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Houston County Schools will be closed the rest of the week due to widespread illness

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Houston County Schools will be closed the rest of the week according to the district.

All schools in the district will be closed from Wednesday, February 5 through Friday, February 7 due to widespread illness.

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Tenn. mom invites son's organ recipients to do his favorite activity, dance

Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.

Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.

Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.

- Rhori Johnston