In an interesting development, Cade Cothren can't afford his lawyers

Yesterday, I went to a parole hearing. It lasted 2.5 hours, opposed to the normal few minutes. Why did it take so long? One answer: board Chair Leigh Gwathney. al.com/news/montgomer…

She forgave her daughter’s killer. Alabama’s parole chair couldn’t believe it. al.com/news/montgomer…

I've now typed the phrase 'cousin marriage' entirely too many times

Republican Laura Nelson has challenged Rep. Justin Jones’ qualifying petition signatures, according to the Davidson County Election Commission. There’s a commission meeting set for May 3, but Jeff Roberts says they may set a meeting sooner to hear the challenge.

I’m glad to see @wkrn photojournalist (and former @nc5-er) Joe Gregory honored on the TN House floor today.

He’s one of the kindest people I know. I hope retirement treats him well!

Parents of mass shooting survivors and Democrats sharply criticized a Tennessee bill passed by the Senate this afternoon that will allow teachers to carry guns in schools -- without parental approval or knowledge.

tennessean.com/story/news/pol… via @tennessean

.Senator Raumesh Akbari asked if parents would be notified if their child’s teacher would be armed, bill sponsor Sen. Paul Bailey said no, prompting an outburst from the gallery.

Senate is in limbo as Sargents at Arms clear the gallery and the crowd continues to chant.

Knoxville Republican and physician Sen. Richard Briggs started the legislative session with a pitch to add exceptions to Tennessee’s nearly total abortion ban. The legislation was never filed.

nashvillescene.com/news/citylimit…

NEW: House Republicans are questioning TN Ed Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds' qualifications.

One is calling for her resignation after a Tennessean report that she repeatedly misrepresented her tenure with the state to obtain a tuition waiver.
tennessean.com/story/news/pol…

TNGOP committee member to Trump campaign attorney: 'Kiss my entire rear end.'

(They let some of the young delegates through but not the rest of the non bona fide.) From State Affairs Tennessee (Tennessee Journal): pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/elections/t…

THREAD: 8 editors Vanderbilt Hustler including katherine oung j o r i e Rachael Perrotta Brina Ratangee josh rehders & myself published an LTE in the Wall Street Journal today responding to Chancellor Diermeier's op-ed. We argue that ... wsj.com/articles/free-…

What experimental filmmaker is calling the camera angles on this game

Constant replay.

That is, however, a credential around my neck. #copolitics long live freedom of the press.