Mack Linebaugh
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Mack Linebaugh
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The audio version of this story could be the most ASMR thing I’ve ever heard on the radio.
February 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Tennessee has played host to quite a few high-profile prison escapes. On this episode, we run through a few of them, including one that just played a part in a nearly century-long prison sentence. wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social
NashVillager Podcast: Prison escapes
What does a craving for a bologna sandwich have to do with a prison escape? Plus, the local news for February 26, 2025.
wpln.org
February 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Reposted by Mack Linebaugh
Scott County, Tennessee, has revolutionized its approach to reducing domestic violence, in part by requiring people who are ordered to give up their guns to disclose who is receiving the firearms.

Now, following ProPublica and @wpln.bsky.social reporting, the entire state could follow its lead.
Tennessee Lawmakers Push to Change How the State Disarms Dangerous People to Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims
The GOP-sponsored bill would provide more transparency when a court orders someone to give up their firearms. The move follows WPLN and ProPublica reporting that found the state’s lax gun laws allow…
propub.li
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
TVA’s mix of clean energy vs fossil fuel energy remains unchanged, despite clean energy pledges.
In 2016, the Tennessee Valley Authority did something no other utility had done in 20 years: It turned on a new nuclear reactor.

Soon after, TVA’s power mix became 50% fossil-free. But then, WPLN’s Caroline Eggers reports progress stalled.
TVA 2020 v. 2030: Why the nation’s largest public utility is not getting cleaner
The Tennessee Valley Authority is still extremely reliant on fossil fuel sources, while others say they could opt for cleaner energy production now.
wpln.org
November 16, 2024 at 3:29 PM