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Warming centers open across the Tennessee Valley for winter weather

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January 14, 2024

Warming centers open across the Tennessee Valley for winter weather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – The Tennessee Valley is expected to have extremely cold temperatures that could turn into freezing rain or sleet on Monday and Tuesday.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for most of the areas that are along and north of the Tennessee River. People who live in north Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions on the roadways that can develop this coming week.

With the temperatures expected to be below freezing, the following warming centers will be open to the public:

Madison County

The Downtown Rescue Mission at 1400 Evangel Drive NW
The Salvation Army at 305 Seminole Drive
- It will operate its day shelter Monday through Wednesday from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Its overnight shelter will be available Monday through Sunday 6 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.
The Livin’ Room at 2820 Governors Drive
- It will open Monday at 4 p.m. until Wednesday.

Huntsville city officials said the Huntsville Police Department will be providing transportation to the warming centers on Monday. Individuals can call the non-emergency number at 256-722-7100 to request a ride.

DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has coordinated with partners throughout the community to open warming centers. The agency said for people to access the following facilities to call the EMA Duty Officer at 256-845-8569.

Mentone Rescue Squad — next to the Mentone Community Center at 5951 Alabama Hwy 117.
Ider Community Center — at the intersection of Alabama Highway 117 and Dogwood Drive.
Henagar Community Center — in Henagar Park near the swimming pool complex.
The Upper Sand Mountain Parrish — on Alabama Highway 75 in Sylvania.
Rainsville/Plainview High School Saferoom — on the campus of Plainview High School.
Fyffe Church of God — at the Fyffe Softball Field Complex behind Fyffe High School.
Geraldine First Baptist Church — at 12830 Alabama Highway 227, Geraldine, AL
Crossville Community Center — near the Crossville Police Department.
Collinsville Fire Department — 545 N Valley Ave, Collinsville, AL.

Colbert County

The Colbert County EMA announced warming centers that will be open beginning Sunday afternoon:

Cherokee Community Shelter – 1211 2nd St., Cherokee
Ford City Community Shelter – 14439 County Line Rd., Muscle Shoals
Leighton Community Shelter – 8856 Main St., Leighton
Littleville Community Shelter – 1448 Jackson Hwy., Littleville
Sheffield Rec Center – 2901 NE 19th Ave., Sheffield

The agency said the locations will not be manned. There will be regular patrols and walk-throughs by local law enforcement.

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Tennessee football gets commitment from WR Kesean Bowman

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March 28, 2026

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Tennessee football gets commitment from WR Kesean Bowman

Tennessee football and coach Josh Heupel picked up a commitment from Brentwood Academy four-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman on March 28 while he was visiting the school.

Bowman narrowed his list to Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Ohio State, Alabama and Miami on March 2. All five schools were among his top 10 he acknowledged on Oct. 30. Texas, LSU, USC, Texas A&M and Oregon were among the schools left off his list.

The 6-foot, 174-pound Bowman is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the state for the 2027 class. He is the No. 6 wide receiver nationally, according to 247Sports Composite. He has more than 35 other offers. He decommitted from Oregon last September, more than two months after committing to the Ducks.

Bowman was a Division II-AAA Mr. Football semifinalist, who caught 49 passes for 665 yards and 11 TDs, during BA’s 2025 state runner-up season. He also had a rushing TD and was named the DII-AAA West Region Offensive MVP. He was named to The Tennessean’s 2025 All Midstate Large Class football team and is a Middle Tennessee Sports Awards offensive football player of the year nominee.

Bowman helped BA finish 11-1 in 2025, losing to Baylor in the DII-AAA state championship game.

Tennessee and Heupel have also offered Brentwood Academy offensive tackle Rance Brown, a 6-6, 290-pound lineman who transferred from Southside (Alabama). The Vols are pursuing BA junior four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II as well.

Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform, @tpalmateer83.

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What are the Titans’ top remaining needs ahead of 2026 NFL Draft?

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March 28, 2026

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What are the Titans’ top remaining needs ahead of 2026 NFL Draft?

The Tennessee Titans have made some improvements throughout the offseason and appear better positioned heading into the draft than they were in 2024, with added depth on both sides of the ball.

Yet, even with the added talent, they still have multiple needs they must continue to address to help both now and in the future, and another solid draft would go a long way in finding a sustainable path forward. Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated looked at the roster and saw some of the same things as he broke down their remaining needs heading into the draft.

Tennessee Titans
Draft needs: RB, WR, edge, S
The running back duo of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears hasn’t been a productive one. Cam Ward desperately needs a game-changer at one of the skill positions. Newcomer wideout Wan’Dale Robinson doesn’t exactly fit that bill, but he’ll make life easier for the second-year quarterback.
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With Robert Saleh now the head coach in Tennessee, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Titans used the No. 4 pick on one of the top edge rushers.

There is no doubt that the Titans should add some playmakers in this draft class, and they shouldn’t bank on hitting a dynamic playmaker in the fourth round again. Tennessee could definitely use a premium pick on at least one or possibly two offensive weapons.

Tennessee also must invest in the interior of the offensive line to help Cam Ward and the offense. While it’s true that Pollard and Spears did not blow the doors off the running game, they were also hampered by subpar play along the offensive line for the past two seasons, after line guru Bill Callahan failed to transform the Titans’ line into a consistent unit. It wasn’t until after he and his son Brian Callahan left that the play-calling for the running game took off.

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Joshua Jefferson injury update, Iowa State star questionable vs Tennessee basketball

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March 27, 2026

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Joshua Jefferson injury update, Iowa State star questionable vs Tennessee basketball

CHICAGO − Iowa State’s star forward Joshua Jefferson is questionable against Tennessee basketball according to the NCAA player availability report released at 6:32 p.m.

The No. 6 Vols (24-11) and No. 2 Cyclones (29-7) play in the Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at the United Center on March 27 (10:10 p.m. ET, TBS).

Jefferson sprained his ankle in the opening minutes of Iowa State’s first-round game against Tennessee State. He sat for the remainder of the game and missed the Cyclones’ win over Kentucky on March 22. Iowa State didn’t need the All-Big 12 forward as it generated 20 Wildcat turnovers in its 19-point victory.

Senior Nate Heise started in place of the 6-foot-9 Jefferson. He had 12 points against Kentucky, but senior Tamin Lipsey stepped up with a season-high 26 points and 10 assists.

Jefferson averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals and shot 47.1% from the field.

Wynton Jackson covers high school sports for Knox News. Email: wynton.jackson@knoxnews.com

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