A shocking incident has unfolded in Memphis, Tennessee, where a 26-year-old woman stands accused of a heinous crime involving murder and robbery. Kenyetta Hayes, the suspect in question, has been apprehended by authorities following a tragic sequence of events. On the morning of May 6th, the Memphis Police Department responded to a distressing scene on … Read more
Tennessee lawmakers have recently greenlit a significant tax cut amounting to nearly $2 billion for the state’s businesses. Spearheaded by Governor Bill Lee, this move aims to provide rebates to over 100,000 businesses statewide. However, the decision hasn’t been devoid of controversy. The approved plan, which will cost the state over $1.5 billion upfront and … Read more
A disabled man from Knoxville, Tennessee, has been grappling with a harrowing wait for restored SNAP benefits after his EBT card was hacked nearly three months ago. Dennis Walker, a single father reliant on food stamps due to disability stemming from a car accident, found himself without access to his $530 in benefits since January … Read more
The Tennessee House of Representatives has made significant amendments to a bill aimed at repealing and refunding the state’s franchise tax, resulting in a reduced refund amount of $813.5 million. House Bill 1893, which introduces key changes to the refund process, mandates the disclosure of companies benefiting from the refund on the website of Tennessee’s … Read more
Nissan has officially confirmed that the 2024 Nissan Leaf will once again be eligible for a federal EV tax credit of $3,750. This credit, which is half of the maximum amount of $7,500, effectively reduces the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households. The confirmation comes after Nissan initially announced in October that … Read more
In response to concerns raised by immigration experts regarding the potential influence of illegal immigrants on the U.S. electoral system, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has introduced the “Equal Representation Act.” This legislative proposal aims to address the perceived distortion in the democratic process caused by the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the census count for … Read more
Tennessee’s Proposed minimum wage: A Marathon of Legislative Progress The Proposed minimum wage of $20 Debate: Advocates Champion Economic Equity, Critics Fear Economic Fallout According to BNN, In Tennessee, Representatives Gloria Johnson and Senator Sara Kyle proposed a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour. This move could potentially … Read more
In a recent setback for Chick-fil-A, plans for a “mega” restaurant in Collierville, Tennessee were rejected by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in a 5-1 vote on Monday. The proposed establishment, which aimed to cater to the town’s approximately 51,000 residents, faced opposition primarily due to concerns over potential traffic issues. The larger Chick-fil-A … Read more
A Tennessee judge has upheld the death sentence for Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, almost 30 years after her heinous act of killing a 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in a disturbing and brutal manner. Pike’s attorneys sought a re-evaluation of her sentencing, citing recent legal precedents, but the judge’s decision maintains her … Read more
A Tennessee man facing a litany of charges related to sexual assault and child exploitation has managed to escape from custody for the second time, leaving local and federal authorities in a race against time to recapture him. Sean Williams, the former owner of Glass and Concrete Contracting LLC in Johnson City, had been … Read more