SUMMARY: New developments have emerged in the nearly 60-year-old murder case of Pauline Pusser, wife of legendary Tennessee sheriff Buford, known for his tough crime crackdown. Pauline was shot and killed in an ambush reportedly targeting her husband, who died over 50 years ago. The case has remained a mystery, with questions about Buford’s involvement lingering. On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and District Attorney Mark Davidson plan to reveal significant new details, including sealed autopsy results from a recent exhumation. This announcement offers hope of closure for Pauline’s family and may shed new light on the decades-old investigation.

McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser died more than 50 years ago, but the legend surrounding him is still alive and well, as is the investigation into his wife’s murder.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee is now the largest online-only sports betting market in the U.S., legalized five years ago, leading to a rise in gambling addiction. State leaders are using sports betting tax revenue to fund treatment programs. Leonardo Martinez-Torres of The Gambling Clinic highlights that gambling addiction affects lives deeply, with increased accessibility via phones contributing to the problem. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health saw gambling-related calls rise from 477 in FY23 to 746 in FY24. Funding for treatment programs has increased from $1.2 million to $4.3 million. The clinic offers in-person and Telehealth services, emphasizing support networks for recovery.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee’s infant mortality rate is 6.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, above the national average of 5.6, prompting the March of Dimes to declare a crisis. Neighboring Mississippi faces an even higher rate, recently declaring a public health emergency. Leading causes in Tennessee include birth defects, premature births, and unsafe sleep. A significant factor is the “maternity care deserts” in about one-third of Tennessee counties with no birthing hospitals or OBs. Tennessee also has the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S. from 2018 to 2022. Advocates stress the need for better healthcare policies, education, and prenatal care access.

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