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Fracking could begin in Tennessee
Most of us have heard the term “fracking” over the past few years — the process in which shale rock deep beneath Earth’s surface is fractured by hydraulic pressure or…
Cracker Barrel products coming to your grocery shelves
LEBANON, Tenn. — Cracker Barrel plans to begin selling its some of its products in grocery stores. The Lebanon-based restaurant chain already sells items like pancake and corn muffin mixes,…
“Coffee with the Congressman” scheduled for Wednesday in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. — Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee’s 4th District will be in the area this week, with a public forum planned for Wednesday at a local bakery and…
TN Drivers can renew license at kiosks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state is opening self-service kiosks that will allow drivers to renew or replace their driver licenses and state identification cards that will hopefully reduce lines and…
TN Representative proposes to tie welfare to academic progress
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Republican Rep. Stacey Campfield is proposing legislation that would make welfare benefits dependent on children making “satisfactory academic progress” with their education. Campfield told the Knoxville…
Tullahoma mother and boyfriend charged in rape of daughter
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – Tullahoma Police have charged a woman with forcing her teenage daughter to have sex with her boyfriend in exchange for drugs. The Tullahoma News (http://bit.ly/SLX8oX ) cited a…
Scratch-off games account for most lotto revenue
The high-dollar multistate lottery games Power Ball and Mega Millions get the attention, but Tennessee lottery officials say the scratch-off state lottery games bring in the money. Lottery ticket sales…
Meteorologist Robert Frye: Winter Weather Outlook for Friday, Jan. 25th, 2013
Forecast guidance has been very consistent with the threat for freezing rain Friday. What has not been as consistent is how much icing will occur. Confidence is high that we…
Ricky Ross named new South Pittsburg Pirates head football coach
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — It’s a question that’s been on the minds of many Pirate faithful over the past month, “Who will be the new head football coach at South…
Appeal could change interpretation of TN rape law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A century-old interpretation of Tennessee’s statutory rape law could get a new examination by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The high court has agreed to review the case…
