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Mike Wilson is the Geographic Information System (GIS) Director for Austin Peay State University. When the tornado touched down, Wilson began working to help with damage assessments by using data and creating interactive maps. While Wilson worked to create the maps, Project Manager Doug Catellier was on the ground gathering video and thousands of images of the damage with his drone. Wilson said traditional mapping typically uses pencil and paper and takes over a week to compile.
The Southern Christian Coalition announced plans for Tennessee pastors to gather ahead of the 2024 legislative session to share what they want lawmakers to focus on. Pastors say they will ask for a ‘moral agenda.’. The group said lawmakers spent the August special session focused on taking away the freedoms of Tennesseans and now they want to share a message regarding policy change.
A middle school teacher is facing additional charges of child rape and other sex crimes following his October 2023 arrest. Austin Damon Allen, a White County Middle School teacher, was arrested last fall after allegations of sexual conduct involving minor children. The initial investigation into the allegations against Allen led to three counts of child rape. Now, he’s facing additional charges as more victims were identified. A nine-count criminal indictment was issued against Allen yesterday. He remains in custody at the White County Jail.
Spring Hill is conducting a special census to get an up-to-date population count for the city. Since the 2020 count, the city is estimated to have increased in population by around 10,000 people, according to their website. They say this could earn the city an additional $2 million in funding. The money they want to put towards hiring additional firefighters and public safety staff, street maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.