If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at
The Covenant School in Nashville last year.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Other teachers and students' parents
would not be privy to the information.
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If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports.
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If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports.
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School districts would need
to grant permission as well.
A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory.
However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. .
Protesters shouted
"Blood on your hands" after
the bill was passed by the
House on April 23
Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US.
'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned
that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of
people across the central United States this week.
On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe
weather events so far in 2024.".
According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail
and damaging winds across a dozen states.".
On April 25, the first storm of the system is set
to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms
expected to last throughout the weekend.
AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.".
All modes of severe weather
are likely with the multiple-day
event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
Two storms, off the Pacific
coast on Tuesday, will swing
across the West and cause
moisture to surge northward from
the Gulf of Mexico while, at the
same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the
states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross
an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into
central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. .
In addition to dangerous storm conditions,
the National Weather Service has warned
that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the
Southwest into the southern High Plains."
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A tragic incident unfolded in Memphis, Tennessee, where two individuals lost their lives and fourteen others sustained severe injuries during a mass shooting at a block party. Interim Police Chief CJ Davis informed ABC24 that the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday at the intersection of Carnes Avenue and Grand Street, near Orange Mound Park.
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This Day in History: , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated.
April 4, 1968.
King was shot and killed
as he stood on the second-floor balcony
of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.
The âapostle of nonviolenceâ
had gone to Memphis in support
of a sanitation workers' strike.
Widely recognized as the most prominent
face of the American Civil Rights Movement,
Dr. King was just 39 years old.
In a prophetic speech the night before his murder,
King stated that, âIâve seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you.".
Petty criminal James Earl Ray was arrested
two months later and eventually
pleaded guilty to King's assassination.
After being sentenced to 99 years in prison,
Ray recanted his confession. Questions of a
conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King continue to linger.
King's death sparked riots in
more than 100 American cities.
On April 9, tens of thousands of mourners
lined the streets of Atlanta to pay their respects
on the day King was laid to rest
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n a shocking incident, hundreds of Bibles were deliberately set ablaze outside an evangelical church in Tennessee on Easter morning. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this disturbing event.
#Bible #BibleBurnt #US #USNews #USA #Bibles #Tennessee #TennesseeChurch #Easter #EasterCelebrations #EasterNews #Oneindia
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Tennessee Is First State to Protect , Musicians and Artists Against AI.
On March 21, Tennessee made history
by adopting legislation that protects musicians from being impersonated by AI. .
Gov. Bill Lee made the
announcement on social media.
Tennessee (sic) is the music capital of the
world, & we're leading the nation with historic
protections for TN artists & songwriters
against emerging AI technology, Gov. Bill Lee, via social media.
The protections come as an update
to the state's Ensuring Likeness Voice
and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act).
The law will take effect on July 1.
Country music stars Chris Janson and Luke Bryan were present when the governor signed the bill. .
What an amazing precedent for
Tennessee to get in front of this, Luke Bryan, via statement.
To know that our state protects
us and what we're about and what
we worked so hard for is just a
testament to how great this state is, Luke Bryan, via statement.
Gov. Lee thanked legislators for
protecting artists and songwriters when
the bill was introduced in January.
From Beale Street to Broadway,
to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is
known for our rich artistic heritage
that tells the story of our great state. , Gov. Bill Lee, via press release.
As the technology landscape evolves
with artificial intelligence, I thank the
General Assembly for its partnership
in creating legal protection for our
best-in-class artists and songwriters, Gov. Bill Lee, via press release
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George Santos breathed new life into his old drag queen persona -- bringing back his old shtick in a new video ... where he seems inclined to say hello for some.. TMZ.com
At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.
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Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event!
#WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner #USNews #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenvsTrump #BidenvsTrump #ProPalestineProtestUS #IsraelHamasWar #Oneindia
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Morgan Wallen , Speaks Out About Recent Arrest.
Wallen was arrested on April 7 "in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct," according to attorney Worrick G. Robinson.
The country star threw a chair
off the roof of Chief's bar which landed
near police officers below on the street. .
Wallen took to X on April 19 to publicly address the incident, NBC News reports. .
I didnât feel right publicly checking in
until I made amends with some folks. , Morgan Wallen, via X.
Iâve touched base with Nashville law
enforcement, my family, and the good
people at Chiefâs. Iâm not proud of my
behavior, and I accept responsibility, Morgan Wallen, via X.
I have the utmost respect for the
officers working every day to keep
us all safe. Regarding my tour,
there will be no change, Morgan Wallen, via X.
The country star was also arrested for
public intoxication and disorderly conduct
in 2020, NBC News reports.
At that time, he was ejected
from Kid Rock's bar in Nashville.
In 2021, Wallen faced public outcry
and was suspended from his label for using
a racial slur in a video that had surfaced.
His album, 'One Thing at a Time,' was America's most-consumed album in 2023, NBC News reports.
Hit songs from the record include
"Last Night," "You Proof" and "Thinkin' Bout Me."
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Morgan Wallen was arrested and jailed on Sunday night in Nashville. The country artist was arrested for reckless endangerment while out in downtown Nashville. The singer allegedly threw a chair from the 6th story roof of a bar owned by fellow country music star Eric Church while celebrating its opening weekend.
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Watch as we delve into the shocking shooting incident at Roasted, a popular Nashville restaurant, where one person lost their life and four others were injured during an Easter Sunday brunch. Learn more about the unfolding tragedy and the search for suspect Anton Rucker as authorities work to bring justice to the victims.
#Nashville #NashvilleRestaurant #NashvilleShooting #ShootingatNashville #NashvilleRestaurantShooting #Easter #EasterCelebrations #EasterSunday #Oneindia
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Lawmakers in Tennessee overwhelming pass a new bill allowing teachers the ability to carry guns on school grounds, this following the deadly massacre at Covenant Christian elementary a year ago.