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National News:

A Second Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Ohio

Though no hazardous materials leaked, the crash near Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday renewed questions about rail safety, just over a month after the East Palestine derailment.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/us/ohio-train-derailment.html?unlocked_article_code=MRQ81LV5NEcRDvYgePBq9bVMX7L1Yu1HZfuecG2cQ3IJHCfwfPnhNlT8jecA8Gw-8bHVFqJoqLS4lsXWlGhrJnWwWQMCSFvluI3bN35s9rQA9eRN5oDkC5x9n1TbsrZ7iH0jbF6H-deHaS24Rfmk_OJkZWm10zLWCKlz4bH4RkN_h8jYAGs8fhVcKb54hlWa9kq6yeWqf94ViRVpmLR7zgS6PA_R4HO8PIQJuXdts4IaORkOSTnAvlMcSwdBZAVVL76s9y54T9v4V4mZdGTJkSe48Vxs4_giNahvKBlkqkCmjKhMBc46V_SOyrj1QlLLG1Gjbrb6f7QP2A&smid=url-share

He Changed The Face of America - Teri Kanefield

In honor of Black History month, I thought I’d share some of what I learned while researching this biography of Thurgood Marshall: You may want to grab your favorite warm beverage and settle into a comfortable chair for this one. (Citations are in the book). Only one of Marshall’s grandparents was enslaved when the Civil … He Changed The Face of America Read More »

https://terikanefield.com/he-changed-the-face-of-america/

Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the Democratic Party

Florida Democrats took on tremendous losses last election cycle, and now a Republican lawmaker is seeking to eliminate the party entirely with a bill filed Tuesday.

https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/florida-lawmaker-wants-to-get-rid-of-the-democratic-party/

State News:

Sound familiar? And this trial actually happened in the next county over from here in McMinn.

Tennessee, Flush with Cash, Neglects Public Education

State policymakers look to advance privatization agenda at the expense of public schools

https://open.substack.com/pub/theeducationreport/p/tennessee-flush-with-cash-neglects?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Comment: I hate that the ignorance of our state is on display to the rest of the country, but our state is getting feedback from our country and the world, just how out of step we are with everyone.

Local News:

'Vending error' leads to undelivered weather alerts as storms struck McMinn County

When severe weather strikes, technology can save lives.So it's frustrating for everyone involved when that technology has issues.Heavy storm rain and winds brou

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/vending-error-leads-to-undelivered-weather-alerts-in-mcminn-county-thursday-athens-storm-damage-high-winds-severe-weather

After the storm yesterday there was still of lot of trash to pick up on Mecca Pike this Saturday morning. Many thanks to Melissa Kelly, Briana Pagdon, Chuck Leman, Kathy and Ken Nagel for thier help this morning.

The Arts:

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