AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Corruption Case: Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was arrested and charged federally with alleged public-funds theft and related schemes, including honest-services wire fraud and money laundering. Local Justice: A Tennessee pastor, Nick Rains, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $250,000 from his congregation for personal expenses, including travel. Elections Watch: Georgia’s GOP Senate and governor runoffs head to voters Tuesday as Trump, Kemp and Cruz endorsements reshape the races. Tennessee Politics & Policy: Tennessee’s immigration reporting requirement is drawing fresh scrutiny as providers scramble over healthcare impacts for sick, disabled immigrant kids. Public Safety: TDOT is pushing major Alcoa Highway upgrades in Knox and Blount counties, with ongoing bridge, wall and ramp work affecting traffic. Business & Energy: Type One Energy named former bp CEO Bernard Looney to its board as it advances plans for commercial fusion power in East Tennessee. Sports & Courts: Tennessee softball promoted Aubrey Leach-Gartner to assistant coach; separately, a federal probe continues after a Missouri skydiving crash killed 12.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.