Owner: Purdue hoped new Oxy would help in crisis; no apology

VOL. 45 | NO. 34 | Friday, August 20, 2021 The Associated Press Updated 1:44PM The family that owns Purdue Pharma had hoped a reformulated version of Oxycontin would help rein in the burgeoning opioid crisis a decade ago, a member of the Sackler family said Thursday in court testimony that once again stopped short… Continue reading Owner: Purdue hoped new Oxy would help in crisis; no apology

Tennessee man arrested for assaulting police officer in deadly U.S. Capitol riot

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Gov. Bill Lee reappoints 3 to Board of Parole while filling vacant judicial seats statewide

Gov. Bill Lee confirmed eight new appointments to judgeships, the state parole board and one district’s public defender office in a Friday announcement.  “It’s an honor to announce the appointment of eight qualified Tennesseans who will each bring valuable experience to their respective roles,” Lee said in an emailed statement. “I am grateful for their… Continue reading Gov. Bill Lee reappoints 3 to Board of Parole while filling vacant judicial seats statewide

Steven Wiggins sentenced to death for murder of Dickson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Baker

A jury sentenced Steven Wiggins to death for the murder Dickson County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Daniel Baker on Thursday after a five-day hearing in Dickson County Circuit Court.  Last week, the same jury found Wiggins guilty on all counts including premeditated first degree murder and first degree felony murder in the 2018 fatal shooting of… Continue reading Steven Wiggins sentenced to death for murder of Dickson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Baker

Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block

VOL. 45 | NO. 32 | Friday, August 6, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don’t have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition. Senate Majority… Continue reading Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block

Former University of Tennessee professor falsely accused of espionage faces second trial

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Hulu Orders ‘This Fool’ Comedy Series and Expands Its True Crime Collection

In addition to the already announced returning series (like The Great) and upcoming ones (like Nine Perfect Strangers), Hulu announced several new programs during the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour. The streamer has ordered a new comedy, This Fool, inspired by the life and stand-up comedy of star, co-creator, writer, and executive producer Chris Estrada, to series.… Continue reading Hulu Orders ‘This Fool’ Comedy Series and Expands Its True Crime Collection

Texas AG negotiates $26 billion opioid settlement

(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has negotiated the largest opioid settlement in the history of the U.S. The $26 billion agreement with three of the nation’s major pharmaceutical distributors will be used to fund a range of programs to assist Texans struggling with opioid addiction. The groups involved in the settlement… Continue reading Texas AG negotiates $26 billion opioid settlement

Britney Spears’ personal conservator urges star’s father to ‘stop the attacks’

Britney Spears’ personal conservator has urged her father, Jamie Spears, to “stop the attacks” against his daughter. The 39-year-old singer has been under conservatorship since 2008, and while her father Jamie currently oversees her estate and finances, Jodi Montgomery is in charge of her person. Britney is pursuing legal action to try and have her… Continue reading Britney Spears’ personal conservator urges star’s father to ‘stop the attacks’

Appeals court upholds Tennessee’s abortion waiting-period

Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 32 | Friday, August 6, 2021 The Associated Press Updated 3:17PM A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions, arguing that opponents had failed to identify instances where a woman had been significantly burdened by the requirement. The decision comes after… Continue reading Appeals court upholds Tennessee’s abortion waiting-period