There are parts of Tennessee where COVID has all but disappeared, despite vaccination rates that are among the lowest in the nation.
‘Natural Immunity’ Helps Drive Down COVID In Tennessee, Despite Being Far From U.S. Vaccination Goal
A Letter To Listeners
A letter from news director Emily Siner: Talk and good intentions aren’t worth anything without action, so I’m sharing what we’re thinking about in the hopes that you’ll hold us accountable to doing what we say.
Delke Trial: Criminologist Says First-Degree Murder Charge Is Rare For Shootings By Police
Since 2005, Philip Stinson, a former cop, has been tracking every single time an officer is charged with a criminal offense. “It’s very difficult for a prosecutor to get a conviction in one of these cases,” he says.
How A Sham Textile Company Defrauded Tennessee Out Of $3M
Two brothers have pleaded guilty to defrauding Tennessee out of $3 million in economic development grants to start a textile operation in Pikeville. But state auditors have also found failures with government oversight.
Delke Trial: Nashville Police Commander Discusses How Officers Are Trained To Use Force
Nashville police officers have shot five people so far this year, and two young men have shot and killed themselves during encounters with officers — one seemingly accidentally.
Brick By Brick, Bombing Repairs Advance Along Second Avenue
On Christmas Day, 2020, video footage shows a bright orange fireball flashing across Second Avenue for mere seconds before revealing an irregular path of destruction. Six months later, engineers are still trying to determine the future of some buildings near the blast.
Tennessee Restaurants Feel The Effect As Federal Government Cancels Promised Grants
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund was meant to provide pandemic relief. But a series of lawsuits has halted the program, accusing it of being unfair because it prioritizes businesses owned by women and people of color.
Video Of Shooting By Nashville Police Officer Can Be Shown During Murder Trial, Judge Decides
Jurors will be allowed to view surveillance footage of a 2018 shooting by a Nashville police officer during his murder trial next month, a judge has ruled. That video could sway the outcome of the trial.
Delke Trial: What You Need To Know Before A Nashville Police Officer Goes To Court Next Week
A Nashville police officer will stand trial for murder next week, for the first time in the city’s history. To help tell the story of that shooting and to catch listeners up on the case, WPLN News will be airing four half-hour specials, starting tonight.
Five Questions For WPLN’s New Afternoon Host Marianna Bacallao
Marianna Bacallao is the newest member of WPLN News. As the station’s on-air afternoon host, Marianna is actively involved in guiding you through your commute home. Get to know her.
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