Doctors performing abortions on girls younger than 18 years old would be required to preserve a sample of the fetal tissue for law enforcement under a bill making its way through the Tennessee Statehouse.Currently the threshold is 13.The proposal is the latest abortion related legislation Republican state lawmakers have introduced following newly elected Gov. Bill… Continue reading Anti-abortion Bills Proposed

A new Tennessee attorney general opinion says judges can apply hate crime enhancements when sentencing cases that target transgender individuals.State Attorney General Herbert Slatery issued the opinion on Feb. 8 after receiving a request from Democratic Rep. Mike Stewart seeking clarity on the issue.Tennessee is one of the few states that does not have an… Continue reading Sentencing Law Applies to Transgender Hate Crimes

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for its 2019 cadet class which starts in July. During the 20-week academy, the training will prepare the applicant for the real-life scenarios they will experience as a trooper. Men and Women interested in a career as a state trooper must apply online now through Tuesday, Feb. 19th.… Continue reading THP Accepting Applications for Cadet Class

Newly released data detailing how ready Tennessee students are for college paints a grim picture of the state’s continued challenges in improving K-12 education.The data tallies college readiness across the state in math and reading down to the individual high school level.It shows that while some public high schools prepare their students extraordinarily well for… Continue reading Data Shows Many Students Not Ready for College

A bill introduced by two Tennessee lawmakers would make abortion illegal in the state if Roe v. Wade is overturned.Rep. Susan Lynn and Sen. Dolores Gresham announced the details of the Life Protection Act early Wednesday morning.The legislation would only go into effect if passed and if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Unlike… Continue reading Bill Would Make Abortion Illegal if Roe v Wade is Overturned

Arnold "Cotton" Palmer, Jr., 93, of McMinnville died Saturday. A graveside service will be Wednesday, Feb. 13th at 11am at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Andy Erwin will officiate.

The Warren County High School basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end Tuesday night as both the Pioneers and Lady Pioneers were eliminated in the opening round of the District 6AAA Tournament in Crossville. In the girls’ game, Rhea County defeated the Lady Pioneers 73-56. Warren County was led in scoring byTyra Wright… Continue reading WCHS Basketball

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night passed a resolution proposing the annexation of 5.45 acres of property at 4011 Manchester Highway. The annexation was agreed upon by the property owner. The board also passed a measure to adopt a plan of service for the annexed area. In other business, the board approved… Continue reading McMinnville Board

A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced a bill to observe daylight saving time year-round in the Volunteer State.The bill is being filed by Rep. Rick Tillis and if passed, would make daylight saving time the standard time of the entire state.Tillis has said in the past that the extra hour would improve health and the overall… Continue reading Lawmaker Wants DST Year-Round

As Tennessee ramps up executions, the Legislature is considering eliminating one state court’s death sentence reviews.Legislation named for fallen Dickson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Baker would provide automatic state Supreme Court death penalty reviews, skipping Tennessee’s Court of Criminal Appeals.Prosecutors have said they’re seeking death sentences for two people awaiting trial in Baker’s May fatal… Continue reading State Mulls One Less Court Review Before Executions