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Senator Blackburn: Open Border Policies Will Bring Chaos To Tennessee Communities

Friday, June 18, 2021 - by Senator Marsha Blackburn The Democrats' promises of free healthcare, education, and citizenship have thrust our southern border into chaos. Even after illegal crossings reached their highest rate in two decades, border czar …

Phone scheme uses Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline number

Phone scheme uses Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline number June 15, 2021 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warns the public about a reported phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task …

TBI Warns of Phone Scheme Involving Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline Number

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to warn the public about a reported phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force. The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the …

TBI Warns of Phone Scheme Involving Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline Number

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to warn the public about a reported phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force. The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the …

TBI warns of phone scheme using Tennessee human trafficking hotline number

TBI issues warning of phone scam involving human trafficking hotline number

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning the public to be wary of a phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force. The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the …

TBI warns of phone scam involving Human Trafficking Hotline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning of a phone scam involving law enforcement. The TBI says the caller uses the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline, and other Nashville police numbers, to claim to be a “Ryan McClain” with …

Abuse allegation at Tennessee child migrant shelter prompts investigation

Officials in the Tennessee Department of Children's Services say local law enforcement, the FBI and other federal authorities have been alerted after an unaccompanied migrant child this month reported being abused at a Chattanooga shelter. News of the …

'You cannot be unaware': Tri-Cities mom, groups bring awareness to human trafficking in Northeast Tenn.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After a string of arrests about human trafficking attempts in the Tri-Cities, one mom wanted to help out however she could. Callie Weaks has two sons, and told News Channel 11 she fears for their safety not only every time they …

Seven Men Arrested, Charged in Erwin Human Trafficking Operation

ERWIN – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Erwin Police Department, the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Jonesborough Police Department, and the office of 1st …

Seven Men Arrested, Charged in Erwin Human Trafficking Operation

ERWIN – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Erwin Police Department, the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Jonesborough Police Department, and the office of 1st …

TBI: 7 men arrested after Northeast Tennessee joint human trafficking investigation

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – Seven men have been arrested and accused of attempting to solicit sex from minors after a joint Northeast Tennessee investigation. According to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents with the bureau’s Human …

Criminal Justice Division Helps Launch New Family Justice Center in Claiborne County

NASHVILLE – A new center serving family violence victims opens today (Friday) in Tazewell, Tennessee. The Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) in the Department of Finance and Administration assisted in securing federal funds for the Claiborne County …

Tennessee Gov. Lee, Iowa Gov. Reynolds call for hearing regarding southern border crisis

Lee and Reynolds sent a letter to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Thursday. TENNESSEE, USA — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds are calling for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the crisis at the southern border and the ensuing …

Tennessee, Iowa governors call for hearing on U.S.-Mexico border

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two state governors are joining in calls for a hearing on the U.S.-Mexico border. Gov. Bill Lee and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley in calls for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. In a letter, the state leaders …

Six East Tennessee men charged in human trafficking probe

Jun. 2—Six men were arrested in a two-day undercover operation in Monroe County, Tennessee, linked to human trafficking, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The operation was conducted last week after authorities placed decoy advertisements …

Six East Tennessee Men charged in undercover human trafficking case

SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) – The TBI has announced the arrest of six suspects in an undercover operation into human trafficking in Monroe County. The men are charged with seeking illicit sex with minors. The sting took place last week. Investigators …

Six men arrested, charged in TBI human trafficking undercover operation in Monroe County

SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) — Six men have been arrested following an undercover operation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit and other agencies. The bureau says the East Tennessee men were seeking illicit sex with minors. The …

Knoxville City Council extends scooter pilot program through 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning the public to be wary of a phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force. The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the …

(Video) Iran Election 2021: Nationwide Boycott Shows People’s Desire for Regime Change

The regime authorities and state-run media had forecasted low voter turnout, warned about its consequences, and begged people to vote. PARIS, FRANCE, June 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Iranian regime’s sham presidential election met an …

WHO Demonstrates Commitment in supporting COVID-19 Response and Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness in Liberia

he World Health Organization (WHO) on 16th June 2021 delivered a huge consignment of Infection Prevention Control (IPC) supplies and laboratory diagnostic kits to the Ministry of Health in Monrovia to strengthen the response to COVID-19 and improve …

South Sudan Council of Churches invites all to observe International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in ...

