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Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV on Brunswick Road
A man died late Thursday after he was struck by an SUV on Brunswick Road, northeast of the Wolfchase Galleria.
Pedestrian Killed In Brunswick
A Brunswick man died from injuries late Thursday night, November 19, 2009, after being struck by a vehicle as he walked near his home.
Over the next five years, Shelby County Schools will likely focus on campus renovations and rezoning to balance student population in the district, rather than building new schools.
Man Accused of Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend Goes to Court
So he waived his preliminary hearing in court Tuesday and sent the case straight to the grand jury.
Gateway Tire Transfers Arlington Land for $1.1M
Batesville, Miss.-based Dunlap & Kyle Co. Inc ., which owns and operates Gateway Tire and Service Centers, has internally transferred six acres of land at Lamb Road and U.S. 70 in Arlington for $1.1 million.
Arlington latest town in Shelby County to decline ban on guns in public places
Two months after the statewide guns-in-parks law took effect, Arlington Mayor Russell Wiseman says the town's Board of Mayor and Aldermen won't consider opting out of the legislation that allows handgun-carry permit holders to pack their guns in parks.
Arlington approves U.S. 70 project
During rush-hour traffic, Michelle Burcky says it can be difficult -- and sometimes dangerous -- to pull out into the intersection of U.S. 70 and Airline Road in Arlington.
5 injured following 3-car crash on I-40
A three-car crash backed up traffic on I-40 for hours Sunday night. The accident happened at I-40 and Airline Road in Arlington.
Jackson, TN Elementary Students Change Grades, Not Teacher
" Typically students change teachers when they move on to a new grade, but one elementary school in Jackson, Tennessee, is trying something different.
East Tennessee Veterans Take Trip to World War II Memorial
One hundred two East Tennessee World War II veterans from twelve counties traveled to Washington D.C., Oct.
Green Building Standard Passes Milestone
Single-family home was constructed by Tennessee builder Chamberlain & McCreery. Credit: Courtesy Chamberlain & McCreery Among the features of this Chamberlain & McCreery single-family home in Arlington, Tenn., are James Hardie fiber-cement siding and R-30 blown ceiling insulation.
500th Home Achieves National Green Building Certification
October 14, 2009 - The home building industry reached an important milestone this week when the 500th project earned National Green Building Certification by the NAHB Research Center , a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders.
Wharton Turns in 10 Names for Consolidation Commission
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. has come up with 10 appointees to a metro charter commission and has sent the names to the Shelby County Commission for approval.
Metro Charter Appointments Win Recommendation
Shelby County Commissioners Wednesday recommended all 10 of County Mayor A C Wharton's appointees to a metro charter commission.
Wharton Turns in 10 Names for Consolidation Commission
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. has come up with 10 appointees to a metro charter commission and has sent the names to the Shelby County Commission for approval.
Commissioner Avery Addresses Her Priorities
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No member of the current Shelby County Commission - or in the local political establishment, for that matter - has devoted more time or energy or constructive thought to the vexing and still-unresolved issue of school funding than Mike Carpenter.
Buchanan fellows to be recognized at MTSU Friday
The third group of MTSU Buchanan Fellows will be recognized Friday, Oct. 2, during the Buchanan Inauguration, University Honors College Dean John Vile said.
Pregnant woman found shot to death in home
Shelby County authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman in her suburban home.
Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend and Unborn Baby Over Pregnancy in Arlington
Cops made an arrest in the murder of a pregnant woman found dead in her Arlington home Friday night, September 25, 2009.