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DOJ to investigate conditions at Alabama prisons

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into conditions within Alabama's troubled prison system. The department announced the investigation Thursday that will focus on safety in men's prisons and whether inmates are protected from physical…

GOP leaders alarmed about removal of Tennessee history

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican leaders in the state Legislature are expressing alarm at the number of Tennessee historical events that would be removed from teaching requirements under a proposed overhaul of social studies standards. In the letter sent Wednesday,…

National Night Out in The City of Chattanooga

CHATTANOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- National Night Out was held all over the city in places like East Lake Park, Lake Hills Park, Downtown Saint Elmo, and the Murray Hills Walking Track. According to officials this is only Chattanooga's second year hosting…

Memphis council approves marijuana-related ordinance

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis City Council has narrowly approved an ordinance that would allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess a small amount of marijuana. The council voted 7-6 Tuesday after lengthy discussion from people…

Whitefield Police Department unveils Tater Tree Monument

The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office remembers the life of a pediatric cancer patient tonight. 7-year-old Gabriel 'Tater' Singleton passed away earlier this year. He was an honorary deputy  the Sheriff's Office before his death. Tonight friends and family came together…

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