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Inmate families hopeful as Tenn. bill penalizing CoreCivic's high deaths heads to Gov.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The families of prisoners have new hope as Tennessee lawmakers crack down on CoreCivic. A bill is ...
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Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after passing bans on DEI initiatives
Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature has adjourned its monthslong lawmaking session by passing a final flurry of bills.
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Alaska Legislature fails to override Gov. Dunleavy’s school funding veto
The Alaska Legislature on Tuesday failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a $1,000 increase to the Base Student Allocation, the state’s per-student funding formula.
38-year-old inmate dies at Shelby County Penal Farm, TBI investigating incident
An inmate was found "unresponsive" at the Shelby County Division of Corrections, commonly known as the Penal Farm, over the weekend.
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Inmate dies after being found unconscious, TBI reports
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reporting that an inmate died in the custody of Shelby County Penal Farm.
Tennessee Titans new Nashville stadium construction: See inside
A look inside the Tennessee Titans new stadium since construction started about a year ago in Nashville, Tenn. 2025 ...
Who's who in the criminal trial of a former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide
The trial of former Republican Rep. Glen Casada and his former aide, Cade Cothren, promises to include testimony from current ...
Tennessee lawmakers pass buffer when approaching police, limits aimed at neo-Nazi activity
A new law creates a buffer zone around working police officers, echoing similar laws across the country that are facing challenges.