NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Looking to start off your day catching up on headlines? Here's a look at the top stories from overnight.
Gov. Lee calls special session on Hurricane Helene relief, education, immigration
Gov. Bill Lee is calling a special session on educational vouchers, Hurricane Helene relief for East Tennessee and immigration.
This will happen on Monday, Jan. 27.
Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a "last minute crisis" with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited agreement to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
Judge blasts lack of available treatment for people incompetent to stand trial
'There are no beds': Judge blasts lack of available treatment for people incompetent to stand trial
A disaster.
That's what a Davidson County judge calls the lack of treatment beds in Tennessee for people deemed incompetent to stand trial because of an intellectual disability. If a person is arrested but a doctor determines that the person does not understand the charges against them, then that individual cannot stand trial.
Recently while home sick, I got to watch the news just like you — a viewer! And I have to brag on my co-workers. Not only are they great people and journalists, but they are also tremendous advocates. Look no further than the recent reporting by Amanda Roberts and Jennifer Kraus. This kind of reporting takes dogged commitment. To us, it's always more than a story; this is our home too.
- Carrie Sharp
