Will Hammond obey law, or follow black robes? Key question in race

Sheriff Jim Hammond talks to the Hamilton County school board about armed attacks against students and teachers. Sheriff Hammond has been notified that transportation stops against private travelers are outside the scope of Tennessee transportation statutes, and constitute an oppression. (Photo Hamilton County sheriff’s office) The main question in the race between Sheriff Jim Hammond […]

Oppressed ‘Fiddle Man of Lawrenceburg’ pleads with sheriff to obey law

Jimmy Brown, center, is the second Tennessee sheriff to receive an administrative notice about the state transportation law. He oversees Lawrence County, Tenn., sheriff’s office. The first to get the notice is Sheriff Jim Hammond of Hamilton County. (Photo Lawrence County sheriff’s office) The following is a cover letter to a copy of a notice […]

Hirsch case hints how state makes bizarre legal gyration to make itself god

Arthur J. Hirsch plays the fiddle at the residence of a senior citizen. The “Fiddle Man of Lawrenceburg” identifies bizarre legal lassitude the state allows itself in the prosecution of criminal cases, a process that implicitly rejects a biblical jurisprudence. (Photo David Tulis) Without even a signed order, the Tennessee Supreme Court rejected a petition […]

60 homeowners work to create property defense group amid East Ridge threat

Attorney Milad Emam talks to a group of East Ridge residents about how to organize a property-defense association to keep an eye on caring officials and their plans for the city. (Photo David Tulis) An activist attorney says the city’s redevelopment authority wields a power “that should never be used against anyone” and Wednesday urged […]

State paroles Whipple, who learns art of legal war in cell

David Tulis listens to the dad of Robert Z. Whipple, also named Robert, talk about his son’s release. The departure from the prison at Horsehead Road in Pikeville, Tenn., could take as long as two weeks. (Photo courtesy Noogaradio) Sorry I haven’t written sooner, I have been having a hectic last few days. As you […]