SUMMARY: A judge in Leavenworth, Kansas, blocked CoreCivic from housing immigrants facing deportation in a closed detention center without obtaining a city permit. The city sought a temporary restraining order, citing concerns over land use and police investigations into violent crimes. CoreCivic, a large private prison operator, had argued it didn’t need the permit and withdrawing its application led to legal conflict. The facility had closed in 2021 amid criticism of inmate conditions but is now in demand due to increased ICE detentions under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The ruling emphasized the importance of local regulations over private prison operations.

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SUMMARY: The 2025 CMA Fest kicked off in Nashville amid possible weather disruptions, but enthusiastic country music fans remain undeterred. The festival started at the riverfront stage with performances by popular artists like Megan, attracting fans who lined up hours early. Highlights for the night include Brooks and Dunn performing with special guests Marcus King and Lanny, promising an exciting show. Also on the lineup are El Langley, Riley Green, Charles Est from the TV show Nashville, and Darius Rucker, known for the hit “Wagon Wheel.” News 2 will provide backstage highlights for those unable to attend.

Festivities are unfolding in downtown Nashville as this year’s CMA Fest kicks off.

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SUMMARY: A Chattanooga school agreed to pay \$100,000 to the family of an 11-year-old autistic student charged with a felony under Tennessee’s new threats of mass violence law. The child responded “Yeah” when asked if another student would blow up the school, but had no intent or awareness of a real threat. The school failed to conduct a required threat assessment before charging the student. The settlement includes staff training on handling similar cases. Advocates emphasize the need for balanced policies that protect all students while fairly assessing the seriousness of threats, especially for those with disabilities.

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