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  • Tennessee legislature marks Union Phi Alpha Thetas 60th anniversary

    State Sen. Lowe Finney (right) presents a framed copy of a Tennessee legislature resolution recognizing Union's Phi Alpha Theta chapter to Stephen Carls, the chapter's ...

  • Federal judge dismisses charter school suit

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Metro Nashville Board of Education brought by a charter school that was ordered to be closed because of poor student ...

  • Tennessee Transfer Highlights WKU Class

    Brian Thomas, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Western Kentucky University, has announced that the swimming and diving program will welcome 23 new student-athletes to campus this fall for the 2013-14 campaign.The Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers will look to ride the momentum of an historic 2012-13 season that produced 15 NCAA "B" qualifiers, 20 new program records and a Sun ...

  • Tennessee recoups unemployment benefits

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State Labor Department officials say they have recouped about $15.3 million worth of fraudulently collected unemployment benefits by garnishing tax refunds and other federal payments to people who were not entitled to receive the assistance. A scathing audit released earlier this year showed that the state overpaid $73 million in unemployment benefits. The ...

  • Audit finds $51K missing at Hamblen animal shelter

    MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) -- An audit by the state comptroller's office has found that more than $51,000 in animal adoption fees and donations for the Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society was not deposited into the facility's bank ...

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Harold and Maude [Blu-Ray]

Harold and Maude [Blu-Ray]

Even in the brash, comparatively open-minded environment of the New Hollywood in the early 1970s, Hal Ashbys Harold and Maude is an incredibly unlikely studio film about an incredibly unlikely romance. With its polarized May-September romance, unironic counterculture value ... ...

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  • Mayor Wharton announces plans for 15 miles of protected bike lanes

    The city named as one of the worst for biking in the U.S. by Bicycling Magazine only five years ago is now aiming to be the best in Tennessee. Mayor AC Wharton is announcing plans this afternoon for a 15-mile network of protected bike facilities to be built over the next two years as part of the Green Lane Project. In 2010, Wharton committed to build 55 miles of new bike facilities which include ...

  • April Architecture Billings Index falls back into negative range

    Two months after hitting its highest point in two years, the Architecture Billings Index has dropped back into negative territory, with a score of 48.6 for April. The index is used by the American Institute of Architects to indicate a 9-12 month glimpse into nonresidential construction spending. A score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. The February score was 54.9, but dropped to 51.9 ...

  • Brutality allegations force two Knoxville officers to resign

    An attorney representing a third officer implicated in the Feb. 9 alleged brutality case could not be reached for comment. Attorney Jeffrey Whitt represents Officer Ty Compton, who joined the Police Department in November ...

  • West Memphis awarded $11M grant for rail improvements

    The port of West Memphisreceiveda $10.9 million grant to expand its rail capabilities. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $10.9 million TIGER 2012 grant to the City of West Memphis, Ark. for the expansion of its port. The funds will be used to improve railroad infrastructure, increase capacity and extend a rail line at the International Rail Logistics Park. Todays ...

  • Notice of appeal filed in Campfield libel lawsuit

    LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Democratic candidate for the state House has filed notice that he will appeal the dismissal of his libel lawsuit against state Sen. Stacey ...

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