Tennessee News

What would you do if you hit the Mega Millions jackpot?

JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Mega Millions gives people the opportunity to win a multi-million dollar jackpot... The estimated jackpot for the Tennessee Mega Millions drawing Tuesday evening was $555,000,000. It only costs…

Sheriff says prison reform advocate committed 'evil act'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent prison reform advocate committed an “evil act” when he disguised himself as a construction worker to hide guns, handcuff keys and hacksaw blades inside the walls of an under-construction Tennessee jail, Nashville Sheriff Daron…

TBI releases 2021 "Crime in Tennessee" report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released data on the state's crime in 2021. The bureau's most recent "Crime in Tennessee" publication showed that serious crime reports had decreased, that juveniles made up over 7% of arrests,…

US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance

A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces. FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, photo, supporters…

Tennessee Human Rights Commission selects new director

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Human Rights Board of Commissioners has named a new executive director to oversee the agency. Muriel Malone Nolen was named executive director effective Monday after working with the agency since 2021, according to a…

Remains of World War II Marine to be buried in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Remains of a U.S. Marine who was wounded on the Pacific Ocean island of Saipan during World War II have been identified and they will be buried in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, officials said. Marine…

Tennessee author puts nighttime writings into book

By Allen Mincey, Cleveland Daily Banner undefined CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) — Every night, Leslie Bennett takes her cellphone and writes down her thoughts — about the day, about life in general, about her relationship with God, and about her family.…

US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance

By Mark Gillispie - Associated Press A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces. FILE…