Three things for March 4
1. Casualties jump to 25 after tornado tears through Tennessee
A man walks by buildings destroyed by storms Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding buildings and killing multiple people. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The tornado in Nashville was just one of three to hit Tennessee early Tuesday morning. As of Tuesday evening, 25 people were confirmed dead. Tennessee officials said 19 of the fatalities were from Putnam County with others reported from Wilson, Davidson and Benton counties.
Tennessee has declared a state of emergency and noted 30 rescue workers have suffered injuries. ABC News reported around 47,000 Tennessee residents are without power, and dozens of buildings have collapsed. For continued coverage, click here.
2. More cases of coronavirus confirmed in the US
The U.S. death toll due to the coronavirus has risen to nine people, all in the state of Washington.
NBC News reports over 100 cases of the virus in the U.S. On Tuesday, North Carolina reported its first case of the virus. Officials said the patient recently visited the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. Several residents of the nursing care facility are among those who died from the virus. The North Carolina patient is currently in isolation at home and doing well, according to NBC News.
For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus cases, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is urging locals to look to state and local health departments.
3. Dixie Chicks release new music after 14 years
After a 14-year hiatus, the Dixie Chicks released their new song “Gaslighter” at midnight. The Dixie Chicks confirmed they are returning to music with a new studio album.
The Dixie Chicks are an American music group that formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas. The band was originally composed of four women performing bluegrass and country music.
The Dixie Chicks have won 13 Grammy Awards for their music, and are commonly noted for their outspoken views on politics and war.
