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Bill Freeman
February 20, 2025

National News:

Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?

Russia’s army crossed the border on Feb. 24, 2022, in an all-out invasion that Putin sought to justify by falsely saying it was needed to protect Russian-speaking civilians in eastern Ukraine and prevent the country from joining NATO.

apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-trump-war-zelenskyy-putin-7fe8c0c80b4e93e3bc079c621a44e8bb?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign

As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.

www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5302906/cdc-flu-vaccine-campaign-terminated

State News:

Nashville students reflect on school shootings and safety - Nashville Banner

Students share their experiences and concerns about school safety after the Antioch High School shooting, calling for legislative change, stricter gun control.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/02/19/nashville-school-shooting-fear

Local News & Arts:

Ain't Misbehavin' — Athens Area Council for the Arts

This musical revue celebrates the distinct music of Harlem, specifically that of Fats Waller, and its influence on American music in a cabaret-style tour-de-force performance by five actors. McMinn County East Tennessee Foothills Smokey Mountains Arts council Athens Arts Center Athens TN Tennessee

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/aint-misbehavin-2025

Starr Regional Medical Center will host its first “Healthy Community Lunch & Learn” event for 2025 on Friday, February 28 at 12 p.m. on the Athens campus. February is American Heart Month and Maurice Alston, DO, FACC, interventional cardiologist, will discuss hypertension – its causes and treatment options. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged and those planning to attend may register at: StarrRegional.com/event/104.

Starr Regional hosts the “Healthy Community Lunch & Learn” series monthly, typically on the third Wednesday at 12 p.m. The events feature discussion of a healthrelated topic and are open to anyone wishing to attend. The location alternates between the Athens and Etowah campuses. For more information on these events, go online to: StarrRegional.com/events or email: [email protected].

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

This is 56: Ricki Lake Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I've been through a lot of shit, but I've always come out evolved on the other side. I keep rising over and over again, and I'm going to again."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-56-ricki-lake-responds-to?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Coalition Calendar:

Newest organization added: McMinn County NAACP meeting at E.G. Fisher Library on second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm starting March 11th.

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