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Severe Storms Slam Tennessee Valley, Leaving Thousands Without Power in Alabama's Lauderdale County

A line of severe thunderstorms swept through the Tennessee Valley late Sunday into early Monday, March 16, 2026, unleashing high winds, heavy rain and isolated damage that knocked out electricity to more than 11,000 customers in Lauderdale County, Alabama, and scattered outages across the broader region.

International Business Times

Tennessee grandmother wrongly jailed for six months, latest victim of AI-driven misidentification — facial recognition is jailing the wrong people, but police keep using it anyway

A Tennessee grandmother spent nearly six months in jail after police in Fargo, North Dakota, used facial recognition software to identify her as the primary suspect in a bank fraud case.

Tom’s Hardware

Dolly Parton Health Update: Icon Insists 'All Is Good' in First Public Appearance Since 80th Birthday

Dolly Parton used a Dollywood appearance in Tennessee to steady concern over her health after missing her 80th birthday celebration, saying she is being well cared for and that 'all is good.'

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Innocent grandmother arrested for months over AI error

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Grandmother jailed for 6 months after AI error linked her to a crime in a state she had never even visited, lawyers say

The charges were later dismissed after bank records showed she was in Tennessee at the time

The Independent UK

Elderly DoorDasher Seen Struggling to Deliver Order Sparks Viral GoFundMe — Nearly $600K Raised to Help Him Retire

A viral Ring camera video of 78-year-old Richard delivering food in Manchester, Tennessee, led to a global fundraising effort, raising nearly £475,000 to help him retire.

International Business Times UK

AI error sees innocent grandmother jailed for six months

Tennessee woman says she lost her home, her car, and her dog while incarcerated

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Facial Recognition Error Wrongfully Jails Tennessee Grandmother for Six Months

Discover how a facial recognition error led to the wrongful arrest of a Tennessee grandmother, highlighting the risks of AI in policing and the human cost of technological mistakes.

International Business Times UK

A Tennessee woman spotted an elderly man working as a DoorDash driver. Her efforts to help him retire have already raised $510K

More than 12,000 people have donated to the GoFundMe to help the 78-year-old go back into retirement

The Independent UK

Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition error links her to fraud

Angela Lipps spent nearly six months in jail after AI software linked her to a North Dakota bank fraud case

The Guardian - US

Biggest Questions for the Selection Committee for Women’s March Madness Bracket

Should UConn or UCLA be the No. 1 overall seed? How do the No. 2 seeds shake out? Plus, who should be worried after conference tournaments and more in this week’s roundtable.

Sports Illustrated

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

The Independent UK

ChatGPT Messages Used as Evidence in First-Degree Murder Charges Against Ex-NFL Player Darron Lee

Former NFL player Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead in Tennessee. Prosecutors presented ChatGPT messages as evidence in court.

International Business Times UK

‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ Says a Sitting Member of Congress

In a vitriolic X rant, GOP Rep. Andy Ogles from Tennessee attacked Muslim Americans. This is yet another Islamophobic attack by a sitting member of Congress in the past month.

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The Guardian - US

Former Super Bowl champion asked ChatGPT about injuries before girlfriend’s death, court hears

Prosecutors say former NFL linebacker sought advice from AI chatbot before calling 911 after Gabriella Perpétuo was found fatally injured at Tennessee home

The Guardian - US

Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant

Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’

The Times of India

‘Maybe it’s your values’: Shri Thanedar slams Republican leader for saying Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in American society

Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar has criticised Republican lawmaker Andy Ogles after the Tennessee representative wrote on social media that “Muslims don't belong in American society”.

International Business Times UK

Netflix 'Outlast' Reality Star Paul Preece Charged With Child Rape and Sexual Battery

Paul Preece Jr., winner of Netflix's 'Outlast', has been arrested in Tennessee on charges including child rape and aggravated sexual battery. The case has shocked the reality TV community.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

Tennessee’s Sales Tax Trap: 3 Counties Where You’re Paying More

Tennessee proudly advertises one of the biggest financial perks in the country: no state income tax. That promise attracts newcomers, entrepreneurs, and families who want more control over their paychecks. Yet a closer look at the receipt after a simple purchase often tells a different story. Tennessee relies heavily on…

The Times of India

Southwest flight diverted mid-air over 'possible security matter'; FBI confirms no threat

On Friday, Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 was diverted mid‑air due to a reported security concern involving a passenger. The flight had departed Nashville International Airport, Tennessee, bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when the situation arose.

Sports Illustrated

South Carolina Dominates As Usual, Vanderbilt Crashes Out at the SEC Tournament

After closing out the regular season with a tight win against Kentucky, the Gamecocks overpowered the Wildcats on Friday. Plus, Ole Miss upsets Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals.

The Independent UK

US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee

Court documents say U.S. immigration authorities arrested a reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee but they didn't have a warrant

The Independent UK

CVS says it will be forced to pull out of state if new law goes into effect

CVS Health has warned it could close all 134 of its pharmacies in Tennessee if a new state bill, Senate Bill 2040, is passed by lawmakers.

The Independent UK

CVS warns it could close all 134 locations in a single state if new bill goes ahead

A spokesperson for CVS Health slammed the proposal, branding it ‘bad for Tennessee’

The Independent UK

Beloved Tennessee shelter dog Scrappy finally finds her forever home after 803 days

The nearly 3-year-old German Shepherd mix marked her 800th day in the Tennessee shelter with a trip to the vet to treat a toe injury

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