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TVA delays decision on Bellefonte Nuclear Plant

TVA delays decision on Bellefonte Nuclear Plant

TVA could complete an old reactor, build a new one, or do nothing at all.

Charges filed in report that baby was dropped in trash chute

Charges filed in report that baby was dropped in trash chute

Memphis police have charged a woman who reported that her 2-month-old child was dropped 11 stories down a trash chute.

Preacher accused of sex offender registry violations

Preacher accused of sex offender registry violations

A preacher has waived a preliminary hearing, allowing allegations that he violated Tennessee's sex offender registry law to go directly to a Hamilton County grand jury.

Baby unhurt after being left in oven

Baby unhurt after being left in oven

The baby's father says he was smoking marijuana and drinking when he left the baby in the cold oven.  The mother found him the next morning.

Jury from Knoxville will hear grisly Tri-Cities murder trial

Jury from Knoxville will hear grisly Tri-Cities murder trial

Howard Hawk Willis is accused of killing Georgia newlyweds Adam Chrismer and Samantha Leming, beheading them,  and storing their bodies in plastic bins in a Johnson City storage facility.

Substation near sacred Cherokee site halted

Substation near sacred Cherokee site halted

The move garnered praise Monday from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which had been upset that the power company was building a substation on a hill overlooking the Kituwah site.

Metro Nashville policies help spark spirit of diversity, but minority contracts still lag

Metro Nashville policies help spark spirit of diversity, but minority contracts still lag

Even with more people seeking work and policy changes in place to attract more minority-owned businesses to the process, Metro is struggling to diversify its pool of contractors.

Dog attacks police car

Dog attacks police car

Winston the dog chewed the front bumper of a patrol car completely off, bit through two tires, and left teeth marks in the side panel of the vehicle

Special events to mark Andrew Jackson's birthday

Special events to mark Andrew Jackson's birthday

Andrew Jackson VI of Knoxville, Jackson's great-great-great grandson, is scheduled to attend.

3 charged with raping Memphis high school student

3 charged with raping Memphis high school student

Eighteen-year-olds DeMarious Moore and Brian Bland and a 16-year-old are facing charges of aggravated rape.

2 accused of killing Dalmatian in Bradley County

2 accused of killing Dalmatian in Bradley County

Bradley County authorities say two juveniles are accused of killing a Dalmatian by weighing it down with cinder blocks and throwing it into a pond.

Carbonated drinks returning to Putnam schools

Carbonated drinks returning to Putnam schools

A school spokeswoman said students have been bringing carbonated drinks to school in their backpacks, and under the new policy they might be encouraged to drink the diet beverages.

Sen. Mae Beavers reverses course, will seek re-election

Sen. Mae Beavers reverses course, will seek re-election

State Sen. Mae Beavers abruptly declared Thursday that she will run for re-election this fall after all, possibly setting up a contentious primary battle with state Rep. Susan Lynn.

2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Afghanistan

2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing inside the U.S.-Afghan base in Khost that killed two and wounded a number of others.

Franklin man arraigned in slaying of wife at I-40 rest stop

Franklin man arraigned in slaying of wife at I-40 rest stop

A Franklin man was arraigned Wednesday on charges that he waited for his estranged wife to show up at an Interstate 40 rest stop just west of the Tennessee River, then shot and stabbed her to death.

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