Manhattan Project Radiation Claims Open

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act program, allowing some residents of Anderson, Roane, and Morgan counties to seek payments tied to Manhattan Project radiation exposure. 

People who lived, worked, or attended school in affected areas for at least 24 months and later developed certain cancers or blood diseases may qualify.

Eligible individuals can receive $50,000, while surviving family members of deceased victims may receive $25,000.

Local attorneys say many residents still don’t know about the program, which aims to help cover medical costs tied to radiation-related illnesses. Learn more about the program here.

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➤ Nashville: FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism after reports that FBI agents, including SWAT teams, guarded his Nashville-based girlfriend and country singer Alexis Wilkins. (More)

➤ Memphis: A legal challenge over Gov. Bill Lee’s National Guard deployment will soon be heard, as the state argues he has the authority to act as commander in chief. (More)

➤ Also Memphis: A Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit closed for repairs after Mobali, a male bonobo, charged a viewing window and shattered an inner safety layer during an interaction with teenage visitors. (See Video)

➤ Oak Ridge: The National Laboratory announced it is studying how abandoned coal mines could be repurposed for energy storage and help strengthen the U.S. electric grid. (More)

➤ Marshall County: A car driven by a person experiencing a medical emergency crashed into the bleachers during a high school baseball game. No major injuries were reported, and the game resumed. (More)

➤ Jackson: The Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant began yesterday at the Civic Center, bringing contestants and families to the area and providing a boost to the local economy. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt men’s basketball player Frankie Collins suddenly left the team this week, with neither the program nor the player giving an explanation. (More)

➤ Tennessee softball’s ace Karlyn Pickens suffered an arm strain pitching against Belmont earlier this week and is now listed on the injury report as day-to-day. (More)

➤ The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Nick Blankenburg to the Colorado Avalanche for a fifth-round pick in the NHL Draft. (More)

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➤ Mayo Garden Centers will begin a public closing sale next Friday as the Knoxville business, operating since 1878, prepares to close both Kingston Pike locations after nearly 150 years. (More)

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➤ Acme Feed and Seed will remain open despite a $471,000 property tax increase, with the Nashville business appealing the spike from $129,000 to $600,000 as lawmakers consider limits on local tax hikes. (More)

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➤ Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games will add the ScotDance USA Southeast Highland Dance Championships to its traditional celebration in Townsend on May 16–17, with the winner advancing to nationals. (More)

➤ Dollywood and Allegiant announced a second Destination Dollywood themed flight from Orlando to Tennessee, offering live entertainment, themed food, and merchandise. (More)

➤ The Nashville Metro Council is considering a proposal to rename part of 3rd Avenue South as Johnny Cash Way, honoring the country music legend near his museum. (More)

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