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Clarksville police say the body found in a sunken pickup truck earlier this week does belong to a missing man. Authorities have confirmed the remains of Jason Spencer were inside his Dodge Ram that was pulled from the Cumberland River on Monday afternoon. Officials say a diving team from Illinois spotted the vehicle near the McGregor Park Boat Ramp before altering police. Spencer was reported missing on November 14th. Investigators say they have not uncovered any evidence of foul play.
Tennessee is among the leaders in the country in flu cases. The CDC map has the state at the highest level of flu activity. Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville are among the top cities for influenza cases. Health clinicians are bracing for the expected spike in infections as people travel and congregate for the holidays.
Tennessee is getting nearly 13-million-dollars in a settlement with vape company JUUL. The Volunteer State was one of 34 states part of the settlement after accusing the company of targeting their products toward those under the age of 18. In addition to the money, JUUL must stop its marketing toward youth.
Robertson County Stargazers will have their best chance to see Mars with the naked eye tonight. The red planet will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, rising in the east shortly after sunset and setting in the west just before sunrise. Experts say Mars won’t be this bright again until 2025 .
Authorities in Cheatham County are searching for the suspects responsible for burning a farmer’s barn. Greg Balthrop says someone intentionally fired multiple rounds from a flare gun into his Thomasville Road building last Friday, burning 50-thousand-dollars-worth of hay he had produced for customers who have already paid him. The farmer says a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured an older model white truck pull onto the property prior to the blaze. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office.