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Tennessee Senate passes bill to limit lawsuit payouts
Tennessee Senate passes bill to limit lawsuit payouts
The measure was approved 21-12 on Thursday after passing the House 72-24 earlier in May.More >>

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Governor signs ignition interlock bill
Governor signs ignition interlock bill
Tennessee's ignition interlock law will apply to more drunken drivers under legislation signed by Gov. Bill Haslam.More >>
Tennessee's ignition interlock law will apply to more drunken drivers under legislation signed by Gov. Bill Haslam.More >>
Press secretary expects Haslam will sign welfare drug testing bill
Press secretary expects Haslam will sign welfare drug testing bill
A measure to test welfare applicants for drugs passed Tuesday on the final day of the 107th General Assembly. It's been modified multiple times to address questions over its constitutionality.More >>
A measure to test welfare applicants for drugs passed Tuesday on the final day of the 107th General Assembly. It's been modified multiple times to address questions over its constitutionality.More >>

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Swearing in for newest Tennessee Court of Appeals judge held in Morristown
Swearing in for newest Tennessee Court of Appeals judge held in Morristown
Gov. Bill Haslam will administer the oath of office Tuesday to the state's newest Court of Appeals judge, Thomas R. Frierson II.More >>
Gov. Bill Haslam will administer the oath of office Tuesday to the state's newest Court of Appeals judge, Thomas R. Frierson II.More >>

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Courthouse in line for repairs, updates
Courthouse in line for repairs, updates
Officials in Coffee County are looking to update their historic courthouse instead of replacing the 141-year-old structure.More >>
Officials in Coffee County are looking to update their historic courthouse instead of replacing the 141-year-old structure.More >>
Scouts decorate Knoxville cemetery with flags
Scouts decorate Knoxville cemetery with flags
This Memorial Day weekend across the country thousands of people will visit cemeteries to remember those who died in service to America.More >>
Hundreds of local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts decorated the Knoxville National Cemetery with over 8,000 flags.More >>
No. of Ky babies born addicted to drugs increases
No. of Ky babies born addicted to drugs increases
Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.More >>
Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.More >>
Ky. city to follow Tenn. lead in naming street
Ky. city to follow Tenn. lead in naming street
Officials in western Kentucky are taking a cue from Tennessee in their effort to make Owensboro synonymous with bluegrass music.More >>
Officials in western Kentucky are taking a cue from Tennessee in their effort to make Owensboro synonymous with bluegrass music.More >>
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
2 appellate court judges are stepping down
2 appellate court judges are stepping down
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
Three middle schoolers vandalize Roane County elementary school
Three middle schoolers vandalize Roane County elementary school
Three middle schoolers are facing felony vandalism charges for causing damage to several classrooms in a Rockwood elementary school.More >>
Three middle schoolers are facing felony vandalism charges for causing damage to several classrooms in a Rockwood elementary school.More >>
KPD investigating after fatal bicycle accident
KPD investigating after fatal bicycle accident
Authorities are investigating a deadly bicycle accident that happened on Friday afternoon.More >>
Authorities are investigating a deadly bicycle accident that happened on Friday afternoon.More >>
Destination Imagination brings creative kids to Knoxville
Destination Imagination brings creative kids to Knoxville
You may have seen the groups of kids in matching T-shirts walking around downtown Knoxville.More >>
You may have seen the groups of kids in matching T-shirts walking around downtown Knoxville.More >>
67-year-old Cosby man charged in major drug operation
67-year-old Cosby man charged in major drug operation
A 67-year-old man is behind bars, accused of heading a major drug operation in Cocke County.More >>
A 67-year-old man is behind bars, accused of heading a major drug operation in Cocke County.More >>

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Courthouse in line for repairs, updates
Courthouse in line for repairs, updates
Officials in Coffee County are looking to update their historic courthouse instead of replacing the 141-year-old structure.More >>
Officials in Coffee County are looking to update their historic courthouse instead of replacing the 141-year-old structure.More >>
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
2 appellate court judges are stepping down
2 appellate court judges are stepping down
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
Ocoee River named #1 destination in the U.S. for whitewater rafting
Ocoee River named #1 destination in the U.S. for whitewater rafting
The Ocoee River in Polk County is now the most visited whitewater rafting river in the United States, according to a study put out by the University of Tennessee.More >>
The Ocoee River in Polk County is now the most visited whitewater rafting river in the United States, according to a study put out by the University of Tennessee.More >>
Court rules against man who lost handgun permit
Court rules against man who lost handgun permit
The Tennessee Appeals Court has ruled against a man who claimed state law regulating the carrying of firearms was unconstitutional.More >>
The Tennessee Appeals Court has ruled against a man who claimed state law regulating the carrying of firearms was unconstitutional.More >>
Pipeline work can continue at state natural area
Pipeline work can continue at state natural area
Tennessee environmental officials have given Piedmont Natural Gas permission to resume drilling on a Nashville pipeline project.More >>
Tennessee environmental officials have given Piedmont Natural Gas permission to resume drilling on a Nashville pipeline project.More >>
THP stepping up DUI enforcement over holiday
THP stepping up DUI enforcement over holiday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up seat belt and DUI enforcement over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up seat belt and DUI enforcement over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
Deadline here for hunter comments on regulations
Deadline here for hunter comments on regulations
Hunters have through Monday to comment to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on hunting regulations for the next seasons.More >>
Hunters have through Monday to comment to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on hunting regulations for the next seasons.More >>
VW plant reaches production milestone
VW plant reaches production milestone
Volkswagen has reached another production milestone at its assembly plant in Chattanooga.More >>
Volkswagen has reached another production milestone at its assembly plant in Chattanooga.More >>
Rep. DesJarlais reprimanded for sex with patients
Rep. DesJarlais reprimanded for sex with patients
Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a licensed physician, has been reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress.More >>
Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a licensed physician, has been reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress.More >>

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