AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDolly Parton’s Legacy in Tennessee: The late country icon’s philanthropic footprint is still showing up locally and beyond, from the Imagination Library’s book deliveries to young kids to renewed calls to rename Nashville International Airport “Dolly Parton International Airport,” with a Change.org petition topping 140,000 signatures. Public Safety & Justice: Gov. Bill Lee granted executive clemency to 34 Tennesseans, including a commutation for Thomas Clardy. In Memphis, a judge delayed a decision on a bid to change the verdict for convicted killer Andrew Hayes, while in Tennessee a Buchanan man was arrested for allegedly threatening Henry County officials via harassment emails. Housing & Community Support: Lawrence-area partners celebrated Promise Heights, a six-unit transitional housing development opening in mid-September for families recently experiencing homelessness. Health & Consumer Alerts: The FDA expanded a cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce to 20 states, adding Tennessee among newly confirmed locations. State Politics: State Sen. Adam Lowe was appointed regional chairman for the “Yes on 2” campaign backing a constitutional ban on a state property tax. Courts & Officials: In Sevier County, reports say District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn and an assistant DA were booked on felony charges including official oppression and misconduct.
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