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Scientists discover first-of-its-kind bat colony
Scientists discover first-of-its-kind bat colony
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
Suspicious fire burns big old tobacco warehouse
Suspicious fire burns big old tobacco warehouse
Fire inspectors continue to search for the cause of a fire that destroyed a former tobacco warehouse in Johnson City.More >>
Fire inspectors continue to search for the cause of a fire that destroyed a former tobacco warehouse in Johnson City.More >>
TVA: Browns Ferry not yet ready for re-inspection
TVA: Browns Ferry not yet ready for re-inspection
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.More >>
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.More >>
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
A New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca (wah-PAK'-ah) Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.More >>
A New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca (wah-PAK'-ah) Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.More >>
Up to 150 Memphis teachers being fired
Up to 150 Memphis teachers being fired
Up to 150 Memphis City Schools teachers could be fired over performance issues.More >>
Up to 150 Memphis City Schools teachers could be fired over performance issues.More >>
Tennessee News Minute
Tennessee News Minute
The latest Tennessee news from The Associated PressMore >>
4 Ala. men fined for stealing cultural artifacts
4 Ala. men fined for stealing cultural artifacts
Four Alabama men have been fined in federal court after stealing cultural artifacts from Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir property.More >>
Four Alabama men have been fined in federal court after stealing cultural artifacts from Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir property.More >>
Japan to honor Alexander of Tenn.
Japan to honor Alexander of Tenn.
Japan is bestowing national decorations on Sen. Lamar Alexander and a Vanderbilt University professor.More >>
Japan is bestowing national decorations on Sen. Lamar Alexander and a Vanderbilt University professor.More >>
MAEC to honor Bandy, McAnally
MAEC to honor Bandy, McAnally
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center will honor country singer Moe Bandy and songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally with stars on the Walk of Fame.More >>
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center will honor country singer Moe Bandy and songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally with stars on the Walk of Fame.More >>
TVA officials visit Fort Campbell, Ky.
TVA officials visit Fort Campbell, Ky.
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.More >>
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.More >>
State library hosts War of 1812 workshop
State library hosts War of 1812 workshop
The Tennessee Library and Archives is hosting a workshop on the War of 1812.More >>
The Tennessee Library and Archives is hosting a workshop on the War of 1812.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press
Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Fulmer, who won the first BCS title in 1998 with the Vols, is one of three coaches to be selected. There were 14 players...More >>
This Hour: Latest Tennessee news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Tennessee news, sports, business and entertainment
A proposal that seeks to crack down on the tattooing of minors has been signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam.More >>
AP NewsBreak: Idaho to boost prison medical staff
AP NewsBreak: Idaho to boost prison medical staff
The Idaho Department of Correction has agreed to increase staffing and dramatically increase medical care oversight as part of a long-running lawsuit over conditions at a prison south of Boise.More >>
The Idaho Department of Correction has agreed to increase staffing and dramatically increase medical care oversight as part of a long-running lawsuit over conditions at a prison south of Boise.More >>
Governor signs tattoo legislation
Governor signs tattoo legislation
A proposal that seeks to crack down on the tattooing of minors has been signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam.More >>
A proposal that seeks to crack down on the tattooing of minors has been signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam.More >>
Measure to allow students to opt out of activities
Measure to allow students to opt out of activities
Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a measure that allows parents to opt their children out of extracurricular school activities.More >>
Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a measure that allows parents to opt their children out of extracurricular school activities.More >>
Deal reached to keep Paducah plant going for year
Deal reached to keep Paducah plant going for year
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an arrangement that is expected to keep the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant operating for another year and preserve 1,200 jobs, at least temporarily.More >>
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an arrangement that is expected to keep the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant operating for another year and preserve 1,200 jobs, at least temporarily.More >>
Former Tenn. judge arrested on federal charges
Former Tenn. judge arrested on federal charges
A former Tennessee judge who authorities say was addicted to prescription painkillers has been arrested on federal charges in Knox County.More >>
A former Tennessee judge who authorities say was addicted to prescription painkillers has been arrested on federal charges in Knox County.More >>
Ga. man sentenced to prison in courthouse plot
Ga. man sentenced to prison in courthouse plot
A Georgia man who told others of a plan to take over a Tennessee courthouse in his quest to oust public officials has been sentenced to four years in prison for transporting firearms across state lines with intent to cause a...More >>
A Georgia man who told others of a plan to take over a Tennessee courthouse in his quest to oust public officials has been sentenced to four years in prison for transporting firearms across state lines with intent to cause a...More >>
Newest Altima rolls off Tenn. production line
Newest Altima rolls off Tenn. production line
The first redesigned Nissan Altima is rolling off the production line in Smyrna, where the best-selling mid-size sedan has been produced for the last 20 years.More >>
The first redesigned Nissan Altima is rolling off the production line in Smyrna, where the best-selling mid-size sedan has been produced for the last 20 years.More >>
New Rocky Top Trail unveiled
New Rocky Top Trail unveiled
Tennessee tourism and transportation officials have launched the state's 14th driving tour under the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program.More >>
Tennessee tourism and transportation officials have launched the state's 14th driving tour under the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program.More >>
Metro Councilman completes "john school"
Metro Councilman completes "john school"
Metro Nashville Councilman Brady Banks has been cleared of a charge of patronizing prostitution.More >>
Metro Nashville Councilman Brady Banks has been cleared of a charge of patronizing prostitution.More >>
New call center dials up 500 Clarksville jobs
New call center dials up 500 Clarksville jobs
A new call center will bring an eventual 500 jobs to Clarksville.More >>
A new call center will bring an eventual 500 jobs to Clarksville.More >>
State reprimands Davidson County election official
State reprimands Davidson County election official
State election officials have reprimanded the Davidson County election coordinator for failing to open polls on one day during early voting.More >>
State election officials have reprimanded the Davidson County election coordinator for failing to open polls on one day during early voting.More >>
Union County ends bus service for most students
Union County ends bus service for most students
Union County public schools have suspended most school bus service because the system is low on funds.More >>
