Coming up on your WZYX NEWSbeat at 10 Before the Top of the Hour for Friday, September 5th 2014...A federal judge has ruled that the State of Tennessee must hold hearings for people who have waited months to learn whether they qualify for Medicaid coverage because of delays in processing applications..The judge also granted class-action status to the lawsuit, meaning that possibly thousands of Tennesseans could also become plaintiffs in the case...Haven of Hope provides emergency shelter for victims in danger, outreach services and so much more..Well give you information on contacting them for help ...The governors office is preparing for a complete review of Aging Services in our state, as well as services for caregivers..Fourteen-percent of Tennesseans are over age sixty-five..That is projected to be over twenty-two percent by the year 2020...If you are a veteran trying to receive benefits to which you are entitled, well give you information on getting the guidance you need on the local level and from regional meetings coming soon to the region...Flu strains that were active last year are going to be active this year..So, this years vaccine will be similar..Manufacturers were able to make it quickly..Well tell you information you need to know..The flu vaccines are already out and are being advertised at pharmacies across Middle Tennessee...State Senator Janice Bowling has scheduled her next listening meeting for September 17th..1PM until 2PM..at Franklin County Annex Buildings Community Room on Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester..She wants to be open and available to hear from area citizens about important issues we face, as well as to offer assistance with state government agencies..You can also phone her office toll-free at 1-800-449-TENN (8366)..extension 16694...The dog days of summer pose a real heat risk to your pets..Well keep you symptoms to watch for, along with safety tips to follow...Hot, humid weather is here for a while..Please take necessary precautions..Watch for our school buses each morning and each afternoon...Details of these stories and more are coming up on your WZYX NEWSbeat at 10 Before the Top of the Hour for Friday, September 5th 2014...Stay safe..Stay cool..and..Thanks for listening!
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