Today, we all get weather alerts on our phones or TV. But here in Middle Tennessee, we are a bit different. We have severe weather alert days. Sure, we get all the watches and warnings, but have you ever needed to be aware all day? And this isn’t something that happens once or twice a…
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Over the last few weeks, news of a baby formula shortage has been everywhere. I even saw the other day that Tennessee was the worst in the nation for this issue. Of course, COVID-19 plays some part, but there’s more going on. To me, this points out another problem we have across the US. Would…
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Recently, the state of Tennessee announced that when it’s time to renew our license plates, we’ll be issued new ones. Instead of just adding a sticker to our existing tags, most people will be getting all new plates. But, there seems to be a problem. Law enforcement finds that they aren’t visible when using their…
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Immense rainfall caused weekend flooding for a couple of nearby communities. Waverly, TN, has been all over the news after seeing roughly 17 inches of rain on Saturday. Many wonder what we can do to prepare for future flash flood events…
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There are some topics I never thought I’d discuss here on The Mason Minute. And slavery is definitely one of those topics, until today. Earlier this week, I learned that the state of Tennessee still has provisions for slavery in our laws. Like many, I’m both stunned and saddened…
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Sports betting in Tennessee was legalized last year. But, unlike any other state, the only way to bet is through online websites and apps. The new law went into effect in November, and the action was huge. But, I wonder does this form of gambling have the potential to cause additional problems versus other forms?…
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There are many parts of life where we desire to be number 1. In sports, radio, television the goal is to always occupy the top spot. Well, right now, Tennessee is currently number 1 in America, and perhaps the world. But in this case, the top spot isn’t a good thing…
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People who live in Nashville are in a bit of a strange place right now. Much of Tennessee is now open for business. But, people in the major cities have been asked to remain at home. So, what should we do?
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Here in Tennessee we’ve had a bit of a problem with stink bugs over the last few years. They tend to try to get inside the house when the weather starts getting colder. I wish I knew of an easy way to keep them out, but haven’t found one yet…
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It’s July 1st, and in Tennessee that means it’s new law time. We have approximately 140 new laws going into effect. Some laws will be talked about, while others will be ignored. But of course we’re never worried about the REAL issues…
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