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At the century mark, a big part of what’s kept the Grand Ole Opry going are the many generations and styles of performers who have been part of the show.
Chattanooga school principals decry bill to deny undocumented students an education
They oppose a bill that would allow K-12 schools to refuse students based on their immigration status.
Police close investigation into Covenant School shooting, saying assailant acted alone for notoriety
A new 44-page report from Metro Nashville Police shows that the 2023 Covenant School assailant acted alone, obtained several guns legally and was driven by a desire for notoriety.
Tennessee could lose up to $1B in education funding under bill denying undocumented students
A bill that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students could put Tennessee in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
How pesticides, Monsanto and ‘buried’ scientific evidence converge in a proposed Tennessee law
Pesticide companies are among the wealthiest corporations in the world. Take Bayer: The chemical and pharmaceutical corporation made about half of its $50 billion revenue last year from pesticide and seed sales.
Tennessee advances a challenge to education rights for immigrant students, despite mounting opposition
A challenge to federal education rights is one step closer to passage, despite mounting pressure from protesters and faith leaders.
Victim services providers find $20M of relief in revised state budget
Gov. Bill Lee’s substitute budget includes a new line item: $20 million dollars for victim services.
Suicide of Kentucky teen investigated as financial sextortion
In southern Kentucky, a community is grieving the death of a teen boy — and investigators are looking into what role a financial sextortion scheme played in the death.
Fossils of chipmunk shark, an ancient species with an adorable name, found in Mammoth Cave
Researchers at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed a new-to-science ancient shark species that they say was hiding in plain sight.
At least 20 jobs cut at Mammoth Cave National Park amid Trump administration purge
At least 20 employees at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky are feeling the effects of sweeping federal job cuts put in place by the Trump administration at national parks across the country.
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