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Media witnesses recount the moments before the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

What to know about Christa Pike and her failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee

By Jeffrey Collins - Associated Press

Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

By Kim Chandler and Kristin M. Hall - Associated Press

Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Botched Tennessee execution renews debate over lethal injection

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

This photo provided by the U.S. Department of Justice shows a vial of pentobarbital used in the executions of two inmates in July 2020, according to court filings. Utah officials said Saturday, July 20, 2024 they are scrapping plans to use an untried lethal drug combination in the upcoming execution of a man convicted of murder, and will instead use pentobarbital. (Department of Justice via AP, File) (Department of Justice via AP, File)

What is pentobarbital, the drug in Tennessee’s failed execution?

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

May Martinez, left, mother of murder victim Colleen Slemmer, walks out of Riverbend Maximum Security Institution during a stay of the planned execution of Christa Pike, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

U.S. Supreme Court allows Christa Gail Pike’s execution in Tennessee to go forward

By Kim Chandler and Kristin M. Hall - Associated Press

Dolly Parton performs in Overland Park, Kan., on Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Dolly Parton’s niece opens new museum to the public

By Juliet La Sala - The Washington Times

This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP, File)

Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

By Kim Chandler and Kristin M. Hall - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Sara Diggins/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee 20-17

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) and Arch Manning, rear, celebrate after Cooper ran the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas hit the road to face Uncle Peyton’s old team in 1 of 6 Top 25 matchups

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

Tennessee mascot waves the Power T flag during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Texas, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Air Force One flyover: Trump attends a big college football game that could disrupt communications

By Jim Vertuno and Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Arch Manning visits stadium where Uncle Peyton dominated in Texas’ 1st trip to Tennessee

By Al Lesar - Associated Press

On this episode of "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer," Sen. Marsha Blackburn discusses the federal surge that transformed Memphis, her bipartisan push on AI and privacy protections, closing immigration loopholes and her next act in Tennessee politics.

WATCH: Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Memphis crime crackdown, AI child safety and her future in Tennessee

An aerial view of flood damage left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is seen Sept. 28, 2024, in Greene County, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Geno Smith is a symbol of redemption in his improbable Jets return. He says being back is an ‘honor’

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Shown is a file photo of a police car with flashing lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Parents of nonverbal 5-year-old Saylor Hayes arrested a day after her body was found

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, June 29, 2014. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File)

In Dolly Parton’s theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage

By Krysta Fauria - Associated Press

FILE - Dolly Parton reads her book "Coat of Many Colors," at the Library of Congress in Washington on Feb. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’

By James Pollard and Glenn Gamboa - Associated Press

This combination of undated photos provided by Milligan University show student cyclists Haylan Engdahl, left, and Brayden Rogers, who were killed in a car crash in Hampton, Tenn., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Milligan University via AP)

Driver hits college cycling team in Tennessee, leaving 2 dead

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FILE - This Oct. 9, 2014, file photo shows the gurney in the the execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Tennessee carries out second of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the U.S.

By Kim Chandler, Travis Loller and Jamie Stengle - Associated Press

FILE - This Oct. 9, 2014, file photo shows the gurney in the the execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the U.S. since 2010

By Kim Chandler and Travis Loller and Jamie Stengle - Associated Press