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1 dead, at least 9 injured after shooting reported near TSU during homecoming

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-10-13 05:22:12

SUMMARY: A weekend celebration for Tennessee State University (TSU) homecoming turned tragic when gunfire erupted, killing one person and injuring nine others. The shooting occurred around 5:00 PM at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue North, just 20 minutes after a parade ended. Metro Police noted that the incident involved two groups and was not representative of the TSU celebration, as most attendees were at a football game. Witnesses described chaos, with individuals using belts as tourniquets amidst the panic. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking surveillance footage from nearby areas. TSU and city officials are responding to the incident.

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Nashville police officers and first responders were called to a Saturday evening shooting near Tennessee State University that killed one person and injured at least nine others.

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Tennessee’s season comes to end after losing to Houston in Elite 8

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www.wkrn.com – Sam Rothman – 2025-03-30 16:01:00

SUMMARY: The University of Tennessee’s basketball season ended in the Elite 8 for the second consecutive year, losing to the University of Houston 69-50. A poor first half saw the Vols fall behind by over 20 points, and despite a strong start to the second half, they couldn’t overcome Houston’s efficient three-point shooting. Tennessee shot just 29% from the field, with standout performances from Jordan Gainey and Chaz Lanier scoring 17 points each, while Zakai Zeigler was limited to five. Houston’s strong rebounding and point production in the paint secured their victory and a spot in the Final Four.

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Tennessee doesn’t have enough school counselors. Here’s how that impacts students.

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wpln.org – Camellia Burris – 2025-03-28 15:33:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee is facing a severe shortage of school counselors, with the average counselor handling 429 students, nearly double the recommended ratio. This overload hinders counselors’ ability to provide personalized support, leading to negative outcomes like lower graduation rates and increased mental health issues. Factors contributing to the shortage include unclear career pathways, role confusion, and low pay. Efforts to address this, such as the “Map My Pathway” project, aim to better inform students about the counseling profession. Counselors play a vital role in advising students on academic and financial decisions, but current workloads make it difficult to support students effectively.

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Lee noncommittal on legislation involving immigration, schools | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-28 12:00:00

(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said there are a lot of unknowns concerning a bill that would allow school districts to ban students who are illegally in the country.

Protestors have gathered outside the state capitol and packed committee rooms during debates of the bill, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, and in the House by Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland.

“To the specifics of the legislation before the General Assembly right now, it’s not finalized,” Lee said during a visit to Chattanooga this week. “They’re different versions of the bill, there are different amendments, there’s a lot unknown yet about where this is going to land. Until I know more about that, I can’t speak to the particulars of it.”

Lee said the Biden administration created a problem with illegal immigration.

“It leaves lawmakers with the challenges of addressing the mess that was created by that, including issues with overburdened school systems,” Lee said. “I think that is part of what you are seeing there.”

The 1982 Plyer vs. Doe ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court said U.S. public schools must allow children illegally in the country to attend unless “a substantial state interest is involved.”

William Mendoza of Knoxville said during a subcommittee meeting of the House Education Committee that he believes lawmakers are hoping to set a national precedent.

“I think we are wasting taxpayers money,” Mendoza said. “We have seen how this bill that is trying to be passed is just a game because they just want to bring it up all the way to the Supreme Court to be able to challenge it.”

The bill is on Tuesday’s calendar for the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee. It is assigned to the Government Operations Committee in the House.

Both chambers could vote next week on another piece of legislation addressing illegal immigration.

Sen. Majority Leader Jack Johnson and Rep. Lee Reeves, R-Franklin, are sponsoring a bill that negates out-of-state driver’s licenses for people illegally in the country. Those caught could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor.

“The majority of states that issue licenses to illegal immigrants issue a distinctive license,” Johnson said. “The bill requires the Department of Safety to go through and create a list of these licenses. Those licenses will not be valid licenses here in the state of Tennessee.”

The bills have passed House and Senate committees.

Lawmakers agreed to a bill in a January special session that creates a Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division to act as a liaison with the Trump administration on immigration. The legislation also establishes a grant program for law enforcement agencies that participate in a federal immigration program that allows them to perform some immigration duties.

Local officials that support sanctuary cities could be charged with a Class E felony under a separate piece of legislation passed during the special session.

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