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School bus crashes in Anderson County

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

An Anderson County school bus overturned early Tuesday morning, possibly injuring two students.

Ownby censure placed on May 28 meeting agenda

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:00 EDT

Knox County Commissioners will vote next week to censure Commissioner Jeff Ownby.

Camp Creek tornado survivors reflect on their road to recovery

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:00 EDT

It has been two years since a deadly tornado hit the Camp Creek community in Greene County.

Trial begins in international custody case

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:00 EDT

A trial begins Tuesday that could determine which country will decide the fate of 13-year-old twin boys at the center of an international custody battle that extends from Eastern Europe to Middle Tennessee.

Rebar finishing will add 40 jobs in Knox County

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:00 EDT

Another 40 jobs are coming to Knox County as Gerdau (gair-DOW') expands its steel reinforcement bar plant.

More troops due back at Fort Campbell

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:06:00 EDT

Families and friends will be meeting loved ones this week at Fort Campbell, where more soldiers are returning to the post on the Kentucky-Tennessee border from Afghanistan.

Crossville neighborhood demanding rat infested home be demolished

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:51:00 EDT

After years of dealing with an abandoned home infested with rats, a Crossville neighborhood may finally be getting help.

Officials find Cocke County man wanted for sexual assault

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:32:00 EDT

Deputies are continuing to search for an armed suspect in a sexual assault after he evaded arrest early Monday morning in Cocke County.

How you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims through Red Cross

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:19:00 EDT

If you want to help the Oklahoma tornado victims, the Red Cross is accepting donations. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999.

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:00 EDT

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

Pediatrician says DCS challenges medical opinions

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

A Spring Hill pediatrician says she has some sympathy as the Tennessee Department of Children's Services tries to sort through claims about children's welfare.

State wildlife officials to consider concerns about endangered fish from surface mining

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:00 EDT

A spokesman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the agency takes seriously the concerns of environmentalists that two East Tennessee mines are a threat to endangered fish.

More Fort Campbell troops return from Afghanistan

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

More of the "Rakkasans" have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan.

Other events in the works for Bonnaroo farm in Manchester

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

The former farm where the Bonnaroo music festival is held may play host to other events as well.

AMBER Alert canceled for Middlesboro child; father arrested

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has canceled an AMBER Alert, saying a Middlesboro 8-year-old has been found, and his father was arrested.

Chattanooga adding hundreds of hotel rooms

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

The Chattanooga market will add hundreds of hotel rooms in the coming year, following four years of booming revenues for its hotel industry.