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Tennessee's 2nd measles case confirmed in Shelby County – WBBJ TV

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9 months ago

March 28, 2025

Tennessee's 2nd measles case confirmed in Shelby County – WBBJ TV

JACKSON, Tenn. — On March 21, one case of measles was confirmed in Middle Tennessee, and almost a week later another case was confirmed in Shelby County.

We have information on how you can you prevent the spread and remain healthy.

“Kids really are the most vulnerable and it could be because they’re not old enough yet to get it [the MMR vaccine]. Especially babies, you don’t get the MMR until you’re 12 months old. So babies are particularly vulnerable and then young kids get their second dose [around] four to six years,” said Ginger Rowsey, public information officer for the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.

Those who are immunocompromised are at risk.

“Measles is so contagious that if you’re in a room up to two hours after a person who had measles was in that room you can still get measles. So you don’t have to have close contact with an individual to get it, if you’re not protected. The best way to protect yourself from measles is to get the MMR — Measles Mumps Rubella — vaccine,” said Rowsey.

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There are some symptoms to look for.

“We talk about the symptoms of measles, what you’re going to see first is a high fever, a cough, runny nose. After a few days you might start to see that rash that we think about with measles. It starts on the head and moves down through the body,” said Rowsey.

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Some side effects of untreated measles can be brain swelling or pneumonia. One in five people affected with measles may become hospitalized and one in one thousand may die from this infection. If you are worried that you or someone you know is infected, call your doctor.

“If you are worried that you or your child may have measles, call your primary care physician — don’t go to the doctors office. Call first. Because you do need to isolate if you do think you have measles,” said Rowsey.

For those who already have the MMR vaccine you are less likely to become sick. However, if you do not have the vaccine it may be beneficial to receive it.

“The MMR vaccine — Measles Mumps Rubella — is highly effective. No vaccine, of course, is perfect, but we’re looking at 97% effectiveness when you’re up to date on both doses,” said Rowsey.

Immunization is the best way to prevent the spread of measles. If you are unsure if you have received the MMR vaccine or immunization status contact your doctor or the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.

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Tracking Music City Bowl opt outs for Tennessee and Illinois

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24 minutes ago

December 13, 2025

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Tracking the opt outs for both Tennessee and Illinois before the Music City Bowl on December 30 (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, ESPN) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville:

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Linebacker Arion Carter: Carter over the last seasons had 96 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 31 career games. He had a team-high 76 tackles this season, with 6.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks while appearing in 10 games. He missed two games and was limited against Oklahoma in November while dealing with turf toe injuries. Carter had 68 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss in 13 games last season and 17 tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss in eight games as a freshman in 2023.

Wide Receiver Chris Brazzell II: He a breakout senior season in his second year with the Vols, catching 62 passes for 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 19 catches for 333 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, after transferring from Tulane. In 15 games at Tulane he caught 45 passes for 722 yards and five touchdowns. Brazzell is ranked No. 7 at wide receiver on Mel Kiper Jr.’s NFL Draft Big Board. He’s ranked No. 34 overall on ESPN’s list of the best available prospects in the draft.

Cornerback Jermod McCoy: Did not play this season after tearing his ACL during offseason training in January. He was a star last season with 44 tackles, nine passes defended and four interceptions. He had 31 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games as a freshman at Oregon State before transferring to Tennessee.

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Offensive Tackle J.C. Davis: Bret Bielema said the Illinois starting left tackle is opting out of the Music City Bowl. He was an All-Big Ten First Team pick by the league coaches this season and the No. 3 left tackle this season according to Pro Football Focus grades. He had made 49 straight starts before opting out of the bowl game.

EDGE Gabe Jacas: The Illinois outside linebacker declared for the NFL Draft on Friday night. He led the Big Ten this season with 11.0 sacks. He had 13.5 tackles for loss and 43 total tackles in 12 games this season. He finishes second in Illinois program history for career sacks, with 27.0, trailing only Simeon Rice. Jacas had 74 tackles, 8.0 sacks and 13.0 tackles for loss last season, after combining for 8.0 sacks and 9.0 tackles for loss in his first two seasons at Illinois.

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More than 8,500 layoffs hit Tennessee in 2025, nearly 19% increase from 2024

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December 13, 2025

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More than 8,500 layoffs hit Tennessee in 2025, nearly 19% increase from 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee employers laid off more than 8,500 workers in 2025 compared to 7,320 last year, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

This is about a 19% increase in layoffs, with WARN notices impacting 8,691 Tennesseans to date. As of 2023, 5,168 Tennessee workers were laid off through WARN notices.

Counties in Middle Tennessee impacted include:

Davidson
Sumner
Maury
Rutherford
Williamson
Wilson
Coffee
DeKalb
Bedford
Lawrence
Putnam

The largest layoff this year was in Maury County. Come January, 710 employees will be laid off from GM Ultium Cells’ Spring Hill facility. Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville Michael Kofoed tells FOX 17 News that the facility is is likely impacted by the rise on steel tariffs ruled out by the Trump administration. He adds steel tariffs raise input costs for employers which directly impacts employees’ salary or employment.

The second largest layoff impacted 658 workers at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC in Rutherford County with 615 workers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center permanently laid off. WARN notices are reports a company is required to file with the state to give workers time to find future employment.

Kofoed states that Tennessee is seeing a troubling trend, with layoffs skyrocketing since 2023.

“That is a very big and concerning number,” Kofoed said.

According to CNBC, more than 1.1 million U.S. employees were laid off this year, the highest 11-month total since 2020.

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Nonprofit rescues 11 ‘emaciated and suffering’ animals from Tennessee property ahead of dangerous cold snap

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December 12, 2025

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Nonprofit rescues 11 ‘emaciated and suffering’ animals from Tennessee property ahead of dangerous cold snap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) is asking for donations after rescuing 11 animals Friday.

ARC said it was contacted by law enforcement in an unidentified rural Tennessee area to rescue five dogs and six cats in what the nonprofit is calling “Operation Cold Snap.”

In the rescue, the nonprofit took in two emaciated Great Danes, three Pit Bulls and six cats. ARC said some of the animals are emaciated and suffering from untreated bite wounds and infections.

The nonprofit said the animals were kept without heat or regular care.

ARC shared a video of the rescue. In it, you can see the property s in disarray with trash littering the floor and overturned furniture.

This rescue comes just days before Middle Tennessee is expected to see its coldest temperatures of the season.

Now, ARC is asking for donations to help the 11 animals rescued Operation Cold Snap. Those interested in donating can do so on the nonprofit’s website.

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