Former NFL Coach Dies, COVID Boots Jackman From Broadway

• Actor Hugh Jackman has COVID-19, prompting the temporary suspension of his Broadway show "The Music Man."

• Kentucky's governor has declared a state of emergency due to severe storms.

• Former NFL Coach Dan Reeves has died at age 77.

• A New Year's Eve tornado in Georgia injured people, smashed a school and flipped cars.

Jackman Pulled From "Music Man" Until Jan. 6

The remaining Broadway performances of "The Music Man" were canceled through Jan. 1 after star Hugh Jackman tested positive for COVID-19. He plans to return to the stage Jan. 6 once he's cleared. He shared in a video on social media that he had cold-like symptoms. << Hugh Jackman Catches COVID-19, Broadway's 'Music Man' Suspended, via Midtown Patch

Storms Prompt State Of Emergency In Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency New Year's Day after a powerful and severe weather system produced heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and strong winds across most of the state. A tornado damaged businesses in downtown Hopkinsville and another touchdown in Taylor County splintered homes. Residents found themselves without power and hazardous driving conditions due to flash flooding. << KY Gov. Declares State Of Emergency In Face Of Severe Weather, via Across America Patch

9-Time Superbowl Star Player, Coach Dies

Dan Reeves died New Year's Day at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 77. He coached the Denver Broncos to three Super Bowls and the Atlanta Falcons to one; he also was a running back for the Dallas cowboys for eight seasons that included two Super Bowls trips and one win. His NFL coaching career spanned 23 years. << NFL Coach Dan Reeves, Made 9 Trips To Super Bowl, Dies At 77, via Across Colorado Patch

School Smashed, Cars Flipped

A New Year's Eve tornado damaged a school, flipped cars and caused other destruction after it made a surprise appearance on the holiday. The National Weather Service in Atlanta confirmed a tornado had touched down in Newton County, Georgia, on the southeast edge of Atlanta with a second tornado suspected.<< Tornado Flips Cars, Damages School Outside Atlanta, via Atlanta Patch

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This article originally appeared on the Across America Patch