A shooting at Tennessee State University in Nashville late Thursday night left one person dead and two more hospitalized, according to Nashville police. Cameron Selmon, 19, was killed following what was reportedly a dispute stemming from a dice game in an open-air courtyard near the university’s campus center. Selmon was reportedly not enrolled at the… Continue reading Shooting incident at Tennessee State leaves one dead, two hospitalized
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Delta State shooting suspect kills self to prevent arrest
Delta State University in Mississippi entered lockdown on Monday after a professor was shot and killed in his office, according to police. Dr. Ethan Schmidt, a professor of American history at Delta State, was killed at approximately 11 a.m. Central time, prompting school officials to place the campus on lockdown. As of Monday evening, the… Continue reading Delta State shooting suspect kills self to prevent arrest
Vanderbilt LifeFlight expands to Henry County
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s LifeFlight airlift service opened its first operations base in West Tennessee at the Henry County Airport on August 27. “We are excited to welcome Vanderbilt LifeFlight to Paris,” said Thomas Gee, CEO of the Henry County Medical Center. “LifeFlight has a long history of service to Henry County Medical Center… Continue reading Vanderbilt LifeFlight expands to Henry County
Dickson County Schools flag ban misunderstood, says director of schools
What started as a simple ban on flags being flown on vehicles in Dickson County quickly escalated to a national story after a report the county had banned the use of all flags. In a story from WKRN, a Nashville news station, Director of Schools D. Weeks said a student came to school on the… Continue reading Dickson County Schools flag ban misunderstood, says director of schools
Tennessee Representative faces heavy fines
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt could be charged up to $177,500 in fines for multiple violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. WTVF-TV in Nashville first reported Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed the complaint against Rep. Holt, a Dresden Republican and vice chairman of the House Agriculture… Continue reading Tennessee Representative faces heavy fines
Suspected shooter taken into custody at Mississippi State University
At approximately 10:20 a.m. Thursday, August 27, Mississippi State University’s official Twitter account for emergencies and advisory information reported an active shooter on campus. The suspect was reported at Carpenter Hall, last seen in the vicinity of Lee Hall, when MSU advised to seek shelter immediately. The university was immediately placed on lockdown until at least… Continue reading Suspected shooter taken into custody at Mississippi State University
Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Two Chattanooga military sites were attacked Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five people, including four Marines, according to the U.S. Navy. The suspected killer, Muhammad Abdulaziz, 24, was killed in a firefight with police at the second site. Armed police were dispatched to Abdulaziz’ last known address in nearby Hixson, the BBC reports. Three other people were injured… Continue reading Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Indiana and Arkansas Religious Freedom Bills Passed
Indiana and Arkansas passed modified “religious freedom” laws on April 2 after facing controversy. According to the Indianapolis Star, the amended Indiana bill does not authorize the refusal of service, goods, or employment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion. The Indiana bill specifically says that providers, meaning businesses and employers, cannot refuse service on… Continue reading Indiana and Arkansas Religious Freedom Bills Passed
Renewables part of long-term plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, has released its integrated resource plan for the next 20 years. The Associated Press said the plan, a “roadmap” of how the TVA will respond in good or bad economic times or during periods of stricter environmental regulation, offered that “no matter the scenario, TVA officials see the agency… Continue reading Renewables part of long-term plan
Tennessee state Congress approves “guns-in-trunks” bill
The Tennessee General Assembly approved a bill last week that will discourage employers from firing employees found to be carrying firearms in their parked vehicles. The bill passed 28 votes to five in the state Senate and 78 votes to 14 in the House of Representatives. Representative Mike Carter of Ooltewah said that the bill… Continue reading Tennessee state Congress approves “guns-in-trunks” bill