Dolly Parton, an iconic American singer and songwriter known as the Queen of Country, was born into a large family and married Carl Dean in 1966. She achieved fame with hits like "I Will Always Love You" and starred in films like "9 to 5." Parton faced personal losses, ultimately passing away in 2026.
Memphis Safe Task Force arrests Steven Davis, Andre Evans, Remuires West, Leandre Harris, Drevious Ward
William Byron Lee has been the governor of Tennessee since January 2019, while Paul Andrew Young became the mayor of Memphis in January 2024. A Memphis Safe Task Force was established by President Donald Trump in 2025, leading to significant arrests related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons. Lee and Young launched the Human Flourishing Initiative in August 2026 to help families escape poverty.
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Tennessee’s Christell Foote is Miss Cosmo US Virgin Islands 2026
Christell A. Foote, a model and beauty queen from Rocky Top, Tennessee, has competed in multiple beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Tennessee USA 2024 and representing Tennessee at Miss USA 2024 as a third runner-up. She will also represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at Miss Cosmo 2026 in Vietnam.
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Johnson City, Tennessee’s Mikaylee Beirne charged with attempted drowning of a child
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, of Johnson City, Tennessee, United States has been arrested and charged after an alleged attempted drowning of a child in Washington County, Tennessee. She is currently being held at the local detention facility on a $50,000 bond.
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Brownsville, Tennessee’s Dequarius Lax arrested 2 weeks after Saturah Hayes’ shooting
Dequarius “DQ” Lax, 18, surrendered to Brownsville authorities on May 27, 2026, following a mass shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park. The May 8 incident killed 16-year-old Saturah Hayes and injured six others. Lax faces 22 charges, including first-degree murder, following an indictment by a Haywood County grand jury.
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Memphis Safe Task Force arrests Stephan Thornton, Tony Williams
The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States executed 44 arrest warrants and recovered five firearms on May 19, 2026. Among the arrestees are murder suspects Stephan Thornton, 33, and Tony Williams, 26.
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Memphis, Tennessee’s Gabriel Borders, Carlos Johnson, Samuel Floyd arrested
Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force recently arrested Gabriel Borders, 47, Carlos Johnson, 26, and Samuel Floyd, 18. The three men are all residents of Memphis, Tennessee.
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Memphis Safe Task Force arrests Martravius Vinson, Demarius Chalmers
Martravius Vinson, 19, Demarius Chalmers, 19, were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee by the Memphis Safe Task Force on November 4, 2025 and November 7, 2025, respectively. Vinson was wanted for second-degree murder and Chalmers was wanted for reckless murder.
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13 things about Miss Tennessee USA 2025 Madison Kunst
Madison Starr Kunst, an American actor, singer, model, and beauty queen from Nashville, has competed in the Miss Tennessee USA pageant multiple times. Born in 1998, she has emerged as a noteworthy contestant, achieving titles and rankings, including Miss Tennessee USA 2025. Kunst is also involved in community service through a nonprofit organization.
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10 things about Morristown, Tennessee’s Connor Jordan
Connor Jordan, a 24-year-old basketball player from Morristown, Tennessee, has played for multiple universities including King and Tusculum. He earned a degree in sports science and is pursuing a master's at Lincoln Memorial. Notably, he reached 1,000 career points in 2024 and enjoys music and gaming in his free time.
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