Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1990, the Interstate 75 fog disaster occurred near Calhoun. A dense fog caused a massive traffic collision involving 99 vehicles, resulting in 12 deaths and 42 injuries. At the time, it was the largest motor vehicle collision in U.S. history.

Did you know that the Chattanooga Zoo has welcomed a baby red panda? It is one of the cutest critters around and can be found in our Et Cetera section below.

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Earthquakes Recorded Near Ridgely

Officials from the Evansville/Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency in Indiana reported that seven earthquakes occurred Monday morning along the New Madrid fault line, including two near Ridgely, Tennessee.

Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that the other five earthquakes were near Marston, Missouri. All of the quakes registered a magnitude of 1 or higher.

According to Michigan Technological University, earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 or lower are typically not felt by people but can be detected by seismographs, with millions occurring annually.

Wallen’s Chair-Throwing Case Heads to Jury

Country music star Morgan Wallen, facing four charges from an incident in April where he allegedly threw a chair off the rooftop of a Broadway bar, plans to waive his preliminary hearing, allowing the case to proceed to a grand jury.

Nashville police arrested Wallen on April 7 after the chair was thrown from the roof of Chief’s, Eric Church’s bar located in the 200 block of Broadway. The chair landed approximately three feet from two Metro officers standing in front of the bar around 10:53 p.m.

According to the arrest report, video surveillance captured Wallen throwing the chair off the roof. The footage reportedly shows him lunging and hurling the object.

Wallen was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment—two for the officers near the landing site and one for endangering the public—along with a charge of disorderly conduct.

Snow Alert for Middle Tennessee

Colder air is set to return to Middle Tennessee, accompanied by enough moisture to produce flurries and snow showers. A light dusting of snow is possible in areas just north and east of Nashville, with slightly higher amounts expected in the elevated regions of the Cumberland Plateau.

Temperatures will remain below or near freezing early Wednesday, with potentially slick spots on roads, bridges, and overpasses, especially in areas northeast of Nashville early in the day.

Wednesday will bring variable cloudiness, breezy conditions, and chilly temperatures, with highs in the 40s and wind chills in the 30s. An isolated rain or snow shower may occur during the afternoon, but significant accumulation is unlikely.

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➤ Chattanooga: A man was arrested after fleeing an alleged theft at a local Walmart and managing to steal a police car, leading officers on a chase before crashing the car and finally being apprehended. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A student from Lincoln Memorial University won $100,000 in the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway during halftime of college football’s Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday. (More)

➤ Signal Mountain: A 95-acre wildfire that destroyed large wooded areas in the region is now under control, according to local authorities. (See Photos)

➤ Ashland City: Cheatham County Middle School has adopted a new mascot—the Musketeers—after receiving a cease-and-desist order from the University of Cincinnati regarding its use of the Bearcats mascot. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Memphis: A child was stabbed Monday at Treadwell Middle School. He was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in non-critical condition. Another student has beeen detained in connection with the incident. (More)

➤ Sevierville: Mayor Robbie Fox said that he anticipates continued population growth for the area near Pigeon Forge, citing booming business development around the I-407 exit. “There’s 4 things that we need: roads, roads, roads, and more roads,” Fox said. (More)

➤ The Lady Vols broke into the AP Top 25 for the first time this college basketball season, appearing at No. 19 after their latest win against Iowa. (More)

➤ Nashville is seeking to host future games in the College Football Playoffs after the new Nissan Stadium is completed in 2027. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday following a strong Sunday win against the Boston Celtics, despite Ja Morant sitting out. (More)

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➤ Kroger announced that it is closing one of its Nashville grocery locations next month, shutting down its store in the Belle Meade Plaza Shopping Center on Harding Pike. (More)

➤ Dollywood is preparing to kick off its 40th anniversary season in 2025, complete with new shows, drone and fireworks programs, and the Imagination Playhouse. (More)

➤ Fans are calling it the “end of an era” as TGI Friday’s is set to permanently close in Pigeon Forge. (More)

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➤ Actress, country singer, and Nashville resident Jana Kramer expressed her love for the city’s values and culture, emphasizing the joys of raising her children in the area. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Dollywood and Gatlinburg were named by USA Today as among the best places to visit at Christmas. (See Report)

➤ The Chattanooga Zoo is the place to see a baby red panda up close. Catch a sneak peek of the little one in this adorable video. (Watch Video)

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