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Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
Sunbright, Morgan Co. to receive $10,000 for rebuilding efforts after tornado
SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. — Sunbright and Morgan County will receive $10,000 in state funding to assist with rebuilding efforts from the April 2 EF-1 tornado. Both will each receive $5,000 to be used for clean-up efforts or personnel overtime hours resulting from the tornado. This funding, secured by Rep. Ed...
Smith County ESD2 votes to approve new fire station in Jamestown
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 Board of Commissioners approved building a fire station to serve Jamestown and other surrounding areas in Smith County on Monday. “I’ve never seen one in the 74 years I’ve been around here,” Charles Wilson, with the board of commissioners, said. Several community members spoke on […]
TN lawmakers pass bill allowing Morgan Co. community to file state tax refund to help pay for tornado-related costs
SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. — The Tennessee legislature passed a bill on Tuesday meant to help people in Sunbright repair and replace items damaged by an early April tornado. HB 2074 gives Morgan County residents the opportunity to file a sales and use tax refund claim. Effectively, residents could get back money they originally paid in sales tax on purchases like couches, washers or other major purchases. Money from that tax refund could then be used to buy appliances, furniture or supplies to replace and repair items damaged by the storm.
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