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November 20, 2023

National News

Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for Jimmy Carter and many others, always leveraging her love of politics

Rosalynn Carter drew the nickname “Steel Magnolia” when she arrived in Washington as first lady. But that almost certainly undersold how vital her role was alongside the 39th president and how much of an impact she made in her own right as Jimmy Carter's political partner and fellow global humanitar

apnews.com/article/rosalynn-carter-dead-69fadff26354d26bdda94c5d52558a7f

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center in Atlanta announced that the wife of former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday afternoon at her home in Plains, Georgia, with her family at her side.

apnews.com/article/rosalynn-carter-dead-e4291133392444bc9ad9d1da461d95c1

Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian

Reactions are pouring in to the death of Rosalynn Carter. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden said Rosalynn Carter inspired the nation and was an advocate for mental health reform and “a champion" for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls.

apnews.com/article/rosalynn-carter-obit-death-reaction-6d13e96cc89924a08895b200c10090c2

Just a reminder…

State News:

Tennessee Department of Wildlife Resources officers to be required to wear body cameras – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers will be required to wear body cameras, made possible through a U.S. Department of Justice grant.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/11/20/tennessee-department-of-wildlife-resources-officers-to-be-required-to-wear-body-cameras

Local News:

Many thanks to DiAnn and Abbi Leman as well as Melissa Kelly for their help cleaning up Mecca Pike last Saturday. Three people pulled over and thanked us for cleaning up the road they drive on, which felt nice to hear. DiAnn and Abbie have helped me Many times as well as Melissa. Melissa is not in the picture due to being called away during her helping us.

The Arts:

Seniors:

Rosalynn Carter Made a Difference

The stands she took in four years as First Lady, and four decades since then, brightened and blessed countless lives.

open.substack.com/pub/fallows/p/rosalynn-carter-made-a-difference?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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