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What bills will the special session of the Tennessee legislature cover?

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www.wkrn.com – Erin McCullough – 2025-01-27 06:00:00

SUMMARY: The 114th General Assembly in Tennessee is convening a special session on January 27 to address school vouchers, immigration safety, and disaster relief for East Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee called this session, which includes ten bills. Key proposals include creating a centralized immigration enforcement division and establishing criminal penalties for sanctuary policies. Disaster legislation focuses on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, including $210 million in funding. The “Education Freedom Act of 2025” aims to expand school vouchers statewide, supported by $225.8 million in recurring funding. Additional appropriations include funds for local educational initiatives and infrastructure improvements.

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Death Row inmate in court to delay execution

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-07-14 11:38:28

SUMMARY: Byron Black, a Tennessee death row inmate scheduled for execution on August 5, is seeking to delay his execution in a Davidson County courtroom. Convicted for the 1988 shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her two daughters, Black’s attorneys argue he is intellectually disabled and therefore incompetent for execution. A neuropsychologist testified, confirming Black’s intellectual disabilities based on evaluations and DSM-5 criteria, with assessments consistent since 2005. Additionally, there is discussion about requesting the deactivation of a medical device implanted in Black. The court is reviewing these claims to potentially reconsider Black’s sentence.

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William “Custer” Horton – The Tennessee Tribune

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tntribune.com – admin – 2025-07-13 23:15:00

SUMMARY: William “Custer” Horton, 64, of Nashville, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born November 9, 1960, in Dyersburg, he was raised in a Christian home and was active in Salter’s Chapel AME Church. Custer excelled in football and track at Dyersburg High School, earning multiple honors and becoming the school’s all-time leading defensive tackler. He played college football at Tennessee State University and was scouted by NFL teams. Afterward, he worked in construction and later in lawn care, building strong community ties. He is survived by his wife, two sons, family, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held July 12, 2025, in Dyersburg.

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Bread sold at Walmart, Kroger stores in TN, KY recalled over undeclared tree nut

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www.wkrn.com – Danielle Langenfeld – 2025-07-13 09:58:00

SUMMARY: Hartford Bakery, Inc. is recalling six lots of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style bread sold at Walmart and Kroger in 12 states due to undeclared hazelnuts, posing a severe allergy risk. About 883 loaves with UPC 24126018152 and expiration date 07/13/2025 are affected, bearing lot codes T10 174010206 to T10 174020406. States impacted include Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, and others. Though no major injuries reported, one consumer experienced digestive discomfort. The error occurred during packaging changes for a hazelnut-containing bread. Consumers should return the bread for a refund and contact Hartford Bakery at 1-812-425-4642 with questions.

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