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Knox teens, parents frustrated by wait time for road test Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Bryan Kolwyck passed the knowledge and vision tests with flying colors. The only thing standing between the 16-year-old and his intermediate driver's license was a successful road test - and a wait, if he wanted to take it in Knoxville.

Dollywood adds more adventure Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
PIGEON FORGE - Dolly Parton leans on faith when it comes to Dollywood. "You have to," she said Friday afternoon during an interview with the News Sentinel. "Otherwise, you'd be so nervous and scared, like a lot of people are.

Developer faces environmental sanctions Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
A prominent East Tennessee developer cited last month for illegal strip mining at an upscale community he's building has amassed a record of environmental noncompliance that prompted state regulators to impose strict controls on construction at one of his developments in Meigs County.

Church leader can be tried for contributing to girl's death Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Earthly father or not, a Loudon County religious leader can be prosecuted on charges of contributing to a 15-year-old girl's death from cancer, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Grand jury gets fatal stabbing case Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
MARYVILLE - A Friendsville man accused of stabbing another man to death and then attempting to burn the body has been bound over to a Blount County grand jury.

Views mixed on Loudon Co. schools' upgrades Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
By some accounts, the new heating and cooling systems installed in Loudon County schools during the past year are a big success, but others say the upgrades are well behind schedule.

Judge names lawyers, sets hearing in sex abuse case Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
MARYVILLE - A Blount County couple, represented by separate appointed attorneys, will face a court hearing Sept. 8 in connection with sexual abuse charges involving three teenage girls the pair supposedly ministered to at a Maryville church.

Ex-Maryville star Gilbert dies at 76 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Billy Jack "Buddy" Gilbert, star athlete at Maryville High and Maryville College and a long-time coach, died Friday at his home in Alcoa. He was 76.

Workers overcook nuclear warheads at Y-12 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
OAK RIDGE - A federal spokesman confirmed that Oak Ridge workers overcooked some nuclear warhead components during a drying process to such an extent that the parts could no longer be "used as intended."

Plaintiffs to seek retrial in flag case Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Plaintiffs in a civil-rights case over the Confederate battle flag emblem say they are ready to try the case again if necessary. A U.S. District Judge declared a mistrial late Friday morning when the jury reported that it was hopelessly deadlocked in the case of a former Anderson County High School student who alleges that school officials violated his civil rights by suspending him for wearing clothing with the flag's emblem.

In Hawaii, Obama honors late mom Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:12 -0000
HONOLULU - Body surfing in Pacific waves and walking on the beach are activities any tourist - even Hawaii native Barack Obama - might enjoy for his last full day of vacation on the islands. There were solemn moments, too, as Obama ended a weeklong break from campaigning for president.

State Sen. Finney likely to stop Sevier County recount Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:06 -0000
MARYVILLE - State Sen. Raymond Finney's bid to have Sevier County's votes recounted in his 8th District Republican primary race will "probably" be withdrawn, the senator says.

Davis says he won't contest election results Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. David Davis said Friday he has decided not to challenge the results of the Republican primary he narrowly lost last week to Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe.

Finney likely to stop recount quest, 'go on with my life' Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:40:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - State Sen. Raymond Finney said today he "probably" will drop his request for a recount of votes in Sevier County in last week's Republican primary, which he unofficially lost to Rep. Doug Overbey by 139 votes.

Traffic citation against illegal immigrant dismissed Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:28:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A traffic citation has been dismissed against a pregnant illegal immigrant who found herself shackled to a hospital bed while enduring labor after being arrested.

5 children among 7 killed in Memphis house fire Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:43:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - An early Saturday morning fire killed five children and two adults, but three youths were able to escape and were being treated for burns.

DA: Man in video appears to be detective Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:38:00 -0000
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A convenience store video tape appears to show a sheriff's detective buying a sports drink shortly after his vehicle struck and killed an 11-year-old Kentucky girl as she crossed the street, a prosecutor said.

Alexander ahead in poll Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NASHVILLE - A poll of Tennessee voters commissioned by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander showed the Republican incumbent with a 2-to-1 lead over Bob Tuke, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee.

State and local briefs: Aug. 16 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
A 34-year-old Hamblen County man died in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer rig on U.S. 11E, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Nominations sought for Volunteer Stars Award Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Gov. Phil Bredesen is looking for Tennessee's premier volunteers for his Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards. Each county will select one youth and one adult volunteer. Nominations for the inaugural class of the awards are being accepted in Knox County until Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Two taken to hospitals after apartment fire in West Knoxville Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:04:00 -0000
Two people are being taken to area hospitals tonight after an apartment fire in West Knoxville, authorities say.

Holifield operations on hold; investigation continues Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:43:00 -0000
ORNL officials today said they still haven't found the source of the problem that forced a day-long evacaution June 28 at the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility.

TDOT wins honor for keeping SmartFIX40 on schedule Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:27:00 -0000
The Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartFIX40 project in Knoxville garnered a regional transportation award for the on-time completion of the first phases of the endeavor.

Church founder: Victims are 'great kids;' couple get lawyers Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:33:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - A judge today appointed attorneys for a pair of church youth ministers charged with sexual abuse of teenage girls.

