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October 3

Tennessee governor praises federal government's crackdown on crime in Memphis

Tennessee Gov Bill Lee praised the federal crackdown on crime in Memphis during an interview with "Fox & Friends" on Friday, calling the operation a "generational opportunity."

October 2

Tennessee set to execute first woman in more than two centuries

Tennessee's Supreme Court set an execution date for Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on the state's death row, who killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995 when Pike was 18.

September 30

Jay Cutler reports to jail to serve sentence for misdemeanor DUI

Jay Cutler, former quarterback for the Chicago Bears, started a four-day jail sentence in Tennessee following a DUI guilty plea related to an October crash.

September 30

Tennessee governor backs military veteran just days before crowded primary election

Matt Van Epps secures Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's endorsement in the competitive 11-candidate Republican primary for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn.

September 29

Nashville school works with students on honoring Charlie Kirk after facing complaints from parents

Parents reportedly protested at Lipscomb Academy after students were asked to remove red ties worn to commemorate Charlie Kirk, following his assassination.

September 22

I’m the son of a Mexican immigrant. Democrats hate the America she loves

Democrat Party's approach to law enforcement and immigration are profoundly un-American, exactly the opposite of what my Mexican immigrant mother taught me.

September 16

Memphis residents split over National Guard deployment to fight city's crime

President Trump has approved the 'Memphis Safe Task Force' to crackdown on crime in Memphis. Some residents point to a decrease in crime as evidence that intervention is unnecessary.

September 16

White House senior advisor vows to 'uproot and dismantle' left-wing 'terrorist' networks

Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff reports on who the White House is blaming for political violence and has the latest on its deal with TikTok on 'Special Report.'

September 15

Trump orders National Guard, FBI to Memphis in new crime crackdown

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum establishing the Memphis, Tennessee, Safe Task Force, involving federal agencies like the FBI, National Guard and Drug Enforcement Administration.

September 13

Trump claims FBI deployment reduced Memphis crime as city faces potential National Guard intervention

President Donald Trump claims federal officers reduced crime in Memphis and plans National Guard deployment, drawing mixed reactions from Tennessee officials.