Deadly Force host Samantha Max chats with WPLN host Marianna Bacallao about what’s happened in Nashville since the podcast aired last July, including the naming of a new police chief and the shootings of five men by police.
COVID Cancels Matchup With NC State, Sending Vanderbilt To College World Series Final
The Vanderbilt Commodores were automatically advanced to the finals of the College World Series early Saturday morning, as the NCAA announced their game with NC State had been canceled due to COVID.
Victim’s Record Will Be Not Be Discussed During Nashville Officer’s Murder Trial
The judge overseeing the trial of Nashville police officer Andrew Delke says his defense team will not be able to mention the criminal record of the man he shot.
Nashville Judge Strikes Down Referendum On City Government
Chancellor Russell T. Perkins struck down a referendum that could have dramatically altered the functioning of Metro government by restricting property tax rates, limiting how much elected officials should get in benefits and making a host of other changes.
Remains Of Confederate General Exhumed For Relocation To Middle Tennessee
The group responsible for relocating the monument of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest say the remains of Forrest and his wife are gone from a Memphis park.
Southern Baptist Annual Meeting Could Be A Showdown Over The Denomination’s Future
Tensions are running high in the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention as the denomination gathers here for its first annual meeting since the pandemic began.
As Washington Debates Infrastructure Plan, Federal Officials Visit Closed Memphis Bridge
Washington leaders were in Memphis Thursday to assess the impact of the closed Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River. The visit comes as Congress continues to debate a federal infrastructure bill.
Nashville DA Says He Won’t Enforce Bathroom Signage Law
Nashville’s top prosecutor says he won’t support a new law requiring businesses open to the public to post signage, if they allow trans people to use restrooms according to their gender.
Mississippi Abortion Case Could Have Impact On Tennessee
The court will be hearing arguments over whether states have to guarantee access to abortion until the second trimester. Tennessee has been among the states arguing that’s too late.
Metro Sues To Block Anti-Tax Referendum
A day after the Davidson County Election Commission voted to send an anti-tax referendum to the voters, Metro Nashville and a business group are suing to stop it.
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