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Bill Freeman
February 28, 2025

National News:

February 27, 2025

Yesterday an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles as nearly 140 people in Texas and New Mexico have been reported ill with the disease.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/february-27-2025?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts

Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the U.S.

apnews.com/article/national-weather-service-layoffs-trump-doge-a65360a1eb2500b7d47c9c966e383f4a?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Antioch High School shooting leads to calls for change - Nashville Banner

After the Antioch High School shooting, calls for gun reform and school security dominated the conversation, marking a shift from previous responses.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/02/28/antioch-high-school-shooting-response/?utm_medium=email

Local News & Arts:

Please vote for Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library

The next McMinn Co. Historical Society meeting will be Sunday March 2 at 2:00 PM in the blue room of the McMinn County Courthouse. Paul Dietrich is delivering a program on Judge Charles Fleming Keith.

The McMinn County High School Dance team has announced the “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser taking place from now until April 19. Prices range between $15 and $35 depending on how many dozens of eggs you would like. Filled, plastic eggs would be placed in your yard before Easter, so your kids can wake up and see the Easter Bunny has been there. To reserve your spot, call [email protected]

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Trump Says He Wants a Third Term & US Officially Claims Russia Didn't Invade Ukraine

Friday, February 28, 2025

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/trump-says-he-wants-a-third-term?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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