AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTravel Disruption: A nationwide FAA ground stop delayed Nashville flights and disrupted Tennessee’s trip to Texas A&M. The Vols departed Friday night; federal officials are investigating whether a faulty router or contractor error caused the communications failure. On the Scoreboard: Middle Tennessee beat SEMO 88-75 behind Quintero Barnett’s 32 points and eight three-pointers. Tennessee men’s basketball held off Tennessee State 83-78, while Greenback advanced to the TSSAA Class 1A quarterfinals with a 34-32 overtime win over Clay County. State Policy: A proposal to exempt essential foods such as milk, eggs and bread from Tennessee’s grocery tax is gaining attention as the state anticipates a surplus. Nashville leaders are also weighing the effects of a state Supreme Court ruling that would cut Metro Council from 40 members to 20. Capitol Landmark: A 13-foot David Crockett statue, honoring the Tennessee-born pioneer, was unveiled at the State Capitol. Memphis: A man was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole in the killing of a local musician.
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