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New Animal Cruelty Legislation Eases Burden Of Proof For Aggravated Cruelty Cases

A local animal advocacy group said a new state law can help residents further pursue animal cruelty cases. The bill removes language that requires proof of “sadistic or depraved manner” in proving aggravated cruelty. Friends of White County Animals President Sharon Langford said when it comes to animals, she hopes the new legislation will inspire to treat them with more ... Read More »

Social Health Courses In Schools Deferred To 2022

Senator Paul Bailey said he is not deterred by a bill he sponsored to improve social health skills being moved to the 2022 calendar. Bailey said the idea was brought to him by a Tennessee Tech Professor. Bailey said the bill creates course work to build skills for things like for healthy relationships, technology use and career exploration. “Develop a ... Read More »