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Latinos represent nearly a third of new HIV diagnoses in the US, CDC data shows
(CNN) — When Felix Hernandez learned that he had HIV, he had no one to lean on. In the years since his diagnosis, he found a way to support other people who may be feeling alone by helping administer HIV tests at a Tennessee clinic.
Leadership Tennessee announces 2024-2025 Signature Program participants
Leadership Tennessee has announced the participants in the 11th class of its yearly program, which brings together leaders from around the state to address concerns Tennessee faces. This year's class includes Bob Eby, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee State Board of Education chairman, and Clarice Phelps, an engineer in the Radioisotope...
Tennessee will GPS track violent domestic abusers with first-of-its-kind law
A new Tennessee law went into effect Monday requiring certain domestic violence offenders to wear GPS tracking devices while out on bail. Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) signed the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act into law in May, which requires courts to order the most violent domestic offenders to wear a GPS tracking device […]
Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"
"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.
New Tennessee legislation requires police to report illegal immigrants to federal authorities
Tennessee has recently passed a law that mandates police to inform federal agents if they encounter an individual who is residing in the country illegally. Critics are raising concerns that the enforcement of the law may lead to more problems than it can solve, while supporters argue that it is the right thing to do. The controversy surrounding the law is largely centered on the question of how it will be enforced, or if it will be enforced at all.
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