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The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to pull out of a lawsuit challenging the state’s takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. -
Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one. -
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country. -
The police officer involved in a shooting in Mississippi and killed a toddler has resigned a day after video of the incident was released.
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A new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt.
Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'
At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with President Trump in his final term, there isn't as much to fire up his consumer fan base and sales have softened.
Data centers and wetlands: where Tennessee's District 9 candidates stand on the environment
Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for the District 9 congressional seat based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues.
Tennessee's next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction
Two conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race.
Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler
Mississippi's Attorney General says the use of force was justified when a toddler was killed during a police shooting after a shoplifting.
4 tales from Tennessee election history to read during early voting that may surprise you
The NashVillager podcast rounds up four of the most influential and insightful election stories from Tennessee's history.
Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democratic candidates are on offense with fundraising, and Republican super PACs continue to play defense heading into the final weeks of the midterm.
Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.