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Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law
Read full article: Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state lawNashville International Airport has quietly faced an identity crisis for weeks under a new state law, with no clear agreement about who is in charge.
Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City
Read full article: Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music CityMusic City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day or two to enjoy all the town has to offer.
Judge blocks Florida abortion law but it’s still in effect starting today
Read full article: Judge blocks Florida abortion law but it’s still in effect starting todayA Leon County judge has blocked Florida's new ban on most abortions after a ruling that abortion is protected by the Florida constitution's right to privacy.
Judge tosses George Zimmerman’s lawsuit against Trayvon Martin’s parents
Read full article: Judge tosses George Zimmerman’s lawsuit against Trayvon Martin’s parentsA judge in Florida has dismissed a defamation and conspiracy lawsuit former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman had filed against the parents of Trayvon Martin, the teen he fatally shot almost a decade ago in a case that drew international attention about race and gun violence.
As judge backs school mask mandates, Broward already docked funding by state
Read full article: As judge backs school mask mandates, Broward already docked funding by stateLeon County Circuit Judge John Cooper’s final judgment was officially filed Thursday. It is expected to be appealed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state.
Judge: Florida schools can mandate masks, DeSantis overstepped
Read full article: Judge: Florida schools can mandate masks, DeSantis oversteppedFlorida school districts wishing to enforce face mask mandates scored a win in court Friday, with a Tallahassee judge ruling in favor of parents who sued to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order banning those measures.
Black lawmaker hopes highway project can right an old wrong
Read full article: Black lawmaker hopes highway project can right an old wrongTennessee state Rep. Harold Love Jr.'s father put up a fight in the 1960s against rerouting Interstate 40 because he believed it would stifle and isolate Nashville’s Black community.
Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead
Read full article: Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 deadHeavy rain across Tennessee flooded homes and roads as a line of severe storms crossed the state. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Torrential rains across Tennessee flooded homes and at least one church and left roads impassable, prompting dozens of people to be rescued in the Nashville area. Juliet said on Facebook that knee-deep water flooded the building, busted out the glass of its front entrance and sent chairs through a hallway. AdMany rivers and creeks were at or near their highest level since 2010, according to the National Weather Service. While there was no longer any precipitation falling, flooding remained a threat, Brittney Whitehead, a weather service meteorologist in Nashville, said Sunday afternoon.
Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing
Read full article: Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombingBuildings that were damaged in a Christmas Day explosion are seen, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day explosion as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the bomb site. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the downtown Nashville explosion site. City officials hoped to finish their assessment of the structural damage of the 41 affected buildings by Thursday. Bill Lee has asked the White House for an emergency declaration to free up money and resources to impacted business owners. Federal officials are continuing to investigate the motive of the man they identified as the bomber, 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner,