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Bredesen names Oct. 12-18 Earth Science Week
Gov. Phil Bredesen has proclaimed Oct. 12-18 as Earth Science Week in Tennessee to recognize the importance of the earth sciences to Tennessee's safety, health, welfare and economy.
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Woman released from prison in child abuse case
A Lebanon woman has been released from the Tennessee Women's Prison after serving 3 1/2 years for neglect and attempted aggravated child abuse.
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Cocke County gambling den razed
A cockfighting pit in East Tennessee has been razed to make way for homes. A police raid of the pit in 2005 began public knowledge of Operation Rose Thorn - a federal and state investigation into corruption in ...
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Tennessee: Showdown in the House
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said his likely vote today in favor of the Wall Street rescue package - a reversal after voting against it Monday - stems from his growing but painful conviction that inaction could ...
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Tenn. Police cracking down on online sex trade
Local police say prostitutes using the Internet to meet prospective customers is becoming a problem in Tennessee.
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E. Tennessee banks ready to get back to normal after bailout bickering in D.C.
" However the bailout votes go, many East Tennessee lenders will be relieved to see the bailout battle over.
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John Ford gets 14 years
By KATE HOWARD, Staff Writer Once among Tennessee's most powerful politicians, known for his defiance and flamboyance, John Ford shuffled to the podium in leg shackles and made an uncharacteristic plea for ...
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Williamson County woman named Miss Tennessee USA 2009
Her smile shined throughout the Austin Peay State University Mass Communications Theatre as Kristen Motil, Miss Williamson County, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2009 Saturday.
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McCain, Obama about even in Tenn. fundraising
National Republican candidates usually have an overwhelming fundraising advantage in Tennessee.
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Smoking ban passes 1 year mark in Tennessee
Industry and health groups in Tennessee say the vast majority of restaurants chose to ban smoking a year ago rather than banish those under 21 years old, and most appear glad they did.
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One killed, one critical after attack in Newport
Newport Police are investigating an attack in which one person was killed and another sent to the hospital in critical condition.
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Man struck, killed by train in East Tenn.
Authorities in East Tennessee said a man was struck and killed by a train in White Pine.
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Non-Smokers Protection Act Marks One Year Milestone
Today, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, joined elected officials and public health advocates in marking the first anniversary of enforcement of the Non-Smokers Protection ...
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TVA electric rate increase now in effect
Bombs target worshippers in Baghdad, kill 16 Suicide attacks outside two Shiite mosques killed at least 11 people in Baghdad on Thursday as worshippers left early morning prayers to mark the end of Ramadan, the ...
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Tennessee soldier dies of wounds in Iraq
The Defense Department says a soldier from Tennessee has died in Iraq. Pentagon officials announced Wednesday that 21-year-old Pfc.
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Bailout add-ons benefit Tennessee
WASHINGTON - Tennessee residents and businesses would avoid paying thousands of dollars in taxes under provisions the Senate added to a rescue plan for the country's financial markets.
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'I want to keep things flowing,' Bredesen says of records access
Gov. Phil Bredesen said he wants to reserve judgment on new guidelines for when labor costs can be charged for records searches.
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Teacher now accused of sex with 3 students
Police in northern Middle Tennessee have brought additional juvenile sex charges against a Portland High School teacher.
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Tenn. teacher in Texas after teen lover was slain
A Tennessee teacher who disappeared after her then-husband killed her 18-year-old lover allegedly is in Austin with her sons and another teenage man.
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Corker says recession likely despite bailout
By ERIK SCHELZIG, Associated Press Writer U.S. Sen. Bob Corker is telling Tennessee business leaders that a recession may be unavoidable even if Congress approves a $700 billion package designed to stem a ...
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