Tennessee
Tennessee Republicans approve map eliminating lone Democratic seat
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI
Tennessee became the first state to redraw its congressional districts after a Supreme Court decision last week that weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering. Republicans in the state legislature approved a new map that removes the only U.S. House seat held by a Democrat. Governor Bill Lee signed the measure into law shortly after the vote.
Craig Liner, 62, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and related charges for fatally shooting his ex-wife in her Tennessee driveway while she was on the phone with emergency services.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Tennessee Republicans voted Thursday to pass new congressional maps expected to eliminate the state's only Democratic U.S. House seat. Republican Governor Bill Lee signed the measure into law shortly afterward. The move followed a Supreme Court decision striking down certain majority-black districts as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
A Tennessee grand jury has indicted 16-year-old Malakiah Harris on first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Savannah Copeland. Harris, who was 15 at the time of the October 2024 incident near Knoxville, allegedly stabbed the girl 93 times along a trail. He will be tried as an adult, a judge ruled earlier this year.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Tennessee's House Finance, Ways and Means committee voted down a bipartisan bill aimed at funding independent music venues. The 11-15 defeat came on April 16, despite the measure's earlier passage in the Senate. The legislation sought to establish a $2 million pilot program through fees on secondary ticket sales.
Lora Morgan faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Samantha Goolsby during an argument in Cookeville, Tennessee. Authorities say Morgan confessed to the killing and partially concealed the body in a wooded area. She is held on $820,000 bond.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A 52-year-old man faces homicide charges in Tennessee after allegedly stealing a Ford F-250 pickup truck and crashing into a woman's sedan, killing her during a police chase. The incident occurred on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, sending both vehicles 100 yards into a ditch. Ray Eugene Padgett was arrested following the Friday morning crash.
Tennessee republicans unveil congressional map to eliminate democratic seat
Jumatano, 6. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 01:33:34Shaquille Taylor sentenced to 38 years for killing Jillian Ludwig
Jumanne, 5. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 13:40:14Manhunt enters fifth day for retired special forces soldier in Tennessee
Jumanne, 5. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 12:33:59Man shoots roommate over unpaid rent in Memphis
Jumapili, 3. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 20:10:23Tennessee father charged after biting infant son in Memphis restaurant
Jumamosi, 11. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 05:39:26Lauren Hurst transfers to Virginia Tech from Tennessee
Ijumaa, 10. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 22:48:13Tennessee man charged with setting mother on fire after eviction
Ijumaa, 3. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 18:17:26Tennessee father charged in son's death after boy shoots self
Jumatano, 1. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 11:38:34Man charged with murdering ex-girlfriend and man she was with in Memphis
Jumanne, 31. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 06:42:29Tennessee man convicted of stabbing pregnant ex-girlfriend