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4+ hour, 40+ min ago (227+ words) Senator Marsha Blackburn said, "Today, the Senate confirmed two outstanding Tennesseans to the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Jeff Hagood and Mitch Graves. "These two Tennesseans will help achieve America's nuclear renaissance and deliver affordable and abundant energy. With Jeff and Mitch on the board, we will make certain Tennessee leads in next-generation nuclear and helps the United States win the global race for energy dominance." In introducing the two nominees earlier, Senator Blackburn said: Mr. Graves has over 37 years of executive leadership experience in complex, regulated industries. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the West Cancer Center and Research Institute, leading a multi-state healthcare organization with more than one hundred providers and 750 employees. Prior to this role, he served as President and CEO of HealthChoice, LLC, and held key executive positions at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare....

4+ hour, 50+ min ago (275+ words) His story is remarkable, Lee told reporters, and it's a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look for and what you hope for." Jelly Roll Breaks Down After Surprise Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry Tyler Childers, Eric Church Face Off in the Grammys' Contemporary Country Album Race Jelly Roll Celebrates His New Look and Grammy Nods: 'All I See Is God' On April 23, the Tennessee Board of Parole held a hearing in Nashville to discuss whether or not the artist should be forgiven for decades-old drugs and robbery charges. After nearly two hours of discussion, the board voted unanimously in favor of a pardon. Jelly Roll said all he could do was hope. This [news] was incredible," he commented. I pray this goes through. But today was special for me, regardless." The artist had begun petitioning the…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago (134+ words) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 33 people on Thursday. "After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 33 individuals executive clemency," said Governor Lee. "Each individual case is unique and warranted consideration, and I thank the Board of Parole members for their thoughtful recommendations throughout this process." Executive clemency decisions are made in consultation with the Tennessee'Board of Parole, which issues non-binding recommendations for each case. Individuals who have applied for clemency but are not included in today's release remain eligible for clemency in the future. The governor will grant one type of clemency: Additional forms of executive clemency are an exoneration and commutation, which the Governor will not grant in this round of decisions. Additional information on executive clemency may be found'here....

10+ hour, 41+ min ago (515+ words) A man charged in a shooting that killed an innocent bystander and who also led police on a dangerous chase in another incident has been given a 7-year sentence in a "global settlement." Cordarus Darnell Jones, 35, appeared before Criminal Court Judge Amanda Dunn. Emmanuel Johnson, son of victim Rickey Johnson, said in a statement in court, "I feel there was no justice done in this case. The DA didn't push hard enough. They didn't take in mind the character of the person." Jones has an extensive criminal record. The son added, "It was seven years for one and the other goes free." D'asiah Johnson was initially charged in the murder case after police said she dropped off Jones at the shooting scene, then picked him up and afterward removed the tag on her car. Jeffrey Smith was shot and "innocent…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago (842+ words) Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, this remote lake is an excellent spot for fishing and kayaking, and it's the ideal way to reconnect with nature. Islands and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Think of swimming, boating, or fishing in North Carolina. You're probably picturing the beaches of the Atlantic coastline, like Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the Outer Banks, home to America's tallest brick lighthouse. But away from the shore, nestled in the mountains of Jackson County, pristine lakes await. Particularly remote and beautiful are the underrated East Fork Lakes, including Cedar Cliff, Tanasee Creek, and the crystal-clear Wolf Creek Lake. Roughly midway between Charlotte and Chattanooga near Tuckasegee, NC, the 183-acre Wolf Creek Lake (also known as Wolf Lake) is surrounded by the protected Nantahala National…...

13+ hour, 6+ min ago (372+ words) Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for previous convictions for robbery and drug-related crimes that date back to 2003. The country singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, received the official pardon on Thursday. He was one of 33 that were pardoned in the state. Jelly Roll's path to pardon clears as Tennessee parole board weighs in "It's a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look for and what you hope for," he added. Jelly Roll, who is known for his hit songs "I Am Not Okay" and "Need a Favor," has previously spoken openly about his past incarceration. He told Joe Rogan in 2023 that he spent time off and on in jail from ages 14 to 25. "At 16, I was charged as an adult for a charge," he said on Rogan's podcast in 2023. "It was a…...

13+ hour, 52+ min ago (88+ words) " Several new bills and laws in Tennessee are set to go into effect in January 1st. Here's a look at what changes to expect. New laws taking effect in Tennessee on January 1 Several new bills and laws in Tennessee are set to go into effect in January 1. The list below, compiled by Policy and Research Analyst Daniel Burnham, provides a look at what to expect. According to officials with the state, some of the bills go into full effect and others go into partial effect....

14+ hour, 19+ min ago (365+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " CARTA is pushing back their decision to make changes to their transit system. That is after ridership data shows declines in efficiency and profitability for some bus routes in Chattanooga. Ridership data from last month shows ridership is up overall. However, CARTA says they are seeing a month-to-month dip because of the colder weather. In a special report last month, we told you many of CARTA's bus routes saw drops in efficiency over time. Several of those routes can cost CARTA upwards of $30 per rider to maintain. CARTA CEO Charles Frazier says his team fell behind on a few things and as a result, discussions about possible changes in CARTA's operation will be delayed. Now, whatever changes CARTA comes up with will not be implemented until 2027. In a Chattanooga city council strategic planning meeting with CARTA, councilman Chip…...

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15+ hour, 12+ min ago (356+ words) The rapper-singer, who has worn his checkered past on his sleeve, is now cleared to perform internationally with less red tape. Country music sensation Jelly Roll received a pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday for past charges of robbery and drug possession, restoring some freedoms to the Grammy-nominated artist and completing a redemption arc that has come to define his songwriting, brand, and advocacy. Lee's decision came after an outpouring of support from family, friends, and community members for the Nashville-based rapper-singer, whose birth name is Jason Deford. The Republican governor followed the guidance of the Tennessee Board of Parole, which on Tuesday voted unanimously to issue a nonbinding recommendation in favor of clemency. "His story is remarkable, and it's a redemptive, powerful story " which is what you look for and what you hope for," Lee told reporters....