Union County public schools have suspended most school bus service because the system is low on funds.More >>
Buffalo cops release name of woman slain at party
Buffalo cops release name of woman slain at party
Police have released the name of the former college basketball player who was fatally shot at a house party in Buffalo last weekend.More >>
Police have released the name of the former college basketball player who was fatally shot at a house party in Buffalo last weekend.More >>
Attorney General seeks to block retrials
Attorney General seeks to block retrials
Tennessee's Attorney General is asking the state Supreme Court to block retrials of three defendants in the torture killing of a young Knoxville couple.More >>
Tennessee's Attorney General is asking the state Supreme Court to block retrials of three defendants in the torture killing of a young Knoxville couple.More >>
TVA raises fuel adjustment for June
TVA raises fuel adjustment for June
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.More >>
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.More >>
Small rockslide cleared from US 64 in Ocoee Gorge
Small rockslide cleared from US 64 in Ocoee Gorge
A state highway crew has cleared a small rockslide in the Ocoee River gorge.More >>
A state highway crew has cleared a small rockslide in the Ocoee River gorge.More >>
Span floated to Eggner's Ferry Bridge
Span floated to Eggner's Ferry Bridge
A contractor has successfully floated a replacement span to the Eggner's Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake.More >>
A contractor has successfully floated a replacement span to the Eggner's Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake.More >>
Lipscomb University awards Scouting scholarships
Lipscomb University awards Scouting scholarships
Lipscomb University in Nashville is offering scholarships to incoming freshmen who have earned top awards in Scouting programs.More >>
Lipscomb University in Nashville is offering scholarships to incoming freshmen who have earned top awards in Scouting programs.More >>
Army opens jobs in combat battalions to women
Army opens jobs in combat battalions to women
Starting this week, women will be assigned to serve in Army combat battalions under a pilot program in a move that more accurately reflects how women have been serving alongside infantry units on the ground in Iraq and...More >>
Starting this week, women will be assigned to serve in Army combat battalions under a pilot program in a move that more accurately reflects how women have been serving alongside infantry units on the ground in Iraq and...More >>
Youth to train counties in use of social media
Youth to train counties in use of social media
Youths involved in 4-H programs in Tennessee and Mississippi will train county officials on how to use social media.More >>
Youths involved in 4-H programs in Tennessee and Mississippi will train county officials on how to use social media.More >>
Tenn. state students make slight gains in science
Tenn. state students make slight gains in science
The Nation's Report Card shows Tennessee students making slight gains in science.More >>
The Nation's Report Card shows Tennessee students making slight gains in science.More >>
East Tenn. State joins Diamond Head Classic
East Tenn. State joins Diamond Head Classic
East Tennessee State is replacing Texas Tech among the eight teams competing in the Diamond Head Classic in December.More >>
East Tennessee State is replacing Texas Tech among the eight teams competing in the Diamond Head Classic in December.More >>
Jostens moving Topeka production work to Tenn.
Jostens moving Topeka production work to Tenn.
Memorabilia maker Jostens says 372 jobs will be affected when it moves all production work from its Topeka plant to Clarksville, Tenn., beginning in July.More >>
Memorabilia maker Jostens says 372 jobs will be affected when it moves all production work from its Topeka plant to Clarksville, Tenn., beginning in July.More >>
Federal agents search for accused child rapist
Federal agents search for accused child rapist
The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force has joined the search for an accused child rapist who failed to appear at a trial in Nashville Monday.More >>
The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force has joined the search for an accused child rapist who failed to appear at a trial in Nashville Monday.More >>
2 Miss. road deaths raise worry about fake officer
2 Miss. road deaths raise worry about fake officer
Police are keeping many details to themselves of two deadly shootings along Mississippi highways that authorities believe could be at the hands of someone posing as law enforcement who is pulling people over.More >>
Police are keeping many details to themselves of two deadly shootings along Mississippi highways that authorities believe could be at the hands of someone posing as law enforcement who is pulling people over.More >>
Federal jury convicts Brentwood developer
Federal jury convicts Brentwood developer
A Brentwood developer has been found guilty of making false statements to a bank and forging the signatures of two investment partners in relation to a $337,000 loan.More >>
A Brentwood developer has been found guilty of making false statements to a bank and forging the signatures of two investment partners in relation to a $337,000 loan.More >>
FHP identifies 4 dead in I-95 crash in Martin Co.
FHP identifies 4 dead in I-95 crash in Martin Co.
The Florida Highway Patrol says two children were among the four people who died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 in Martin County.More >>
The Florida Highway Patrol says two children were among the four people who died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 in Martin County.More >>
Murder case heading to jury in Murfreesboro
Murder case heading to jury in Murfreesboro
Closing arguments are under way in the murder trial of a woman accused of killing a Middle Tennessee State University basketball player.More >>
Closing arguments are under way in the murder trial of a woman accused of killing a Middle Tennessee State University basketball player.More >>
Man dies after jumping from overpass in Knoxville
Man dies after jumping from overpass in Knoxville
A Knoxville man who jumped from an interstate highway overpass in Knoxville has died from his injuries.More >>
A Knoxville man who jumped from an interstate highway overpass in Knoxville has died from his injuries.More >>
Duncan says detailed Census questions intrusive
Duncan says detailed Census questions intrusive
U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. says a detailed questionnaire from the U.S. Census Bureau is intrusive and unnecessary.More >>
U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. says a detailed questionnaire from the U.S. Census Bureau is intrusive and unnecessary.More >>
Nolan Richardson III, son of ex-Ark. coach, dies
Nolan Richardson III, son of ex-Ark. coach, dies
Police in Tulsa say Nolan Richardson III - the son of former Arkansas and Tulsa basketball coach Nolan Richardson - has been found dead in his home.More >>
Police in Tulsa say Nolan Richardson III - the son of former Arkansas and Tulsa basketball coach Nolan Richardson - has been found dead in his home.More >>
FBI arrests Tenn. man on W. Pa. child rape charges
FBI arrests Tenn. man on W. Pa. child rape charges
Police say a Tennessee man has been arrested on more than 100 Pennsylvania child rape and abuse charges involving three young girls in Mercer County, about 60 miles north of PittsburghMore >>
Police say a Tennessee man has been arrested on more than 100 Pennsylvania child rape and abuse charges involving three young girls in Mercer County, about 60 miles north of PittsburghMore >>
Private prison supervisors say CCA denied overtime
Private prison supervisors say CCA denied overtime
A group of shift supervisors at a private prison in central Kentucky have sued Corrections Corporation of America, claiming the company forced them to work extra hours and wouldn't pay overtime.More >>
A group of shift supervisors at a private prison in central Kentucky have sued Corrections Corporation of America, claiming the company forced them to work extra hours and wouldn't pay overtime.More >>
