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TBI criticizes Nashville reports on Holly Bobo case
The TBI is criticizing a series of reports by a Nashville TV station in the Holly Bobo disappearance case. News media statewide have reported extensively on the search for the 20-year-old, who went missing from her Decatur County home two years ago. The NBC station in Nashville, WSMV, recently aired a series of reports that appeared to update the investigation and the circumstances ...
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Ky. veteran killed in Afghanistan blast
FORT THOMAS, Ky. - A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.The father of Michael Robert Bradford, 26, of Fort Thomas and Augusta, Ga., said his son was smart, good in different sports and about to become a father.Gary "Moose" Bradford, also of Fort Thomas, told ...
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Hollywood animator inspires kids in East Tennessee
Some Scott County kids got a special treat on Friday, straight from Hollywood! The man behind a pretty well-known kids show visited students in Oneida, showing off his talents to an appreciative audience at both the high school and elementary school. Bob Boyle created Nickelodeon's animated series "Wow Wow Wubbzy". Boyle talked to the kids about his work, how he got into ...
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Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris, center, dives for a loose ball against Memphis Grizzlies defenders Marc Gasol (33), Mike Conley (11) and Zach Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Gasol, Conley and Randolph together may be the unlikeliest trio to lead a team, they have the Grizzlies in their first Western ...
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One dead in pickup truck crash in North Knoxville
The driver might have been suffering from a medical problem when the crash occurred, officials said. He was taken to Physicians Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced ...
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Affidavit Army sex assault manager threatened ex
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A police affidavit in the stalking case of an Army officer who manages the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell says Lt. Col. Darin Haas threatened to kill his ex-wife in text messages.According to the affidavit, obtained by WSMV-TV, Alissa Owen told police on Wednesday that Haas had been sending threatening text messages since Nov. 2011, shortly ...
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Six new companies graduate Memphis startup accelerator Seed Hatchery
From left: Andre Fowlkes, Richard Batt, Richard Billings, Kenn Gibbs, Pam and Tom Cooper, Scott Finney and Brittany Fitzpatrick For the six companies that recently completed the third Seed Hatchery class, the 90 days of the boot camp program for entrepreneurs represents what they hope is just the beginning. The latest group of companies presented for Seed Hatcherys Investor Day, which put them ...
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Body of missing man found in Bedford County woods
http://bit.ly/13Bj35R ), the body of 53-year-old David Cunningham was discovered Friday morning in an area where Cunningham was known to like to ...
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IBM team offers ideas to lower utility bills in Knoxville
A team of top technology experts is offering ideas to help improve utility bill costs in Knoxville. Five IBM members from around the world have been in Knoxville for several weeks, as part of a grant for the IBM Smarter Cities challenge. "I'm very grateful for the time and effort provided by IBM and this great team," said Mayor Madeline Rogero. "They took three weeks ...
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Grizzlies announce schedule for Western Conference Finals
The 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals match-up between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs will be televised nationally and locally on ABC and ESPN, the team announced. The Grizzlies’ schedule for the 2013 Western Conference Finals will begin on the road for Games 1 and 2 at the AT&T Center beginning Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. (all times CT). Game 2 will follow on ...
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Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery ...
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Smooth sailing for Memphis public companies this week
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Friday, May 10, 2013. U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poors 500 Index poised for a third straight week of gains, as investors weighed the pace of central bank stimulus amid a meeting of finance ministers. Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg Though the euphoria of recent market highs has not completely worn ...
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Tennessee Gas Pipeline signs 20-year deal to ship natural gas from supply areas in Ohio other states
Tennessee Gas Pipeline has signed a 20-year agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. to transport gas to a processing facility in Louisiana. A pipeline company that moves natural gas through Ohio and others states has signed a 20-year agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. to ship gas to a processing facility in Louisiana. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., a unit of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (NYSE:KMP), said it ...
