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Ousted Black lawmaker Justin Pearson to return to Tennessee House: ‘You can’t expel hope’

A panel in Memphis voted to reinstate Justin Pearson to the state House a week after he and another Black lawmaker were removed for supporting a gun-control protest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black lawmaker who was expelled reinstated to Tennessee House seat

The Nashville city council voted unanimously to send Justin Jones back to the Legislature after he was ousted with a colleague last week. He immediately took the oath of office.

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Black lawmaker Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after GOP expulsion

Nashville’s metro council voted Monday to reinstate Tennessee state lawmaker Justin Jones, who was expelled from his elected position last week by a Republican supermajority.

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Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones returns to Capitol after Nashville Council reinstates him

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, who was expelled from the state House last week alongside former Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis, was reinstated to his seat Monday on an interim basis.

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Local officials are poised to send expelled Tennessee lawmakers back to state House

Former Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, want to return to the House. Upcoming meetings could give local officials the chance to send them back.

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Expelled Tennessee lawmakers are both seeking their seats again

Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who were expelled last week for their protest after a mass shooting in Nashville, say they want to be reappointed and re-elected.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cup drivers weigh in on unsuccessful Denny Hamlin appeals ruling, NASCAR rule changes

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch has felt the same whiplash that Denny Hamlin feels right now.

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Tennessee House expels 2 Democrats for gun-control protest

The GOP supermajority in the House banished Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who are both Black, for joining a protest for gun control after the Nashville school shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel 2 Democratic lawmakers

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

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Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel Democratic representative

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 72-25 Thursday to expel Democrat Justin Jones, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun-control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

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Blue state, red state: Where you live may determine whether you can work from home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tavalicia Bell, a 26-year-old shipping dispatcher, was imagining a life working from home, her dog Cody by her side, she said as she hurried to finish her cheesesteak. But in this city, she explained as other workers filtered into Lennys Grill & Subs, most companies insist that…

Los Angeles Times

Special teams woes doom Blues in 6-1 loss to Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Thursday, the Blues overcame poor special teams to beat Chicago.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Clippers falter after halftime without Kawhi Leonard and lose to Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — To reach the Memphis locker room after his pregame warmup Friday, the Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard had to first pass by a Clippers bench populated by a few of his former assistant coaches. Stopping to chat, Kennard playfully asked whether the Clippers, whose suffocating defense two nights earlier…

Los Angeles Times

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett attacked for response to Nashville school shooting: ‘Criminals are gonna be criminals’

Career politician Tim Burchett, R-Tenn, drew accusations of defeatism over his refusal to address gun control following Monday’s mass shooting in Nashville that left seven people dead at a Christian private school.

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Nashville school shooter drew maps to plan massacre and penned sick manifesto

The suspect, who has been identified as 28-year-old Audrey Elizabeth Hale, was killed by police at the scene at the Covenant School, Nashville, Tennessee, US

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Freeway crash kills 6 youths thrown from car in Tennessee

A car crash killed six young people, including a 1-year-old infant, after they were ejected from their vehicle early Sunday on a freeway in middle Tennessee, authorities said.

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Geoff Baker: James Reimer, other NHL players who decline to wear Pride Night jerseys deserve scrutiny

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There's little doubt that San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer knew well in advance that allowing a soft overtime goal to Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Thursday would be the least of his weekend problems to follow.

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States are learning on the fly about sports betting addiction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The states that have legalized sports betting are reporting record levels of wagering and revenues, but with that growth comes questions about gambling addiction and whether regulators and sportsbooks are doing enough to fight it.

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Grizzlies hand Warriors 11th consecutive road loss

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A rare Warriors’ road win appeared to be within reach Saturday night.

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What lifestyle a $100,000 salary can afford you in 10 major cities

You can stretch $100,000 the furthest in Memphis, and the least in New York City.

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Mavericks without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving suffer close loss to Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Perhaps one day the Mavericks and their fans won’t lament the decision of former general manager Donnie Nelson, front-office guru Bob Voulgaris and their executive corp’s decision to not scout or select TCU product Desmond Bane in the 2020 NBA draft.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri's SEC tournament ride stops short in semifinal loss to Alabama

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Playing in the Southeastern Conference tournament semifinals for the first time, the No. 25 Missouri Tigers traded blows with top-seeded Alabama on Saturday but fell a day short of cutting down the nets at Bridgestone Arena, losing to the SEC regular-season champions, 72-61.

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Kentucky’s trip to the SEC tournament is a short one as Vanderbilt pulls off upset in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cason Wallace returned to the court, Kentucky jumped out to a double-digit lead in the game’s opening minutes, and it didn’t matter for the Wildcats in the end.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

D'Moi Hodge's late surge carries Missouri past Tennessee, into SEC semifinals for first time

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Finally, after a decade in the Southeastern Conference, the Missouri Tigers broke through the blockade.

WEKU

Tenn. Lt. Gov. McNally apologizes after repeatedly commenting on racy Instagram posts

While supporting some of the state's most restrictive LGBTQ laws, Tenn. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally admitted to regularly commenting on nearly naked online photos of a gay man with heart and fire emojis.

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