Judges in Pitino extortion appeal named
Judges in Pitino extortion appeal named
A three-judge federal appeals panel including one jurist from Louisville will hear an appeal from a woman convicted of trying to extort University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino.More >>
A three-judge federal appeals panel including one jurist from Louisville will hear an appeal from a woman convicted of trying to extort University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino.More >>
Ky. town to honor War of 1812 militiaman
Ky. town to honor War of 1812 militiaman
A western Kentucky city is planning to erect a bronze statue to a War of 1812 hero known as the "Kentucky long rifleman."More >>
A western Kentucky city is planning to erect a bronze statue to a War of 1812 hero known as the "Kentucky long rifleman."More >>
Movie about baseball legend filming in Alabama
Movie about baseball legend filming in Alabama
A movie about baseball groundbreaker Jackie Robinson is filming in Birmingham this week.More >>
A movie about baseball groundbreaker Jackie Robinson is filming in Birmingham this week.More >>
TBI probing fatal shooting of suspect by police
TBI probing fatal shooting of suspect by police
Kingsport Police have called in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to review the fatal shooting of a man by city police officers.More >>
Kingsport Police have called in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to review the fatal shooting of a man by city police officers.More >>
Attorney asks for delay in bank robbery trial
Attorney asks for delay in bank robbery trial
An attorney has asked a federal judge to delay the trial of a Tennessee man charged with robbing a Mississippi bank.More >>
An attorney has asked a federal judge to delay the trial of a Tennessee man charged with robbing a Mississippi bank.More >>
Weak air passenger numbers worry Jackson airport
Weak air passenger numbers worry Jackson airport
Jackson officials watch the passenger boarding numbers of the city's airport and worry they might not be strong enough.More >>
Jackson officials watch the passenger boarding numbers of the city's airport and worry they might not be strong enough.More >>
Store employees grab robber, hold for police
Store employees grab robber, hold for police
Police in Clarksville say a man who tried to rob a business was wrestled to the ground and held by store employees until police arrived.More >>
Police in Clarksville say a man who tried to rob a business was wrestled to the ground and held by store employees until police arrived.More >>
Body found as firefighters extinguish house fire
Body found as firefighters extinguish house fire
Firefighters in East Tennessee have found a person's body in a flaming house.More >>
Firefighters in East Tennessee have found a person's body in a flaming house.More >>
Appalachian photos updated in Cleveland Museum
Appalachian photos updated in Cleveland Museum
The Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland, Tenn., has updated its exhibition of Appalachian photographs.More >>
The Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland, Tenn., has updated its exhibition of Appalachian photographs.More >>
GM reported to be hiring team leaders at plant
GM reported to be hiring team leaders at plant
A union official says about 60 team leaders will be hired in about two weeks for the General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn.More >>
A union official says about 60 team leaders will be hired in about two weeks for the General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn.More >>
Businesses urged to prepare for new food tax rate
Businesses urged to prepare for new food tax rate
State officials are encouraging businesses that sell food to begin preparing for a reduced rate of sales and use tax.More >>
State officials are encouraging businesses that sell food to begin preparing for a reduced rate of sales and use tax.More >>
Annual highland games return to Maryville College
Annual highland games return to Maryville College
Organizers promise a variety of Celtic entertainment at the annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games May 18-20 at Maryville College.More >>
Organizers promise a variety of Celtic entertainment at the annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games May 18-20 at Maryville College.More >>
Crews find teen's body in lake
Crews find teen's body in lake
A teenager has drowned in an East Tennessee lake.More >>
A teenager has drowned in an East Tennessee lake.More >>
Snake causes power outage in Clarksville
Snake causes power outage in Clarksville
Power has been restored to about 12,000 people after a snake slithered into a Clarksville Department of Electricity substation and caused the outage.More >>
Power has been restored to about 12,000 people after a snake slithered into a Clarksville Department of Electricity substation and caused the outage.More >>
Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo
Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo
Bass player and songwriter Donald "Duck" Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has died in Tokyo. He was 70.More >>
Bass player and songwriter Donald "Duck" Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has died in Tokyo. He was 70.More >>
West Tenn. counties forming anti-drug coalitions
West Tenn. counties forming anti-drug coalitions
Officials in three West Tennessee counties are working to create coalitions to fight drug use among teens.More >>
Officials in three West Tennessee counties are working to create coalitions to fight drug use among teens.More >>
Pharmacy students finding weaker job market
Pharmacy students finding weaker job market
With new pharmacy schools in Tennessee graduating their first classes, some experts worry it may get harder to find jobs as the supply of new pharmacists exceeds demands.More >>
With new pharmacy schools in Tennessee graduating their first classes, some experts worry it may get harder to find jobs as the supply of new pharmacists exceeds demands.More >>
States cracking down on strangulation attempts
States cracking down on strangulation attempts
States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone.More >>
States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone.More >>
College sweethearts to marry 60 years later
College sweethearts to marry 60 years later
Two residents of a Dyersburg assisted living center plan to marry on Sunday, more than 60 years after they first met.More >>
Two residents of a Dyersburg assisted living center plan to marry on Sunday, more than 60 years after they first met.More >>
Prayer meeting to oppose liquor-by-the-drink
Prayer meeting to oppose liquor-by-the-drink
Unicoi County residents opposed to allowing liquor-by-the-drink sales are organizing a public prayer meeting.More >>
Unicoi County residents opposed to allowing liquor-by-the-drink sales are organizing a public prayer meeting.More >>
Consumer use tax spike likely related to Amazon
Consumer use tax spike likely related to Amazon
State consumer use tax collections were up 108 percent this April over last, an increase that appears to be related to a law that Amazon.com notify Tennessee customers that they owe sales taxes.More >>
State consumer use tax collections were up 108 percent this April over last, an increase that appears to be related to a law that Amazon.com notify Tennessee customers that they owe sales taxes.More >>
Student testifies in her defense in stabbing trial
Student testifies in her defense in stabbing trial
The former Middle Tennessee State University student charged with murder in the stabbing death of her roommate has testified that she was scared and in pain when she grabbed the knife during a fight.More >>
The former Middle Tennessee State University student charged with murder in the stabbing death of her roommate has testified that she was scared and in pain when she grabbed the knife during a fight.More >>
Rescued girl tells sister: 'Now we can go home'
Rescued girl tells sister: 'Now we can go home'
Now that two kidnapped girls have been reunited with their family, it will be up to them to answer the many lingering questions in the case.More >>
