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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Death of 6-month-old baby ties to immigration, emergency service concerns in La Vergne
La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews suspects deportation fears might have contributed to a delay in emergency calls related to the death of a 6-month-old baby around Easter. Moews learned about the death of the child April 12 and planned a town hall meeting for May 21 at Community Church in La Vergne to communicate with the city's Hispanic population about emergency services. "Nobody wants another dead 6-month-old baby," said Moews, a second-year chief. "We're here to help people." The child's death and planning for the town hall happened about three weeks prior to reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs agents had arrived in Rutherford County to apprehend people for possible deportation, Moews said. The baby's death remains under investigation and involved a male caretaker who noticed the child was not breathing and didn't call 911 for help. The caretaker's girlfriend arrived and did call 911, Moews said. The male caretaker "was in the country illegally," Moews said. Immigration issues: ICE says nearly 200 immigrants arrested in Nashville during recent operations Moews urged residents during the recent town hall to not be fearful to call 911 if faced with an emergency no matter their immigration status. "We are trying to encourage people to call the police and not be afraid," Moews told The Daily News Journal May 27. About 30 people attended the town hall at Community Church on Old Nashville Highway in La Vergne, Moews said. The church sign touts worship services in English, Creole, Spanish, Nigerian and Arabic. The chief said the turnout might have been stronger had there not been recent reports about ICE agents being in Rutherford County. New law enforcement leadership: La Vergne offers police chief job to Milwaukee police Capt. Christopher Moews Among those who attended the town hall for people concerned with ICE operations is Rutherford County Commissioner Hope Oliver, D-La Vergne. "It's sad," Oliver told The Daily News Journal May 27. "That's what's going on under the current administration. I think it's just domestic terrorism." Oliver represents District 1 in north La Vergne and is one of two elected Democrats on the 21-member county commission that also includes 16 Republicans and three independents. 2022 election results: 21-member Rutherford County Commission will see new faces with 9 elected officials Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Sarah Gallagher confirmed to The Daily News Journal May 8 that ICE agents apprehended people in Rutherford. "In a coordinated effort to increase public safety, 14 individuals were detained by ICE agents at TDOC's Probation/Parole Office in Murfreesboro this week," Gallagher said. "TDOC will continue to uphold the law, and partner with state and federal agencies to support ICE operations as needed." The town hall event in La Vergne also followed ICE operations conducted May 2-10 in Nashville that resulted in nearly 200 arrests during a joint operation between the Tennessee Highway Patrol and ICE. ICE officials have not confirmed if any of those arrested during the May THP stops come from cities outside of Nashville. May 7 report on raids: Nashville ICE agency says 84 arrested since May 3 in operation with THP In a May 9 social media post, the La Vergne Police Department said it did not participate with law enforcement on immigration enforcement. "While we did become aware today that other agencies have been conducting enforcement operations within city limits, we have not been contacted or included in those efforts," the department said in a statement on Facebook. "We remain committed to transparency, community trust, and serving all residents of La Vergne with fairness and professionalism. If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out." ICE operation in Nashville: Traffic stops with THP lead to arrests. Here's what to know Moews told the town hall audience that the city's police force is not partnering with ICE on apprehending people unlawfully present. The La Vergne police force, however, will follow Tennessee law and notify ICE if officers learn about any immigrants in the city without legal status to be in the country, Moews said. "We're stuck in the middle," Moews said. "We have to provide service to the whole community, but we have to abide in the law." Officers making traffic stops for speeding do not typically ask for immigration status, said Moews, who has served in law enforcement since 1994 in Wisconsin for most of his career before accepting his chief position in La Vergne in August 2023. "I have personally done thousands of traffic stops, and I can't recall a single one where I asked about someone's immigration status," Moews said. UPDATE: Detectives seek witness of shooting death of man in car on I-24 near Waldron Road La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole also attended the town hall. "You had people there who were concerned about themselves or their neighbors, and you had people there who were actually trying to find out what the actual letter of the law is," Cole told The Daily News Journal May 27. "Chief Moews put it simply. We enforce the law." Cole promised to attend the town hall provided that his flight home would arrive on time after promoting his city to businesses at the International Council of Shopping Centers event at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 18-20. "I'm supportive of listening to our residents and responding appropriately," Cole said. "The residents of La Vergne put me and the rest of the (La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen in elected office) to listen to them. To not listen or respond accordingly, would be a betrayal of their trust." Mayor Cole also said he's never been asked about his status as a lawful citizen whenever he's been pulled over by police. Election 2018: La Vergne Alderman Jason Cole tops incumbent Dennis Waldron in mayor's race Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@ To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription. Reach reporter Craig Shoup by email at cshoup@ and on X @Craig_Shoup. To support his work, sign up for a digital subscription to This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: La Vergne community fears baby's death lead to immigration concerns
