Tennessee

More seniors are becoming homeless, and experts say the trend is likely to worsen

By Hannah Grabenstein

Since 1990, the percentage of unhoused people who are older than 50 has risen from 11 percent to nearly 50 percent. Researchers say it will only get worse.

Tennessee governor signs drag show restrictions into law

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jeff McMillan, Associated Press

Across the country, conservative activists and politicians complain that drag contributes to the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Several states are considering restrictions, but none has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure children are not exposed to drag.

Tennessee House speaker considers rejecting federal education money

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

To date, no state has successfully rejected federal education funds even as state and local officials have long grumbled about some of the requirements and testing that at times come attached to the money.

6th Memphis police officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols

By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

A sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including rules surrounding the deployment of a stun gun, officials said.

Police special units like the one that killed Tyre Nichols are common. Here’s why they’ve drawn criticism

By Kenichi Serino

The Scorpions were one of the many specialized police units that have proliferated in large police departments across the country. But while ubiquitous, some have attracted controversy, including for misconduct that has resulted in deaths, protests and lawsuits.

Mourners issue call for police reform at funeral of Tyre Nichols

By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow

The city of Memphis laid Tyre Nichols to rest Wednesday three weeks after he died from a brutal beating by police. Mourners celebrated Nichols' life and issued a call for justice. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the officers and said…

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Winter storm brings 3rd day of troubles across the South

By Associated Press

Forecasters say bands of sleet already blamed for six deaths are causing dangerous conditions for a third day in several Southern states.

WATCH: Tyre Nichols laid to rest in funeral ceremony

Tyre Nichols’ family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.

Tyre Nichols killing show officers still fail to intervene against misconduct

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Just like the attack on George Floyd nearly three years ago, intervention could have saved a life. Instead, Nichols is dead and the officers are charged with second-degree murder and other crimes.