This year started off with a battle in the state legislature. And kids caught up in the justice system are the ones who have dealt with the consequences.
5 stories from WPLN that held powerful institutions accountable in 2024
“A light shining into all dark places” — this is one way to describe the work of investigative journalism, and it’s familiar enough to feel like a cliché. But it’s also fitting for good reason.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Nashville’s changing seasons
Can we still appreciate the simple things around us?
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
The rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player. Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of Chinese-made drones, and Tennessee is among states with bans in place.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Familial faith
What would you do to ensure your parents make it to heaven?
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended. There’s a lawsuit aimed at rolling back federal approval for one of the drugs and states are considering laws to make them harder to obtain for abortion.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Holiday joy
Did you send a postcard from summer camp?
Helicopters rescued patients in ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.
Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in Unicoi County, Tennessee, leading to the urgent evacuation of its hospital by helicopter. The incident highlighted concerns about hospital constructions in flood-prone areas.
Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
The money is being provided after back-to-back hurricanes slammed into the Southeast. But the funding will go to much more than just Helene and Milton recovery. There’s also disaster assistance for farmers, money for damaged roads and highways and money for block grants.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Understanding local worries about logging, demolition, and healthcare
How much can you learn from a single week of WPLN stories?
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