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The House declined to oust embattled state Rep. David Byrd during a Friday special session but received assurances of a Judiciary investigation into allegations he committed sexual misconduct with three girls he coached in the late 1980s, pending an attorney general's opinion.

By Sam Stockard August 23, 2019

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Phillip Britt, convicted in 1977 murder of Deborah Groseclose, denied parole

Phillip Britt, one of three men convicted of the murder of Deborah Groseclose in 1977, has been denied parole for a fifth time.

By Yolanda Jones August 26, 2019

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Tennessee replaces its voucher-friendly House speaker with a voucher opponent

Sexton has strong ties to public education. He attended schools in Knox County before graduating in 1989 from Oak Ridge High School in neighboring Anderson County. His mother was a kindergarten teacher for more than 30 years, and his grandfather was a principal.

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Calvo and Smiley council campaigns reflect unique setting for council races

Mauricio Calvo, on the Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, said last year's council deadlock on filling a council vacancy prompted him to run on the Oct. 3 ballot. J.B. Smiley Jr. is making his bid for a different council seat after a bid last year for the Shelby County Commission.

By Bill Dries August 23, 2019

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