Holly McCall
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In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood – and Dolly – shows us who we could be, writes commentator Eric Patton tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/i...
In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood - and Dolly - shows us who we could be • Tennessee Lookout
The next governor should strive to unite Tennesseans in the way only state icon Dolly Parton - and Dollywood - does.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood – and Dolly – shows us who we could be, writes commentator Eric Patton tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/i...
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Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time aide Cade Cothren tennesseelookout.com/briefs/feds-...
Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on Casada, Cothren • Tennessee Lookout
Despite spending six years investigating and prosecuting former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff on corruption charges, the U.S. Department of Justice requested their convictions an...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time aide Cade Cothren tennesseelookout.com/briefs/feds-...
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Memphis Safe Task Force announces a new crime hotline to take reports of “criminals, illegal aliens, sex offenders, human traffickers and those guilty of gang activity, drug distribution and fraud.” in public housing. @cstephenson.bsky.social
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Federal officials launch crime hotline for Memphis public housing residents • Tennessee Lookout
Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a federal task force.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Memphis Safe Task Force announces a new crime hotline to take reports of “criminals, illegal aliens, sex offenders, human traffickers and those guilty of gang activity, drug distribution and fraud.” in public housing. @cstephenson.bsky.social
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An Emerson College/The Hill poll puts only a 2% gap between Democratic nominee, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and Republican Matt Van Epps less than one week before a special election in Tennessee Congressional District 7.
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
An Emerson College/The Hill poll puts only a 2% gap between Democratic nominee, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and Republican Matt Van Epps less than one week before a special election in Tennessee Congressional District 7.
Man, I'm watching Ken Burns's Revolutionary War documentary and I have never felt like a bigger wuss than listening to the description of the Battle of Trenton: sleet, snow, thousands of men, horses and artillery crossing a frozen river.
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Man, I'm watching Ken Burns's Revolutionary War documentary and I have never felt like a bigger wuss than listening to the description of the Battle of Trenton: sleet, snow, thousands of men, horses and artillery crossing a frozen river.
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports.
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since the 2024 presidential election and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administrat...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) , a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly's GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.
Morning Joe rages over GOP's doom loop of 'Trump derangement idiocy' after latest threat
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly’s GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.That's the thinking of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough, who used the Hegseth th...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) , a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly's GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.
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Five people answered a summons and paid traffic fines in a county courthouse in Tennessee last week. They emerged in shackles, detained by agents with their faces covered.
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court • Tennessee Lookout
In Robertson County, Tennessee federal law enforcement agencies are arresting en mass immigrants appearing in court for traffic violations.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Five people answered a summons and paid traffic fines in a county courthouse in Tennessee last week. They emerged in shackles, detained by agents with their faces covered.
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
One week until the Dec. 2 special election in Tennessee's congressional district 7, and independent expenditure groups for both parties have dropped around $7 million into the race.
Super PACs have now spent $7 million in Middle TN U.S. House special election with a week to go • Tennessee Lookout
With one week until the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, the money is pouring in, signaling both parties think the race is competitive. Former Tennessee General Ser...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
One week until the Dec. 2 special election in Tennessee's congressional district 7, and independent expenditure groups for both parties have dropped around $7 million into the race.
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The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Christian Singers Caught In Deportation Net, One Branded ‘Worst of Worst’ • Tennessee Lookout
On the night of Oct. 8, a man named Delmar Gomez drove to pick up his younger brother from a mechanic’s shop on Lamar Avenue. He never came home. On the return trip, law enforcement officers with the ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!
By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society
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LBJ & the Great Society - Ken Burns
This three-part, six-hour series will chronicle the life and times of Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the most capable, colorful, and controversial men ever to occupy the White House. A figure of extraordin...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!
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The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it’s looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, one of several lawmakers who posted a video last week telling military members they are not required to follow orders that violate the law.
Pentagon investigates Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he appears in video blasted by Trump • Tennessee Lookout
The Department of Defense announced Monday it's looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it’s looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, one of several lawmakers who posted a video last week telling military members they are not required to follow orders that violate the law.
