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Measure would clarify income tax as unconstitutional in Tennessee
The sponsor of a measure that would declare an income tax and payroll tax unconstitutional in Tennessee says it's necessary because of the poor state of the economy.
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3-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Herself After Mixing Up Wii Game With Real Pistol
A 3-year-old Tennessee girl accidentally shot herself to death after mixing up a wii game and a .380-caliber pistol.
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Tenn. woman pleads guilty to faking breast cancer
A Tennessee woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to faking breast cancer in a scam that netted thousands of dollars worth of sick leave donated by her City Hall co-workers and money from a church and other charities.
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David Freeman linked to Detroit Pistons bid in reports
The same day he stepped down as chairman of the Nashville Predators, lead owner David Freeman had his name attached to media reports indicating that he was part of an investment group looking at buying the Detroit Pistons.
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Bill seeks to ban fake marijuana ingredient
The Senate has unanimously approved legislation that makes it illegal to produce or distribute in Tennessee any substance that mimics the effects of marijuana or cocaine.
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McNabb, T.O. teaming up again - for TV show
Donovan McNabb will be throwing passes to Terrell Owens again. McNabb and Owens are teaming up on a basketball court instead of a football field in the new season of Spike TV's ``Pros vs.
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Coroner: Foster child died of injuries in the womb
A coroner has determined a foster child's death in Nashville was from natural causes.
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State trying to tax hotels for `free' breakfasts
The so-called complimentary breakfasts at many hotels in Tennessee have stirred the appetite of state revenue officials.
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Economy tops MTSU poll worry list
Fully 59 percent of Tennesseans polled named the economy as the top national problem, up from 46 percent last fall, according to the latest MTSU Opinion Poll on the economy.
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Tennesseans due $19.8M in old tax refunds
WASHINGTON a ' Here's something you don't hear every day: The Internal Revenue Service wants to give some of you money.
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Tenn. hospitality association CEO sends e-mail comparing first lady to Tarzan's Cheeta
The CEO of Tennessee's hospitality association is apologizing for sending an e-mail to a group of public figures that compares first lady Michelle Obama to a chimpanzee.
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Program will help people stay out of nursing homes
Her daughter, Gail Brown , says the familiar surroundings and routine are important to her mother's quality of life.
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'Y'all ... done shot me on a Sunday'
Lashunda Bond and her family did not know the woman who was shot beside their home on Sunday after police say she threatened Juvenile Court Judge Christy Little.
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Georgia, Tennessee still racing to the Top
Georgia became a finalist for federal Race to the Top funding Thursday, but the move likely won't do much for any North Georgia school systems.
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10 State Communities Chosen For Downtown Help
Ten communities have been selected to participate in Tennessee Downtowns, a program for cities and counties seeking to revitalize traditional commercial districts.
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Bredesen gets disaster relief for 7 Tenn. counties
Gov. Phil Bredesen says federal agricultural disaster assistance has been approved for seven additional counties because of rain and flooding in September and October.
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BlueCross snapshot inside TennCare shortfall
The state's largest health insurer lost $95.6 million last year managing TennCare enrollees' health care in East and West Tennessee, according to a document review.
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Tennessee flag flies at half-staff over Capitol for fallen heroes
Tennessee's flag is flying at half-staff over the state capitol today in recognition of four of the state's fallen heroes who lost their lives in service to their country.
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Tennessee one of 15 states, DC named 'Race to the Top' finalists
The U.S. Department of Education has named 16 finalists in the first round of its "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school reform grants.
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Three Tennessee Police Officers Charged with Conspiracy, Bribery, and Extortion
Timothy Green, 45, Christopher Crawford, 35, and Michael Young, 36, all being employed as officers of the Memphis Police Department, have been charged in a federal complaint with conspiracy to commit bribery and extortion and also with bribery, and extortion, announced Lawrence J. Laurenzi, United States Attorney for the Western District of ...
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