Local News Two of the so-called "Tennessee Three" are being expelled from their House seats. An expulsion vote was held in Nashville yesterday for Representatives Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Peason after the trio joined protestors in demanding stricter gun laws. Johnson, who is white, survived the vote but her two Black counterparts did not. She told reporters the reason she survived the vote "might have to do with […]
Local News The daughter of Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson is now officially facing child abuse charges. A grand jury has indicted Sarah Fuson on two counts of child abuse related to her alleged treatment of a toddler at Tylertown Learning Center while she was employed there in January. A Department of Human Services report states that the child was pushed up against a table while eating and was placed […]
Local News A former Clarksville school nurse is spending decades behind bars on child pornography charges. A federal judge has sentenced 42-year-old Leon Hensley to more than 24 years in prison. Authorities launched an investigation into Hensley in May of 2021 after he reportedly sent a nude photo of an adult woman to a female minor in the Clarksville area, asking her to pose in photos for him. Investigators say […]
Local News The State of Tennessee is increasing funding for school security after the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last week. Governor Bill Lee says the state will use 140-million dollars to hire School Resource Officers and highly-trained guards at campuses. Lee added that the state will establish a grant fund to allow schools to make "significant physical security upgrades," and that money will also toward mental healthcare. […]
Local News At least 15 people are dead from weather-related incidents in Tennessee. Officials say the Tennessee Department of Health has announced the deaths which came as dangerous weather conditions swept through the Volunteer State on Friday and Saturday. Officials say there has been significant damage to buildings, roads and utilities in numerous counties. Another round of stormy weather is expected in the mid-South tomorrow. Robertson County kids who want […]
Local News Some Tennesseans are demanding change after the Covenant School shooting in Nashville earlier this week. Hundreds of protestors gathered at the State Capitol to demand action, three days since the shooting which claimed six lives, including those of three children. There were students and parents at the rally along with community groups, demanding stricter gun laws. One person told reporters "thoughts and prayers are not enough" and said […]
Local News Military officials and Kentucky State Police are responding to a crash involving two Army helicopters in Trigg County. A Fort Campbell spokesperson says the incident happened around 10:00 o'clock last night near Highway 68. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says that fatalities are expected in connection with the crash. Army officials have confirmed that the Blackhawk choppers were being operated by members of the One-Hundred-First Airborne Division during a […]
