NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As we head into the morning hours, here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday!
Hundreds of children in DCS custody are sent to out-of-state facilities
The Department of Children's Services sends many kids in its custody to out-of-state facilities because it does not have the resources in Tennessee to care for them.
As of last month, the department had 229 children in other states.
FBI stops Tennessee man's deranged plan to attack Nashville's power grid
The Columbia man facing federal charges for coming extremely close to blowing up part of the power grid had his sights set on Nashville.
We talked to federal prosecutors about the case against Skyler Philippi.
Lawmakers are already waging their opinions about new school voucher legislation
The session won't start until 2025, but Tennessee lawmakers are already expressing their platitudes for a new piece of legislation that would bring school vouchers statewide.
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There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.
-Lelan Statom