Now that two kidnapped girls have been reunited with their family, it will be up to them to answer the many lingering questions in the case.More >>
Court rules against Tennessee Tech policy
Court rules against Tennessee Tech policy
A recent federal appeals court ruling that found Tennessee Tech's policy limiting speech on campus violated the First Amendment could have ramifications for public colleges and universities throughout the region.More >>
A recent federal appeals court ruling that found Tennessee Tech's policy limiting speech on campus violated the First Amendment could have ramifications for public colleges and universities throughout the region.More >>
15 years later, man gets stolen rifle back
15 years later, man gets stolen rifle back
An East Tennessee man who had a rifle taken in a burglary 15 years ago didn't expect to see it again.More >>
An East Tennessee man who had a rifle taken in a burglary 15 years ago didn't expect to see it again.More >>
Corizon counters Idaho prison health care report
Corizon counters Idaho prison health care report
Prison health care company Corizon says a scathing court-ordered report on care provided at an Idaho prison is full of errors, and that a review they paid for themselves proves it. But a review of both reports show they...More >>
Prison health care company Corizon says a scathing court-ordered report on care provided at an Idaho prison is full of errors, and that a review they paid for themselves proves it. But a review of both reports show they...More >>
Haslam signs into law bills on DUI, gateway sex
Haslam signs into law bills on DUI, gateway sex
Tennessee Gov. Bill Halsam has signed several bills into law, including one that allows judges to compel blood tests from motorists arrested on drunken driving charges.More >>
Tennessee Gov. Bill Halsam has signed several bills into law, including one that allows judges to compel blood tests from motorists arrested on drunken driving charges.More >>
George Lindsey remembered as the grinning Goober on TV for 3 decades
George Lindsey remembered as the grinning Goober on TV for 3 decades
Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Tenn. man convicted in child pornography case
Tenn. man convicted in child pornography case
A federal jury has convicted an East Tennessee man of possession of child pornography after a two-and-a-half day trial.More >>
A federal jury has convicted an East Tennessee man of possession of child pornography after a two-and-a-half day trial.More >>
Friend saw MTSU student with blood on arm, knife
Friend saw MTSU student with blood on arm, knife
A person who was in the apartment when a Middle Tennessee State University student stabbed her roommate to death has testified that she saw Shanterrica Madden with blood on her arm and a knife wrapped in a blanket.More >>
A person who was in the apartment when a Middle Tennessee State University student stabbed her roommate to death has testified that she saw Shanterrica Madden with blood on her arm and a knife wrapped in a blanket.More >>
Judge orders $13 million restitution in oil scam
Judge orders $13 million restitution in oil scam
A federal judge has ordered six men to pay $13 million in restitution to victims of an oil and gas drilling scheme in Kentucky.More >>
A federal judge has ordered six men to pay $13 million in restitution to victims of an oil and gas drilling scheme in Kentucky.More >>
2 sentenced to federal prison in carjackings
2 sentenced to federal prison in carjackings
A federal judge has sentenced to men to more than three decades each in federal prison for kidnapping random victims downtown Chattanooga and forcing them into the trunks of their own cars.More >>
A federal judge has sentenced to men to more than three decades each in federal prison for kidnapping random victims downtown Chattanooga and forcing them into the trunks of their own cars.More >>
2 Tenn. men charged in $45 mil mortgage scheme
2 Tenn. men charged in $45 mil mortgage scheme
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.More >>
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.More >>
Rule change for organ transplants sets off dispute
Rule change for organ transplants sets off dispute
A pending change in the distribution of organs donated for transplant has touched off a dispute between the leading transplant center in Memphis and a nonprofit group that finds donors of kidneys, livers and pancreases.More >>
A pending change in the distribution of organs donated for transplant has touched off a dispute between the leading transplant center in Memphis and a nonprofit group that finds donors of kidneys, livers and pancreases.More >>
Millions headed to Tenn. schools
Millions headed to Tenn. schools
More than $38 million in federal money is headed to dozens of Tennessee schools targeted to boost student performance.More >>
More than $38 million in federal money is headed to dozens of Tennessee schools targeted to boost student performance.More >>
Man makes amends for stealing plants in 1958
Man makes amends for stealing plants in 1958
No matter how much digging investigators did, the crime remained open until a thief turned himself in and returned the fruits of his theft.More >>
No matter how much digging investigators did, the crime remained open until a thief turned himself in and returned the fruits of his theft.More >>
State officials want vets' cemetery in West Tenn.
State officials want vets' cemetery in West Tenn.
State officials are looking at sites in West Tennessee to build a new state veterans' cemetery and hope to choose three finalists later this year.More >>
State officials are looking at sites in West Tennessee to build a new state veterans' cemetery and hope to choose three finalists later this year.More >>
Lake levels in E. Tennessee above normal
Lake levels in E. Tennessee above normal
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting that reservoir levels in East Tennessee are already at mid-summer highs.More >>
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting that reservoir levels in East Tennessee are already at mid-summer highs.More >>
Tenn. police search for missing child
Tenn. police search for missing child
Police in Tennessee have issued an endangered child alert for a two-year-old boy last seen in Spring Hill over the weekend with his non-custodial mother.More >>
Police in Tennessee have issued an endangered child alert for a two-year-old boy last seen in Spring Hill over the weekend with his non-custodial mother.More >>
Official: Suspect, girls holed up in structure in woods
Official: Suspect, girls holed up in structure in woods
A law enforcement official says a man wanted for killling a Tennessee mother and daughter had been holed up in a wooden structure in the woods with two her two younger daughters whom girls authorities say he had kidnapped.More >>
A law enforcement official says a man wanted for killling a Tennessee mother and daughter had been holed up in a wooden structure in the woods with two her two younger daughters whom girls authorities say he had kidnapped.More >>
Man charged in Ky. mayor slaying being evaluated
Man charged in Ky. mayor slaying being evaluated
A western Kentucky man charged with killing a small-town mayor is undergoing a mental competency evaluation before his case proceeds in court.More >>
A western Kentucky man charged with killing a small-town mayor is undergoing a mental competency evaluation before his case proceeds in court.More >>
USEC plant, TVA reach temporary power agreement
USEC plant, TVA reach temporary power agreement
The uranium enrichment plant in Paducah and the Tennessee Valley Authority have reached an agreement to keep power flowing to the facility through September.More >>
The uranium enrichment plant in Paducah and the Tennessee Valley Authority have reached an agreement to keep power flowing to the facility through September.More >>
"Mama Bird" dead at 102
"Mama Bird" dead at 102
Legendary pilot Evelyn Bryan Johnson, known as "Mama Bird," has died. She was 102.More >>
Legendary pilot Evelyn Bryan Johnson, known as "Mama Bird," has died. She was 102.More >>
Mars to break ground on new facility in Tenn.
Mars to break ground on new facility in Tenn.
