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Latest Episodes
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State Senate committees advance a sweeping immigration bill that penalizes elected officials that attempt to oppose federal immigration laws. Plus, Tennesseans living in counties affected by Hurricane Helene have until May 1st to file their 2024 federal taxes.
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The Tennessee General Assembly convened for Governor Bill Lee's special legislative session that focuses on his school voucher program, immigration and disaster relief for counties affected by Hurricane Helene. Plus, students and activists hold a rally at the state capitol ahead of the special session calling for gun reform following last week's shooting at Antioch High School.
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President Donald Trump visits Asheville, North Carolina today. Plus, warming centers in Knox County have been open longer than expected so far this winter.
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Governor Bill Lee has ordered flags over the State Capitol to be lowered in memory of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante, who died in a shooting yesterday at Antioch High School in Nashville. Plus, Jellico Regional Hospital is set to reopen after closing nearly 10 months ago.
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A shooting at Antioch High School in Davidson County this morning leaves 2 people, including the shooter, dead. One person is injured. Plus, Governor Bill Lee announces proposal to establish an immigration enforcement division ahead of the special session on Monday, January 27th.
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Knoxville Utilities Board asks customers to limit electricity use as TVA's power supply experiences high demand. Plus, data from Construction Coverage predicts Knoxville will see the fourth-highest rent increase in the country this year.
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Nonprofit newspaper The Contributor joins lawsuit against Tennessee's Department of Human Services over alleged mismanagement of the state's SNAP benefits program. Plus, Tennessee and North Carolina have been awarded $352 million by the Federal Highway Administration to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs endorses U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee's next governor, but it is unclear whether she will run. Plus, the annual Tennessee State of the Child Report shows the child poverty rate exceeds the national average.
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Tennessee's 114th General Assembly convenes today. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit have ruled that the Protect Tennessee Minors Act can go into effect.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation into an officer involved shooting over the weekend. Plus, a group of Tennesseans file suit against the Tennessee Department of Human Services over how it administers Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.