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Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change sex on a birth certificate in Tennessee
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 on Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change their sex designation on their birth certificates in the state. “There is no fundamental right to a birth certificate recording gender identity instead of biological sex,” 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals …
Tennessee lawmaker proposes death penalty for illegals convicted of sex crimes
U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-D5) has proposed legislation which would allow for the death penalty being applied as a sentence to illegal immigrants convicted of committing rape or sexual abuse while in the country illegally. Rep. Ogles filed the bill in Congress last week, otherwise known as the Justice for American Women and Children Act …
TBI Investigating Grundy County Inmate Death
The TBI continues to investigate the death of a man that was in custody last Wednesday (May 29) at the Grundy County Jail in Altamont, Tennessee. According to officials with the TBI, 53-year-old Ronnie Glenn Ledbetter of Decherd, TN was found to be unresponsive when he arrived at the jail on Wednesday morning after being …
Federal lawsuit filed accusing Erlanger of false insurance claims and unlawful kickbacks
A federal lawsuit filed against Erlanger in 2021 has been made public following a court order that was handed down in earlier this month on May 8th, 2024. The lawsuit claims that in April of 2013, Erlanger started offering and paying unlawful kickbacks to doctors who referred patients to the hospital. The lawsuit also claims …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department announces Kindness Awards recipients from all area schools
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with our local schools in the area awarded selected students in each school with a “Kindness Award” this school year. School staff and the School Resource Deputy chose a student within each school in the county to be recognized. Recipients must have exhibited friendliness to all, generosity, and …
TN Governor Lee signs bill requiring domestic violence offenders to wear GPS device
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill that would require a court to order domestic violence offenders to wear a GPS device in the state. HB2692/SB1972 would require the offender to wear the GPS device unless they no longer pose a threat to the alleged victim or public safety. The bill was signed by the …
TWRA wants to know if you see a turkey this summer
If you happen to see a turkey in Tennessee this summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to hear from you. TWRA is looking for members of the public to take part in their wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey is open to the public from June 1st through Aug 31st. Agency staff …
The Best in the Sequatchie Valley Winners 2024
THE RESULTS ARE IN… You voted, and the results of the Best in the Sequatchie Valley for 2024 are here! HERE’S YOUR WINNERS FOR THE BEST IN THE SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOR 2024: BEST PLACES… CHURCH…………………..Kimball Baptist Church CITY LIBRARY……………..Carolyn Stewart Jasper Public Library CIVIC CLUB……………….South Pittsburg Rotary COLLEGE………………….Chattanooga State COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL…..Joshua K. Jennings Jasper Jack-O-Lantern …
TN House Advances Bill Requiring Local Officers to aid US Immigration Authorities
The Republican-led Tennessee House advanced a proposal Thursday that would require law enforcement agencies in the state to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the the country illegally, and would broadly mandate cooperation in the process of identifying, catching, detaining and deporting them. The House vote coincides with efforts in …
Lodge Cast Iron unveils new cookware line inspired by Dolly Parton
Lodge Cast Iron has partnered with country star and Tennessee legend, Dolly Parton, for a selection of cast iron cookware celebrating the star and inspired by her music, movies, and the icon in general. In a statement released Thursday by Lodge Cast Iron, the company has announced they are “beyond thrilled to partner with this …
