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Friends of the victims' in a triple fatal shooting in Powell, say the accused shooter and his wife were having marital problems.More >> Friends of the victims' in a triple fatal shooting in Powell, say the accused shooter and his wife were having marital problems.More >> County Commission Chairman Mike Hammond says he believes Knox County Schools could help fund its budget proposal, which is at the heart of a disagreement between the superintendent and the mayor.More >> County Commission Chairman Mike Hammond says he believes Knox County Schools could help fund its budget proposal, which is at the heart of a disagreement between the superintendent and the mayor.More >> A new study at the University of Tennessee's Early Learning Center may change how we think about playgrounds.More >> A new study at the University of Tennessee's Early Learning Center may change how we think about playgrounds.More >> Jackie L. McConnell, 60, of Collierville, Tenn., John Mays, 50, of Collierville, Tenn., and Joseph R. Abernathy, 30, of Olive Branch, Miss. all entered their pleas in federal court in Chattanooga.More >> Jackie L. McConnell, 60, of Collierville, Tenn., John Mays, 50, of Collierville, Tenn., and Joseph R. Abernathy, 30, of Olive Branch, Miss. all entered their pleas in federal court in Chattanooga.More >> The Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council pledged to do background checks on all its hires after two convicted sex offenders were arrested at a job site in Dandridge.More >> The Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council pledged to do background checks on all its hires after two convicted sex offenders were arrested at a job site in Dandridge.More >> A judge on Monday raised former Maryville church youth leader Laura Lee Salazar's bond to $50,000 in a child sex case. She was taken into custody after the hearing.More >> A judge on Monday raised former Maryville church youth leader Laura Lee Salazar's bond to $50,000 in a child sex case. She was taken into custody after the hearing.
More >> TDOT determined that due to the cost for changes to the State Route 33 bridge, it was best to cancel the contract with Mountain States Contractors, LLC and open bidding for the remaining work.More >> TDOT determined that due to the cost for changes to the State Route 33 bridge, it was best to cancel the contract with Mountain States Contractors, LLC and open bidding for the remaining work.More >> Jennifer Parton, 36, and Minda McCracken, 38, are charged with TennCare fraud in separate cases that follow a joint investigation.More >> Jennifer Parton, 36, and Minda McCracken, 38, are charged with TennCare fraud in separate cases that follow a joint investigation.More >> The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is looking for Charles Randy Kelly, 52, who's considered a person of interest in a White Pine man's homicide.More >> The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is looking for Charles Randy Kelly, 52, who's considered a person of interest in a White Pine man's homicide.More >> Three women were shot and killed Monday afternoon at a Powell apartment complex, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The husband of one of the victims is charged with their murders.More >> Three women were shot and killed Monday afternoon at a Powell apartment complex, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The husband of one of the victims is charged with their murders.More >>
NASHVILLE (AP) - State lawmakers have approved new boundaries for the 132 seats in the Tennessee General Assembly and nine seats in the U.S. House.
The Republican plans approved Friday would draw five African-American state House members into three seats, and pair Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle with a fellow Democratic incumbent in Memphis.
The congressional redistricting plan stopped short of splitting traditionally Democratic Nashville into several districts.
Senate Republicans rejected efforts to redraw the lines for the 9th District in Memphis, where Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has complained that the new lines would remove all the major Jewish institutions and much of the Jewish vote from his district.
The two chambers agreed on the plans Friday and sent the measures for Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's signature.
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