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Heart of the Matter: Blount County Sheriff James Berrong
SUMMARY: Tomorrow marks one year since a traffic stop resulted in the death of Blount County Deputy Greg McOwen and the wounding of Deputy Shelby Edgars. During the stop, suspect Kenneth Wayne Dehart Jr. opened fire, killing McOwen. Sheriff James Bong reflects on this tragic night, emphasizing the emotional toll and the challenges of the ensuing five-day manhunt that led to Dehart’s arrest. McOwen was the first deputy lost during Bong’s three-decade career. Support for Edgars remains strong, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Dehart, who awaits trial. The incident has deepened bonds among the law enforcement community.
Nearly a year ago, Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan was killed in the line of duty. Sheriff James Berrong sat down with us to discuss the tragedy.
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'You took everything from me': Mid-South mother claims SNAP benefits stolen by DHS worker
SUMMARY: Jerica Wilson, a Mid-South mother, reported her SNAP benefits stolen in December when over $1,000 was fraudulently used despite her having the card. A DHS employee, Destiny Miller, is charged with theft and identity fraud, accused of trading Wilson’s SNAP information for a hairstyle. Miller passed the card details to another woman caught using the benefits on camera. However, Wilson was later arrested for allegedly filing a false report and theft. Wilson denies the charges, claiming she is the victim and her attorney argues police erred. The West Memphis police have yet to comment on Wilson’s arrest.
A Mid-South mother has been scrambling for answers ever since she said her SNAP benefits were stolen last December. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/you-took-everything-from-me-mid-south-mother-claims-snap-benefits-stolen-by-dhs-worker/article_3412dc6f-9e7b-40a1-b5fe-46f374f82e77.html
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Sotomayor voices 'sadness' in reading gender-affirming care dissent
SUMMARY: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court’s most senior liberal justice, delivered a 15-minute dissent from the bench opposing the court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender minors. The six conservative justices upheld the law using a deferential rational-basis review, rejecting the Biden administration’s claim of unconstitutional sex discrimination. Sotomayor, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson, argued the law discriminates based on sex and should undergo heightened scrutiny, protecting transgender children from political whims. She criticized the court for weakening Equal Protection Clause protections and leaving transgender Americans vulnerable to discrimination.
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Cool Camps: Here’s a BTS look at how L&N Stem Academy is training a new generation of rowers
SUMMARY: L&N STEM Academy’s rowing club is featured as part of a “Cool Camps” segment, offering students hands-on experience in rowing along the Tennessee River. Assistant coach Evan explains that when students can’t practice on the water, they train on rowing machines called “ergs” to build strength and cardio endurance. The training focuses on perfecting rowing motions in sequence—arms, back, and legs. The beautiful downtown Knoxville skyline provides a scenic backdrop as students engage in intense, repetitive workouts to prepare for real water sessions. Reporter Aaron Velasquez gives viewers a glimpse of the challenging practice and the discipline rowing requires.
Rowing club assistant coach, Evan, talks about the importance of training for rowing.
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