Navient, one of the Nation's largest Student Loan services, agreed Thursday to Pay nearly $2 Billion, to settle Claims by 38 States and the District of Columbia, it deceived Thousands of Bor… Read More
A Bronx Man has been Indicted on 304 Counts of Criminal Gun Trafficking Charges, including Criminal Sale of a Firearm and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Of the 73 Guns sold, 59 were Loade… Read More
The Nebraska Legislature, overcame the Filibuster, Approved a push for a Convention of States to Amend the U.S. Constitution, becoming the 17th State to do so.
State Lawmakers passed a Leg… Read More
Lawmakers in Arizona and Wyoming, put forward Proposals that would allow their States, to accept tax Payments in the form of Digital Currencies.
The new Proposals, and others like them aro… Read More
These States Legislation about Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV):
Tennessee: Sen Brian Kelsey (R-31st District, Germantown) has introduced Senate Bill 1820, companion measure: 1868 HB by Rep. Nat… Read More
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R), has Approved a Proposal to Split, fast-growing Nashville into Multiple Congressional Seats, a move Democrats have warned will unfairly affect Black Voters. The R… Read More
It all started with an article in the Mississippi Free Press by Nick Judin.
Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee is withholding $110,000 of funding from the Madison County Library System allegedly… Read More
The Board for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), on Thursday, authorized the program to assess moving forward with new Nuclear Technology, with up to $200 million to be spent for the Firs… Read More
Asheville’s treasures are mostly found outdoors. As travelers drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, they can imagine what it’s like to live in luxury at Biltmore. If you want even… Read More
Memphis voted to adopt Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) in 2008, but it’s never been employed, as a result of long-running Litigation and Administrative battles.
Tennessee Lawmakers passed… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Funding: Thirty-three Democratic senators urged President Biden to include $5 billion for grants to state and local governments to improve election security in h… Read More
Are you looking for the top trails in Tennessee for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, or other outdoor activities?
#1 Snoopers Rock Trail
Near Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Snoopers Roc… Read More
The Justice Department (DOJ) is Ending its Three-year-old China Initiative, a National Security Program intended to thwart China's Intelligence Activities in the U.S., including those aimed… Read More
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These Bills Alter or Move Primaries.
Arizona - SB 1456, will allow Independent Voters to choose a Presidential Primary Ballo… Read More
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These Bills ease Ballot Access Restrictions for New or Minor Parties, or Independent Candidates.
Alaska - On 2/18/2022, Stat… Read More
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), signs a Bill establishing a New Investigative Unit focused on Election Crimes, he will also be Banning Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV).
The “elections… Read More
Two Current Members and One former Member, of the Tennessee National Guard, are Safe and Accounted for, despite a Russian Newspaper’s False report that the Men were killed while Fighti… Read More
Nigerian man serving 78-month prison term in US seeks Buhari’s intervention
A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde, who is currently serving a 78-month prison term in Tennessee… Read More
Legislative Updates
Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed a bill into law that creates a statewide voter fraud force to respond to allegations of illegal election activity reported by c… Read More
A Leaked Supreme Court Draft Majority Opinion, strongly suggests that Roe v. Wade could be Overturned this summer, but a Number of States have already implemented Protections for Abortion Ac… Read More
It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. In fact, the more you do in May 2022, the easier retirement will be.
Retirement can be a daunting prospect if you don’… Read More
On the heels of Challenges to Federal Candidates’ Qualifications, in places like North Carolina and Tennessee, We look at how States describe the Qualifications for Federal Office. The… Read More
If you think it’s time for you to get that haircut finally, it might help you know the price of a men’s haircut in advance to plan things out accordingly.
Of course, how much yo… Read More
According to Matthew of the New Testament: “For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance; but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that… Read More
Did you miss out on National Caviar Day since it fell on a Monday this year? Well, repeat after me: We shall indulge in caviar any day we want, for we are worthy! Of course, caviar is not so… Read More
Funding Will Provide High-Speed Internet Access to People and Businesses in Rural and Remote Areas across 20 States; Additional Funding Will Come From President Biden’s Bipartisan Inf… Read More
This week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first round of grant recipients for its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which will include exc… Read More
Diane Kruger looks chic as she attends the “Marlowe” premiere during the 70th San Sebastian International Film Festival at Kursaal Auditorium on Saturday, September 24, in Spain… Read More
Broadway-Nashville, Tennessee is voted #1 of the Top 12 Things to do in Nashville, Tennessee.
