Bloods Round Up Includes Founder of Gang Prevention Center – UPDATED with Galaxy Response

Law enforcement officials have indicted two dozen suspected gang members as part of a multi-year investigation. The round up also includes the arrests of two leaders in a Nashville gang prevention program.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam picked up a key Nashville endorsement Wednesday.

Another three Fort Campbell soldiers have died in Afghanistan, bringing the post’s total number of deaths to 13 this month. June is already the deadliest month for NATO troops since the Afghan war began in 2002.

Today, Governor Phil Bredesen officially endorsed a candidate in the race to replace him.

More and more restaurants are buying produce from local organic farms, but one four-star eatery has begun doing the farming itself. The historic Glen Leven farm near Father Ryan High School is now growing fresh produce for the Hermitage Hotel’s Capitol Grille.

Some flood victims won’t be able to get federal money for rebuildling until Congress reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program. Some businesses are stuck because they can’t get their Small Business Administration loans until they have proof of flood insurance.

Nashville food banks experienced a dramatic rise in requests following May’s floods. Over the last six weeks, the number of people seeking emergency food from Second Harvest increased by 50 percent.

Nashville’s largest-ever home buyout program starts this week with 300 offers going to owners in areas hardest hit by last month’s flooding. Stormwater officials want to avoid hop-scotching around the city.

Teachers in Metro Schools who out-perform their peers in the classroom will have the option to take on more responsibility and increase their pay as early as next year. The district is overhauling its career tracks in order to recruit better teachers and reward those who are successful.

Flood victims in Davidson County may be eligible for additional low-interest loans and even $10,000 grants. Flood recovery officials want to provide extra help for homeowners who have gotten money from FEMA but still can’t afford to rebuild.