From Columbine to Uvalde to Nashville, school shootings impact all
The recent Nashville school shooting provided yet another reminder that “presumptive safe places” might now always be safe.
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April 2023
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March 2023
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GOP lawmakers open to red flag laws as protesters demand gun safety legislation
Tennessee Republicans said they are open to red flag laws like Florida’s, but they were largely unmoved by the biggest protest at the State Capitol in recent years. “I thought it would be more than just talking to a door,” one student protester said.
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Protesters in Nashville demand Tennessee legislators ‘do something’ on guns
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Three adults, three children killed in shooting at Nashville private school
All three children had gunshot wounds, officials said. They were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. The identities of the deceased have now been released.
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January 2023
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Bill Lee highlights faith and fiscal responsibility at second inauguration
“The halfway point of any endeavor is a good time to reflect, but it’s an even better time to plan — to focus on the work still ahead,” the governor said.
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July 2022
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‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.
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April 2022
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Tigers use Nashville scrimmage as dress rehearsal for road games
Only about half of the team has traveled for a Memphis road game, and Saturday will offer a glimpse to what that’ll be like.
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March 2022
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Why isn’t there Amtrak service between Memphis and Nashville?
Amtrak released its “Connect US 2035” plan last month, rekindling interest among state leaders for a Memphis-to-Nashville connection.
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August 2021
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Pro-consolidation voices see business boom, but others not so sure
While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout.
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January 2021
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Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in D.C. riot
Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being charged with one felony count of the federal version of trespassing and one felony count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
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Tennessee lawmakers return for 2021 session
Tennessee’s legislative session is likely to stretch for several months, with a special session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee on tap starting Jan. 19 to address education challenges that have popped up amid the virus outbreak.
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Nashville man charged in connection with Capitol riot
A man from Nashville was charged Sunday for being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors said.
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November 2020
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How we fare with peer cities on COVID-19
As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.
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March 2020
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Tornado hits downtown Nashville, at least 8 die in Tennessee
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least seven people.
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December 2019
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The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka
Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6.
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October 2019
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Police recruitment, retention challenges Memphis and other cities
Memphis and other cities across the country say declining interest in police work has made it harder to recruit officers, but they're stepping up recruitment efforts in response.
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