Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 45 | Friday, November 5, 2021 NASHVILLE (AP) — A Tennessee man is accused of being violent during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal officials said. The charges against Joshua John Portlock, 40, of Smyrna, include engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or… Continue reading Tennessee man accused of violence in Capitol riot
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GOP pushback on employer vaccine mandate underway in states
VOL. 45 | NO. 45 | Friday, November 5, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s mandate for many private employers to require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is facing a wall of opposition from state Republican officials who are passing laws and signing orders to exempt workers, threatening businesses that… Continue reading GOP pushback on employer vaccine mandate underway in states
There are limits to what your will can accomplish
VOL. 45 | NO. 45 | Friday, November 5, 2021 A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes. But you should be aware of what a will can’t or shouldn’t do. This is particularly true if you’re drafting your… Continue reading There are limits to what your will can accomplish
Judge questions Trump lawyers trying to shield Jan. 6 papers
Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 45 | Friday, November 5, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge expressed skepticism Thursday when attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked her to prevent the handover of documents sought by a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. Some of the committee’s requests dating back to… Continue reading Judge questions Trump lawyers trying to shield Jan. 6 papers
Tennessee probe done, won’t self-impose postseason bowl ban
Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 45 | Friday, November 5, 2021 Tennessee will not self-impose a postseason bowl ban after wrapping up its investigation into the recruiting issues that led to the firing of coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others in January. “We will hold ourselves accountable considering the nature of the violations,… Continue reading Tennessee probe done, won’t self-impose postseason bowl ban
An Army veteran, a Tom Brady rookie card and a man named Jim Brown: An incredible story of destiny
He stuffed Tom Brady into a canvas pouch, and then hung the precious cargo around his neck. He wore a sweatshirt over the top of the neck pouch to conceal Tom Brady from the passengers on the redeye flight from Southern California to New Jersey, where he would find out if Brady was worth all this anxiety.… Continue reading An Army veteran, a Tom Brady rookie card and a man named Jim Brown: An incredible story of destiny
After lawyers tangle on appeal, judge throws out Nashville man’s death sentence
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Wilson County parents plan to forge ahead with mask mandate lawsuit despite attorney mishap
For a second time on Tuesday, a judge continued a lawsuit filed by multiple parents over mask requirements in Wilson County Schools from last school year. Circuit Court Judge Clara Byrd set another court date on the for Dec. 1 because the plaintiffs no longer had an attorney. Tuesday’s hearing was originally set to hear a motion… Continue reading Wilson County parents plan to forge ahead with mask mandate lawsuit despite attorney mishap
A new state law bans mask mandates. Does my child still have to wear a mask to school?
For now, students and staff must still follow their school’s mask policy despite legislation passed in the early Saturday. Tennessee lawmakers significantly rolled back COVID-19 restrictions during the late-night finale of last week’s special session, including blocking government entities, including public schools, from requiring masks in all but the most dire circumstances or proof of COVID-19 vaccination. But that doesn’t mean… Continue reading A new state law bans mask mandates. Does my child still have to wear a mask to school?
MTSU students walked door-to-door to share details of class action lawsuit against Rutherford County
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