Monday, April 6, 2026

Easters at UVA, Escapee Nabbed, and Water Warnings

Monday, April 6, 2026

Good Morning! Happy Easter Monday!

On this day in 1865, Union forces chasing Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia away from Richmond went on the offensive in the Battles of Sailor's Creek. By the end of the day, the Confederates had suffered more than 8,000 casualties and had seen nine generals captured.

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Not Guilty Plea in Danville Attack

The man accused of attacking Danville City Council member Lee Vogler last year pleaded not guilty to all three charges against him. The trial is set to begin on April 20.

Prosecutors say Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes attacked Vogler at his office last summer and set him on fire. The councilman spent three months enduring surgeries and recovering in the burn unit at UNC Chapel Hill.

Vogler has since returned to his duties on the city council. Buck-Hayes told police after his arrest that his wife had been having an affair with the councilman.

When Easters Rocked UVA

Easter Monday was once part of a week-long party that later became a bacchanalia on the University of Virginia campus.

UVA students, who called the week Easters, began to celebrate in 1898 with sedate events that they could only attend if they vowed not to drink.

However, by the mid-1970s Easters revolved around alcohol. It was eventually described as the "Best Party in America." In 1976, an estimated 15,000 people, many from outside Charlottesville, attended the event, drank heavily, and wallowed in a mud hole.

UVA discontinued Easters in 1982, encouraging students to spend the week focusing on more academic pursuits.

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➤ Charlottesville: UVA fired women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton after the team's run to the Sweet 16 last month. The school announced that she "finished her four-year tenure at UVA with a 70-58 record, including a 29-42 mark in ACC play." (Details)

➤ Amherst County: Authorities recaptured 36-year-old Cruz Montgomery Wright on Saturday, one day after he escaped custody during transfer. (More)

➤ Richmond: Enforcement of Operation Vaporize is set to resume tomorrow. The program aims to crack down on illegal activity at vape shops, including the illicit sale of marijuana and other drugs. (Details)

➤ Smith Mountain Lake: Officials warned that the lake's water level heading into the summer boating season is two feet below full pond. "Since I started living out here this is the lowest I've ever seen it," one resident said. (More)

➤ Fairfax County: The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin warned that the spread of data centers across Northern Virginia could lead to a shortage of drinking water available in the region. (Details)

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Masters Week, Hurricane Outlook, and Sunrise Service

Monday, April 6, 2026

On this day in 1936, two powerful tornadoes devastated Gainesville, killing more than 200 people and injuring 1,600 in one of the deadliest outbreaks in U.S. history.

We hope everyone enjoyed Easter! Today's issue is a bit shorter as we spent Sunday enjoying our families. Our regular edition returns Tuesday.

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Masters Week Arrives

The 90th Masters Tournament begins Thursday at Augusta National, with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as the betting favorite.

For the Augusta community, tournament week gives residents a chance to celebrate and show off their Southern hospitality, with one past visitor noting, "The entire city seemed to come alive."

Some downtown businesses call Masters Week the 13th month of the year, a period when tourists flood the city and spending triples compared to a typical month.

Practice rounds begin today. The projected field of 92 players includes nearly two dozen making their Masters debut. You can find information about TV coverage and more tournament details here.

Hurricane Outlook Toned Down

AccuWeather's first 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook projects fewer-than-usual hits on the U.S., with Georgia's coast at near-average risk.

Hurricane season officially starts June 1. AccuWeather's early forecast comes after last season's absence of any hurricanes making landfall in the U.S. for the first time in a decade.

This year, forecasters predict that three to five storms will make a direct impact on the U.S., with the northern Gulf Coast and the Carolinas as the highest-risk zones.

Ahead of the season, the National Hurricane Center updated its hurricane forecast cone graphics to include inland warnings.

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➤ Stone Mountain: Hundreds of people braved the rain and climbed up the mountain for the annual Easter sunrise service Sunday. (Watch)

➤ Richmond County: Fifth graders designed Augusta-inspired mini-golf holes as part of a semester-long project. (More)

➤ Albany: A master plan for the city's downtown identifies a need for up to 380 new housing units and more than 160,000 square feet of commercial space over the next 15 years. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will take place at Piedmont Park Friday through Sunday, with an entrance fee of $5 to $10 after organizers fell short of fundraising goals. (More)

➤ St. Simons Island: Southern Soul Barbeque is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year after Southern Living readers named it the best barbecue restaurant in Georgia. (More)

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ATM Theft Fails, Bob's Island Country Store, and K-9 Redeemed

Monday, April 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Confederate forces launched a surprise attack on Union troops at the Battle of Shiloh, shocking both sides with heavy casualties before Union reinforcements arrived and ultimately pushed Southern forces back.

This is an abbreviated holiday version of The Tennessee Flyover, as many on our crew spent Sunday with family and friends celebrating Easter. A full-size edition will return tomorrow.

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Family Sues after Bus Crash Deaths

The parents of 13-year-old Zoe Davis have filed a $5 million lawsuit against a Tennessee school district and bus driver after a March 27 crash in Carroll County killed two students.

The suit claims the driver crossed the center line and hit a dump truck head-on, alleging negligence, distraction, and poor training by the school system.

About 25 students and five adults were on board when the crash happened en route to a field trip.

The family says the case is about getting answers and preventing future tragedies. Damages are capped at $5 million under state law.

Murfreesboro ATM Theft Attempt Fails

Police in Murfreesboro say multiple suspects tried and failed to rip an ATM from the ground early Friday using two stolen pickup trucks and heavy-duty chains.

The attempt happened around 4:30 a.m. at a Chase Bank, where officers found one truck still hooked to the damaged machine and another abandoned nearby.

Investigators say the group couldn’t access any cash and fled the scene, leaving behind the vehicles, both reported stolen from Davidson County.

The search is ongoing as police ask nearby residents to check surveillance footage for leads. See photos of the attempted theft here.

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➤ Memphis: Authorities seized nearly 2,000 pounds of marijuana at the FedEx World Hub, though officials have not released details on how the drugs were discovered or their intended destination. (More)

➤ Smyrna: Officers increased patrols along Sam Ridley Parkway after a viral TikTok video of a suspicious Kroger parking lot encounter drew 450,000 views and prompted a public warning. (See Details)

➤ Carter County: Bobby Trivette, who built makeshift bridges to help neighbors escape floodwaters during Hurricane Helene, is honoring that legacy by reopening a local store as Bob's Island Country Store in Carter County's Poga area. (See Store)

➤ Oak Ridge: A single mother finished as runner-up on Fear Factor: House of Fear, saying the experience was about showing her kids that perseverance pays off, even without the win. (See Video)

➤ Jefferson County: A police dog once deemed too aggressive to work is now a narcotics K-9 helping seize drugs after his handler helped him overcome a biting incident. (More)

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