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Checking in on ‘community benefits agreements’ in Tennessee — and the new law curbing them
SUMMARY: Tennessee’s new law, effective July, bans “community benefits agreements” (CBAs) for companies receiving state economic incentives. CBAs are binding contracts addressing local concerns like wages and affordable housing, exemplified by Nashville SC’s 2018 deal with Stand Up Nashville. Major corporations like Ford, Oracle, and GM have received sizable state incentives, with Ford’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City project sparking local demand for a CBA to ensure community investments and protections. Ford favors a voluntary $9 million Good Neighbor Plan, but some residents argue it lacks accountability. Despite the law and challenges, affected communities continue advocating for formal agreements to secure lasting benefits.
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Court order: Tennessee prisoner’s heart implant must be deprogrammed before his execution
SUMMARY: A Tennessee judge has ordered that Byron Black’s heart implant be deactivated before his execution by lethal injection. Black, convicted of a 1988 triple homicide, has a device that delivers electric shocks if his heart malfunctions. His lawyers argued it would cause unnecessary pain during execution. Chancellor Russell T. Perkins agreed, ruling that not disabling the device would violate constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. The Department of Correction must have qualified personnel and equipment on hand to deactivate the implant. Despite appeals citing Black’s intellectual disability, his death sentence remains unchanged. Execution is not expected to be delayed.
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DHS Secretary details ICE operations in Nashville and across Tennessee
SUMMARY: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Nashville to highlight intensified ICE operations and deportation efforts in Tennessee. She reported nearly 2,700 arrests since June 10, mostly involving individuals with criminal charges or convictions. Noem criticized Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for not cooperating with ICE, accusing him of endangering agents, which he denied, emphasizing local efforts to fight violent crime. Noem also targeted Belmont University for allegedly enrolling undocumented immigrants. Labeling Nashville a “sanctuary city,” she announced more ICE agents and resources will be deployed. When asked about transparency, Noem said the agency is following legal due process.
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Intense storms downed power lines, left thousands in the dark across the Mid-South
SUMMARY: Intense storms in southeast Memphis caused 13 power poles to fall along Shelby Drive near Getwell, leaving thousands without power. MLGW and Memphis Police have blocked affected roads due to live power lines posing a significant danger. One downed line even crushed a car, though the driver is expected to be okay. The outages have impacted many homes and businesses in the area amidst extreme heat, complicating recovery efforts. Utility crews are working through the night to clear debris and restore power, with no estimated timeline for repairs yet. Authorities have closed a half-mile stretch of the road for safety.
At least 16 power poles on Shelby Drive were knocked down around 7 p.m. Thursday. And on Friday morning, MLGW crews were …
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