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Backed by two home runs, Lindsey pitches Tennessee past Charlotte in Clemson Regional

Jun. 02, 2023 21:23 PM EDT

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Andrew Lindsey pitched seven strong innings, Griffin Merritt and Christian Moore hit home runs, and Tennessee rolled past Charlotte 8-1 on Friday in the Clemson Regional. Lindsey (3-2 with a 2.40 earned-run average) allowed one run on five hits while striking...

Amick's grand slam caps Clemson's 12-5 win over Lipsomb in Clemson Regional

Jun. 02, 2023 17:54 PM EDT

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Riley Bertram hit a two-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning to give Clemson the lead and Billy Amick put the game out of reach with a grand slam home run in the eighth as the Tigers posted a 12-5 win over Lipscomb in a first-round game in the Clemson Regional...

In gun law push, Tennessee governor's office memo says NRA prefers to 'round up mentally ill people'

Jun. 02, 2023 16:25 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's administration accused the National Rifle Association of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws “to round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties,” according to documents drafted by the Republican's staffers as part of...

Suspect in Nashville police shooting dies in hospital, officer recovering

Jun. 02, 2023 12:41 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man who was shot after wounding an officer in Tennessee has died at a hospital, authorities said. The officer, Metro Nashville Police Detective Donovan Coble, 33, was expected to recover after being shot in his side Thursday while pursuing an armed auto...

Audit finds National Highway Traffic Safety Administration auto safety defect probes take too long

Jun. 01, 2023 21:16 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government agency charged with keeping the roads safe is slow to investigate automobile safety defects, limiting its ability to handle rapidly changing or severe risks, an audit made public Thursday found. Problems at the National Highway Traffic Safety...

West's 3-run homer, Rogers' pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in WCWS opener

Jun. 01, 2023 18:06 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rylie West hit a three-run homer and No. 4 seed Tennessee defeated No. 5 seed Alabama 10-5 on Thursday in the opening game of the Women's College World Series. Jamison Brockenbrough and Katie Taylor had two hits and Kiki Milloy scored twice for the Lady Vols...

Police: Tennessee officer shot, suspect wounded

Jun. 01, 2023 17:45 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man suspected of wounding a police officer in Tennessee on Thursday afternoon was shot a short time later by other officers during an exchange of gunfire, police said. The officer was in critical condition shortly after the shooting, the Metro Nashville...

Today in History: June 1, GM enters bankruptcy protection

Jun. 01, 2023 00:06 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2023. There are 213 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 1, 1813, the mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gave the order,...

Answered prayers: Tennessee church recovers truckload of organ pipes

May. 31, 2023 16:41 PM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The prayers of a Tennessee church were answered when whoever stole a moving truck near its building didn't keep what they found inside: old organ pipes, and lots of them. Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis had loaded a Penske truck earlier this month...

Distillery opens in former Tennessee prison where Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer escaped

May. 28, 2023 04:04 AM EDT

PETROS, Tenn. (AP) — When the whistle blew, everyone in Petros, Tennessee, knew it was lunchtime at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. To the outside world, it was the place that housed James Earl Ray, Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassin. To locals, it was a job anchor. Caanan...