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: 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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SUMMARY: Carrie Faelo, director of a local animal shelter, was injured during a dog fighting ring bust in West Memphis when a pit bull attacked her, causing 14 puncture wounds on her leg. While assisting law enforcement in rescuing dogs, she feared that the dog would not release its grip. It took 20 attempts to free her, involving a staff member delivering a blow to the dog’s snout. Following the incident, law enforcement found both dead and injured dogs on the property, leading to multiple charges of animal cruelty. Despite her injuries, Carrie emphasized her commitment by returning to work the next day.

A local animal shelter director was injured during a bust right outside West Memphis. One of the dogs attacked Kerry Facello, biting her on the leg. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/dog-attacks-animal-shelter-director-amid-possible-dog-fighting-bust/article_ea3cdd66-9171-11ef-b519-130b3ef32e58.html

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