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Racially inflammatory statements revealed in George Thomas case

A motions hearing for George Thomas' upcoming trial for the murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom included racially inflammatory statements allegedly made by the defendant.

US Marshals go to serve warrant, find decomposing body

An attempt to serve a warrant on an Anderson County man, previously arrested on explosives charges, resulted in marshals finding a decomposing body.

The Tragedy on Chipman Street: The murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom

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Two Knox County families are bonded by tragedy after their children were carjacked, raped, and killed in 2007.

Viewer pic contest: Fall family fun

This week's contest is all about how your family's having a good time this season.

Top 5: Hot Christmas items

What do you want for Christmas?

More East Tennessee buildings going green

Clayton Homes celebrated its LEED certification Friday.

Tenn. guns-in-bars law struck down

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A Nashville judge has ruled a law that allows handguns in Tennessee bars and restaurants is unconstitutional.

Alcoa schools reconsider dangerous bus routes

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The Alcoa School District is looking at officially discontinuing bus service to areas deemed dangerous to both buses and students.

Monroe Co. nurse sues for $1 mil in sexual harrassment lawsuit

A Monroe County nurse is suing her former employer for $1 million after she was allegedly sexually harrassed.

Court reschedules hearing for former UT football player

A court has rescheduled the hearing date for a former University of Tennessee football player accused of attempted robbery.

Attorney: Police unfair to Latino kidnap victims

An attorney for a woman whose 4-day old baby was kidnapped after she was attacked is accusing the Nashville police of trying to portray her and her husband as criminals.

Students face 5 percent tuition hike in Tenn.

Students at Tennessee's public colleges and universities could be facing a 5 percent tuition increase.

City of Knoxville's Thanksgiving holiday schedule

A list of what will be closed and when your garbage will be picked up

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.

Blount United Way reaches its goal; Knox United Way still collecting

The United Way of Blount County has reached its $1.9 million goal for this campaign. The United Way of Greater Knoxville is still working toward its goal of $11.8 million.

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.

Follow Up: Karaoke pirates? Knox bar named in lawsuit says "no way"

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Late Thursday afternoon, an attorney for Sound Choice Studios confirmed to 10News they plan to drop their lawsuit against Macleod's.

Knoxville postal station remains on possible closing list

As the Postal Service again whittles down its list of sites that may close, the Norwood station in Knoxville remains on the list.

Smoke seen coming from Neyland Stadium; no fire

A generator problem at Neyland Stadium caused smoke to pour from a pipe on the second floor. No fire has been detected.

Tenn. guns-in-bars law back in court

In June, a group of Tennesseans filed suit to stop the law which allows handgun permit holders to take their weapons into places serving alcohol, providing the establishment makes more than 50 percent of its profits from food.

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