SUMMARY: Dixon is set to undergo significant changes with a new Aquatic and Recreation Center in Hensley Park, announced by the mayor as the largest capital project in the city‘s history. The Dixon County Family YMCA will manage the facility, which will feature an indoor swimming pool, wellness center, playground, and early childhood learning center. The city plans to borrow up to $30 million for the project, which is pending approval, and is scheduled to open in 2026.

Big changes are coming for a park in Dickson: The city is adding a new aquatic and rec center.

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SUMMARY: A juvenile court hearing regarding a murder case in Knox County involved a 15-year-old suspect accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on a public trail. The judge ensured the victim’s name was redacted to protect her grieving family‘s privacy. The court is contemplating whether to keep the case in juvenile court or transfer it to adult court, which could lead to more severe sentencing. This decision will depend on the crime‘s severity. Cases like this often remain in juvenile court for rehabilitation, but violent crimes may warrant harsher punishment in adult court. Updates on the case are forthcoming.

The Knox County Juvenile Court judge ordered the redaction of the victim’s name from court records. The 15-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge.

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SUMMARY: Vanderbilt University is facing a dispute with graduate students seeking to unionize under the United Auto Workers, which filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board. Vanderbilt argues that graduate students are not employees under the National Labor Relations Act, claiming unionization would disrupt student-faculty relationships. The case raises privacy concerns, as the NLRB issued subpoenas for student information, conflicting with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that protects student data. More than 80 students objected to releasing their information, prompting legal representation from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. Graduate students seek improved wages and benefits.

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