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’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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SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case highlights President Trump’s strict immigration policies, seeks asylum in the U.S. after a wrongful 2019 deportation to El Salvador. The Trump administration alleges he is an MS-13 gang member, which he denies, and plans to deport him to Uganda. His second asylum request, filed in Maryland, could lead to a green card and citizenship but must pass through immigration courts under DOJ control. A federal judge is ensuring Abrego Garcia’s right to due process amid legal battles, including human smuggling charges he denies. His case draws rare legal support and scrutiny amid intense immigration enforcement.

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