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A burn ban is in place across Tennessee. Lawmakers issued the ban yesterday due to high fire risk which means Tennesseans can only burn with a permit. The statewide measure comes after weeks of dry weather which have increased the danger of wildfires breaking out. Yesterday firefighters in Warren County were able to get a large blaze under control after a 36-hour effort.
Doctors across Tennessee are worried about an impending so-called “triple-demic.” Health facilities across the Volunteer State are worried about the flu, COVID-19 and a respiratory virus known as RSV. More flu cases than usual are being recorded for this point in the year and the CDC says Tennessee is among six states with the highest flu rates in the nation. Doctors say they are also seeing a surge in RSV cases across the state. Health officials urge Tennesseans to get their flu shot and ensure their COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date to help reduce the spread of those viruses and to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be targeting drunk drivers this Halloween weekend. Last year, over the holiday weekend, THP arrested 33 drivers on suspicion of drunk driving. The year before it was 46 DUIs that were handed out on Halloween. While not the most popular drinking and driving holiday, the Patrol says there is a serious concern considering the higher volume of pedestrians, especially children, on Halloween
The Boo Bash Dash 5K and one-mile Fun Run is this Saturday at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. As one of their main fundraising events each year, the local CASA program puts on the Boo Bash Dash to highlight their work in the community and the needs of the children they care for. With its more than 70,000 volunteers nationwide, CASA works with children who have been deemed abused or neglected and advocates for their best interests in the court system and other settings. Check-in and registration will for this year’s race is Saturday morning at 8 a.m., with the 5K set to start at 9 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 9:10.
