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Tennessee AG leading 14-state lawsuit against HIPAA rule
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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Afternoon Weather (3/13): Partly cloudy with spotty showers
SUMMARY: Temperatures will remain mild with highs in the mid to low 70s through Friday and Saturday, cooling slightly on Sunday. On St. Patrick’s Day, partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected with minimal rain. A severe weather threat is forecasted for Saturday, particularly around St. Louis, with a level one risk for our area, increasing to level two and three risks in certain locations. Strong winds, potential damaging thunderstorms, flooding from heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are concerns. Updates will follow as the situation develops, and cooler air will settle in before temperatures return to the 70s midweek.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Thursday, March 13.
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Tennessee could create registry for habitual domestic violence offenders in honor of slain Robertson Co. deputy
SUMMARY: A bill known as “Savanna’s Law,” aiming to establish a registry for repeat domestic violence offenders, passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee unanimously following heartfelt testimony from the mother of Savanna Puckett, a deputy murdered in 2022. The proposed public registry would list offenders after their second conviction, detailing their name, birthdate, photo, and conviction date. Offenders could remain on the list for 2 to 20 years. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Sabi Kumar, seeks funding to save lives, emphasizing that awareness of prior offenses could have prevented Puckett’s tragic death at the hands of a habitual offender.
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The history behind Nashville's Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
SUMMARY: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, located in Nashville, is a historic estate attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Originally built between 1929 and 1932 by Leslie Cheek and Mabel Wood, the estate is a prime example of the American countryplace era. It was designed with inspiration from European estates, aided by landscape architect Bryant Fleming. The couple hosted grand parties and filled the mansion with items they collected during their travels. After their passing, the estate was gifted to the public to operate as a botanical garden and art museum, officially opening in 1960. Today, it attracts over 400,000 visitors each year.

News 2 highlights one of Nashville’s most historic estates, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.
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