West Tennesseans react to Gov. Lee's call for gun legislation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After the Covenant School shooting that took six lives -- three children and three adults -- Governor Bill Lee is calling for action. We spoke to residents…
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Expelled Justin Pearson could be returned to Tennessee House
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Commissioners in Memphis are scheduled to decide whether to return a Black Democrat to the Republican-led Tennessee House. Justin Pearson and a colleague were kicked out of the Legislature last Thursday following their support of gun…
As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two weeks after one of his wife's closest friends was killed in a Nashville school shooting, Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called on Tennessee's GOP-dominant General Assembly to pass legislation that would keep firearms away from people…
Medina native interns for state legislator
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Medina native has been interning for one of our state's lawmakers. Virginia “Nikki” McFarland has been working as a legislative intern for Sen. Ken Yager, of Kingston, according to a news release. Her work with the…
Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House was reinstated Monday after Nashville’s governing council voted to send him straight back to the Legislature. The unanimous vote by…
Ousted Black lawmaker could soon return to Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of the two Black Democrats who were thrown out of the Tennessee House last week appeared likely to get his seat back Monday, just days after the GOP exacted retribution against the lawmakers who protested for more…
TDOT offers new tool on website
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One app is making a difference not only for the state, but for the public. Planning an across-the-state road trip or simply curious about local road conditions? The Tennessee…
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again
By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two former Black Democratic lawmakers who were expelled by Republican colleagues in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats, following their ouster for a…
Memphis Zoo bids farewell to panda ahead of return to China
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Visitors at the Memphis Zoo said goodbye Saturday to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China. Highlighted by Chinese cultural performances, the sendoff marked the end of a…
FEMA shares how to apply for assistance after storms
FEMA is sharing instructions to apply for assistance after TN tornadoes. After tornadoes and storms tore through parts of West TN, ten counties were approved for federal help. FEMA is sharing information on how to apply to receive help. According…
