Tennessee Legislation Sparks Debate Over Rights of Undocumented Students: Knox County’s Response Under Discussion
WBIR - 12/02/2025 04:03:00 AM. A recent Tennessee bill, HB 0793, has sparked a heated debate among the public. The bill, if passed, could potentially allow local schools to refuse enrollment to undocumented K-12 students. The Knox County community held a vigil advocating for these students' rights. The bill has...
Another Winter Clipper Coming on Thursday! Light Snow Possible.
Well this forecast is shaping up to be a doozy unfortunately. There are a lot ingredients in this winter brew and a lot of possible scenarios that could play out. First off, there is a chance the low tracks too far south to bring much of anything to West Tennessee. There is also a chance the dry air from the north...
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee AG says religious charter schools could pass
That crumbling sound you hear is not the Tennessee Vols defense falling apart brick by brick. That was more of an implosion against Vandy last weekend at Neyland Stadium. No, this is the gradual dismantling of the “wall of separation between church and state.” The latest disassembly involves an opinion by Tennessee...
Tennessee House speaker wants to fund student teacher stipend amid teacher shortage
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants the state to start paying student teachers for their required internships, a proposal state education advocates say they support amid ongoing...
Tennessee appeals ruling that National Guard deployment in Memphis is illegal, calls crime there...
The Tennessee Attorney General has filed an appeal to a recent ruling that the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis is illegal, arguing the governor was within his authority to send the troops due to the crime situation there being a "grave emergency."
Emergency Need: O-Positive Donors Needed After Local Surge In Trauma Cases
Blood Assurance has an emergency need for O-positive donors after a busy day of trauma cases required a large amount of O-positive blood. This sudden increase in use has put a big strain on our already low supply. “We are asking all eligible O-positive donors to give as soon as...
Tennessee lawmakers debate giving school boards power to deny enrollment to undocumented students
A proposal would allow districts to require tuition from undocumented immigrants for public education.
Measurable snowfall possible in parts of Tennessee by Friday
TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service has issued multiple Winter Weather Advisories across parts of northern and central Tennessee, warning residents of slippery conditions due to snow and ice. The advisories are in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Residents in Putnam, Overton, Fentress, White,...
Our reporting leads to TBI probe of property management company
Our months-long investigation into Gasser Property Management prompts TBI probe after HOAs in four Middle Tennessee counties report missing funds
Tennessee school closings and delays for Friday
TENNESSEE — Multiple school districts in Tennessee have announced delayed openings for Friday, December 5, due to anticipated inclement weather. Sullivan County Schools in Blountville, Clay County Schools, Jackson County Schools, Pickett County Schools, and Oneida Schools will all open two hours later than usual....
