Church Opens Warming Shelter as Multi-Day Cold Hits
The CF Storehouse, a division of Cumberland Fellowship Church, will open a 24-hour warming shelter through Tuesday to provide food, clothing, and a safe place indoors. CF Storehouse Director Tommy Ritter said the shelter opens when temperatures drop for multiple days and residents need a place to get out of the cold. The operation will […]
Cold Weather Does Not Cause Illness, Can Cause Vulnerability
Cold weather does not make people sick, but it can weaken the body’s defenses and create conditions that allow viruses to spread more easily. Cookeville Regional Urgent Care Physician Assistant Lucas Pittman said many patients still believe sudden temperature changes cause colds or the flu. Pittman said Illnesses comes from exposure to viruses rather than […]
State Of Emergency Declared In Celina And Clay County
A state of emergency has been declared in both Celina and Clay County as crews continue working to restore power after recent impacts across the area. Tri-County Electric reports that about 2,500 customers are still without electricity. City and county officials say emergency declarations were issued to help coordinate response efforts and support affected residents. […]
