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Local News It’s currently legal for two first cousins to marry in Tennessee. But soon, that will likely change. Thursday, the General Assembly passed a bill banning marriage between ‘lineal descendants of a grandparent.’ Currently, the law only outlaws marriage between just the ‘children of a grandparent.’ Rep. Gino Bulso filed an amendment to protect cousin marriage if couples see a genetic counselor. The rest of the house rejected that […]

Local News Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would suspend driving privileges for juveniles who make mass violence threats on school property or at a school-related activity. House Bill 1698, sponsored by State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, adds loss of driving privileges or the ability to obtain a driver’s license to those adjudicated juveniles’ dispositions. If the juvenile already has their driver’s license, they would lose it for one […]

Local News Teachers carrying guns could soon become a reality in Tennessee schools. The Senate passed HB 1202 26-5 vote yesterday after clearing the gallery following cries from people protesting the legislation. The bill would allow faculty or staff members of a school to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds under certain conditions. The bill will now go to the House, where it has been placed on the regular […]

Local News Police in Clarksville are investigating a shooting that left two people dead last night. The Clarksville Police Department said officers were sent to the 600 block of Martin Street just after 6:30 to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both victims died from their injuries; their names were not released. Hendersonville Police Chief Mickey Miller after serving more than half […]

Local News The courthouse square in Springfield will become the de facto Bluegrass Capital of Middle Tennessee for a weekend after the Robertson County Historical Society announced two music-themed events later this month. On Friday, April 26, the Robertson County History Museum will host the TriState Ramblers, a teenage bluegrass band with members from multiple states. The group will perform from 7-9 at the museum while recording a live album. […]