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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday, November 7

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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.

You can find these stories in full and more on our homepage!

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

Gallatin teenager stars in high school musical despite brain tumor diagnosis

Cole is a person I think everyone should meet. After saving his sister's life, he's in a fight for his own. And yet he lives so joyfully, performing on stage and continuing to do what he loves. His family's story will both inspire you and make you reflect on your own. Click if you want to watch one of the most impressive young men in action, determined to write the lines of his own story despite the circumstances.

-Rebecca Schleicher