State of Tennessee v. John Bassett - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed John Bassett's murder conviction but reversed his life sentence without parole. The case is remanded for resentencing. The court found insufficient evidence to support the enhanced sentence based on the murder being especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.

Tennessee v. Smith - Affirmation of Murder and Theft Convictions

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Raymond Antonio Smith for first-degree premeditated murder and theft. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and the value of the stolen property. The defendant is serving a life sentence plus twelve years.

Cedric Hopgood v. State of Tennessee - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of Cedric Hopgood's motion to withdraw his guilty pleas for drug possession offenses. The court found no error in the denial, upholding the agreed-upon sentence.

State of Tennessee v. Vidal Chad Bryant - Drug and Firearm Offenses Sentencing Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Vidal Chad Bryant's motion to suspend his six-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision.

Keepmoat Homes Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a consultation notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Keepmoat Homes Limited for a site in Leyland, Lancashire. The notice details the application and explains the public participation process.

Sydney Wheeler Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is advertising an environmental permit application for Sydney Wheeler in Lydney, England. This notice initiates a public consultation period, allowing interested parties to review the application and submit comments before a decision is made.

Angus Fire PFAS Reduction Permit Consultation

The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited. The variation would allow the company to install an effluent treatment plant to reduce PFAS contamination from rainwater runoff at its North Yorkshire site. The consultation period runs until April 1, 2026.

NINDS Rescinds Policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice rescinding its policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications, effective immediately. This rescission refers applicants to the broader NIH policy on the same matter.

AHRQ Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36), previously identified by PA-23-196. No further applications will be accepted under this funding opportunity announcement.

AHRQ Health Services Grants PA-24-156 Expiration Notice

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-156 for Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants (R18). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.