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Boy, 11, charged with attempted murder in Memphis shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Memphis say an 11-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that critically wounded two people. The Memphis Police Department said officers went to the scene of a shooting at a…

Tennessee judge rebuked for nixing out-of-state abortion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee judge has been rebuked for denying the request of a woman on house arrest to travel to Atlanta for an abortion. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the 23-year-old woman was at least 10…

UPDATE: Police say missing woman has been found safe

UPDATE: Jackson police say a woman who had been reported missing has been found and is safe. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a woman to verify her well-being. Police identified the woman as 26-year-old Danielle…

Flood victims advised to take precautions with electricity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office is warning flood victims to take precautions around electricity to avoid fires. According to a news release, homes in flooded areas where the power was shut off need to be…

Tennessee education savings account plan to cost $125M

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee says his school voucher plan will now cost $125 million over the next five years in his pursuit to allow more parents to use state funds to pay for their children's private education.…

Former Florida ag commissioner to head Ducks Unlimited

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam has been named CEO of the conservation group Ducks Unlimited. Putnam replaces Dale Hall, who will remain until his retirement June 30. Putnam said in a news release from…

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