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February 26, 2024

School bus driver dead, 2 students injured in Tennessee highway collision

School bus driver Aleita Gladson, 55, of Rogersville, Tennessee, was killed Monday in a vehicle collision that also left two students with minor injuries.

February 26, 2024

Knoxville police recruit dies after collapsing during routine training

The Knoxville Police Department in Tennessee announced the death of 32-year-old police recruit Wisbens Antoine, who collapsed during physical training.

February 26, 2024

Marsha Blackburn: Open border has been the Biden policy

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on the Biden administration facing criticism for the border crisis after an illegal immigrant was arrested for the murder of a Georgia college student.

February 24, 2024

NCAA barred from enforcing NIL rules after lawsuit with states of Tennessee, Virginia

The states of Tennessee and Virginia won their battle against the NCAA on Friday that has barred the organization from enforcing its NIL rules for recruits.

February 24, 2024

Tennessee bill would require defendants convicted of killing a parent to pay victims' children

Tennessee lawmakers proposed a bill that would require defendants convicted of crimes that killed a parent to pay the victim's children until the children turn 18.

February 23, 2024

Trump says it's 'crazy' how Christians, people of faith can vote for Democrats

Former President Donald Trump said that it is “crazy" how Christians or religious people could vote for a Democrat during a speech in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday.

February 23, 2024

Meet the American who mended defective infant hearts, Vivien Thomas, high-school educated cardiac surgeon

High-school-educated Vivien Thomas spent decades as a research assistant to renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock. Yet Thomas made up for his lack of pedigree with talent.

February 22, 2024

Tennessee governor signs law allowing public officials to decline to perform marriages they disagree with

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that states public officials are not required to "solemnize a marriage" that conflicts with their religious beliefs.

February 21, 2024

Company accused of hiring children to clean meat processing plants

The Labor Department has accused Fayette Janitorial Service LLC of illegally employing children to clean dangerous equipment at meat processing plants.

February 21, 2024

Southern Baptists shun church with female pastor, two others for defying sex abuse policy

The Southern Baptist Convention has expelled four congregations: one for having a female senior minister, two for sexual abuse, and a fourth for not financially participating.