Three Things for March 30

1. No clear motive discovered yet for shooter in Nashville

On Wednesday, March 29, Chief of Police for the City of Nashville John Drake gave a press conference in which he talked about police meeting with Audrey Hale’s parents as well as administrators from The Covenant School.

According to Drake, “As of right now, we don’t have any indication there was any problems at the school or at home.”

The shooting, which occurred on Monday, is the 19th shooting to occur at a school or university in the last three months. However, one unique element is that no one is able to answer why Hale committed this horrendous act. During the press conference, Drake mentioned the police are currently investigating a notebook owned by Hale. While police have not determined a motive, they have acknowledged this attack seems to have been carefully planned. 

In the last three years, while undergoing therapy for an emotional disorder, Hale legally purchased seven guns and hid them. While Tennessee does have a Red Flag law, which allows for authorities to remove guns from a home if there is a threat suspected, no police were ever called to Hale’s home.

For more information about the investigation regarding the shooting, click here.

2. Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection

The Vatican announced on Wednesday, March 29, that Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will be hospitalized. In the statement, the Vatican mentioned the Pope has had trouble breathing over the last few days but does not have COVID-19. 

For the Pope, this is the latest in a string of heath issues. Most notably, the pontiff has been using a wheelchair recently due to mobility issues in relation to his knee. He also underwent surgery in 2021 to treat an issue with his colon. 

For more information about Pope Francis being hospitalized, click here.

3. Health inspector finds a Cleveland restaruant with multiple violations

This past week, the Bradley County Health Inspector visited various Cleveland restaurants. While many passed the inspection, the Peachy Juice Bar on Keith Street was a notable exception with a score of 68. 

Among the many violations which the juice bar had committed, inspectors discovered old corn which was not properly dated as well as a brown powder which had no labelling on it whatsoever. Inspectors also discovered that the corn used in tamales sold at the juice bar was first cooked in home kitchens before being brought to the juice bar. 

There was an insufficient number of hand washing stations as well as no approved sanitizer located within the establishment. When inspectors asked to speak with a person in a management position, staff informed them there was no manager present in the juice bar at the time. 

For more information regarding the Peachy Juice Bar, as well as health scores given to other Bradley County restaurants, click here.