Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board has been in place for six months and has already launched three investigations. At its monthly meeting Wednesday night, the 11-member board took the next step toward finalizing its agreement with police and approved a draft of the contract.
Residentes De Hermitage Apoyan Vecinos Apuntados Por Oficiales De Inmigración
For an English version of this story, click here. Oficiales de inmigración enfrentaron estuvieron en un punto muerto por varias horas el lunes cuando intentaron detener a un hombre en Hermitage. Nadie fue arrestado, pero el incidente pasó en medio de temores de redadas de inmigración a través del país.
Hermitage Residents Rally Around Neighbor Targeted By Immigration Officials
Listen Leer en español. Immigration officials faced an hours-long standoff Monday when they attempted to detain a Hermitage man. No one was arrested, but the incident comes amid fears of immigration raids nationwide.
Activists And Lawmakers Push To Restore Felony Voting Rights In Tennessee
Listen There’s a new push to restore voting rights to felons in Tennessee. Several states, including Florida and New York, have recently expanded enfranchisement to convicted felons. Local politicians and activists say felon enfranchisement is an especially important issue in Tennessee.
50 Years After The Moon Landing, A Tennessee Engineer Remembers Testing The Apollo Rocket’s Engine
Listen Some kids dream of going to the moon. But from the time he was in eighth grade, Bill Baker knew he wanted to help build the rockets that would send people there.
Curious Nashville: What’s The Difference Between Refugees, Asylum Seekers And Immigrants?
Listen The crisis at the U.S. southern border has dominated headlines for weeks. But it can be hard to make sense of who exactly immigrates, and why.
Curious Nashville: ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre refugiados, asilados e inmigrantes?
Listen La crisis en la frontera en el sur de los EE.UU ha dominado los titulares de las noticias por semanas. Sin embargo, puede ser difícil entender quién emigra a este país y por qué.
Officers And Loved Ones Laud Police Bravery At Funeral For Nashville Officer John Anderson
Listen Speakers at the funeral for Metro Nashville Police Officer John Anderson said he knew his job was dangerous. But they also took the opportunity Monday to commend officers for taking those risks each day.
Slain MNPD Officer Who Honored Fallen Officers Gets His Own Memorial
Listen If a member of the Metro Nashville Police Department died in the line of duty, Central Precinct Officer John Anderson would have been ready to play bagpipes at the funeral. Now, the same Drill and Ceremony Team that Anderson played with will honor his memory at a funeral Monday afternoon.
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