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: High temperatures today will reach the low to mid-90s, feeling closer to 100 degrees with humidity. Mostly dry weather is expected, with only a few spotty showers possible mainly in mountain areas and some surrounding counties. Starting Friday, a wind shift from the south will increase rain chances, with scattered afternoon showers and storms continuing Saturday. Rain chances decrease mid-next week, but temperatures will rise sharply, potentially reaching mid to upper 90s—some of the hottest this year for East Tennessee. Heat alerts may be issued Monday through Wednesday. Residents are advised to prepare for extreme heat and stay updated.

Spotty t-showers will be possible this weekend. But otherwise, hot weather will be the main story the next 7 days. Heat index …

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