Pet food company Mars Petcare will break ground this month on an $87.9 million facility and new corporate headquarters in Williamson County.More >>
Pet food company Mars Petcare will break ground this month on an $87.9 million facility and new corporate headquarters in Williamson County.More >>
Kidnap-slaying suspect kills himself; 2 girls OK
Kidnap-slaying suspect kills himself; 2 girls OK
Authorities in northern Mississippi who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister say they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out a pistol and...More >>
Authorities in northern Mississippi who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister say they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out a pistol and...More >>
Dolly Parton homecoming parade is Friday
Dolly Parton homecoming parade is Friday
Dolly Parton's 27th annual homecoming parade is Friday night in Pigeon Forge where she was raised and where her theme park is located.More >>
Dolly Parton's 27th annual homecoming parade is Friday night in Pigeon Forge where she was raised and where her theme park is located.More >>
Grand opening for Railroad and Trolley Museum
Grand opening for Railroad and Trolley Museum
The Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum will have its grand opening Saturday.More >>
The Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum will have its grand opening Saturday.More >>
12 graduate Friday from firefighter academy
12 graduate Friday from firefighter academy
Twelve recruits will graduate Friday from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy in Bedford County.More >>
Twelve recruits will graduate Friday from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy in Bedford County.More >>
Funeral services Friday in Nashville for 'Goober'
Funeral services Friday in Nashville for 'Goober'
Funeral services are Friday in Nashville for George Lindsey, the grinning character Goober for decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Funeral services are Friday in Nashville for George Lindsey, the grinning character Goober for decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Tennessee man dies while diving off Key West
Tennessee man dies while diving off Key West
Authorities say a Tennessee man on vacation with his wife and 10-month old baby has died while diving offshore of Key West.More >>
Authorities say a Tennessee man on vacation with his wife and 10-month old baby has died while diving offshore of Key West.More >>
State sets July trade mission to Mexico City
State sets July trade mission to Mexico City
The state will make a trade mission to Mexico City in July with the focus on Tennessee's automotive manufacturers.More >>
The state will make a trade mission to Mexico City in July with the focus on Tennessee's automotive manufacturers.More >>
Patterson, longtime CEO of BancorpSouth, to retire
Patterson, longtime CEO of BancorpSouth, to retire
Aubrey Patterson will retire from his post as chairman and CEO of BancorpSouth Inc. in 2013, the regional bank says.More >>
Aubrey Patterson will retire from his post as chairman and CEO of BancorpSouth Inc. in 2013, the regional bank says.More >>
MTSU student didn't complain of injury after fight
MTSU student didn't complain of injury after fight
Murfreesboro Police Officer Kristy Inglish has testified that the former Middle Tennessee State University student accused of killing her roommate during a fight never complained of any injury.More >>
Murfreesboro Police Officer Kristy Inglish has testified that the former Middle Tennessee State University student accused of killing her roommate during a fight never complained of any injury.More >>
Ceremonies mark Confederate Memorial Day in SC
Ceremonies mark Confederate Memorial Day in SC
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
Parent report cards are novel way to boost support
Parent report cards are novel way to boost support
Educators exasperated by the need for greater parent involvement have persuaded Tennessee lawmakers to sign off on a novel bit of arm-twisting: Asking parents to grade themselves on report cards.More >>
Educators exasperated by the need for greater parent involvement have persuaded Tennessee lawmakers to sign off on a novel bit of arm-twisting: Asking parents to grade themselves on report cards.More >>
Lane of I-75 in East Tennessee to open May 21
Lane of I-75 in East Tennessee to open May 21
State officials say southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until May 21.More >>
State officials say southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until May 21.More >>
FedEx acquires French transportation company
FedEx acquires French transportation company
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. says it has agreed to acquire TATEX, a French business-to-business express transportation company.More >>
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. says it has agreed to acquire TATEX, a French business-to-business express transportation company.More >>
Ammonia leak temporarily shuts down Lebanon plant
Ammonia leak temporarily shuts down Lebanon plant
A Lebanon distribution plant was temporarily shut down and evacuated because of an ammonia leak.More >>
A Lebanon distribution plant was temporarily shut down and evacuated because of an ammonia leak.More >>
Western Ky. county visits up despite bridge damage
Western Ky. county visits up despite bridge damage
A western Kentucky county is thriving, not just surviving, after a boat struck a bridge that leads tourists to the area.More >>
A western Kentucky county is thriving, not just surviving, after a boat struck a bridge that leads tourists to the area.More >>
TVA opens new fishing pier near Ky. Dam
TVA opens new fishing pier near Ky. Dam
A new recreation area with a fishing pier has been opened on the west bank of the Tennessee River near Kentucky Dam.More >>
A new recreation area with a fishing pier has been opened on the west bank of the Tennessee River near Kentucky Dam.More >>
City employees placed on leave in sexting scandal
City employees placed on leave in sexting scandal
Two Mt. Juliet city employees have been placed on administrative leave as part of an investigation into sexually explicit messages and photos being sent over city-issued cell phones and computers.More >>
Two Mt. Juliet city employees have been placed on administrative leave as part of an investigation into sexually explicit messages and photos being sent over city-issued cell phones and computers.More >>
Teenager killed in golf cart accident
Teenager killed in golf cart accident
Authorities say a Williamson County teenager was killed when the golf cart he was riding in crashed into a brick-encased mailbox.More >>
Authorities say a Williamson County teenager was killed when the golf cart he was riding in crashed into a brick-encased mailbox.More >>
25th annual math conference this week at ETSU
25th annual math conference this week at ETSU
Participants from as far away as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Iran and Germany are at East Tennessee State University through Saturday for the 25th annual Cumberland Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory and...More >>
Participants from as far away as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Iran and Germany are at East Tennessee State University through Saturday for the 25th annual Cumberland Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory and...More >>
Jackson monument being prepared in Nashville
Jackson monument being prepared in Nashville
A committee is seeking donations to finish and care for a Nashville monument of President Andrew Jackson.More >>
A committee is seeking donations to finish and care for a Nashville monument of President Andrew Jackson.More >>
Obion County Museum in Union City closing May 18
Obion County Museum in Union City closing May 18
The Obion County Museum in Union City will close May 18.More >>
The Obion County Museum in Union City will close May 18.More >>
Relative: Suspect thought kidnapped girls were his
Relative: Suspect thought kidnapped girls were his
The mother-in-law of the Mississippi man on the run from a double-slaying says he thought he might be the father of the two girls he's now accused of kidnapping.More >>
The mother-in-law of the Mississippi man on the run from a double-slaying says he thought he might be the father of the two girls he's now accused of kidnapping.More >>
Fort Campbell to hold annual protection exercise
Fort Campbell to hold annual protection exercise
Fort Campbell will hold an emergency management and anti-terrorism exercise on Thursday.More >>
Fort Campbell will hold an emergency management and anti-terrorism exercise on Thursday.More >>
3 soldiers from Fort Bragg killed in Afghanistan
3 soldiers from Fort Bragg killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense says three soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg have been killed in Afghanistan.More >>
The Department of Defense says three soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg have been killed in Afghanistan.More >>
2-year-old boy starves to death in Roane County
2-year-old boy starves to death in Roane County
Authorities in Roane County say a 2-year-old boy starved to death, weighing only 12 pounds when he died.More >>
Authorities in Roane County say a 2-year-old boy starved to death, weighing only 12 pounds when he died.More >>
Ind. judge to rule on stage collapse suit schedule
Ind. judge to rule on stage collapse suit schedule
A judge hearing several lawsuits filed over last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse says he'll rule by early next week on a schedule for resolving those suits and a request to expand an existing gag...More >>
A judge hearing several lawsuits filed over last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse says he'll rule by early next week on a schedule for resolving those suits and a request to expand an existing gag...More >>
Suspect in torture of Ark. woman arrested in Tenn.
Suspect in torture of Ark. woman arrested in Tenn.
