Health Dec 12 Kentucky woman seeking court approval for abortion learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity The attorneys urged other Kentucky women who are pregnant and seeking an abortion to reach out if they are interested in joining the case.
Nation Dec 10 Tornadoes, severe storms in central Tennessee leave 6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses were damaged in multiple cities.
Health Dec 08 Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion The suit, filed in state court in Louisville, says Kentucky's near-total prohibition against abortion violates the plaintiff's rights to privacy and self-determination under the state constitution.
Politics Oct 25 Tennessee attorney general sues federal government for withholding funds amid abortion ban Tennessee's top legal chief says the federal government is wrongly withholding millions of dollars after the state refused to comply with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure.
Politics Sep 22 Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn’t violate free speech rights The U.S. district judge argued Thursday that drag shows are "sexualized content" and can be subject to more regulations.
Politics Sep 05 Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign As a member of the so-called "Tennessee Three," she participated in a prominent gun control protest. It angered Republicans and galvanized Democrats.
Politics Aug 29 Tennessee lawmakers abruptly end tumultuous session spurred by school shooting The GOP-dominant Statehouse refused to take up gun control measures over the past week and instead spent most of their time involved in political infighting.
Politics Aug 25 Statehouses employ various rules restricting acts of protest In some cases, lawmakers have pursued policies that effectively limit acts of protest, leading to legal resistance and free speech criticisms.
Politics Aug 24 Tennessee GOP lawmakers rule out gun control, hit impasse in session after school shooting The Senate's decision Thursday to adjourn until Monday leaves little certainty about what lawmakers might ultimately pass. However, they have all but guaranteed it won't be any significant gun control change.
Politics Aug 22 GOP-led Tennessee legislature orders removal of public from gun control hearing On Tuesday, families close to a Nashville fatal school shooting broke down in tears after Republican leaders ordered state troopers to remove them and others from a legislative hearing room while they waited to testify in favor of gun control…