SUMMARY: This afternoon, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office reported that an officer shot and killed a man in West Knox County this morning. Deputies arrived at a home on Isherwood Lane around 6:30 AM after hearing gunshots. They encountered a man armed with a gun, prompting SWAT and negotiations. A Knox County Deputy then shot the man, who did not reside at the location. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is now leading the investigation into the incident.

Officials responded to the 8000 block of Isherwood Lane around 6:34 a.m. after shots were heard in the neighborhood.

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SUMMARY: A Tax Foundation report reveals that taxpayer-funded subsidies for new or renovated sports stadiums often fail to deliver promised tax revenue and job growth. Research consistently indicates these subsidies merely redirect spending rather than generate new economic activity. Prominent examples in 2024 include proposed subsidies for the Tampa Rays and Chicago Bears, both at $2.4 billion. Critics argue such projects, like Philadelphia’s new arena, are often accompanied by misleading economic claims. Economists stress that cities, not teams, drive local economies, with several cities, such as San Diego and Seattle, thriving despite losing major sports teams.

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SUMMARY: A Mississippi motel, the Super Eight in Hernando, reopened after a shooting involving the FBI this morning. One person is confirmed dead, but details regarding the incident and the victim remain unclear, with no injuries reported among FBI agents. Crime scene tape is still visible as FBI agents continue their investigation. A Georgia guest, surprised by the unfolding scene, expressed her distress and concern about finding alternative accommodations. The FBI’s Jackson Field Office stated that all incidents involving their agents are taken seriously and are under review. The duration of the motel’s closure is uncertain as investigations proceed.

One person died after an FBI agent was involved in a shooting at a Super 8 hotel in Hernando, Mississippi. The agency confirmed to FOX13 that no agents were injured in the gunfire. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-person-dead-after-fbi-agent-involved-shooting-in-hernando/article_1536cefa-8272-11ef-99dd-5fafd63b74a2.html

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