SUMMARY: Officers Teddarius Bean, Justin Smith, and Demetrius Haley, convicted in the federal Tyre Nichols case, faced sentencing delays after Judge Norris recused himself shortly before the scheduled date, with reasons sealed and unknown. Chief Judge Cheryl Lipman took over, setting new sentencing dates for December. The trial occurred last fall, with two former officers testifying against their colleagues. Sentencings were initially postponed to await the conclusion of the related state trial, which ended in May with Bean, Haley, and Smith acquitted. Extensive case documents and transcripts have complicated proceedings, prompting motions to unseal court records amidst ongoing legal uncertainty.

Five former Memphis Police officers federally convicted on charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols got new sentencing dates on Thursday, but defense attorneys still have a few moves to make before the former officers learn their fates. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/sentencing-dates-set-for-former-memphis-officers-convicted-federally-in-tyre-nichols-trial/article_d82b659d-b20e-4bbf-8dde-60bf87cb4427.html

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SUMMARY: LaGuardo Elementary School in Wilson County, Tennessee, will open without a permanent sewage system, relying on a pump-and-haul method temporarily. State Sen. Mark Pody revealed this issue reflects a broader statewide problem, with a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation report showing about a quarter of sewage systems inspected had serious performance issues. Many systems suffer from poor maintenance, and some providers have multiple violations. Pody plans legislation to empower TDEC to better vet and penalize violators, aiming to prevent similar problems statewide. Funding for fixes should come from a state fund, not homeowners or businesses.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee passed several education laws for the 2026-2027 school year. Sixth through 12th graders will learn social media and internet safety, including lessons on artificial intelligence and digital wellness. Students will also be taught the “success sequence,” promoting the order of high school, college or work, marriage, then children as a path out of poverty, a move criticized by Democrats who feel it pressures students on personal choices. New bipartisan legislation bans cell phone use during instruction. Elementary students will get 40 minutes of daily recess instead of 15. Other laws expand teacher scholarships and require seizure safety training for school staff.

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