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House bill challenges Haslam, speakers on judges
State Rep. Glen Casada is moving ahead with a bill calling for the popular election of Supreme Court justices, a position at odds with the wishes of fellow Republican Gov. Bill Haslam and the speakers of both chambers.
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3 arrested in Miss. drive-by shooting
Three men charged in the Christmas Day shooting death of a 16-year-old Memphis, Tenn., girl will be in Marshall County Justice Court on Wednesday.
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Dyersburg senior heads to White House science fair
A senior at Dyersburg High School is headed to Washington, D.C., to participate in the White House science fair this week.
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Consumer officials warn about online dating scams
State consumer officials are warning about the danger of online dating scammers.
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State lottery has new game with $3 million prize
The Tennessee Lottery launches a new game on Tuesday with the biggest top prize in the history of the state game.
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Charles Darwin being celebrated this week at UT
Biologist Charles Darwin is being celebrated this week at the University of Tennessee's Knoxville campus.
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Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin says he was pleased with how Trae Golden responded to being benched in Tennessee's 73-62 win against Georgia on Saturday, but won't say for sure if Golden will be back in the lineup when...
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The Senate has voted to name the eastern red cedar as Tennessee's official evergreen tree. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Faulk of Kingsport was unanimously approved 31-0 on Monday evening.
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A proposal to change the name of the state Department of Mental Health has passed the Senate.
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press
Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin says he was pleased with how Trae Golden responded to being benched in Tennessee's 73-62 win against Georgia on Saturday, but won't say for sure if Golden will be back in the lineup when...
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Bill to change name of Mental Health Dept.
A proposal to change the name of the state Department of Mental Health has passed the Senate.
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Senate passes measure naming state evergreen tree
The Senate has voted to name the eastern red cedar as Tennessee's official evergreen tree.
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TBI director requests money for drug buys
The head of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking lawmaker for money to buy drugs.
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Afghan war vet fatally shot in Kentucky
A soldier who was found shot to death outside Fort Campbell, Ky., had recently returned from his second tour to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division.
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Niota sewage operator sentenced to prison
The operator of a Niota, Tenn., water treatment plant must serve six months in a federal prison for falsifying documents that covered up his failure to properly operate a sewage treatment system.
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Inmate found dead in Montgomery County jail
A 23-year-old inmate has been found dead at the Montgomery County jail. Authorities say they are investigating the cause of death.
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Bills to change pension plans stall in Legislature
Proposals to change the retirement system for public employees in Tennessee have stalled in the Legislature.
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Ship that hit Ky. bridge moved away from span
A massive cargo ship that tore through a bridge in western Kentucky has been moved downriver so the remaining debris can be cleared from its bow.
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