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Battle continues on whether abortion clinics can move operations across the border

March 3, 2023

Battle continues on whether abortion clinics can move operations across the border

Citizens across the country are debating whether abortion clinics in strict states should be allowed to cross the border and operate there.

Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property, near schools

March 3, 2023

Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property, near schools

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation placing restrictions on drag shows and becoming first state to severely limit the performances. The law takes effect in July.

Ex-Tennessee cop Maegan Hall breaks silence on sex scandal that rocked police department

March 2, 2023

Ex-Tennessee cop Maegan Hall breaks silence on sex scandal that rocked police department

Former Tennessee police officer Meagan Hall spoke out for the first time since a sex scandal at the La Vergne Police Department broke, arguing she was pressured into the affairs.

Tennessee lawmakers look to legally define 'sex,' restrict ID name changes

March 1, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers look to legally define 'sex,' restrict ID name changes

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill that would prevent transgender individuals from changing their sex on their driver's licenses and birth certificates.

Media outlets use photo from 1977 yearbook to suggest GOP governor is 'hypocritical' on drag

February 28, 2023

Media outlets use photo from 1977 yearbook to suggest GOP governor is 'hypocritical' on drag

Outlets like NBC News and The Washington Post are suggesting Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is being hypocritical for cracking down on drag shows after a yearbook photo resurfaced.

Judge approves $1M settlement in lawsuit over federal immigration raid

February 28, 2023

Judge approves $1M settlement in lawsuit over federal immigration raid

A federal judge approved a $1 million settlement in a lawsuit over a federal immigration raid at a Tennessee meatpacking plant. During the raid nearly 100 people were arrested.

Ex-Tennessee cop at center of sex-romp scandal claims she was sexually 'groomed' in new lawsuit

February 28, 2023

Ex-Tennessee cop at center of sex-romp scandal claims she was sexually 'groomed' in new lawsuit

Former Tennessee police officer Maegan Hall, who was fired after a probe found she had affairs with colleagues, is claiming in a lawsuit she was “sexually groomed” for the trysts.

Tennessee house fire caused by space heater kills 4, 1 in critical condition

February 28, 2023

Tennessee house fire caused by space heater kills 4, 1 in critical condition

A Tennessee house fire that was caused by a space heater killed four and left one in critical condition. Firefighters recieved the call around 2 a.m. Tuesday to extingush the flames.

Tennessee cops seek suspect who killed 'official' state animals, dumped bodies under bridge

February 28, 2023

Tennessee cops seek suspect who killed 'official' state animals, dumped bodies under bridge

The Cocke County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee said 11 dead raccoon bodies and trash were cleaned up under a bridge and are calling on the public for tips on the case.

Tennessee mayor praises Kirk Cameron for 'exceptional' family program and message at public library

February 27, 2023

Tennessee mayor praises Kirk Cameron for 'exceptional' family program and message at public library

Mayor Jamie Clary of Hendersonville, Tennessee, praised a book and prayer event at the public library in his town hosted by actor-writer Kirk Cameron, who spoke to families about faith and country.