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State rep. wants GPS tracking for certain crimes, burned body IDed by MPD | On the Docket
A week after a charred body was found inside a burnt car at the City of Memphis impound lot, the Memphis Police Department has confirmed the body to be that of a missing Mississippi man. The department has also brought charges against two 15-year-olds accused of stealing a car and running from police last Friday. Police say they are planning to bring charges against another 15-year-old who was shot by an officer while running. ...
Voucher recipients show improvements, but still underperform their public-school peers
As Governor Bill Lee and lawmakers vow to bring back a statewide school voucher program bill next session, newly released data shows that students who participated in the existing program in 2023-24 made some progress, but still underperform their public-school peers. The program in place now, known as the Education...
Tennessee helped recover $9.5M for residents from insurance companies this year
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance says it has recovered $9.5 million for Tennessee residents in 2024. The group mediates complaints between consumers and insurance companies, resulting in previously denied claims being overturned and additional benefits identified and paid to consumers. The recovery comes after the division recorded a record of more than $17.45 million for Tennessee residents in 2023. ...
One incumbent loses, two close races come down to the wire in Tennessee state House primary
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional data as final voting numbers became available.) A longtime gun control advocate seeking a Tennessee House seat in Nashville advanced in Thursday’s primary elections while an Oak Ridge Republican incumbent lost his seat and two Republican races came down to the wire. In Franklin, the Gov. […]
After early struggles in recruiting, Vols' Abeln says 'God answered that prayer'
Just a few months after football officially promoted Alec Abeln to tight ends coach last year, giving him his first chance to be an on-field assistant coach, he was sitting at church one day when he decided to say a prayer for his ongoing recruiting efforts. He was still adjusting to the challenges of going on the road and recruiting as a position coach in the SEC, and he didn't know how it would turn out at the time.
Two-minute heart procedure now possible through ‘paradigm-shifting’ technology
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis hospital is the first in Tennessee to treat the most common type of heart arrhythmia. The “paradigm-shifting” technology is making treatment faster, safer and more effective for patients with A-Fib. “I feel like a champ. I really do,” A-Fib patient James Armstrong...
2024 State, Federal Primary and State, County General Elections Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thursday marked election day in Tennessee for the 2024 State and Federal Primary and State and County General Elections. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Results will be updated on this page as soon as they are available.
Brooks secures Democrats’ approval in District 60
Shaundelle Brooks won a narrow primary victory over Tyler Brasher to secure the Democratic nomination for Tennessee House District 60. Previously held by Darren Jernigan, the seat includes parts of Hermitage, Donelson and Old Hickory. The Tennessee Democratic Party can’t directly weigh in on a primary, where voters select candidates...
Incumbent state Rep. John Gillespie wins District 97 Republican primary, will face Democrat in Nov.
Incumbent Republican state Rep. John Gillespie will face Democrat Jesse Huseth in the general election race for Tennessee House District 97 in November. Gillespie dominated Thursday night's Republican primary, receiving more than 90% of the vote. He is now seeking his third term in the seat and has continued to emphasize public safety and...
Four Tennessee schools make 2024 best value colleges list by Princeton Review
Looking for a college in Tennessee that delivers the most value for the cost? Four schools fit the bill, according to the 2024 Best Value Colleges list released this month by The Princeton Review. The list, which includes 209 schools this year, combines more than 40 data points from the schools and student surveys, according to the publication's website. It reflects academic rigor, affordability, positive career outcomes for graduates and other factors. The publication considers whether...
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