“Acts such as rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage are crimes under South Sudanese laws and are inconsistent with teachings and principles of Christian faiths,” reads the statement. “Parties to the conflict in South Sudan made commitments to protect …

Refugees worldwide face rising hunger due to funding gaps amidst Covid-19

Significant funding shortfalls across East and Southern Africa as well as the Middle East have forced ration cuts upon some of the world’s most vulnerable people who rely on WFP food to survive. In East Africa alone, almost three-quarters of refugees have …

UNHCR: World leaders must act to reverse the trend of soaring displacement

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today urging world leaders to step up their efforts to foster peace, stability and cooperation in order to halt and begin reversing nearly a decade-long trend of surging displacement driven by violence and persecution. …

BlackFacts.com rolls out a Black History Educational Video Series for Juneteenth.

BlackFacts.com introduces our Educational Video Series, Highlighting Key Events, Milestones and little-known Stories in Black History. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlackFacts.com, the Internet’s first and …

Viral Internet Sensation Kemar Jewel Releases Newest Project: "SOFT: A Love Letter to Black Queer Men"

The acclaimed director and choreographer’s video premieres on YouTube on Friday, June 18. PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viral internet sensation Kemar Jewel, a Black Queer director/choreographer from Jamaica and …

(Video) Iran Regime Apprehensive of Unprecedented Election Boycott Desperate Attempts to Stage-Manage Election

Reports, video, photos from polling stations in 220 cities in 31 provinces across Iran. PARIS, FRANCE, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a message sent to Iran regime leaders at 2 PM on Friday, Tehran time, an Interior Ministry official …

On Juneteenth, Everyday Health Commemorates Yr 2 of Black Health Facts, Focusing on Mental Health in the Black Community

Patrice Harris, MD, medical editor in chief at large and Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, chief medical editor/ VP of medical affairs, co-oversee the initiative. J2 Global (NASDAQ:JCom) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Former Female Guard with Security Industry Specialists, Inc. Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment by Supervisor

SANTA CLARA , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarah Gonzalez, a former Security Guard for Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (“SIS”), is claiming that she faced sexual harassment, then retaliation after declining …

A MERIDIAN CIRCLE OF SAFETY AROUND JUNETEENTH CROWDS

ARCHER MOBILE BARRIERS AT LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CELEBRATION LOS ANGELES, CA, US, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meridian Rapid Defense Group is pleased to support and protect the tens of thousands of people attending the Juneteenth 2021 …

Engaging Seniors In The Community: Akash Brahmbhatt's Tips For Getting Nursing Home Residents Out And About

Akash Brahmbatt states that it's important for people who lie in nursing homes to have something to look forward to regularly SPRING, TX, USA, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nursing Home Owner Akash Brahmbhatt Explains Why Community …

Will there be a #boycotthungary? Hollywood faces a decision

As the Hungarian film industry protests against the severely discriminatory law, Hollywood giants are still silent on Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ legislation. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hollywood has always been …

PRICE CHECK – SCAR NITTI / IMPRESSIVE VERSATILITY & CONNECTION

UNITED STATES, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meet Scar Nitti: New York-based hip-hop artist and songwriter Scar Nitti has recently released his latest EP Price Check. Nitti is an impressive wordsmith who has always had a passion for …

LOCAL WINERY HOSTS COVID MASK BURNING CELEBRATION

Northern Region of Libertarian Party of California Co-Hosts Celebration of Liberty! CAMINO, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crystal Basin Cellars, an award winning Camino winery in the Sierra Foothills, is celebrating the …

TGTE Calls on Amazon Studios to Uphold New Inclusion Policy & Remove Family Man 2 for Biased Portrayal of Eelam Tamils

“The series stretches the limits of creative license to distort the history of the Eelam Tamil people’s struggle for their dignity, human rights, and justice" NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Sidewalk: The Next Frontier Of Amazon’s Surveillance Infrastructure

Amazon has doubled down on its private surveillance infrastructure by activating Sidewalk, a private network to connect Amazon’s servers with smart home devices and gadgets sold by Amazon and its partner companies. With concerning privacy and security …

Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There is No Freedom

While preparing for our Juneteenth celebration at Carnegie Hall this year, I re-read General Order No. 3, presented by General Granger in Galveston, Tex. on June 19, 1865. This order famously communicated to Texans news of the Emancipation Proclamation: …

Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There is No Freedom

While preparing for our Juneteenth celebration at Carnegie Hall this year, I re-read General Order No. 3, presented by General Granger in Galveston, Tex. on June 19, 1865. This order famously communicated to Texans news of the Emancipation Proclamation: …

Sidewalk: The Next Frontier Of Amazon’s Surveillance Infrastructure

Amazon has doubled down on its private surveillance infrastructure by activating Sidewalk, a private network to connect Amazon’s servers with smart home devices and gadgets sold by Amazon and its partner companies. With concerning privacy and security …