SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting is under investigation south of downtown. The suspect, 21-year-old Nicholas Lane, a wanted fugitive with a criminal history, was hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with police. Lane attempted to enter his estranged girlfriend’s apartment, prompting her to call the police due to visible injuries from a previous incident. When an officer confronted him, Lane fired at the officer, who returned fire, injuring Lane in the leg and backside. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading the inquiry, and body camera footage has been released that captures the encounter.

An investigation is underway after a fugitive was injured in an officer-involved shooting in the Napier area overnight, according to officials.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military for mass deportations. A local immigrants’ rights group, the Tennessee Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition (TURC), is preparing by educating families about their rights and organizing resistance. Trump has proposed the largest deportation program in U.S. history, potentially costing $315 billion to deport 13.3 million individuals. While the details are unclear, TURC expresses concern over the harmful rhetoric and dehumanizing impact on immigrant communities. Trump plans to finalize his strategy at Mar-a-Lago this week.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday he’s preparing to declare a national emergency and use the military for his mass deportation program.

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SUMMARY: In October, Tennessee’s tax revenues exceeded last year’s figures by $22.6 million but fell short of predictions, with year-to-date collections 1.4% or $72.4 million above budget. Commissioner Jim Bryson highlighted the need to monitor revenue and spending trends closely. While sales tax revenues slightly missed estimates, corporate taxes also fell short; however, fuel, realty recordation, and transfer taxes outperformed expectations. Fuel taxes exceeded projections by $1.3 million. Changes to franchise tax calculations contributed to a revenue decrease this fiscal year. The State Funding Board will meet on November 25 to discuss forecasts for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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