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Lawmakers expect more protests over TN bill impacting undocumented students
SUMMARY: Tennessee lawmakers anticipate increased protests regarding a bill allowing school districts to decide on enrolling undocumented students. Republican legislators are urging peaceful demonstrations as the proposal moves closer to debate in the House and Senate. Previous protests have disrupted committee hearings, with demonstrators advocating for children’s rights and reminding lawmakers of American values. The bill, recently amended, would permit parents without proof of legal status to pay tuition for their children. Democrats criticize the bill as cruel and counter to Southern values, while supporters argue it aims to limit illegal immigration and challenge a 1982 Supreme Court ruling on student enrollment.
After protesters all but shut down multiple committee hearings on a bill that would let Tennessee school districts deny undocumented students over the past few weeks, Republican lawmakers are reminding the public to keep protests peaceful as the proposal is set to be debated in more committees next week.
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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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Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 153rd Homecoming – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 153rd Homecoming on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee, with Bishop Mark Freeman as guest speaker. The theme is “God’s Faithfulness Through the Years,” honoring the church’s enduring legacy since its founding in 1872. The church has relocated multiple times, survived a devastating fire, and experienced strong pastoral leadership, including current Executive Pastor Dr. Paula M. Wyatt. Following Rev. Harmon Stockdale Jr.’s resignation in January 2024, the church is actively searching for a new senior pastor while continuing its mission with faith, praise, and community commitment.
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Alvarado echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid
SUMMARY: Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Kentucky’s first Hispanic state legislator and former Republican state senator, announced his 2026 bid for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat. Now Tennessee’s health commissioner, Alvarado plans to return and align with Trump’s “America First” agenda, focusing on issues like border security and fighting the “woke agenda.” The seat, held by GOP Rep. Andy Barr, is a Democratic target for the 2026 midterms. The race includes GOP challengers Ryan Dotson and Deanna Gordon, and Democrats Zach Dembo, Cherlynn Stevenson, and David Kloiber. The district blends rural GOP areas and Democratic-leaning Lexington, shaped by recent redistricting.
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