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Federal judge ready to let Memphis-Shelby Co. Schools takeover proceed

Federal judge ready to let Memphis-Shelby Co. Schools takeover proceed

The order came days after an Oct. 2 preliminary hearing at Fred Thompson Federal Courthouse in Nashville, which lasted just over half an hour.
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MSCS ex-superintendent Feagins' attorney asks to withdraw from lawsuit

MSCS ex-superintendent Feagins' attorney asks to withdraw from lawsuit

A new attorney began representing former MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins last month after she terminated the previous attorney's representation.
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Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information

Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information

Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt
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What should Tennessee do after two failed executions? Tell us | Opinion

What should Tennessee do after two failed executions? Tell us | Opinion

Christa Pike's failed execution led to a resignation and a pause in executions for the rest of 2026. How should the state proceed? Take our poll.
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New Molder campaign poll shows Hatcher with narrow 5-point lead

New Molder campaign poll shows Hatcher with narrow 5-point lead

Hatcher's lead has slimmed slightly since an August poll by the Molder campaign, which found Hatcher ahead of Molder with 48% to Molder’s 40%.
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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution, attorney says

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution, attorney says

Christa Pike's attorneys say she is aware of what happened to her after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt a week ago and is both angry and confused
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When will Tennessee get cold? Estimated first frost dates for 2026

When will Tennessee get cold? Estimated first frost dates for 2026

Tennessee could see an early first frost this year. Here are the average dates for major cities and tips to prepare your garden.
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Massive TSSAA football rivalry headlines Memphis area Week 8 predictions, top games

Massive TSSAA football rivalry headlines Memphis area Week 8 predictions, top games

Southwind travels to Whitehaven for a blockbuster Memphis area TSSAA football Week 8 game of the week. Here are our top games and predictions.
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Christa Pike's first words after surviving execution: 'Where am I?' attorney says

Christa Pike's first words after surviving execution: 'Where am I?' attorney says

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee
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Data centers become a new political battleground in Tennessee

Data centers become a new political battleground in Tennessee

As opposition grows, AI companies are spending heavily on campaigns and lobbying as data centers reshape Tennessee politics.
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Tenn. deserves better than cruelty disguised as leadership | Opinion

Tenn. deserves better than cruelty disguised as leadership | Opinion

Tennessee politicians want the electric chair and firing squads back after a recent botched execution attempt.
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Where 5 new teams landed in Tennessee high school football statewide rankings

Where 5 new teams landed in Tennessee high school football statewide rankings

The TSWA has released its TSSAA football statewide rankings for Week 8. See the list.