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Federal Judge Eli Richardson has declined to block ongoing book bans at one of Tennessee’s largest school districts before a full trial next year. From @itsmelissabrown.bsky.social with @chalkbeat.org.
Federal judge won’t block Tennessee district book bans before trial • Tennessee Lookout
A federal judge has declined to block ongoing book bans at one of Tennessee’s largest school districts before a full trial next year.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Federal Judge Eli Richardson has declined to block ongoing book bans at one of Tennessee’s largest school districts before a full trial next year. From @itsmelissabrown.bsky.social with @chalkbeat.org.
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Dem Aftyn Behn legged out to a huge fundraising advantage between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, per new FEC reports. During that time, she raised $1 million for the #TN07 special. Republican Matt Van Epps raised $591K during the same timeframe.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Dem Aftyn Behn legged out to a huge fundraising advantage between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, per new FEC reports. During that time, she raised $1 million for the #TN07 special. Republican Matt Van Epps raised $591K during the same timeframe.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
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Great reporting from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social for @tennesseelookout.com
ICE's latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/i...
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ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court • Tennessee Lookout
In Robertson County, Tennessee federal law enforcement agencies are arresting en mass immigrants appearing in court for traffic violations.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Great reporting from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social for @tennesseelookout.com
ICE's latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/i...
ICE's latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/i...
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ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court
Five people were detained inside the Robertson County General Sessions Court Wednesday after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social
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Five people were detained inside the Robertson County General Sessions Court Wednesday after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social
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ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court • Tennessee Lookout
In Robertson County, Tennessee federal law enforcement agencies are arresting en mass immigrants appearing in court for traffic violations.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court
Five people were detained inside the Robertson County General Sessions Court Wednesday after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social
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Five people were detained inside the Robertson County General Sessions Court Wednesday after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social
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"They took my mom," said Yariel Cogco, who accompanied his mother to court to take care of a traffic ticket.
Five people were detained inside Robertson County General Sessions Court last week after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
Five people were detained inside Robertson County General Sessions Court last week after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court • Tennessee Lookout
In Robertson County, Tennessee federal law enforcement agencies are arresting en mass immigrants appearing in court for traffic violations.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"They took my mom," said Yariel Cogco, who accompanied his mother to court to take care of a traffic ticket.
Five people were detained inside Robertson County General Sessions Court last week after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
Five people were detained inside Robertson County General Sessions Court last week after answering summons’ for misdemeanor traffic tickets. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
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Federal corrections officers fleeing to go work for ICE has real consequences for the lockups they leave behind, including less programming and fewer health care services for inmates.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Federal corrections officers fleeing to go work for ICE has real consequences for the lockups they leave behind, including less programming and fewer health care services for inmates.
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Prepping for next week's UT-Vandy game with my Vandy grad bff:
November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Prepping for next week's UT-Vandy game with my Vandy grad bff:
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia, a Rome Republican, announced her plans to resign from Congress Friday evening in an unexpected video message.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign in January • Tennessee Lookout
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia announced her plans to resign from Congress Friday evening in an unexpected video message.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia, a Rome Republican, announced her plans to resign from Congress Friday evening in an unexpected video message.
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Gary Humble, who founded the grassroots conservative group Tennessee Stands, has dropped out of the 2026 race for Tennessee Senate District 27, ending visions he could overcome a small deficit from four years ago.
Tennessee Stands leader Humble ends state Senate campaign • Tennessee Lookout
Gary Humble, founder of conservative advocacy group Tennessee Stands, has ended his 2026 campaign for state Senate.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Gary Humble, who founded the grassroots conservative group Tennessee Stands, has dropped out of the 2026 race for Tennessee Senate District 27, ending visions he could overcome a small deficit from four years ago.
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
Sen. Jack Johnson celebrating Thanksgiving early.
Just over the transom: Gary Humble of Tennessee Stands has dropped out of the race for Tennessee State Senate District 27. In 2022, he came close to beating Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and was challenging him again. Humble says his "personal life is in significant transition."
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sen. Jack Johnson celebrating Thanksgiving early.