AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRedistricting Fallout: Rep. Steve Cohen just ended his reelection bid after Tennessee Republicans redrew his Memphis district, saying the new lines were “drawn to beat me” and that he’d only reconsider if courts restore the old map. Education & Culture Wars: Knox County Schools removed Alex Haley’s Pulitzer-winning Roots from libraries under Tennessee’s age-appropriate materials law, adding to a broader wave of book bans. Workplace Shakeups: Starbucks announced it’s cutting about 300 corporate jobs and closing underused regional offices, while reviewing parts of its international structure. Local Sports: Stratford High hired Jerald Cook as head football coach, replacing Anthony Law. Civic/Utilities: MLGW unveiled a mobile “emergency preparedness” command center bus to bring outage updates and services directly to neighborhoods. Energy Oversight: The TVA board is set to meet in Guntersville May 21, with a public listening session before the board meeting.
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