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Trooper begs to keep job
The Tennessee Highway Patrol officer who ran unauthorized background checks on as many as 182 people pleaded for his job in an administrative appeal hearing on Thursday, saying he violated a state policy for ...
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Fire investigators: Mario's fire was arsonInvestigators say arson was ...
Investigators say arson was behind the fire that destroyed Mario's Restaurant, which has been vacant since a previous fire damaged the building in 2006.
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Gore toasts Obama at fundraiser
NASHVILLE - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama switched from debater to fundraiser Tuesday night, making a brief appearance at a late-night gathering at Al Gore's Tennessee home.
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Man charged in Tenn. mall shooting that killed 1
Knoxville police have identified the alleged gunman and victim in a shooting at a crowded shopping mall.
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Tenn. budget shortfall grows amid economic woes
A growing budget shortfall for state government reflects a deteriorating economy where Tennesseans are buying less and businesses are struggling to make money.
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Cindy McCain claims Obama is waging dirty campaign
Cindy McCain has accused Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama of running "the dirtiest campaign in American history." In remarks reported Tuesday by The Tennessean, she said she initially did not want ...
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Two Tennessee guard units prepare to deploy
KNOXVILLE -- Two Tennessee National Guard maintenance companies are being called up for deployment to the Middle East.
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Fill a er Up with Biodiesel & Ethanol on I-65
You can now travel from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, entirely on biodiesel and ethanol.
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Governor seeks federal help because of drought
Gov. Phil Bredesen has requested a federal agricultural disaster designation for 11 more counties suffering from drought.
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Customer opens fire in crowded Tenn. mall, killing employee; Suspect wounded and in custody
A customer opened fire in a crowded shopping mall Wednesday afternoon, killing a clothing store employee before he was shot and wounded by police officers, authorities said.
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Nashville prepares for presidential debate
Nashville is gearing up for Tuesday's presidential debate, the first ever held in Tennessee.
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Bredesen: Debate Could Bring Defining Moment
Phil Bredesen won't see the candidates before the debate but is going to a reception afterwards that Sen.
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Shoney's former commissary closes
A bankruptcy attorney for Commissary Operations Inc. said the business will cease operations at the end of October, with over 300 people losing jobs in the Nashville area.
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State budget cuts hit Tenn. colleges, TennCare
Faced with a faltering economy and falling tax collections, Tennessee is turning to its public colleges and universities, and its health care programs for the poor to absorb a new round of budget cuts worth ...
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Advocate Calls On Tennessee Jail To Conduct HIV Tests, Condom Distribution
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 07 Oct 2008 - 11:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article In an effort to curb the spread of HIV among its inmates, ...
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UT told to cut another $17 million
Tennessee's colleges and universities have been told to prepare for an additional $43.7 million in reduced state appropriations.
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Police: 10-year-old driving adults who had been drinking, taking pills, flips van in Tenn.
The young driver lost control and the vehicle rolled, coming to rest on its top in northeastern Tennessee, Sullivan County authorities said.
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Tennessee: Civility panel decries personal attacks
As the 2008 presidential campaign dove into negative, personal attacks Monday, Tennessee Gov.
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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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