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Overton County Schools virtual learning for the remainder of the week due to illness

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OVERTON CO., Tenn. (WTVF) — Overton County Schools will be doing virtual learning for the remainder of the week due to a significant increase in student and staff illnesses.

According to the district, this will take place from Wednesday, March 4 through Friday, March 6.

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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