State Sen. Brent Taylor, a Republican representing East Shelby County and portions of East Memphis, is urgently seeking assistance from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to address a recent surge in criminal activities in Memphis. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Taylor implored the governor for state support, specifically requesting an augmentation of Tennessee…

The leaders of North Korea and Russia meet as the two U.S. adversaries look to strengthen their relationship. And Apple unveils big changes with its next generation of iPhones. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Sept. 13, 2023. Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia North Korean leader Kim Jong…

Two Tennessee lawmakers who had been expelled from the state’s general assembly, won back their seats in a special election. According to The Associated Press, Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson and Nashville Rep. Justin Jones have officially reclaimed their seats in the Legislature. The pair was expelled for leading a gun control protest on the House…

Former President Donald Trump faces new accusations in the classified documents case. And health officials say they have found the surprising cause of a mysterious food allergy plaguing thousands of Americans. It’s time for The Rundown for Friday, July 28, 2023. Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted Federal prosecutors have tacked on three…

Police reform is an issue on the minds of many Americans, due to incidents like the police-related beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. However, some see rising crime in cities like Seattle as evidence that cutting police budgets will only lead to more violent crime. Straight Arrow News contributor Dr. Rashad Richey says statistics…

The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers reignited the calls for police reform in cities across the nation. In Baltimore and Boston, police departments are using cognitive behavioral theory-based training to help cops “exposed to trauma in the line of duty by teaching them to be aware of their…

Tennessee has become the first state to enact a law that limits where drag shows can be performed. The state also joined a growing list of Republican-led states to ban gender-affirming care for children. Gov. Bill Lee signed both bills into law Thursday. The drag show law bans adult cabaret performances from taking place within…