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April 04, 2024

National News

Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety and communication

There is no indication that the construction company, Brawner Builders, had a rescue boat on the water or ready to be launched as the bridge fell.

apnews.com/article/key-bridge-collapse-brawner-osha-rescue-boat-f907ab712588d9ef0fdb58d85022bd95?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Taiwanese TV presenters report quake news as studio shakes during earthquake

Taiwan’s SETTV captured moments when the magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit on Wednesday morning live as anchorwomen described strong shaking while trying to keep their balance.

apnews.com/video/earthquakes-building-collapses-taiwan-d47f4524d42d42f7aef7eee47ddfb67f?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Democratic Party members file suit against Executive Committee over ex-officio voting rights • Tennessee Lookout

Four members of the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee sued the organization to strip non-elected committee members of voting rights.

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/democratic-party-members-file-suit-against-executive-committee-over-ex-officio-voting-rights

Local News & Arts:

EXPOSURE — Athens Area Council for the Arts

This exhibit features work by professional and amateur photographers in our area. Info for registration will be released January 2024. See this exhibit in our Hallway Gallery at The Arts Center in Athens (McMinn County) in the heart of East Tennessee.

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/exposure-2024