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Russia-Ukraine War: Critical Dam Destroyed on Front Line in Southern Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for the attack, which came a day after U.S. and Russian officials said a Ukrainian counteroffensive had begun. Thousands of residents are evacuating under threat of flooding.

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Elliot Page, From Shame to Self-Acceptance, in Hollywood’s Glare

In the “brutally honest” memoir “Pageboy,” the actor recounts the fears and obstacles to gender transition, and the hard-won happiness that’s followed.

www.nytimes.com/2023/06/06/books/review/review-elliot-page-pageboy.html?unlocked_article_code=U_kaypwUr2BxaXvaWJkNdtJ3lXtlxsaDXhuDgoT-CgBGudDL8XQzM2CkFUcdlMm1_bgJpjiysT0LEFh87Rty_6sEfyHZKqQkYBP-nz_GSf_DWT5-xn8NIZXx1vw3RPoFRKPoGnQGECMkSex-0pvmIL8sP3Gn5DSO1xpjF_3o4tGblag3sA-T8xE1bcWOFEUm3a4-jP9owK-ycKrlwe1wUYQkAD6aF2FXxZki11rB19Aj2hICpLr7CORn_slgWJkT_WbKQI141b9un7-Au9lYXzGmLCCSTopx0Bi2LuYgL84pxSVBENziVr4y1ovrIDsoGNHQZCgZF-zZEi-GgB_NbKloBqqW1S5-kw&smid=url-share

State News:

Governor hands drag show court case to attorney general – Tennessee Lookout

Gov. Bill Lee said Monday he will not consult with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti on appealing a court ruling reversing a drag ban.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/06/06/governor-hands-drag-show-court-case-to-attorney-general

Tennessee Supreme Court strikes TennCare cap on emergency room payments – Tennessee Lookout

A Tennessee Supreme Court decision that strikes a TennCare cap on emergency physician payments could open taxpayers to years of back claims.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/06/06/tennessee-supreme-court-strikes-tenncare-cap-on-emergency-room-payments

Local News:

We are asking for volunteers to help clean up Mecca Pike this Saturday June 10th at 8 am in the morning. We will be meeting at the Engineers Building about a mile on the right on Mecca Pike (Hwy 310) after you turn off from Hwy 411. It usually takes an hour to clean up the road depending on how many people come out to help. Those who like to eat breakfast meet at the Waffle House in Etowah at 7:30 am before we start cleaning. We have trash bags and pick up sticks, bring your own gloves.

“Pay What You Can” Carwash Fundraiser

All proceeds go to the Keyshawn Tatum Memorial Scholarship

June 10th, 2023 from 10 am - 2 pm

Located at AutoZone in Decatur

17481 TN-58, Decatur, TN 37322

The Arts:

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