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Monday, September 30th, 2024
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities and organizations in East Tennessee are accepting donations and supplies to aid victims of the recent floods caused by Hurricane Helene. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a hotline, 1-800-TBI-FIND, for reporting missing persons in the East Tennessee flood-affected areas. WVLT 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT updates on East Tennessee road conditions following severe weather incidents. WVLT 8
- ➤ Sevier County, affected by flooding from Hurricane Helene, updates evacuation orders, allowing some residents to return home while keeping others areas closed. 6 News
- ➤ Following Hurricane Helene, the Tennessee Valley Authority is successfully managing water levels by spilling record amounts of water through its dams, ensuring Knoxville and the main Tennessee River avoid flooding despite the storm's heavy rainfall. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation is assessing damage and preparing for repairs after historic flooding led to the closure of 27 roadways and 14 bridges, including five that are completely destroyed. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Winfield Dunn, the 43rd Governor of Tennessee and the state's first Republican governor in 50 years, known for his contributions to education, public parks, and economic development, has died at 97. 10 News
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced swift plans to repair and rebuild infrastructure, including Interstate 40 and five completely destroyed bridges, due to Hurricane Helene's damage. Knoxville News Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Vols climb to No. 4 in the AP Poll following Georgia's loss to Alabama, benefitting during their bye week. WVLT 8
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