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New gun bill in the works

Rep. Curry Todd, R-Collierville, has introduced a bill (HB3125) that would clarify that guns are allowed in establishments that serve alcohol unless signs prohibiting them are posted at every entrance of such establishments. The bill is intended to remove objections from the "guns in bars" law passed last year that was struck down by a Nashville judge as too vague.

Palin to testify in Knoxville court

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will testify in U.S. District Court in Knoxville next month in the trial of David C. Kernell, a University of Tennessee student charged with stealing Palin's identity and accessing her personal email account in 2008.

Williams appoints Haynes to judicial nominating post

House speaker Kent Williams has appointed Olen G. Haynes, Sr. of Washington County as a member of the Tennessee Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission assists the govenor in filling vacant judicial postions.

State budget hampering prosecutor recruiting

Tennessee's tight budget has the General Assembly considering eliminating prosecutor service credits from the state budget for the third time in seven years.

State to change execution times

Executions in Tennessee will begin 3 hours earlier beginning June 1. The Tennessee Department of Correction said Monday that executions will begin at 10 p.m. instead of 1a.m. to accommodate crime victims' families, prison staff and the general public.

Collierville attorney named Memphis Circuit Court judge

Govenor Phil Bredesen announced Friday that he appointed Collierville attorney Rhynette Northcross Hurd as the new division eight Circuit Court judge.

 Public Comments Deadlines                                

Supreme Court Rule 50A (Proposes emeritus attorney pro bono participation program)

Deadline: April 12, 2010

Supreme Court Rule 40A (Guardians ad Litem)

Deadline: April 30, 2010