Tennessee legislature revives Memphis schools takeover bill
By: Melissa Brown A proposed takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is inching forward in the Tennessee General
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Tennessee Sen. Blackburn to support food program funding during shutdown
State’s senior Republican joins other GOP senators in measure but blames Senate Democrats for “holding
Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say
By: Hanna Park, Isabel Rosales, Maxime Tamsett and Ray Sanchez The families of the 16
Private operators make millions from Tennessee’s underperforming public virtual schools
By: Rachel Wegner Concerns over how state dollars flow into Tennessee’s virtual K-12 public schools
Tennessee State libraries employing new program to aid job-seekers
By: FOX13 Memphis News Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Public libraries in Tennessee are launching a
Tennessee seeks federal waiver to restrict junk food purchases under SNAP
Governor Lee’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on how quickly
Unemployment claims are growing most in these states: report
by: Jeremy Tanner (NEXSTAR) – Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in
Gov. Bill Lee requests ‘Major Disaster Declaration’ to clear the way for federal assistance for counties affected by severe weather
The request comes in addition to an earlier request for an Emergency Declaration following unprecedented
Tennessee ranks third in U.S. in unintentional shootings by or of children
by: Raven Copeland MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said a child is recovering tonight after being
Federal judge vacates Biden’s Title IX rule
By Bianca Quilantan Joe Biden’s rule barring discrimination for gender identity and sexual orientation was crushed