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Pakistani PM accepts Wamp invitation
' When Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., visited Pakistan earlier this month, he invited Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to next February's National Prayer Breakfast.
Tennessee man charged in crash that killed couple
Authorities said a drunken driver crashed in to a couple's car in Morrison, killing them -- then ran away, leaving his injured girlfriend and her two injured children behind.
Grandparents Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
Police arrested a drunk driver who they said was to blame for a deadly car crash in Warren County earlier in the week.
Crossroads Ventures Buys 59 Hacks Crossing Lots
Crossroads Ventures LLC has bought 59 lots in the Hacks Crossing Planned Development for $1.2 million from Regions Bank.
Unknown substance sprinkled on man's yard
The man's neighbor told him that between 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday, an unknown man scattered white pellets over the victim's yard, according to a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office report.
Jewish community festival marks Israel's 60th birthday
“There are a number of events that are still in the planning”
Admission: A nonperishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank Web: www.symepiano.com ISRAELFEST When: noon-5 p.m. Admission: $3, $1 for children Web: www.jewishknoxville.org, Walk for Israel registration at ... via Knoxville News Sentinel
Manchester driver killed as car strikes tree
A Manchester man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on Hickerson Road shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, authorities said. via Tullahoma News
Tibet rally: Middle Tennesseans will gather in response to recent reports of violence in Tibet. via The Tennessean
Jerry Cooper turns in resignation letter to governor
“He's had a tough couple of years here, and what he said to me is, 'I'm just tired,"' Bredesen said. "I said I understand that.”
State Sen. Jerry Cooper, who was hit with a record fine last month for a campaign finance violation, today submitted his resignation letter to Gov. via The Tennessean
Cooper resigning after 22 years in Senate
“I'll be glad to assist the person ... in any way I can but for right now I'm excited about spending the holidays with my family”
McMINNVILLE, Tenn. -- State Sen. Jerry Cooper announced Thursday that he's resigning after 22 years in the Legislature and is looking forward to spending time with his family. via DNJ.com
Mayor questions quality of new road surface used by TDOT
“The contractor is looking at the emulsion and the mix”
A new road surface used on a multi-county state project has stirred up some complaints but a Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman said the "microsurface" is higher quality and cheaper for ... via MyEyeWitnessNews.com
Dickson finance committee recommends staying with current insurance
The Dickson City Finance and Management Committee will recommend to the City Council next month that the city retain Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee again next year for its health coverage. via Dickson Herald