Tennessee

Paramore Reject Tennessee State Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell, Citing “Blatant Racism” of House Republicans

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At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Paramore formally won their first two trophies: Best Rock Album (for This Is Why) and Best Alternative Music Performance (for “This Is Why”). Another Tennessee-based artist also won her first Grammy: Eight-time nominee Allison Russell earned Best American Roots Performance for “Eve Was Black.” In celebration, Nashville Democrat Justin Jones … Read more

Missing deputy’s body found after patrol car recovered from Tennessee river

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The body of a missing Meigs County, Tennessee, sheriff’s deputy has been found, officials said Thursday, hours after his patrol vehicle was pulled from the Tennessee River with the body of another person inside. Deputy Robert “R.J.” Leonard was last heard from Wednesday night shortly after he arrested someone and was on his way to … Read more

Legislative staffer suspended after confrontation with ‘Tennessee Three’ member

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee legislative staffer has been placed on leave after Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones says the staffer yelled at him in a hallway. Jones, who shot to national fame as one of two Democrats expelled by their Republican colleagues last year for their participation in a protest calling for gun … Read more

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Basketball Livestream: How to Watch the NCAA Game Online, Time, TV Channel

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Tonight, SEC foes square off when the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats meet the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena. The stage is set for a heated and historic rivalry with major implications for the conference championship. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET. Watch UK vs. UT on Sling TV The Wildcats fell … Read more

Five-star George MacIntyre commits to Tennessee football

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Tennessee football is keeping an important player in-state with the commitment of George MacIntyre on Monday morning. MacIntyre is a five-star quarterback and will be the foundation of Tennessee’s recruiting class. He is a class of 2025 recruit from Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tennessee). MacIntyre is ranked the No. 15 player in the nation in the … Read more

Trial canceled in Berkshire Hathaway suit by Haslam family

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Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J. and Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Lacy O’Toole | CNBC A billion-dollar trial that was to determine if Berkshire Hathaway improperly used an accounting method that would significantly short-change the Haslam family in a purchase of the family’s remaining minority stake in Pilot Travel Centers … Read more

Tennessee officials to pay $125K to settle claim they arrested a man for meme about fallen officer

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in Tennessee have settled a First Amendment lawsuit for $125,000, the plaintiff’s attorneys said Monday. The suit was filed by a man who said he was arrested over a disparaging social media post about a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Joshua Andrew Garton was arrested in … Read more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffers shoulder injury in win over Tennessee Titans | NFL News

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Elsewhere Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano looks set to miss the rest of the 2023 season after suffering a leg and knee injury during his team’s defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones also suffers an injury Last Updated: 08/10/23 11:14pm Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was banged up … Read more