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: Comedian Reggie Carroll was fatally shot by his roommate, Turnal Williams, in their North Mississippi rental home, according to District Attorney Matthew Barton. The incident occurred a week ago, and both men lived together at the Burton Lane property, which is linked to Cat Williams’ clothing line, Onyx Owl LLC. Despite Carroll touring with comedian Cat Williams and having security staff on the tour, Cat Williams was not involved in the shooting. The DA emphasized this was an isolated incident between two roommates from different states, not reflective of broader community violence. Williams remains jailed without bail; his court appearance was postponed.

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said that Carroll and Trenell Williams, charged with Carroll’s murder, were roommates at the Southaven home on Burton Lane where the deadly shooting occurred on August 20. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/roommate-used-shotgun-to-kill-comedian-reginald-carroll-da-says/article_7dbe6e48-3b68-45b1-98c5-fdecbd15b10e.html

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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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