Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, who has downplayed the role of military members and […]
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Some said the recipient was going to a “plantation” and instructed them to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings.”
What to expect in Tennessee on Election Day
How long does vote-counting take in Tennessee? In 2020, the first votes were reported at 7:05 p.m. By 11 p.m., about 98% of total votes cast were reported.
Mexican immigrant families plagued by grief, questions after Tennessee plant workers swept away by Helene
Hurricane Helene left a devastating mark on the small Latino community in Erwin, Tennessee. Six workers at a plastics factory were swept away, four of them Mexican Americans. Loved ones and supporters have been gathering for vigils, and question why Impact Plastics workers weren’t told to leave the job sooner.
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
Homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms in recent history to hit the mainland. Most private insurance companies don’t carry flood insurance, leaving the National Flood Insurance Program run by FEMA as the primary provider.
The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities
A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100.
Workers at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raise
The UAW says in a statement that GM and LG Energy Solution of Korea agreed to recognize the union after a majority of Spring Hill workers signed cards saying they wanted to join.
What to expect in Tennessee’s state primaries
Candidates for federal and state legislative posts will compete for their parties’ nominations in primaries in Tennessee.
As Harris considers a running mate, what are states’ succession rules for VP candidates?
The 2024 White House campaign has thrust a handful of governors and senators into the mix for vice president. That has drawn attention to rules of succession in the contenders’ home states should they win.
Goodlettsville-based Dollar General agrees to pay $12M fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations
The discount retailer and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reached the settlement to resolve alleged violations that included unsafe storage, blocked emergency exits and fire extinguishers, and inaccessible electrical panels.
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