Anna's News

SCHOOLS OPENING LATE

NASHVILLE IS "IT"
http://www.wtvf.com/story/20546181/ny-times-declares-nashville-the-new-it-city

HICKORY HOLLOW MALL
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/20538321/hickory-hollow-mall-gets-a-new-name-chance-at-a-new-start

WINTER GEAR ITEMS NEEDED FOR HOMELESS
Several churches are collecting warm clothing for the homeless right now. They're asking you to donate coats, gloves, thermal clothing, scarves and hats. 
Donations will be collected through Wednesday at New Livingstone Church on Hancock Street and will then be given to Room In The Inn, who will distribute the items to Nashville's homeless.

SELF-SERVE KIOSKS AVAILABLE FOR RENEWING LICENSE

NEW YEAR'S EVE PROBLEMS WITH TAXIS IN NASHVILLE
If you had problems with taxis on New Years Eve, the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission wants to hear from you. Several people reported that they had to wait hours for a taxi, couldn't find one, or that available taxis either didn't stop for them, or charged them a flat rate fee, which is illegal to do. They're supposed to charge you according to the meter.

FISCAL CLIFF DRAMA OVER
The drama over the fiscal cliff is over. The Republican-led House approved a Senate bill last night.  Under terms of the agreement, Bush-era tax cuts for individuals making less than 400-thousand dollars a year and couples making 450-thousand will be extended, while the wealthiest Americans will see their taxes go up.

FISCAL CLIFF
President Obama and congressional leaders meet today to try and figure out a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff  that we're set to reach on January 1st, when tax increases and spending cuts are due to go into effect. 

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS NEW ENGLAND GETTING SNOW TODAY
The National Weather Service says northern New England will get a up to a foot-and-a-half of snow today. This is part of that same powerful snowstorm that's been dumping on states in the nation's midsection. Airlines have already cancelled about 200 flights.