Arkansas authorities say a man suspected of abducting a woman and torturing her for two days before she escaped has been arrested in eastern Tennessee.More >>
Arkansas authorities say a man suspected of abducting a woman and torturing her for two days before she escaped has been arrested in eastern Tennessee.More >>
Virginian sentenced for beating hitchhiker in Neb.
Virginian sentenced for beating hitchhiker in Neb.
A 31-year-old Virginia man has been given 30 to 40 years in a Nebraska prison, convicted of severely beating a hitchhiker in western Nebraska.More >>
A 31-year-old Virginia man has been given 30 to 40 years in a Nebraska prison, convicted of severely beating a hitchhiker in western Nebraska.More >>
Pinnacle scrapping ground-handling division
Pinnacle scrapping ground-handling division
Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is scrapping a 900-employee division that provides ground-handling services to 16 airlines at 11 airports around the country.More >>
Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is scrapping a 900-employee division that provides ground-handling services to 16 airlines at 11 airports around the country.More >>
Haslam offers $15K award in missing sisters case
Haslam offers $15K award in missing sisters case
Governor Bill Haslam has issued a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her teenage daughter and fleeing with her two younger girls.More >>
Governor Bill Haslam has issued a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her teenage daughter and fleeing with her two younger girls.More >>
Traffic fatalities on the rise in Tennessee
Traffic fatalities on the rise in Tennessee
After years of general declines in traffic fatalities, the number of people who died on Tennessee roads jumped this year to include over 300 deaths since Jan. 1.More >>
After years of general declines in traffic fatalities, the number of people who died on Tennessee roads jumped this year to include over 300 deaths since Jan. 1.More >>
Study: Many Tennesseans can't afford doctor visit
Study: Many Tennesseans can't afford doctor visit
A recent study shows a large percentage of Tennesseans didn't see a doctor over the last decade because they couldn't afford to.More >>
A recent study shows a large percentage of Tennesseans didn't see a doctor over the last decade because they couldn't afford to.More >>
Man in former judge pill scandal arrested again
Man in former judge pill scandal arrested again
A man accused of supplying a former Knox County judge with painkillers has been arrested again.More >>
A man accused of supplying a former Knox County judge with painkillers has been arrested again.More >>
2 companies warn state of layoffs in Md.
2 companies warn state of layoffs in Md.
Maryland state labor officials say two employers are warning of layoffs that could affect about 380 workers.More >>
Maryland state labor officials say two employers are warning of layoffs that could affect about 380 workers.More >>
Lawyer to write laws for adult businesses
Lawyer to write laws for adult businesses
St. Helena Parish will pay a $4,500 flat fee to have a legal consultant draft ordinances to regulate adult businesses in the parish.More >>
St. Helena Parish will pay a $4,500 flat fee to have a legal consultant draft ordinances to regulate adult businesses in the parish.More >>
Memphis police kill man who tried to run them over
Memphis police kill man who tried to run them over
Two Memphis police officers have shot and killed a man who tried to run over them with his car.More >>
Two Memphis police officers have shot and killed a man who tried to run over them with his car.More >>
25% of state arson fires involve juveniles
25% of state arson fires involve juveniles
More than 25 percent of arson arrests in Tennessee last year involved juveniles.More >>
More than 25 percent of arson arrests in Tennessee last year involved juveniles.More >>
MTSU basketball player stabbing trial to begin
MTSU basketball player stabbing trial to begin
The trial of a Middle Tennessee State University freshman who stabbed her roommate to death last year is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.More >>
The trial of a Middle Tennessee State University freshman who stabbed her roommate to death last year is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.More >>
Hamburger Hill veterans returning to Fort Campbell
Hamburger Hill veterans returning to Fort Campbell
Dozens of veterans from the Vietnam era are at Fort Campbell to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill.More >>
Dozens of veterans from the Vietnam era are at Fort Campbell to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill.More >>
Search continues for kidnap-slaying suspect
Search continues for kidnap-slaying suspect
Heavily-armed FBI agents and authorities from Mississippi and Tennessee are expected to resume searching woods and back roads Wednesday for what they said was a dangerous man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her...More >>
Heavily-armed FBI agents and authorities from Mississippi and Tennessee are expected to resume searching woods and back roads Wednesday for what they said was a dangerous man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her...More >>
Nissan breaks ground on engine plant
Nissan breaks ground on engine plant
Nissan breaks ground Wednesday on an engine plant in Decherd, Tenn.More >>
Nissan breaks ground Wednesday on an engine plant in Decherd, Tenn.More >>
Against Obama, even a jailbird gets some votes
Against Obama, even a jailbird gets some votes
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.More >>
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.More >>
Man convicted in 2004 rape gets life in prison
Man convicted in 2004 rape gets life in prison
A Hagerstown man convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee has been sentenced to life in prison.More >>
A Hagerstown man convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee has been sentenced to life in prison.More >>
Muller: Illinois State coach job ideal for him
Muller: Illinois State coach job ideal for him
New Illinois State basketball coach Dan Muller says returning to his alma mater to take over a team with strong talent is an ideal way to start his head-coaching career.More >>
New Illinois State basketball coach Dan Muller says returning to his alma mater to take over a team with strong talent is an ideal way to start his head-coaching career.More >>
2 convicted in Loudon faith healing case
2 convicted in Loudon faith healing case
A judge in Loudon, Tenn., has found two people guilty of misdemeanor child neglect for relying on faith healing instead of doctors before the death of a 15-year-old girl who had a basketball-sized tumor on her shoulder.More >>
A judge in Loudon, Tenn., has found two people guilty of misdemeanor child neglect for relying on faith healing instead of doctors before the death of a 15-year-old girl who had a basketball-sized tumor on her shoulder.More >>
State revenue $190 million more than budgeted
State revenue $190 million more than budgeted
The state has collected $190 million more than budgeted so far this fiscal year.More >>
The state has collected $190 million more than budgeted so far this fiscal year.More >>
State promoting motorcycle safety this month
State promoting motorcycle safety this month
State officials are promoting motorcycle safety awareness month as motorcycle fatalities rise in Tennessee.More >>
State officials are promoting motorcycle safety awareness month as motorcycle fatalities rise in Tennessee.More >>
Tennessee getting $5 million more in settlement
Tennessee getting $5 million more in settlement
Tennessee will receive at least $5 million as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with Abbott Laboratories.More >>
Tennessee will receive at least $5 million as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with Abbott Laboratories.More >>
Wife, mother of kidnap-slaying suspect arrested
Wife, mother of kidnap-slaying suspect arrested
Police have filed kidnapping charges against the wife of a man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her oldest daughter and kidnapping the woman's two youngest daughters.More >>
Police have filed kidnapping charges against the wife of a man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her oldest daughter and kidnapping the woman's two youngest daughters.More >>
Long delays possible on I-75 in East Tennessee
Long delays possible on I-75 in East Tennessee
Southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until at least Thursday, causing potential long delays.More >>
Southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until at least Thursday, causing potential long delays.More >>
Construction clears governor, staff out of Capitol
Construction clears governor, staff out of Capitol
Gov. Bill Haslam has relocated to temporary office space while the state Capitol gets renovated.More >>
Gov. Bill Haslam has relocated to temporary office space while the state Capitol gets renovated.More >>
Vote delayed in purchase of 2 drone helicopters
Vote delayed in purchase of 2 drone helicopters
The Shelby County Commission has delayed a vote to purchase two tiny remote-controlled drone helicopters that can be used for finding criminal suspects and investigating traffic accidents.More >>
The Shelby County Commission has delayed a vote to purchase two tiny remote-controlled drone helicopters that can be used for finding criminal suspects and investigating traffic accidents.More >>
2nd Tenn. county bans teen novel over sex scene
2nd Tenn. county bans teen novel over sex scene
A second Tennessee school system has banned a teen novel called "Looking for Alaska" over a two-page sex scene.More >>
A second Tennessee school system has banned a teen novel called "Looking for Alaska" over a two-page sex scene.More >>
Jury gets double slaying case
Jury gets double slaying case
The jury has gotten the case against a Fort Campbell solider charged with killing his estranged wife and another woman in central Kentucky.More >>
The jury has gotten the case against a Fort Campbell solider charged with killing his estranged wife and another woman in central Kentucky.More >>
Cheatham County schools director resigns
Cheatham County schools director resigns
An emergency meeting has been called by school board members in Cheatham County to discuss the abrupt resignation of their director.More >>
An emergency meeting has been called by school board members in Cheatham County to discuss the abrupt resignation of their director.More >>
MTSU meeting seeks to improve student performance
MTSU meeting seeks to improve student performance
About 30 leaders in education are meeting at Middle Tennessee State University this week to share ideas on ways to improve student performance.More >>
About 30 leaders in education are meeting at Middle Tennessee State University this week to share ideas on ways to improve student performance.More >>
Memphis researcher to continue arthritis work
Memphis researcher to continue arthritis work
A professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has received a grant totaling $378,000 to continue arthritis treatment research.More >>
A professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has received a grant totaling $378,000 to continue arthritis treatment research.More >>
Airport emergency exercise Tuesday in Nashville
Airport emergency exercise Tuesday in Nashville
Nashville International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise Tuesday.More >>
Nashville International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise Tuesday.More >>
Tenn. college gives WWII-era vets honorary degrees
Tenn. college gives WWII-era vets honorary degrees
A Tennessee university is giving honorary degrees to World War II-era veterans who came to the state in the early 1940s for large-scale training exercises prior to the war in Europe.More >>
A Tennessee university is giving honorary degrees to World War II-era veterans who came to the state in the early 1940s for large-scale training exercises prior to the war in Europe.More >>
Veterans get free flight to Washington Tuesday
Veterans get free flight to Washington Tuesday
World War II veterans get a thank you Tuesday in Nashville for their service to the country.More >>
World War II veterans get a thank you Tuesday in Nashville for their service to the country.More >>
Warlick next new coach Vols showing off on caravan
Warlick next new coach Vols showing off on caravan
For the third straight year, Tennessee has a new coach making the rounds with annual Big Orange Caravan.More >>
For the third straight year, Tennessee has a new coach making the rounds with annual Big Orange Caravan.More >>
Special agent in charge named for Knoxville FBI
Special agent in charge named for Knoxville FBI
Kenneth L. Moore has been named special agent in charge of the FBI's Knoxville, Tenn., division.More >>
Kenneth L. Moore has been named special agent in charge of the FBI's Knoxville, Tenn., division.More >>
Work on I-75 in East Tennessee continues
Work on I-75 in East Tennessee continues
Southbound lanes of heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will be closed overnight Monday so crews can continue to work on a section of embankment that collapsed March 8.More >>
Southbound lanes of heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will be closed overnight Monday so crews can continue to work on a section of embankment that collapsed March 8.More >>
Tenn. mom seeking return of child from Dubai
Tenn. mom seeking return of child from Dubai
A mother in Tennessee is trying to get her husband, a former U.S. Army officer living in the United Arab Emirates, to return their 14-month-old child to the United States.More >>
A mother in Tennessee is trying to get her husband, a former U.S. Army officer living in the United Arab Emirates, to return their 14-month-old child to the United States.More >>
Police searching trunks for missing mom, daughters
Police searching trunks for missing mom, daughters
Authorities searching for a Tennessee mother and her three daughters are stopping motorists in northern Mississippi and checking inside the trunks of their vehicles.More >>
Authorities searching for a Tennessee mother and her three daughters are stopping motorists in northern Mississippi and checking inside the trunks of their vehicles.More >>
Bookkeeper admits embezzling $1.5 million
Bookkeeper admits embezzling $1.5 million
A bookkeeper for a Collierville construction company has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.5 million from the business where she worked from 2006 to 2010.More >>
A bookkeeper for a Collierville construction company has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.5 million from the business where she worked from 2006 to 2010.More >>
Tennessee will get $1.95 million from agreement
Tennessee will get $1.95 million from agreement
Tennessee will receive $1.95 million coming from a multistate settlement between a giant pharmaceutical company accused of deceptively marketing the anti-seizure drug Depakote.More >>
Tennessee will receive $1.95 million coming from a multistate settlement between a giant pharmaceutical company accused of deceptively marketing the anti-seizure drug Depakote.More >>
UT survey: Staffers satisfied but want pay hike
UT survey: Staffers satisfied but want pay hike
A survey of University of Tennessee faculty and staff shows most are satisfied with their jobs but want better pay.More >>
A survey of University of Tennessee faculty and staff shows most are satisfied with their jobs but want better pay.More >>
Franklin man survives glider crash
Franklin man survives glider crash
A Franklin man suffered minor injuries when his glider crashed near Shelbyville.More >>
A Franklin man suffered minor injuries when his glider crashed near Shelbyville.More >>
Eads woman pleads guilty to embezzlement
Eads woman pleads guilty to embezzlement
An Eads woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.5 million and faces up to 30 years in prison.More >>
An Eads woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.5 million and faces up to 30 years in prison.More >>
Sons testify against father in double slaying
Sons testify against father in double slaying
The young son and stepson of a Fort Campbell soldier charged with fatally shooting his estranged wife and another woman have testified against him.More >>
The young son and stepson of a Fort Campbell soldier charged with fatally shooting his estranged wife and another woman have testified against him.More >>
Man charged with raping, assaulting girlfriend
Man charged with raping, assaulting girlfriend
Police say a Knox County man is facing multiple charges that include raping and robbing his girlfriend.More >>
Police say a Knox County man is facing multiple charges that include raping and robbing his girlfriend.More >>
10-year-old recovering from copperhead bite
10-year-old recovering from copperhead bite
Authorities say a 10-year-old Ooltewah girl is recovering after a copperhead bite.More >>
Authorities say a 10-year-old Ooltewah girl is recovering after a copperhead bite.More >>
Vice president to visit Nashville for fundraiser
