SUMMARY: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is spearheading a lawsuit with over a dozen states against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit challenges a new HHS rule that restricts the disclosure of “reproductive health care” information without consent, hindering states’ abilities to conduct investigations and obtain health records. The rule, established after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, adds barriers that prevent states from using reproductive health data in criminal or civil inquiries. Skrmetti criticized the rule as politically motivated and impractical, seeking to have the court declare it unlawful and halt its enforcement.

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SUMMARY: The Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area, located along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, is facing challenges from invasive feral swine that threaten visitor safety, native wildlife, and local farmland. These hogs dig up essential plants and cause considerable agricultural damage. Beginning January 21, a collaborative effort by several government agencies, including the USDA and wildlife departments, will initiate a campaign to reduce the feral hog population using aerial operations and bait trapping. Visitors should expect increased official presence in the area this winter to address the issue.

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SUMMARY: Wilson County Schools has introduced rotating metal detectors, beginning with Mount Juliet High School, but parent Jordan Farmer raises concerns about the effectiveness of announcing their presence in advance. Students were informed ahead of time, prompting her to question the deterrent value since those with malicious intent could avoid detection. Additionally, she noted delays caused by everyday school supplies like binders and water bottles triggering the detectors, which has extended entry times. School spokesperson Bart Barker acknowledged the initial difficulties in adjusting the machines’ sensitivity but hopes the detectors will eventually serve as a deterrent and enhance security. Farmer suggests more targeted checks might be more effective.

Mt. Juliet is testing new metal detectors in its schools, but one parent shared some concerns with News 2.

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