AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoExecution Fallout: Christa Pike is now conscious and speaking at a Nashville hospital nearly a week after Tennessee’s botched lethal injection attempt, with attorneys saying her arms suffered severe burns and blistering and her prognosis remains unclear; Gov. Bill Lee has not yet responded to repeated requests to commute her death sentence. Legal/Policy: A federal judge signaled he will lift an order blocking the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, directing the oversight board to be ready to perform duties under the new law. Energy: The NRC issued TVA a construction permit for the Clinch River site’s planned BWRX-300 small modular reactor, a step toward what TVA calls a potential first commercial SMR path. Sports (Nashville): Toronto’s Maple Leafs rallied to beat the Predators 5-4 in overtime, with No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna scoring his first NHL goal. Local Health/Community: West Tennessee Medical Group’s “Girls Night Out” for breast cancer awareness is set for Oct. 13 in Jackson.
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