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Bartlett Chamber lands recognition for green efforts
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is one of 10 such organizations in the country to receive recognition for driving economic impact around energy efficiency. The groups are being recognized by Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy, which put together case studies on each of the honorees to determine how they support business growth while supporting clean energy. The Bartlett Chamber was ...
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Stray bullet travels through womans car in South Knoxville
KNOXVILLE -- A woman's vehicle was struck by what police believe was a stray bullet late Thursday night in South Knoxville, according to Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell ...
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Gang leader sentenced to more than 78 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A gang leader has been sentenced to serve more than 78 years in a federal prison for his role in three armed home invasion robberies in ...
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Police Helpful suspect left ID in vehicle
Sevier (suh-VEER) County authorities said 42-year-old Stephen Wayne Russell of Knoxville was seen on surveillance video breaking into a rental cabin in March. Deputies chased a red Toyota SUV on April 19, but the driver turned off the lights and got away. Police said occupants were throwing out electronic gear as the vehicle sped ...
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Sugarlands Nettles signs up Rubin goes solo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.Nettles says Friday in a news release that she is working with Rick Rubin and will release the album in the fall.Rumors that Nettles would release a solo album have been prevalent for a while. Grammy Award-winning Sugarland includes Kristian Bush and is one of country music's most successful and honored acts. The ...
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Heres what low-grade cotton means for oil spill cleanup
Researchers have discovered that low-micronaire cotton, which is tougher to dye and is therefore discounted as an inferior product, is surprisingly effective when used in the cleanup of oil spills. A study conducted by the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health found a single pound of low-micronaire cotton among the lowest quality grades ...
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Escaped Ky. prison inmate caught in Kingsport
The Marshals Service said Saylor is additionally charged in a February home invasion break-in in Harlan County, Ky., during which firearms were ...
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The 33rd annual Memphis Business Journal Small Business Awards finalists
Every year, Memphis Business Journal recognizes and rewards some of the most successful small businesses in the Mid-South. Throughout the life of the awards program, now in its 33rd year, we have recognized the best local entrepreneurs whose successful businesses shape the Memphis economy. This years group is no exception. The winners in each of four categories 1 to 25 Employees, 26 to 60 ...
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Dozens of Knoxville residents biked to work on Friday
Friday is "Bike To Work Day" and dozens of Knoxville residents hit the streets on two wheels. On their way to work, many riders dressed in their best costumes and made a stop on Market Square to socialize and grab a free cup of coffee and biscuits. "Bike To Work Day" started as a way to get people to consider how much money they could save on gas and parking, plus added ...
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Discover volcanic luxe in Iceland and art-deco cars in Nashville
Thingvellir, Iceland: Set amid the volcanic landscape of Mount Hengill, less than an hour drive from Reykjavik, ION is geared to adventurous travellers who prefer natural wonders to nightlife. Guests of the ultra-modern hotel can go fly fishing, diving and white-water rafting, tour the Gullfoss waterfall, geysers and glaciers, and explore Thingvellir National Park with a hiking guide or on ...
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The Commercial Appeal Memphis Tenn. John Beifuss column
May 16--Dishonorably discharged male War on Terror vets menace attractive female campers in "Black Rock," a photogenic Maine-set shocker that seems to have been motivated by a desire to craft a commercial thriller with an indie aesthetic -- and budget. Combining the backwoods paranoia of "Deliverance," the hunting-humans suspense of "The Most Dangerous Game," the ...
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6 indicted after accused of defrauding Nissan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Six people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Nashville after being accused of running a scheme to defraud Nissan North America of more than ...
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Development projects plod on despite downturn
Knoxville has been hit hard by the recession like every other major city across the country and the world, but innovative planning and adaptation by city leaders seem to be helping the local economy recovery, while laying the ground work for a strong economic future as well.
Knoxville, like any major city, suffers from its fair share of social ills, inner city violence, a concerning crime rate, dilapidated areas of the city that breed nefarious anti-social behavior like drug abuse and drug dealing and a lack of funds to properly stamp out these problems. Read more
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