Vice president to visit Nashville for fundraiser
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be in Nashville for a fundraiser.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be in Nashville for a fundraiser.More >>
ETSU professor suggests strategy against al-Qaida
ETSU professor suggests strategy against al-Qaida
An East Tennessee State University professor who specializes in the sociology of global terrorism has suggested a campaign to stress al-Qaida's violations of jurisprudence.More >>
An East Tennessee State University professor who specializes in the sociology of global terrorism has suggested a campaign to stress al-Qaida's violations of jurisprudence.More >>
Soldiers returning to Fort Campbell
Soldiers returning to Fort Campbell
About 19 soldiers are headed back to Fort Campbell after a year in Kuwait.More >>
About 19 soldiers are headed back to Fort Campbell after a year in Kuwait.More >>
Tennessee named a top state for business
Tennessee named a top state for business
Chief Executive magazine has named Tennessee one of the four top states for business.More >>
Chief Executive magazine has named Tennessee one of the four top states for business.More >>
3 TVA visitor centers open for season
3 TVA visitor centers open for season
Three Tennessee Valley Authority visitor centers have opened for the season.More >>
Three Tennessee Valley Authority visitor centers have opened for the season.More >>
Alleged kidnapper of mom, 3 girls was no stranger
Alleged kidnapper of mom, 3 girls was no stranger
A man accused of abducting a mother and her three daughters has been described as being like an uncle to the girls.More >>
A man accused of abducting a mother and her three daughters has been described as being like an uncle to the girls.More >>
Subsidized apartments see 5 suicides in 2011
Subsidized apartments see 5 suicides in 2011
A government-subsidized apartment building in Knoxville saw five suicides last year.More >>
A government-subsidized apartment building in Knoxville saw five suicides last year.More >>
MTSU to build first science building since 1967
MTSU to build first science building since 1967
Middle Tennessee State University broke ground this week on its $147 million Science Building.More >>
Middle Tennessee State University broke ground this week on its $147 million Science Building.More >>
Haslam's 2nd legislative session no slam dunk
Haslam's 2nd legislative session no slam dunk
In the months following his first legislative session, freshman Gov. Bill Haslam was able to boast in speeches about unanimous approval of his budget plan and a near perfect record with his legislative agenda.More >>
In the months following his first legislative session, freshman Gov. Bill Haslam was able to boast in speeches about unanimous approval of his budget plan and a near perfect record with his legislative agenda.More >>
Son of candidate's court date moved after election
Son of candidate's court date moved after election
The son of congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield has had a court date for vandalism moved back to three weeks after the election.More >>
The son of congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield has had a court date for vandalism moved back to three weeks after the election.More >>
Chattanooga typeface becoming popular
Chattanooga typeface becoming popular
A typeface based on the city of Chattanooga is getting widespread attention and is expected to show up soon on websites, libraries and billboards.More >>
A typeface based on the city of Chattanooga is getting widespread attention and is expected to show up soon on websites, libraries and billboards.More >>
FBI works to ID 2 dead; mom, kids had been missing
FBI works to ID 2 dead; mom, kids had been missing
Authorities are working to identify two people found dead at a home associated with a man suspected in the abduction of a woman and her three young daughters.More >>
Authorities are working to identify two people found dead at a home associated with a man suspected in the abduction of a woman and her three young daughters.More >>

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BBB alerts consumers of new credit card scam
BBB alerts consumers of new credit card scam
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:38 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:38:33 GMT
The Better Business Bureau want to warn consumers of a new scam that could leave them in debt. BBB representatives said thieves are getting a hold of people's debit/credit card information and once theyMore >>
Reps said they received several phone calls from North Alabama residents who said they saw charges from credit agencies on their debit/credit card statements.More >>
Florence City Council votes to rezone land
Florence City Council votes to rezone land
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:24:56 GMT
The Florence City Council will meet for a public hearing to discuss rezoning within the city limits. The council expects to have a decision at the end of the meeting as to whether or not the city councilMore >>
The Florence City Council voted to rezone land in Florence for during a meeting Tuesday evening.More >>
Commercial space company opens office in Huntsville
Commercial space company opens office in Huntsville
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:10 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:10:00 GMT
A commercial space company is celebrating a grand opening in the valley. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville. It's one of the many companies vying for funding to send astronautsMore >>
A commercial space company celebrated a grand opening in the valley Tuesday night. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville.More >>
Officer pepper sprays man during overnight arrest
Officer pepper sprays man during overnight arrest
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:38:11 GMT
Huntsville police arrested Antoine Jones after finding marijuana in his car. An officer pulled Jones over near University Dr. and Evandel Dr. around 11:30 Tuesday night because he had a light out. TheMore >>
Police arrested a man after they found marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.More >>
Police respond to robbery at Little Caesars off Triana Boulevard
Police respond to robbery at Little Caesars off Triana Boulevard
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:28:18 GMT
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night. Authorities have not released many details in this case. LookMore >>
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night.More >>
Fire destroys Morgan County mobile home
Mobile home fire puts pets in danger
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:24:13 GMT
A mobile home on Shane Private Dr. in Morgan County caught fire around 4:30 Wednesday morning. No one was at home but firefighters say two pets may have been inside. The home owner's brother lives behindMore >>
The homeowners made it out safely, but firefighters believe two pets may have died in the fire.More >>
City council members vote to adopt re-zoning in Florence
City council members vote to adopt re-zoning in Florence
Florence city leaders voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night to approve re-zoning for a proposed Walmart.More >>
Huntsville gas station robbed
Huntsville gas station robbed
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:44:25 GMT
Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station. At least one person entered the EZ Mart at 5990 Pulaski Pike around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and robbed the store. No one was injured in the incident.More >>
Huntsville Police are investigating a gas station robbery.More >>
Guntersville student to go to DC for winning art contest
Guntersville student to go to DC for winning art contest
A Guntersville student won the best of show in an art contest and is going to Washington, D.C. to visit Congressman Aderholt for winning the contest.More >>
Former LifeSouth employee talks about importance of safe blood supply
Former LifeSouth employee talks about importance of safe blood supply
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:39:10 GMT
LifeSouth, a company that provides blood to hospitals across North Alabama is at the center of a lawsuit after a man contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. A former employee contacted WAFF afterMore >>
A former LifeSouth employee shares what it was like to work for the company after a man is given HIV infected blood during a transfusion.More >>

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