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Russell 2000 Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 to Be Wary Of
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial. Navigating this part of the market can be tricky, which is why we built StockStory to help you separate the winners from the laggards. Keeping that in mind, here is one Russell 2000 stock that could deliver strong gains and two that may face some trouble. Market Cap: $1.21 billion Founded to help people in rural areas get online medical consultations, Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) is a telemedicine platform that facilitates remote doctor's visits. Why Is TDOC Not Exciting? Sales trends were unexciting over the last three years as its 6% annual growth was below the typical consumer internet company Focus on expanding its platform came at the expense of monetization as its average revenue per user fell by 5.3% annually Estimated sales decline of 1.3% for the next 12 months implies a challenging demand environment At $6.92 per share, Teladoc trades at 4x forward EV/EBITDA. If you're considering TDOC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $5.40 billion Established with a commitment to supporting national security, Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) is a provider of advanced engineering, technology, and security solutions tailored for critical national security applications. Why Does KTOS Worry Us? 7 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company's increased investments to defend its market position Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management's recent investments are destroying value Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution Kratos is trading at $35.38 per share, or 64.8x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than KTOS. Market Cap: $5.63 billion Founded in 2001, Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) is a civil infrastructure company that builds and maintains roads, highways, and other infrastructure projects. Why Are We Bullish on ROAD? Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its two-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust revenue growth of 40.3% Earnings per share have massively outperformed its peers over the last two years, increasing by 91% annually Free cash flow margin didn't grow over the last five years Construction Partners's stock price of $100.85 implies a valuation ratio of 42.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee governor refuses another death row reprieve
Gov. Bill Lee is declining to give death row inmates a reprieve as they challenge the state's new protocol for lethal injections.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Newsmakers) With a day left before Tennessee resumes executions, Gov. Bill Lee is declining to give death row inmates a reprieve as they challenge the state's new protocol for lethal injections. Attorneys for Oscar Smith, who is to be put to death Thursday for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife and her two sons, said the governor denied the request this week of death row prisoners even though a trial on the execution process won't be held until January 2026. Inmates are raising questions about the protocol's constitutionality and say 'serious questions' remain about the safety and efficacy of the lethal chemicals and the execution team's qualifications. Lee put a hold on executions in 2022, just minutes before Smith was to be executed, because of errors in the Tennessee Department of Correction protocol. 'Gov. Lee, has in the past, used his power to prevent Tennesseans from making irreparable mistakes. We had hoped he would do it again. There is no principled reason to allow the state to resume executions before the court has an opportunity to hear all the evidence about whether TDOC is sourcing its lethal chemicals legally, whether those chemicals are contaminated, unexpired, and undiluted, and whether the execution team is capable of carrying out its duties competently and constitutionally. Tennessee can do better than this,' said Kelley Henry, an attorney for the prisoners. A Davidson County chancellor turned down the state's request May 15 to dismiss most of the prisoners' claims, including a constitutional challenge to the lethal injection protocol. A court order also is pending on a state request for a protective order that would shield the identity of the supplier of lethal drugs and execution team members. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee Department of Correction's partnership with ICE is pending