While many people visit Nashville’s museums to learn about the history of country mus… Read More
Grand Ole Opry-Nashville, Tennessee It was voted #2 in our recent poll in our article, “Top 12 Things to Do in Nashville, Tennessee.”
In 1925, the Grand Ole Opry debuted as a ra… Read More
We did it! We navigated the famous “Tail of the Dragon” and have the tales to go with it.
The “we” part of this story is the Southeast Regional Automotive Media Assoc… Read More
It was quite a day on the second Monday of November 2022 as drive time on the “Tail of the Dragon” came into focus. Representing a slice of US 129 starting in Graham County, NC… Read More
The compact Nissan Rogue utility vehicle enters its third year for this third-generation model for 2023. It is one of the most popular models in the segment and Nissan’s top-selling pa… Read More
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs into law restrictions on drag shows, citing concerns that they contribute to the sexualization or grooming of children. The new law goes into effect in July… Read More
Consistently voted one of the top 50 places to visit in the USA, Chattanooga is a great destination for a relaxing and fun holiday. Whether you’re travelling solo, planning a romantic… Read More
The alcohol industry has been through ups and downs across America’s history, but it is alive and well today. From traditional recipes to modern twists on classic spirits, distilleries… Read More
Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal have both been awarded at the Olivier Awards for their debuts in major London productions. Killing Eve's Comer recently took to the stage in the one-woman show Pr… Read More
The Tennessee GOP is set to vote on whether to expel three Democratic lawmakers for their role in a gun control demonstration last week. The move has prompted outrage from gun control suppor… Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is making a last-minute trip to Tennessee on Friday, hours after the Republican-controlled House expelled two Democratic lawmakers&n… Read More
Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urgi… Read More
In the United States, Nashville’s Metro Council has voted unanimously to reinstate state representative, Justin Jones, to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after… Read More
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last month, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee awarded final passage Tuesday to a proposal that would further protect gun and ammunition dealers, manuf… Read More
Drag performers in Tennessee are being cautious, making adjustments to their performances should the limits of the first-in-the-nation law essentially banning drag from public property or in… Read More
Montana has become the first state to ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, with legislation that also seeks to limit LGBTQ+ rights. The… Read More
Tina Turner, the legendary singer and performer, has died at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Switzerland. Born in a segregated Tennessee hospital, Turner started her career… Read More
The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation in Tennessee is sending free books to over 200,000 students enrolled in public school, with the aim of combating learning loss over the summer… Read More
Coal ash, a toxic waste product generated from burning coal to produce electricity, has contaminated water and air at more than 1,000 sites across the United States. It contains at least 17… Read More
Crystal Renee Hayslett is a costume designer and actress. She is best recognized for her role as Fatima in the BET show Sistas. She began working as a production assistant at Tyler Perry Stu… Read More
A new 30,000-ton-per-year recycling facility has opened in Covington, Georgia, aimed at extracting valuable minerals from EV batteries and reintroducing them to the market. The facility, man… Read More
Canadian authorities have identified the body found in a river in Ottawa in 1975 as Jewell "Lalla" Langford, a 48-year-old businesswoman from Tennessee. Langford, known as the "Nation River… Read More
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, challenging the congressional redistricting map that divided Democratic-leaning Nashville to benefit Republicans. The plain… Read More
Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle who inspired the movie "The Blind Side," has filed a petition in a Tennessee probate court to end the conservatorship held by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, w… Read More
GloRilla, an American rapper and social media star from Memphis, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She gained popularity with her viral hit single “FNF (Let’s Go),”… Read More
Statehouses across the United States have various rules in place to limit acts of protest during government proceedings. These rules can restrict the display of signs, political messaging on… Read More
Tennessee lawmakers abruptly ended a special session aimed at improving public safety after a deadly school shooting. The session quickly turned chaotic as the Republican-led Statehouse refu… Read More
In a significant victory for the community in south Memphis, a plant that uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment has announced its closure. The decision comes afte… Read More
Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, challenging Republican incumbent Marsha Blackburn. Johnson gained national attention after s… Read More
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has escalated its strike against General Motors (GM) after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Stellantis, the maker of Jeep vehicles. The strike… Read More
General Motors (GM) plans to invest approximately $13 billion in U.S. facilities by April 2028, according to a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The investments i… Read More
Two zoos in the UK and the US have introduced Andean bears, known as "Paddington Bears," in an effort to save the species from extinction. The Chester Zoo in England has introduced Oberon, a… Read More