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Weather-delayed program by Vietnam vet scheduled for Tuesday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Vietnam veteran whose presentation at the University of Louisville was postponed due to recent winter weather has been rescheduled for next week. Michael Moryc (MOR'-ihk) returned to Vietnam 40 years after serving there with the…

Winter storm deaths increase in Tennessee

[gtxvideo vid="nhMYOlkd" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nhMYOlkd.jpg" vtitle="Storm Related Deaths increase”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- As remnants of last week's winter storms slowly disappear, a startling figure rises — the number of Tennesseans who've lost their lives in the extreme cold. "We live…

Emergency director gives tips for winter dangers

[gtxvideo vid="cXZHzmHV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cXZHzmHV.jpg" vtitle="Winter Weather Danger Prevention”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- An emergency manager gave tips to prevent winter weather dangers Friday during another round of severe weather conditions. Marty Clements is the director of the Jackson-Madison County Emergency…

Road crews prepare for second round of winter storms

[gtxvideo vid="UerQC47L" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UerQC47L.jpg" vtitle="Winter Storm Resources”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and city road agencies are ready for round two of winter weather, according to officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Jackson Street Department. As trucks…

11 weather-related deaths now confirmed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - There are now 11 confirmed weather-related deaths in Tennessee. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported Thursday that four more people have died from hypothermia-related causes: a 64-year-old woman and 69-year-old man in Henry County, an 85-year-old…

First responders making calls more slowly due to weather

[gtxvideo vid="veu641QS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/veu641QS.jpg" vtitle="Emergency Response time”] WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- You've heard the warnings, don't get out and drive if you don't have to. First responders don't have that option and the icy conditions are making their…

State fire marshal urges extra caution during winter storm

NASHVILLE -- As weather conditions worsen across the Volunteer State, citizens should be aware of the danger posed by fire. That is the message from the state fire marshal's office, according to a release from the Tennessee Department of Commerce…

Tennessee National Guard ready to assist with winter storm

[gtxvideo vid="TpapPBS3" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TpapPBS3.jpg" vtitle="National Guard In Jackson”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee National Guard said soldiers are on call, ready to assist local authorities during this round of winter weather. Winter weather left drivers stranded on Christmasville Road…

Winter storm closes most roads in Smokies

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Most of the roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed because of inclement weather. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1ANdC5p) reports all roads in the park will be closed Tuesday except for the…