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Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole is recommending a pardon for Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll on Tuesday, a decision that will be up to the state’s Republican Governor Bill Lee, according to the Associated Press.

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Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it. The board's action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee.

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Tennessee parole board endorses pardon for country artist Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole voted to endorse a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll. The singer, who is known to speak openly about his past addictions, could be pardoned for crimes he committed in his younger days.

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Tennessee Governor Makes a Heartfelt Plea as NASCAR’s Biggest Obsession Set to Take Over MLB at Bristol Speedway

Start your engines… for baseball? The post Tennessee Governor Makes a Heartfelt Plea as NASCAR’s Biggest Obsession Set to ...

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Controversial Tennessee bill could criminalize recording police officers within 25 feet

Tennessee state lawmakers passed a bill that will make it illegal to record police officers within 25 feet of a traffic stop ...

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Gov. Lee signs bill protecting IVF, contraceptives access, despite 11 House Republicans pushing for veto

Eleven House Republicans wrote Gov. Lee a letter urging him to veto the bill, arguing it could “authorize the slaughter of even one innocent life.” ...

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Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, flags are flown at half-staff on scheduled holidays and events ...

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Tennessee legislature passes bills targeting DEI programs, prompting swift backlash

The Tennessee legislature has passed a series of bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and the ...

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Tennessee ties gun rights to restoring voting rights after a felony. That will likely soon change

If you're a convicted felon in Tennessee and you want to vote again after paying your debts to society, you have to persuade ...

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Tennessee Republicans divided over primary vs. caucus voting systems

Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson pushes bill to enshrine primary voting while advocacy group Tennessee Stands argues caucuses better protect party interests.

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11 TN House Republicans ask Governor Bill Lee to veto bill guaranteeing birth control, IVF access

Tennessee Republicans urge Governor Lee to veto a bill ensuring access to birth control and fertility treatments, calling the ...

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Tennessee Senate, House pass MSCS state advisory board bill but could be dead for now

Senators passed SB014 in a 26-6 vote while House representatives passed HB0662 by 63-30. Sen. Raumesh Akbari told ABC24 that ...

Eleven Tennessee GOP lawmakers ask Gov. Bill Lee to veto protection for birth control, IVF

In his seven years in office, Lee has never used his veto power, opting instead to allow bills he objects to to become law ...

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