Morning Brief: Wamp refuses to address if sister filmed Mayfield video, Bessie Smith Strut rescued

Anonymous donor saves Bessie Smith Strut—Nooga

Bessie Smith Strut set to return—Times Free Press

Sheriff Jim Hammond appeals to judge after friend arrested—Times Free Press

Gov. Bill Haslam signs civil service reform bill into law—Nooga

Haslam signs civil service bill—Tennessean

Haslam says parking lot guns bill likely dead—Real Clear Politics

Sen. Lamar Alexander comments on college tuition rates, VP vetting process—Nooga

Barack Obama launches student loan campaign—Politico

Alexander treats prescription drug abuse—News Sentinel

Weston Wamp refuses to address if sister filmed Mayfield video—Times Free Press

Basil Marceaux to do time in workhouse—Times Free Press

Mitt Romney's five-state sweep—Politico