Morning links: 18 July 2006

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan and E. Thomas Wood) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:17:00 CST

[UPDATED 10:35 with four more items]... Sedley Alley case causes a stir in the blogosphere, Healthways cleared to acquire LifeMasters, Genetics testing company ramping up Nashville facility, and more...

Sedley Alley put to death at Riverbend Prison

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:27:00 CST

Execution for Memphis murder follows late intervention by Nashville-based 6th Circuit Judge Gil Merritt

State lambastes Merritt's ruling that stays Alley execution

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:59:43 CST

Late-night maneuvers continue after jurist holds up scheduled lethal injection

Reid execution on hold

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:44:34 CST

UPDATE 2:30 : Federal Judge halts Reid execution to hold competency hearings

Alley granted 15-day reprieve

tom.wood@nashvillepost.com (E. Thomas Wood) — Tue, 16 May 2006 17:03:00 CST

Governor extends execution date to allow time for DNA testing

Sixth Circuit denial in Alley case adds to pressure on Bredesen

tom.wood@nashvillepost.com (E. Thomas Wood) — Tue, 16 May 2006 11:54:00 CST

Five judges dissent from ruling, saying execution would mean court 'locked the barn door after the horse has already escaped'

Execution delayed

Thu, 11 May 2006 11:58:31 CST

Judge Trauger delays execution of convicted murderer Sedley Alley