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What East Tennessee has lost, learned and rebuilt two years since Helene | Exclusive

What East Tennessee has lost, learned and rebuilt two years since Helene | Exclusive

Here's a look at how East Tennessee communities are still recovering and what was learned in the aftermath of flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Sounds Like a Library? — Charlie’s Film Room Week 3

Sounds Like a Library? — Charlie’s Film Room Week 3

Quiet! People are working…
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Texas Flood Victims Urge President Trump for Individual Assistance at U.S. Capitol

Texas Flood Victims Urge President Trump for Individual Assistance at U.S. Capitol

Hill Country flood victims from Texas are currently in Washington, D.C., to advocate for individual flood relief from President Trump. Following July flooding, President Trump approved a disaster declaration that triggered FEMA Public Assistance (PA) for 19 Texas counties, which helps with funding for infrastructure repairs like roads. However, this declaration did not include Individual Assistance (IA) for flood victims, which would provide direct aid to affected residents. Ashlee Willis, a flood victim from Travis County, highlighted that while FEMA has statistical thresholds for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance is at the discretion of the President. She noted that other states, such as Indiana, received IA designation for subsequent disasters without issue, leading to frustration among Texas victims. The Texas flood survivors have joined a national movement organized by Rebuild: The National Disaster Survivors Association, coordinating with victims from California, Indiana, and Missouri to meet ...
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Jacksonville gas prices jump again. Could we see $5 a gallon soon?

Jacksonville gas prices jump again. Could we see $5 a gallon soon?

While Jacksonville's average is $4.29, some stations in the area offer gas for under $4 per gallon. Here's where to find cheaper gas.
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Kroger tests return to 24-hour service

Kroger tests return to 24-hour service

More than half a decade after many retailers scrapped 24-hour service, Kroger is testing keeping stores open around the clock in two states.
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U.S. Department of Energy Invests in Indiana Power Line Project to Save Hoosiers Millions

U.S. Department of Energy Invests in Indiana Power Line Project to Save Hoosiers Millions

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced significant investments to enhance electric grid reliability, including a specific project in Indiana. This initiative is projected to save Hoosiers millions of dollars annually. The DOE is allocating $1.9 billion and launching a $3.35 billion cost-share program to support 31 projects across 26 states. One key project focuses on improving the connection, or 'seam,' between Indiana's two regional grid operators: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and PJM Interconnection. The DOE is investing $175 million in the Indiana project, with an additional $350 million contributed by private partners. This project aims to reduce congestion costs and is expected to generate annual benefits ranging from $50 million to $150 million for ratepayers. The nationwide effort, named SPARK (Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades), will involve rebuilding over 1,500 miles of transmission lines and deployi...
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U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman Proposes Federal Legislation to Restrict Government Use of Flock Surveillance Networks

U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman Proposes Federal Legislation to Restrict Government Use of Flock Surveillance Networks

U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN-3) is actively developing federal legislation aimed at limiting or eliminating the government's deployment of Flock-style surveillance networks on public roads. Stutzman argues that these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) constitute unconstitutional government surveillance due to their extensive data collection capabilities. He highlighted that over 200,000 such cameras are already in operation nationwide, capturing information such as vehicle make and model, time of passage, and potentially occupants. This initiative comes as a response to growing privacy concerns, with several Indiana cities and counties, including Fort Wayne, already opting to terminate their contracts with Flock. The debate surrounding these cameras has also reached Capitol Hill, with a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee examining private surveillance networks and hearing testimony from individuals who claim wrongful incarceration due to ALPR data.
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WWE SmackDown preview (Sept. 25, 2026): CM Punk is too old to be in the Money in the Bank ladder match

WWE SmackDown preview (Sept. 25, 2026): CM Punk is too old to be in the Money in the Bank ladder match

WWE is keeping almost all of its older stars out of this risky and dangerous spotfest in 2026.
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FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shots

FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shots

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration is voicing support for the safety of vaccines
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Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam Appointed Vice Chair of Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam Appointed Vice Chair of Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

Carmel, Indiana Mayor Sue Finkam has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, with her term set to begin in January 2027. She will serve alongside Mayor Alyia Gaskins of Alexandria, Virginia, who has been named Chair. This nonpartisan alliance comprises civic leaders dedicated to combating childhood hunger nationwide. Mayor Finkam has been a member of this initiative since becoming mayor in 2024, following the alliance's inception in 2022. The Mayors Alliance focuses on collaborating with local stakeholders to develop community-based solutions and enhance access to vital food programs, such as afterschool and summer meal initiatives, to ensure consistent nutrition for all children. Mayor Finkam expressed her honor in co-leading the alliance, emphasizing the importance of sharing innovative programs and leveraging local resources to address childhood hunger.
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Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana men’s soccer looks the part of a title contender

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana men’s soccer looks the part of a title contender

Indiana men’s soccer took down defending national champion Washington at home, extending an unbeaten streak.
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Virginia Beach Prepares for Potential Flooding as City Crews Secure Coastline and Adjust Infrastructure

Virginia Beach Prepares for Potential Flooding as City Crews Secure Coastline and Adjust Infrastructure

Virginia Beach is undertaking extensive preparations for possible flooding anticipated later this week due to rising tides and weather conditions. City crews are actively securing loose objects and materials along the coastline to prevent damage and displacement. Public Works teams are adjusting tide gates and initiating pump-down operations to enhance water storage capacity within the city's drainage systems. Additionally, high-water signs and other traffic-control devices are being prepared and staged for potential road closures. The city's Emergency Management team is coordinating these preparedness efforts across various departments and maintaining communication with neighboring localities and state agencies to ensure a unified response. Businesses in flood-prone areas, such as those near the Lynnhaven Inlet, are also bracing for the possibility of water intrusion, with some residents and business owners having prior experience with similar events.