Judge declares mistrial in Rebel flag case Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:04:00 -0000
A mistrial has been declared in the battle over a Confederate flag ban in Anderson County schools.

Bradley sheriff’s plan after Knoxville church shootings questioned Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:14:00 -0000
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A Bradley County Commission member and the county attorney question whether the sheriff’s plan to provide special deputies at church services is a liability to county government.

NYC heroes lift bus off pregnant woman Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
NEW YORK - Dozens of strangers converged from all directions to lift a 5-ton bus off the body of a pregnant woman - a superhuman effort that managed to save the life of her child but was too late for her.

FDA says chemical found in baby bottles, canned food is safe Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
WASHINGTON - Despite ongoing safety concerns from parents, consumer groups and politicians, a chemical used in baby bottles, canned food and other items is not dangerous, federal regulators said Friday.

Men claim to have evidence of Bigfoot Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
Friday was the latest episode in the Sasquatch show, as two men claim to have stumbled across a Bigfoot corpse in north Georgia told their story at a news conference in Palo Alto, Calif.

Airlines back off extra bag fees for military Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:07 -0000
WASHINGTON - Many of the nation's largest airlines have begun giving military personnel on official travel a pass on expensive baggage fees when they carry heavy duffel bags stuffed with combat gear.

Gator doesn't make good Clinton neighbor Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
County wildlife control agents have evicted a neighbor of Bill and Hillary Clinton - a 3-foot alligator fished from a pond in the tony New York suburb where the couple live.

Georgia men claim hairy, frozen corpse is Bigfoot Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:56:00 -0000
Two men who claim to have stumbled across a Bigfoot corpse in the woods of northern Georgia indignantly stood by their story at a news conference during which they offered an e-mail from an entomologist as evidence.

Political happenings: Aug. 16 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Knoxville Green Party: 2 p.m. Sunday, open discussion group, The Golden Roast, Melrose Place. For information, call 865-523-6775.

Rep. Davis decides not to challenge GOP primary loss Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:23:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. David Davis said today he will not challenge the results of last week's Republican primary that he narrowly lost to Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe.

Fee schedule for records key issue Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
NASHVILLE - The creation of a fee schedule for extensive records requests is a top issue being discussed by an advisory committee on open records.

High court upholds charge against alleged Loudon cult leader Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:39:00 -0000
The Tennessee Supreme Court issued a ruling today against alleged cult leader Ariel Ben Sherman, who's accused of being criminally responsible for the death of a 15-year-old due to his influence over her family.

Suit filed over Cumberland school delay Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:51:00 -0000
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Cumberland County Mayor Brock Hill has filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court seeking the immediate opening of county schools.

TN low-income residents to get free cell phones Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:47:00 -0000
NASHVILLE — Tennessee is the first state in the nation to provide free wireless phone service to its low-income residents.

Poll: Alexander holds 2-to-1 lead over Tuke Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:09:00 -0000
A poll of Tennessee voters commissioned by Sen. Lamar Alexander shows that the Republican incumbent holds a 2-to-1 lead over Bob Tuke, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee.

Man in wheelchair drowns when boat takes on water Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:25:00 -0000
THORN HILL, Tenn. - An 82-year-old man drowned this morning in the Clinch River after his boat went down and he fell out of his wheelchair, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Collision claims Whitesburg man Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:07:00 -0000
A 34-year-old Hamblen County man died in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer rig on U.S. Highway 11E, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

3 Memphis firefighters injured battling blaze Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:24:00 -0000
MEMPHIS — A Memphis Fire Department official said three firefighters were injured when a floor gave way in a burned building.

I-40 work awarded for being on time Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
SmartFIX40's first-phase completion has garnered a regional award for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Traffic tip: Aug. 16 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Through 6 tonight in Roane County, be alert for possible lane closures on Interstate 40 in both directions, between Buttermilk Road and the Loudon County line, as crews perform bridge work. Lane closures will resume Sunday, starting at 7 a.m., if needed.

Ahillen: Two separate paths in a blink an eye Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:36:00 -0000
BEIJING — The difference between victory and defeat in the Olympic Games is so cruelly thin. Two Knoxville runners: one left shaking her head over half a second, another jumping with delight over a 15 hundredths of one.

7th gold was touch-and-go for Phelps Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
BEIJING - With history hanging in the balance, Michael Phelps decided to take one more stroke. His long arms soared above the water, windmilled past his ears and slammed into the wall.

Rivalry gives Liukin the inspiration for gold Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
BEIJING - Back and forth Nastia Liukin paced, anxiety radiating from her body, her eyes locked on Shawn Johnson on the podium above.

Olympic religious center panned Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
BEIJING - The Olympic Village's religious center has become the target of a quiet protest by athletes, coaches and other delegates who say its staffing and services fall woefully short of the promises made by Chinese organizers.

Olympics TV schedule: Aug. 16 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000

Smokies pay for squandered opportunities Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
SEVIERVILLE - The Chicago Cubs jerseys didn't bring out the best in either Donnie Veal or the Tennessee Smokies. Lee Cruz homered and Justin Cassel won his ninth Southern League game as the Birmingham Barons beat Tennessee 4-2 on Friday night at Smokies Park.

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