Rural Tenn. areas targets of seat belt crackdown

Of the 776 people killed in Tennessee car crashes in 2008, 62 percent were in rural areas. More than half of all traffic fatalities were people not wearing seat belts.

Deputies search for break-in suspects

Mission of Hope gears up to help the poor of Appalachia

The Mission of Hope Christmas Drive begins Friday with the goal of bringing 17,000 children and their families a Christmas--a day many of them would be unable to celebrate without the mission.

5 star forward chooses Vols

Power forward Tobias Harris told a nationwide cable audience he had signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Tennessee.

Accused killer Miranda's language barrier prompts Miranda rights concerns

The legal battle to throw out an accused killer's statements to police will continue next month.  Valentino Miranda is accused of killing Jennifer Hampton in 2008.

Nationwide Thanksgiving travel to increase; Tennessee lags behind

AAA predicts the nation will see a 1.4 percent increase in holiday travel this Thanksgiving. However, experts say they expect an 8 percent drop when it comes to Tennesseans.

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says having the tests every two years is enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer in women under 30. Previous rules had called for annual testing.

Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports agree to contract extension

Jimmie Johnson, who is aiming to win his unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this weekend, has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him with the organization through the 2015 season.

Update: Sisk ready for challenge from John Duncan III

John Duncan, one of Jimmy Duncan's four children, woke up early and made his intentions clear--he plans to run for trustee. And the man in that office now, Fred Sisk, says he's ready for the challenge.

Biofuels project keeps funding; Vonore plant set to open in December

State legislators voted Wednesday to continue funding a project that's drawn its share of critics: the switchgrass portion of the Tennessee Biofuels Project.

Early scoop on Black Friday deals

Get a head start on your Black Friday shopping plans by doing some research ahead of time. Here's where to start.

Update: Motorists killed by Florida commuter train were from East Tennessee

The victims were identified as 44-year-old Connie Hambline and 22-year-old Felicia Hatmaker, both of Tennessee.

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says having the tests every two years is enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer in women under 30. Previous rules had called for annual testing.