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Department of Correction is working to lock in a partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. TDOC is listed as a pending partner in ICE's 287(g) program. It would let correctional employees interrogate inmates about their immigration status and start the process to have them deported. The department oversees 14 prisons, housing about 20,000 inmates, as well as 46 probation and parole offices, supervising roughly 75,000 offenders across the state. 'These folks are already busy enough,' the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Sergio Perez, said. 'This means putting more on their plate.' Metro Nashville leaders respond to the Department of Homeland Security's arrest announcement If approved, TDOC would be part of the jail enforcement program that allows correctional employees to question inmates about their immigration status and file paperwork to hold inmates for ICE. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office already has a similar agreement. Meanwhile, deputies in Giles and Sumner County can serve warrants. 'The communities who participate in 287(g) agreements end up shifting scant public safety resources, refocusing them on immigration efforts, and members of the community across the board suffer,' Perez explained. Macon and Bradley counties are also seeking to join the ICE program. 'The situation continues to escalate, and Tennessee really seems to be frankly at the forefront nationally,' an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Nicholas Goodell, said. TN congressman says he will request investigation into Nashville mayor over alleged 'repeated obstruction of ICE operations' TDOC was not available for an interview but said, 'TDOC will continue to partner with state and federal agencies to support ICE operations as needed to uphold the law and increase public safety.' Sumner County Mayor John Isbell expressed his approval for the Sumner County Sheriff's Office partnering with ICE in a statement, saying, in part, 'Public safety is our highest priority, and this partnership between our Sheriff's Office and federal authorities enhances our ability to protect our communities. The 287(g) Warrant Service Officer program provides our law enforcement with additional tools to ensure that individuals who have violated both our immigration laws and local criminal laws are properly identified and processed.' The program only applies to people already in custody. It does not authorize deputies to carry out immigration enforcement in the community. 'You have larger allegations or more common allegations of the misuse of authority, excessive use of force, and other kinds of alleged misconduct that often leads to very expensive payouts down the line,' Perez argued. ⏩ A group that is organizing a protest against ICE on Saturday, May 17 told News 2 that this partnership not only breaks trust between community members and law enforcement, but it tears families apart. 'I think they're overconfident that this can be the place where they can bring Trump's vision of a right-wing, low-wage, immigrant-free utopia to bear,' Goodell expressed. 'When you deputize local law enforcement, you're injuring that community identity, those values that we all care about,' Perez concluded. News 2 reached out to the involved counties. By the time this article was published, they either said they were unavailable for comment or had yet to respond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
14-05-2025
- Axios
Executions to resume in Tennessee for first time since 2020
Tennessee plans to carry out its first execution since 2020 next week, ending a hiatus Gov. Bill Lee ordered after an investigation found the state had been using untested lethal injection drugs. The big picture: Prison officials say they are ready to resume executions after a thorough review and the development of a new lethal injection protocol. But death row inmates are continuing to fight the state in court, saying a "culture of recklessness and noncompliance" has shredded the Tennessee Department of Correction's credibility. What's happening: Death row inmate Oscar Franklin Smith, 75, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on May 22. Smith was sentenced to death for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife, Judy Lynn Smith, and her two sons, Chad and Jason Burnett. Smith maintains his innocence. State of play: Smith's execution was initially scheduled for 2022, but Gov. Lee stopped it an hour beforehand because prison staff had not properly tested the lethal injection drugs for contaminants. Lee put all other executions on hold to allow for a full investigation into the TDOC's protocol. Zoom in: The investigation, led by former federal prosecutor Ed Stanton, found the agency had failed to follow its own testing rules in every execution since 2018 and was understaffed for appropriate quality control. Lee called for leadership changes at TDOC and a new lethal injection protocol. Last December, the state announced it had finished its rewrite. The new protocol calls for a single-drug lethal injection using pentobarbital. Smith is part of a group of death row inmates who sued to challenge that method in court. They argue that pentobarbital can cause an inhumane amount of pain that violates the Eighth Amendment. Zoom out: In January, during the final days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Justice released a review that was critical of the use of pentobarbital in executions. The federal review raised concerns that the drug could cause "unnecessary pain and suffering," bolstering the Tennessee inmates' claims. The latest: In a filing this week, attorneys for the death row inmates fought the state's efforts to hide details about its stash of pentobarbital. They argued that transparency about the supply was needed to ensure that the state is following constitutional guidelines forbidding cruel and unusual punishment. What they're saying:"If TDOC was buying execution chemicals through legitimate supply chains, ensuring their purity and potency, and using qualified, properly trained team members to carry out executions, there would be no reason for them to hide behind a veil of secrecy," federal public defender Kelley Henry said in a statement.
