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Elevated risk for severe weather Thursday Video included

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The potential for severe weather continues for Middle Tennessee through late Thursday, as the region is under an "elevated" risk for severe weather. More>>

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2 dead, 1 injured in Maury County shooting Video included

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 01:38 PM

A shooting at a Columbia gas station has left two people dead and another injured Wednesday morning.
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Some say state returns children to dangerous homes

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A group of people are so upset about the state of child welfare in Tennessee that they are risking their jobs to describe it. More>>

Murfreesboro home struck by lightning, catches fire

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A Murfreesboro home was struck by lightning Wednesday morning, causing the house to catch on fire. More>>

Mom charged with DUI in line to pick up son from school

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In the midst of a long line of parents waiting to pick up their children from school, police say one mom did something that put everyone in danger Tuesday. More>>

Shanterrica Madden sues apartment complex, Tina Stewart's father speaks out

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Former MTSU student Shanterrica Madden, who is accused of stabbing her roommate Tina Stewart weren't even supposed to be roommates in the first place, according to a cross complaint filed court today. More>>

CORRECTION: Dispute continues between Clarksville attorneys

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A Montgomery County circuit court judge issued an order on February 21, 2012, to transfer all cases that involve three attorneys who left a law firm where the judge's wife is a partner. More>>

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Girls found safe in Maryland after Van Buren Co. Amber Alert

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 05:38 PM

Two young girls have been recovered by authorities in Maryland and are safe after an Amber Alert was issued early Wednesday in Van Buren County. More>>

Bulger's Beat: Murfreesboro burger joint impresses Video included

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Sometimes in life, all you need is a good cheeseburger. For years in Murfreesboro, the belief has always been when that is the case, go to Buster's. More>>

Audit: TN system of hiring, promoting employees broken

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A new audit is calling the way Tennessee hires and promotes employees a system that's completely broken. More>>

TSA displays items confiscated at security checkpoint

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Travelers who have ever had anything confiscated while going through airport security know how frustrating the experience can be. But a display at Nashville International Airport shows just how common it happens. More>>

Leaders say study shows impact of black history museum

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For nearly five years, there have been plans for a black history museum in Nashville, but some have wondered whether the $47 million project is worth the investment. More>>

Supreme Court considers law on lying about military medals

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The Supreme Court took up the issue Wednesday on whether it should still be against federal law to lie about being awarded military medals. More>>

2,500 call special TennCare hotline Tuesday

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The Tennessee Department of Human Services reports receiving 2,500 calls Tuesday to a special hotline. More>>

Haslam expects passage of parking lot guns bill

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Republican Gov. Bill Haslam says he expects lawmakers to pass a bill this year to force businesses to allow workers to store firearms in vehicles parked on company lots. More>>

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2 injured in fight at Gallatin LongHorn Steakhouse Video included

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 06:53 AM

Two men were injured after a fight at a Gallatin restaurant Tuesday night. More>>

ACC files complaint with SEC against Vanderbilt

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Vanderbilt officials say the Atlantic Coast Conference has filed a formal complaint for one of its members with the Southeastern Conference involving the Commodores' football team. More>>

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Wrong-way driver to be charged with vehicular homicide Video included

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A fatal wreck involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 65 North tied-up traffic for about four hours Wednesday morning.
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Pro wrestler to Chris Brown: 'I don't hit women'

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Professional wrestler CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves" on his Twitter account. More>>

Wildlife group donates 63 tons of venison in 2011

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The Tennessee Wildlife Federation reports donating about 63 tons of venison to hungry Tennesseans in 2011. More>>

Comical video earns Vandy medical residents top prize

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Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine residents are reaping the rewards of a talented music video. More>>

Santorum to visit Tennessee this weekend

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Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum will visit Tennessee for a rally on Saturday, the Chattanooga Tea Party said in a news release. Santorum will headline the Liberty Forum starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday. More>>

Teen lifts 3,000-pound car to save grandpa Video included

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Fueled by pure adrenaline, a teenager managed to lift a car and saved the life of his 74-year-old grandfather, who was trapped underneath. More>>

Statehouse debates requirements for Hope Scholarship

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The bill to make it tougher to get a Hope Scholarship is up for debate in an education committee. More>>

Man hit by gunfire while driving on I-24 Video included

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Metro Police said a driver shot while driving on Interstate 24 early Wednesday morning had left a night club in the moments prior to the shooting.
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Gov. Haslam expects passage of parking lot guns bill

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Republican Gov. Bill Haslam says he expects lawmakers to pass a bill this year to force businesses to allow workers to store firearms in vehicles parked on company lots, though he doesn't expect the measure to be as broad as originally introduced in the Legislature. More>>

Appeals Court rules against Roger Miller's widow

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A federal appeals court has struck down a lower court's ruling that awarded the widow of country music legend Roger Miller rights to some of his biggest hits, including "King of the Road." More>>

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Teen critically injured in Hwy. 70 wreck in Bellevue

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Police say a driver asleep behind the wheel crossed the center line and crashed head-on with another car, critically injuring its teenage driver, Tuesday on Highway 70 in Bellevue. More>>

TN man awakens from coma after SC race

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A Tennessee man who collapsed during a marathon in South Carolina last weekend has been awakened from a medically induced coma. More>>

Appeals court in Ky. upholds 1998 tobacco deal

A three-judge federal appeals panel in Kentucky has turned away a challenge from a defunct cigarette maker to a landmark 1998 national settlement between 46 states and 19 tobacco companies. More>>

Sugarland attorneys: Injured Ind. fans share blame

Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in a stage collapse, drawing a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompting the band's manager to issue a... More>>

Young inventors display their work at convention

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About 240 inventions by some 475 grade school students will be displayed Thursday at the 20th annual Invention Convention at Middle Tennessee State University. More>>

State's music getting global attention in series

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A television music and travel series highlighting Tennessee is set for international broadcast beginning Friday. More>>

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Airbag backpack saves skier’s life in deadly avalanche

Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky. More>>

Apple boldly reinvents the school textbook with iBooks 2 and iTunes U, but will educators bite?

With iBooks 2 authors can create textbooks, students can buy them for $15 or less, and teachers attain the ability to create entire courses on the iPad. More>>

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