officials remind residents that nighttime storms pose the greatest danger and urge everyone to have a safety plan ready. Here is a list of public tornado shelters available.

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➤ Nashville: Twelve area teens were arrested and charged with felony vandalism and criminal trespassing after allegedly breaking into a home to have a party, causing an estimated $16,000 in damages. (More)

➤ Franklin: Commuters are frustrated with the number of potholes along I-65, claiming the rocks and rubble from the holes are causing cracks and chips in their windshields. (See Damage)

➤ Memphis: A second-story walkway collapsed at an apartment building Tuesday, displacing 10 residents, despite tenants' prior warnings to property management. The Red Cross is helping with relocation efforts. (More)

➤ Knoxville: City officials announced Tuesday that a $75,000 donation will fund new downtown trash containment systems, helping crews meet rising trash removal demands. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Hamilton County Schools will permanently lay off 296 custodial workers in May after signing a contract with a new cleaning company. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital announced a $10 million expansion this week, adding 12,000 square feet to its cardiovascular center, enhancing healthcare services. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team re-entered the NCAA Power 10 rankings at No. 10 this week after a series victory over No. 2 Oklahoma last weekend. (More)

➤ Nashville native and Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has joined the World Bowling League as a franchise owner, naming his team Team OMG. (More)

➤ A Carter High School junior, who met his best friend while peer tutoring in the Comprehensive Development Classroom, surprised her with a football field promposal, aided by his teammates. (See Promposal)

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➤ Tennessee economic officials visited Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park to explore replicating its innovation model, aligning research and industry with TVA's expanding nuclear energy investments. (More)

➤ Developers submitted final plans for Germantown Green, a multi-story project south of the Magdeburg Greenway featuring retail, dining, and recreational spaces. (More)

➤ Dolly Parton's Joleans, a new rhinestone-studded jeans line designed to empower women, is now available at Good American and Nordstrom. (More)

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➤ Nashville's violent crime rate fell last year across major precincts, including Madison (down 37%), North (down 25%), and West (down 17%), according to Metro police. (More)

➤ Davidson County Judge Robin Hayes, who has performed over 800 courthouse weddings, is offering free ceremonies with photos, attracting couples worldwide seeking cost-saving nuptials. (More)

➤ The French Embassy pranked its followers on April Fool's, posting a doctored image showing the Memphis Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in place of the iconic Louvre Pyramid. (See Post)

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