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Opinion: Rutherford County schools are banning books. It's a slap in the face to freedom.
The Rutherford County school board voted to remove six books from its libraries. Book bans like these are an affront to free speech.
Rutherford County Schools to potentially ban books from school libraries due to new law
A new state law bans all books that contain obscene language or images from a school library no matter the context and it’s up to school leaders to weed them ou
Rutherford County School Board Bans Four Books Amidst Heated Free Speech Debate
Rutherford County school board banned four books due to content concerns, while keeping three others, amidst debates on intellectual freedom.
Rutherford County School Board faces decision on book ban amid legal warnings
The potential ban sparked debate and argument from some parents in the county and the ACLU of Tennessee, who are now raising questions about free speech and students’ rights.
Banned Books Week: See which 22 books have been challenged at Washoe County libraries
Washoe County had 22 of the 9,021 challenges to books across the nation in 2023. Most contained LGBTQ+ themes.
Banned Book Week: 13 books challenged at the Washoe County School District
The Washoe County School Board has seen a surge in complaints about books in school libraries since last year.
School library’s ‘banned’ bookshelf may shock you with beloved children’s novels
But there’s one school where the classic novel won’t be being read in classrooms – because it has been put on a very special shelf in their school library.
MTSU hosts event pushing back on state law banning books from school
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) hosts a seminar pushing back against a state law that bans books at schools.
Parents ask Rutherford County Schools to hold players accountable after pepper spray incident at football game
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) is investigating a pepper spray incident that took place after a ...
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Possible Tornado Spotted in North Carolina's Rutherford County
A suspected tornado was spotted in the town of Rutherfordton in southwest North Carolina on Wednesday, September 25, as the ...
'Sad loss': Rutherford County bids farewell to historic courthouse sycamore tree
The historic courthouse sycamore tree is the last of four still standing in Rutherford County. It sits at the southeast ...
State registry says campaign finance complaint against Rutherford mayor 'is without merit'
The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance dismissed a complaint against Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr from Property Assessor Rob Mitchell.
ACLU warns Rutherford school board about removing 'Beloved,' other books from libraries
The American Civil Liberties Union warned Rutherford County school officials to not remove "Beloved" and other books from ...
Historic sycamore tree outside Rutherford County courthouse to be removed
The tree, estimated to be at least 170 years old, has been scheduled to be removed from the grounds in November.
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2 arrested after Rutherford County Schools receive ‘more than a dozen threats’ in a two-week span
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Deputies in Rutherford County announced Tuesday that two juveniles have been arrested in relation to threats that were made on social media targeting schools.
Holmes County takes down Rutherford on the road
The Holmes County volleyball team earned a 3-1 road victory over Rutherford on Monday night. The Blue Devils improved to 7-9 ...
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Helene wreaks havoc on Rutherford County, Lake Lure Dam structural supports compromised
According to a Facebook post from the Rutherford County Emergency Management Friday, Sept. 27, the storm caused by Hurricane ...