Tennessee board recommends governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Celebrity Author of the article: Associated Press Jonathan Mattise And Travis Loller Published Apr 23, 2025  •  Last updated 4 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Jelly Roll onstage during the Pollstar Awards on Wednesday, …

Tennessee parole board wants pardon for Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole wants Tennessee’s governor to pardon Jelly Roll.  “A year ago, I wrote ⁦[Gov. Bill Lee] asking for a full Pardon for Jason ‘Jelly Roll’ Deford,” Davidson Co. Sheriff Daron Hall shared on his socials Tuesday. “Today the Board …

ALEC Policy Champions: Tennessee Sets New Standard for Responsible Tech Use in Schools

Recognizing Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers for advancing HB 825 to help students navigate digital risks and opportunities. ALEC proudly recognizes Tennessee State Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers for their leadership in passing Tennessee HB …

Tennessee lawmakers stall controversial school enrollment bill, debate likely to return

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A proposal that would have allowed Tennessee schools to deny enrollment to undocumented students has stalled at the state capitol, but the heated debate over who belongs in public classrooms is far from over. House Bill 793, one …

Tennessee 2025 legislative session: Key bills passed, defeated and biggest takeaways

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Child molestation suspect from Tennessee arrested after standoff in western North Carolina

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — A man wanted out of Tennessee for sexual contact with a minor charges is now in custody after a standoff at a home in western North Carolina. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said on its Facebook page that 46-year-old Henry Dean …

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Jelly Roll Recommended for Pardon in Tennessee

The “Save Me” singer. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Throughout his rise in music, Jelly Roll has been open about the time he spent in prison for robbery and drug charges. But now, he’s one step closer to being pardoned for those crimes. Tennessee’s …

Women can 'unleash their wild side' at outdoor workshops this June in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Becoming Outdoors Women Workshop, taking place this June. is a chance to encourage more women to take part in outdoor activities in our area. Learn how you can take part here. Richard Simms, Channel 9's Outdoors specialist, …

Tennessee legislature adjourns after passing DEI restrictions

Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature closed its session Tuesday by pushing through a decisive set of bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a crescendo of conservative policymaking, lawmakers dismantled long- …