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Public school employee wanted for kidnapping takes cops on high-speed chase spanning multiple counties: police

March 15, 2023

Public school employee wanted for kidnapping takes cops on high-speed chase spanning multiple counties: police

Jeffrey Alan Smith, 46, led authorities in two counties on a high-speed police chase after a warrant was issued for his arrest related to kidnapping and aggravated assault charges.

Tennessee Senate clears bill that could stop transgender people from changing 'sex' on IDs, birth certificates

March 15, 2023

Tennessee Senate clears bill that could stop transgender people from changing 'sex' on IDs, birth certificates

Tennessee Senate Republicans passed a bill that defines "sex" as "determined by anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth" on government-issued identification.

Tennessee man allegedly shoots and kills two men in apartment and injures two others in Camaro

March 14, 2023

Tennessee man allegedly shoots and kills two men in apartment and injures two others in Camaro

A 23-year-old Memphis, Tennessee man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two people while injuring two others at an apartment complex on March 6.

Tennessee police fatally shoot armed man who pointed gun at officers

March 14, 2023

Tennessee police fatally shoot armed man who pointed gun at officers

A Tennessee police officer fatally shot an armed man who pointed gun at them on Sunday night. No other injuries were reported and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Tennessee police department wiped out by sex scandal puts out plea for new leader

March 14, 2023

Tennessee police department wiped out by sex scandal puts out plea for new leader

La Vergne, Tennessee, officially launched a search for a new police chief after a sex scandal at the department led to the firing of the former chief and five officers.

Kentucky Senate approves measures limiting drag shows to adult audiences

March 12, 2023

Kentucky Senate approves measures limiting drag shows to adult audiences

The Kentucky Senate passed a bill to prohibit drag shows from being in locations where children could observe. The measure was passed in a party-line vote.

Tennessee Children's Services employee fired, arrested in child sex sting

March 10, 2023

Tennessee Children's Services employee fired, arrested in child sex sting

A Tennessee man has been fired from his job at the state Department of Children Services after his arrest for allegedly trying to meet with a minor.

Tennessee Republican apologizes for embarrassing family by liking gay model's nearly-naked Instagram pics

March 10, 2023

Tennessee Republican apologizes for embarrassing family by liking gay model's nearly-naked Instagram pics

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, a Republican, has apologized for posting multiple comments in response to provocative pictures shared by a young gay man on social media.

Lizzo flamed for viral tweet storm against 'racist,' 'transphobic' and 'fatphobic' individuals

March 10, 2023

Lizzo flamed for viral tweet storm against 'racist,' 'transphobic' and 'fatphobic' individuals

Grammy award winner Lizzo unleashed a series of tweets about racism, transphobia, fatphobia, and "complicit silence" on Wednesday, prompting debate online.

Alabama inmate captured in Tennessee after escape ahead of trial for kidnapping, rape

March 9, 2023

Alabama inmate captured in Tennessee after escape ahead of trial for kidnapping, rape

Jeremy Taylor, 49, was awaiting trial for charges of rape and kidnapping when he escaped from the Morgan County Detention Facility in Alabama on Sunday, officials saod.