NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * 20th Judicial District Seeks Comments on Rules Changes * The Davidson County State Trial Courts are implementing revised Local Rules and Chancery Electronic Filing Rules. Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 18, the trial court judges of the 20th Judicial District are soliciting and will consider input from members of the public and attorneys concerning the propos  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University's Rural Education Conference returns March 16 * The Rural Education Conference, hosted by the Austin Peay State University Center for Rural Education, will be held March 16. The day-long virtual conference is free, and registration is open now. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Center for Rural Education will host its sixth   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 25 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Anderson offers technology to advance local lung cancer care * MERIDIAN, Miss., Feb. 25, 2026 - Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center recently began offering two advanced technologies for lung cancer detection -Eon, artificial intelligence technology, and Ion, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technology. Eon uses AI technology to extract incidental nodule   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address to the nation: "The state of our union is stronger than ever, and President Trump did a tremendous job laying out the accomplishments Republicans have achieved over the last year on th  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Broadway actor directs powerful 'Passage' at ETSU * ETSU's 2026 Basler Chair of Excellence Steve Maurice Jones directs "Passage," a contemporary exploration of power and perception running March 5-8 at the Martin Center. When Steve Maurice Jones directs a play, he's aiming for more than applause. "Theater should not, necessarily, make you feel something," Jones said, invoking German playw  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Building the Foundation for Research Success: Jennifer Ferris Makes History at UT Health Sciences in Knoxville Written by Lee Ferguson When Jennifer Ferris, MHS, CCRC, received the 2025 Alston Exempt Staff Award in December, the recognition marked more than a personal milestone. It was a notable moment for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Kn  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Director of Research Kyle Nazareth: * * * ENDING THE ABA'S INCLUSION TRAP In January, Texas and Florida took bold steps that could reshape legal education nationwide by ending the American Bar Association's (ABA) role as the sole gatekeeper f  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Congressman Burchett Praises President Trump After the State of the Union Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN02) was pleased to attend President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address. President Trump has spent his first 13 months in office working for all Americans, closing our southern border, extending his historic tax cuts from 2017, and crime in major US cities has   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Seeks Greater Transparency from xAI on its Power Generation Impact on Public Health * Greater Memphis community, including Boxtown and Westwood, concerned about air pollution WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a staunch advocate of clean air and corporate transparency, today wrote to xAI following the release of an independent health impact analysis evaluating emission  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Aderholt Condemn Attack on Protesters by Azerbaijani Security in D.C. * Azerbaijan Caucus Co-Chairmen call for respect for democratic principles WASHINGTON -Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Robert Aderholt (AL-4), co-chairs of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, released the following statement in response to attacks on protesters in Washington, D.C. on Friday: "We are   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Differing immune responses in infants may explain increased severity of RSV over SARS-CoV-2 * Young infants hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) often become much sicker compared to those infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In a study published today in Science Translational Medicine, scientists from St. Jude Children's Res  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups during final week of regular season * * 17 ranked teams featured across ESPN networks * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a big-time SEC matchup between Tennessee at No. 6 LSU (6 p.m.) * Women's College GameDay heading to Fort Worth, Texas (March 1, 11 a.m.) * ESPN is home to a Sunday t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Ethics Opinion: Federal Judges May Address 'Illegitimate' Criticisms * Federal judges may address "illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks," according to a new advisory ethics opinion from the U.S. Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct. According to the ABA Journal, Opinion No. 118 states that federal judges may publicly oppose the "persecuti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a determination confirming that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, comply with federal requirements. The submission by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority includes the 2024 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map and the 2029 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map. These documents depict aircraft operations and their effects   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Family of Teen Killed in Crash Sues Knox County Sheriff * The family of Conor Dolin, a teen killed in a December 2022 single-vehicle crash in South Knox County, filed a lawsuit this week in Knox County Circuit Court accusing the Knox County Sheriff's Office of negligence. The suit seeks $10 million in damages from the family of the unlicensed 15-year-old driver and an u  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- FedEx Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing concerns over the proposed directives affecting one of its aircraft. The letter highlights several discrepancies within the notice that could lead to confusion for operators. In the letter, FedEx outlined that the NPRM, identified as Docket Number FAA-2026-0023, makes references to various requirements that are potentially incorrect or inconsistent. Specifically, the comp  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mission San Luis Voted Among the Best in the Country Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Mission San Luis placed in the top ten for best Open-Air Museum in the country as part of the USA TODAY 10BEST. Mission San Luis ranked seventh out of 20 similar museums. The only Open-Air Museum in Florida to place in the top ten, Mission San Luis is listed as one of the  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS CBS IN PRIMETIME FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY * FNC Delivers Best Monthly Performance for Entire Lineup Since September FNC Sweeps the Top 100 of the Month's Top Cable News Telecasts CBS Posts Weakest February in Primetime Since 2000 NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) closed February by leading CBS in primetime for the month, acco  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Gov. Lee Signs 1-Time Transfer for High School Athletes Gov. Bill Lee signed SB16 into law this week, allowing Tennessee high school athletes to gain immediate eligibility after one transfer beginning July 1. The law expands eligibility for student-athletes in grades 6-8 and 9-12 who transfer schools for the first time during the summer without making a bona fide change   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: National Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy - Homeland First, Borders Secured, Peace Through Strength * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed National Guard leaders today at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, where he underscored the War Department's top priorities: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deter  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Kids learn science by embodying it, with Vanderbilt AI-driven educational tool * By Jennifer Kiilerich In several Tennessee high school classrooms, computer science students are stepping away from their screens. Instead, as part of a learning tool Vanderbilt University researchers are developing, the teens are actively moving around their environments, enacting algorithms and processes, asking q  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Lisa Bressman's Work Cited in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump * A 2013 Stanford Law Review study co-authored by Lisa Bressman, Vice Dean and David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair at Vanderbilt Law School, was cited by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in her concurrence in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. Justice Jackson cited the study "Statutory Interpretation from the Inside: An Empirical Study of   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Local African American resident describes different experiences being raised in Georgia and studying at Tusculum; participants celebrate the written words of African Americans at event * GREENEVILLE - Raised in a Christian family in Georgia, Bill Edmonds learned the principles by which everyone in the household lived, including love and the Golden Rule. Bill Edmonds speaks during the African American Re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State welcomes British Consul General to campus British Consul General to the Southeast U.S. Rachel Galloway visited Mississippi State today [Feb. 25] for a discussion with university President Mark E. Keenum on leadership and shared U.K.-American cultural and education connections, including the highly coveted Marshall Scholarship. Their meeting followed a day of tours and talks ac  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Nonprofits Sue Memphis Over DOJ Investigation Records Two nonprofits are suing the city of Memphis, alleging it unlawfully denied access to Memphis Police Department (MPD) records. According to the Daily Memphian, Stand for Children Tennessee and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have filed suit after the city declined to provide records related to the 2024 U.S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College offers new Vanderbilt Alumni Scholarship for professional degree programs * Are you a Vanderbilt alumnus or alumna looking to make the next move in your career? Maybe you are considering going back to school to help you land that next big role. Through the new Alumni Scholarship, you can receive a guaranteed 20 percent tuition discount to earn a professional masters or doctorate of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Rep. Behn Calls for Federal Investigation Into DCS Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, is calling for a federal investigation into the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS). According to The Tennessean, the move comes "after months of independent research, review of federal oversight records, and conversations with impacted families and whistleblowers." In a news  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Report: West Tennessee Lacks Juvenile Detention Space A new report found the state lacks sufficient juvenile detention bed space in West Tennessee, forcing some counties to transport youth awaiting court dates to facilities in Middle and East Tennessee. According to WPLN, researchers found that there will be enough capacity for these placements once Department of Child  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Shelby County DA's Office Adds AI to Speed Case Reviews The Shelby County District Attorney's office is the latest to add artificial intelligence to its toolbox, announcing it is now using a locally developed AI to speed case reviews. District Attorney Steve Mulroy said at a press conference that the system could save "thousands of man-hours of work in a given year," th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Stites & Harbison Names Family Law Chair Louisville-based Stites & Harbison has appointed member Brenton Lankford as chair of its Nashville office's family law service group, the firm reports. Lankford's practice focuses on domestic relations, including divorce and post-divorce matters, child custody, child support, alimony and property disputes. He also negotiates and d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton: * * * Supreme Court: County Ordinance Violates Zoning Law In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a Grundy County resolution regulating quarry locations is effectively a zoning ordinance enacted in violation of the Tennessee County Zoning Act (CZA). The act requires counties to hold a public hearing and submit proposed ordinances to the regional pla  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Durable Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Cumberland County * Rubber product supplier to create more than 130 jobs and invest nearly $30 million * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Durable Products officials announced today that the company is  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Recticel Group Selects Tennessee for First U.S. Insulated Panels Facility * Belgian manufacturer to create nearly 80 jobs and invest $50 million in Maury County * Select Tennessee Certified Site selected for company's first U.S. Insulated Panels operations * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserv  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Approval of Lease and Permit for The Boring Company's Use of State Right-of-Way Transformative Music City Loop project moves forward, high-speed transportation system will connect downtown Nashville to BNA at zero cost to taxpayers * Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) jo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee Joins Trump Administration's "A Home for Every Child" Initiative to Expand Foster Care Capacity and Strengthen Families Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) will join the Trump Administration's "A Home for Every Child" initiative, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology (TDEC-DOA) intends to repatriate the human remains of at least three individuals and associated funerary objects to one of eight Native American tribes. This decision follows a completed inventory of materials recovered from site 40MT43, also known as Dunbar Cave, in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the agency determined a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * Area University Presidents Discuss Educating Memphis' Future University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave was among the panelists invited to a discussion titled "Celebrate What's Right: Educating Memphis' Future," presented by New Memphis on Feb. 24 at the National Civil Rights Museum. Other area university presidents included Rhodes College President Jennifer Collins, JD, and Southwest Tennessee   more

MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Building a Legacy of Care Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush -and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come. Education transformed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush. Now, they're paying that legacy forward. The two met while attending a Florida communit  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension to Conduct Southeast TN Beef Summit * Producers to gather at McMinn County Expo Center April 24 ATHENS, Tenn. -Beef and forage production and marketing, cost of synchronizing and breeding beef cattle, replacement heifer selection and updates on new technology and equipment for the beef industry are topics to be discussed during the Southeast TN Beef Su  more