Mar 28 Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press By enacting the legislation, the Republican governor sided with GOP lawmakers who forged ahead despite pleas from Nichols' parents to give them a chance to find compromise. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 10:34 Tennesseans from across the political spectrum unite to address gun violence By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Frank Carlson One year ago, three nine-year-old children and three adults were gunned down at the Covenant School in Nashville in the deadliest school shooting in Tennessee history. In the wake of that tragedy, a group of Tennesseans from across the political… Continue watching
Mar 21 Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump wins Tennessee primary, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Tennessee. Continue reading
Mar 05 Biden wins Tennessee primary, AP says By Associated Press Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee. Continue reading
Mar 05 5 killed in small plane crash off Nashville interstate By Associated Press Police said the Federal Aviation Administration was at the scene and the National Transportation Safety Board planned to arrive Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 01 Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Meeting a judge's deadline, prosecutors revealed in court filings Wednesday potential avenues of trial testimony from Memphis Police Department training instructors, at least one of whom, Juan Gonzalez, taught the officers charged in Nichols' death. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 3:25 News Wrap: Rescuers search for survivors in aftermath of Tennessee tornadoes In our news wrap Sunday, emergency responders searched for survivors after deadly tornadoes tore through parts of Tennessee, the Palestinian death toll continues to climb amid heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, UPenn’s president and board chair both… Continue watching
Dec 10 Tornadoes, severe storms in central Tennessee leave 6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 06 August trial date set for Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press During a short hearing on Monday, Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Jones Jr. announced the Aug. 12 trial date in the cases of Emmitt Martin, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. Continue reading