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<strong>Former Republican state Sen. Brian Kelsey (left) appeared in federal court in Nashville Thursday, Sept. 21, to argue that prosecutors violated his plea deal.</strong> (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo file)Criminal Justice

Brian Kelsey appears in court to ask for bail pending appeal

With four weeks left until he’s scheduled to go to prison, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey appeared in federal court in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 21 to argue that prosecutors violated his plea deal — and that he should remain free while the appeal plays out.

By Ian Round September 21, 2023
Bartlett

State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon

A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.

By Michael Waddell September 20, 2023
Health Care

Memphis breaks ground on $34 million mental health crisis center

Dignitaries including Gov. Bill Lee were present as Alliance Healthcare Services celebrated a facility being built in Binghampton that will cover behavioral health, addiction, and walk-in help for children and families. 

By Aisling Mäki September 18, 2023
State Government

State approves funding for ‘first step’ in Wilder Youth Center replacement

The renovation is part of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services’ plan to manage the crisis of placements for youths in foster care or the juvenile justice system.

By Ian Round September 14, 2023

  • Metro

    Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

    Johnson is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

    By The Associated Press September 05, 2023
  • State Government

    Here are details on the four bills the General Assembly passed

    The two chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly resolved a standoff on Tuesday, Aug. 29, agreeing to pass the four bills that the Senate passed last week and ending a special session prompted by the Covenant School shooting.

    By Ian Round August 29, 2023
  • Metro

    House Speaker ejects audience, silences Jones in special session; Democrats walk off in protest

    Sexton’s moves followed a subcommittee chairman’s move last week to clear the entire audience from a hearing room — including parents of survivors of the Covenant School shooting. 

    By Ian Round August 28, 2023
  • Update State Government

    Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

    The Memphis Republican’s bid for a state income tax in his second term as governor estranged him from the GOP statewide, but Sundquist made his peace with a more conservative state party late in life.

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2023
  • Update State Government

    Special session to continue next week as Senate adjourns for the weekend

    The General Assembly’s special legislative session will not end this week. The state Senate on Thursday, Aug. 24, adjourned for the weekend with the intention of returning Monday afternoon, after a meeting that lasted just a few minutes.

    By Ian Round August 24, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee Senate passes four bills, special session likely to end Thursday

    The bills seek to improve background checks, create an awareness campaign about free gun locks and require a report on human trafficking; they mostly continue things the state government already does.

    By Ian Round August 23, 2023
  • State Government

    Audience ejected at special session: ‘This is not what democracy looks like’

    Tuesday saw the first committee hearings of the special session and the beginning of discussion on bills. More than 100 people — including parents of Covenant School shooting survivors — were removed from one of the first hearings.

    Related story: 

    House sets controversial rules as General Assembly begins special session

    By Ian Round August 22, 2023
  • State Government

    House sets controversial rules as General Assembly begins special session

    In addition to limiting public access, the Tennessee House of Representatives listed consequences for members who breach decorum during the special legislative session that began Monday, Aug. 21.

    Related story: 

    Protesters in Nashville rally for — and against — stricter gun laws

    ‘Freedom Ride for Millennials:’ Dozens bus to Nashville for first day of special session

    By Ian Round August 22, 2023
  • State Government

    Protesters in Nashville rally for — and against — stricter gun laws

    Representatives of DC Project, Equity Alliance, Memphis For All, Moms Demand Action and other groups gathered in Nashville leading up to the special session that commenced Monday, Aug. 21. 

    By Julia Baker, Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    Justin J. Pearson sworn into state House — again — before special session

    Justin J. Pearson was sworn into the state House of Representatives for the third time on Monday, Aug. 21, following his April 6 expulsion, quick interim reappointment and subsequent special election victory earlier this month.

    By Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    ‘Freedom Ride for Millennials:’ Dozens bus to Nashville for first day of special session

    Around two dozen local advocates and concerned citizens rode the bus to Nashville Monday to advocate for gun-safety legislation.

    By Julia Baker August 21, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    How gun-rights groups exert influence on state lawmakers

    Republican Debra Maggart had worked to pass a number of gun bills, but she said the National Rifle Association decided to “annihilate” her in 2012 after she spoke against Tennesseans keeping weapons in their cars while at work.

    By Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    Lawmakers’ gun-safety bills can’t be heard during special session

    In the months since Gov. Bill Lee announced he would convene a special session, top lawmakers’ initial openness to a “red flag” law hardened into uncompromising opposition, and the focus of the special session shifted from guns to mental health and tough-on-crime legislation.

    By Ian Round August 17, 2023
  • State Government

    Vanderbilt faces investigation over release of transgender health records

    Hospital officials have confirmed Vanderbilt University Medical Center is facing a federal civil rights investigation after turning the medical records of transgender patients over to Tennessee’s attorney general.

    By The Associated Press August 11, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Some Memphis educators call state law ‘a barrier to teaching the truth’

    Two Memphis educators are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the state over the 2021 “prohibited concepts” law.

    By Alicia Davidson August 11, 2023
  • State Government

    Civil rights groups suing Tennessee over Republican-led redistricting

    The lawsuit filed Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Nashville federal court seeks to redraw the Cordova-based state Senate district in Shelby County and cites a “larger discriminatory agenda” by the Republican-controlled Legislature.

    By Bill Dries August 09, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee Highway Patrol recruitment triples

    Tennessee Highway Patrol has recruited 1,000 applicants in its newest cadet class, and of those, between 110 and 115 are from Shelby County, Gov. Bill Lee told reporters during a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 9.

    Related Story:

    Gov. Lee says public safety is a 'matter of emergency'

    By Julia Baker August 09, 2023
  • State Government

    Gov. Lee says public safety is a ‘matter of emergency’

    “We should not wait for others to solve the challenges that this nation is facing of trafficking, human trafficking, drug trafficking, violent crime,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.

    By Julia Baker August 09, 2023
  • State Government

    Lee calls for narrow look at gun control measures

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a formal call for a special session of the Legislature to begin Aug. 21 in the Capitol. It includes mental health orders of protection, with a lot of conditions, among the topics to be considered.

    By Bill Dries August 09, 2023
  • Elections

    Justin J. Pearson easily keeps state House District 86 seat

    Pearson easily beat independent candidate Jeff Johnston in the second special general election this year for the seat covering the western edge of Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2023
  • Elections

    Voters in House District 86 go to polls one more time

    Voters on the western edge of Shelby County go to the polls Thursday, Aug. 3, to elect their state representative for the fourth time this year.

    By Bill Dries August 02, 2023
  • Education

    Judges rule ban on paycheck dues deduction to Tennessee teacher group can take effect

    A panel of three state judges ruled Friday that the ban targeting the Tennessee Education Association no longer needs to be blocked.

    By The Associated Press July 31, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee grocery tax holiday continues through Oct. 31

    Grocery shoppers will continue to get relief at the cash register when they buy food this month and next. Exceptions to the tax exemption include candy, dietary supplements and alcoholic beverages.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 10, 2023
  • Metro

    Making sure all Tennesseans eligible for food assistance get it

    Fewer than half of eligible Tennesseans are participating in WIC, a federal nutrition program that serves low-income children and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women.

    By Aisling Mäki July 30, 2023
  • Education

    State’s largest teachers’ union sues over ‘prohibited concepts’ law

    The Tennessee Education Association and five state educators including two affiliated with MSCS filed a lawsuit against the 2021 ‘prohibited concepts’ law, banning certain discussion surrounding race and gender in public and charter schools.

    By Alicia Davidson, Ian Round July 30, 2023

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