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Tennessee lawmakers pass K-12 library oversight, end session

Tennessee lawmakers have closed out the 2022 legislative session by passing a bill that lets a politically appointed panel remove books from public school libraries statewide through a new veto power over local school board decisions

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Shopping for space, health systems make over malls

The hulking Hickory Hollow Mall — a full 1.1 million square feet of retail space in southeastern Nashville — was once the largest shopping center in Tennessee. But like many malls, it’s been in a downward death spiral for more than a decade.

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Attorneys want moratorium, probe after execution halted

After an undisclosed “oversight” forced Tennessee to abruptly cancel the execution of Oscar Smith last week, his attorneys are asking for a moratorium on executions and a review of the state’s execution protocols

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Florida, Tennessee Ban Ranked-Choice Voting Despite Citizen Support

Politicians who benefit from divisive election politics resist reforms that threaten the status quo.

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Tennessee Republican says he would ‘burn’ books censored by bill

Within the last year, hundreds of titles were banned or investigated in 86 school districts in 26 states, impacting more than 2 million students

The Independent UK

‘I’m like Rocky’: my day with Pamela Moses after her charges were dropped

After prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Moses for trying to register to vote, I met her in person – and learned what’s next now that her case is over

The Guardian - US

VIDEO: Fleeing Driver Runs Down One Cop And Sends Another Sprawling

The incident took place in the city of Franklin in Williamson County in the US state of Tennessee at around 10.20am on 24th April.

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POINT: Why are Republicans so obsessed with gender issues?

What makes a woman a woman? That’s the question Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn asked Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that threatens doctors and nurses with up to 10 years in prison for aiding transgender young people in transitioning. Florida’s…

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School library bill advances, sponsor suggests book burning

Tennessee Republicans have advanced legislation that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public schools libraries just moments after the bill’s House sponsor said any inappropriate book should be burned

The Independent UK

Titans’ 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Who Tennessee Took Each Round

Could the franchise draft Ryan Tannehill’s eventual successor this season?

Sports Illustrated

Ford CEO Teases Next-Gen EV Pickup During F-150 Lightning Launch

Ford is building a new manufacturing facility in Tennessee for the next-generation F-Series, and it will be "different."

Motor1

Governor to give details on canceled execution next week

Gov. Bill Lee's spokesperson says the Republican will release more details on Monday surrounding why he abruptly canceled the execution of Oscar Smith, delaying his previous plan to reveal the reasons this week

The Independent UK

Disclosure Digest: Tennessee General Assembly passes donor disclosure bill

On April 21, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed SB1005, a bill creating additional disclosure requirements for 501(c)(4) organizations and candidate committees. The Tennessee Senate passed the bill on April 14, and the legislation now heads to Gov. Bill Lee (R).

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Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team

Actor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Nashville team ahead of Sunday's opening of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium

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Michigan State football offers 2024 4-star LB Edwin Spillman of Nashville

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to the top prospect from Tennessee in the 2024 class

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Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete penalty bill

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports

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Giants ‘showing a lot of interest’ in Nebraska OL Cameron Jurgens

The New York Giants are showing significant interest in Nebraska OL Cameron Jurgens and Tennessee-Chattanooga OL Cole Strange.

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Tennessee gov: No new details yet why he canceled execution

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is declining to provide any new information surrounding why they had to call off the state’s first execution since the pandemic began

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Possible Problems With Lethal Injection Drugs Stop Tennessee Execution

Meanwhile in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court delays a planned execution by firing squad.

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Tennessee governor calls off Oscar Smith execution, citing ‘oversight in preparation for lethal injection’

Execution was planned for night of 21 April

The Independent UK

Bill regulating medication abortions heads to Tenn. governor

Tennessee would become the latest state to impose harsh penalties on doctors who violate new, strict regulations dictating the dispensing of abortion pills under a proposal headed toward Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk

The Guardian - US

Will prosecutors pursue a new trial against a Black woman jailed for a voting error?

On Monday, Pamela Moses is set to make her first court appearance since having her six-year prison sentence for trying to register to vote overturned

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49ers hold pre-draft visit with speedy, versatile WR from Tennessee

The #49ers met with a versatile, fast WR prospect from Tennessee on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Tennessee plans 1st COVID-19-era execution, more scheduled

Tennessee is set to execute its first inmate Thursday since the start of the pandemic

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Tennessee plans 1st COVID-19-era execution, more scheduled

Tennessee is set this week to execute its first inmate since the start of the coronavirus pandemic

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