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Judge considers malicious prosecution lawsuit against Virginia Attorney General's Office

A federal judge in Richmond heard oral arguments in a malicious prosecution lawsuit against Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Tuesday morning. The dispute stems from Miyares' campaign promise to open an election integrity unit. But the unit's only public-facing case crumbled leaving an election official out of a job and her reputation damaged, according to court filings.

Virginia · 2025-03-18

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Protesters gather outside Harshbarger’s Kingsport office

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Around 30 protesters showed up in Kingsport at Republican Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s office. Many were angry they didn’t get an in-person meeting with the congresswoman or at least a staffer. Protester Sharon Brown thought she had made an appointment for her and other protesters but was turned away at the door. […]

Kingsport, TN · 2025-03-18

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Resolution to conduct study on Bradford pear trees passes TN House

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the first signs of spring is the white flowers blooming on a Bradford pear tree. However, some lawmakers highlight that these trees are bad for Tennessee. The Bradford pear tree, already banned in three states, is now under scrutiny in Tennessee. Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski) is encouraging colleagues […]

Tennessee · 2025-03-19

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'They completely stopped talking to me' - Former Vols commit doesn't hold back while explaining why he didn't sign with Tennessee

Ouch, won't be easy for Vols fans to hear

Knoxville, TN · 2025-03-18

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These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in Tennessee

Tennessee is a state full of musical history, stunning landscapes, and a whole lot of Southern hospitality. Whether you’re jamming to country music in Nashville, hiking through the Smoky Mountains, or enjoying some famous BBQ, Tennesseans have a unique way of talking that reflects the charm and warmth of the Volunteer State. Ready to talk like a local? Here are 17 slang terms that will have you fitting in like a true Tennessean.

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Kennywood sold to company that owns Dollywood

Announced on Tuesday, Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are being sold to Atlanta-based company Herschend.

Pigeon Forge, TN · 2025-03-19

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Border feud: Georgia lawmakers revive bid to reclaim 'lost territory' in Tennessee

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A legislative push making it's way through the Georgia General Assembly again looks to fix what some have called 'an error that is hundreds of years old.'. It would bring Georgia's border closer to Nickajack Lake, roughly a mile into Tennessee. The new resolution would...

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Near-record warmth this afternoon with elevated fire danger, rain to snow Thursday

Wind Advisories are now in effect through Sunday morning for the mountains of east Tennessee. Within these zones, winds will be sustained out of the south at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph possible. The counties in Tennessee included are Johnson, Southeast Carter, Unicoi and Southeast Greene. Red Flag Warnings for high fire […]

Tennessee · 2025-03-19

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THP: 1 dead after Hawkins County crash

HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person is dead after a crash on US 11W in Hawkins County on Wednesday. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports a 2012 Honda Civic traveling towards Church Hill on US 11W left the roadway near Hammond Avenue just after 1:30 a.m. The vehicle then hit a metal utility pole, according […]

Hawkins County, TN · 2025-03-19

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Family of missing woman last seen running barefoot from hotel told she’d be ‘chopped into pieces’ in sick ransom texts

THE family of a missing woman last seen running barefoot from a hotel fear the worst – and they think someone out there has the answers about her whereabouts. Layla Santanello, 20, vanished from Kingsport, Tennessee, in June 2023, and months later her boyfriend, Michael David Thompson, 21, was booked into jail over allegedly disturbing […]

Kingsport, TN · 2025-03-17

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Tennessee Legislature Approves Bill to Extend Medical Cannabis Commission 118 to 1, Sends Measure to Governor

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Tennessee Legislature has approved a bill to extend the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission until June 30, 2029, sending it to Governor Bill Lee for consideration. House Bill 255 passed the Senate in a 28 to 1 vote after previously clearing the House with a unanimous 90 to 0 vote last month. The commission, originally … Continue reading The post Tennessee Legislature Approves Bill to Extend Medical Cannabis Commission 118 to 1, Sends Measure to Governor appeared first on The Marijuana Herald .

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Tennessee Senate advances amendment to ban state property tax

NASHVILLE, Tenn. WZTV) — A proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently ban a state property tax in Tennessee is moving forward in the legislature. Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR1) has cleared key hurdles and is now headed for a full Senate vote. Currently, Tennessee does not impose a state...

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Vehicle thefts drop, but these models are still big targets in Tennessee

About 850,700 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Bill ending tax on groceries called 'pipe dream' by Republican leader

(The Center Square) – State Sen. Bo Watson said he knew he wasn't going to get a bill removing the tax on groceries through a Tennessee Senate subcommittee with a positive recommendation. He was right. "Any questions for the sponsor that may break up this pipe dream here?" asked committee Chairman Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald. Watson's bill and a proposal by Sen. Charlene Oliver, R-Nashville, that would also remove the tax were given a negative recommendation by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means subcommittee on Tuesday. Sen. Jeff Yarbro, R-Nashville, casts the lone "no" vote for the negative recommendation for...

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Tennessee Republicans vote down bill to require driver's license exams in English only

An Republican-led effort to require the state to administer Tennessee driver's license exams in English only and ban translation aids is dead for the year following bipartisan opposition in the House Transportation Subcommittee on Tuesday. Written driver’s license tests in Tennessee are currently offered only in English, Spanish, German, Korean and Japanese. Test takers are allowed to bring a translation dictionary. Driving tests are offered in English only. House Bill 556 , sponsored by Rep. Kip Capley, R-Summertown, sought to ban the administration of driver's license exams in any language but English, and prohibit translation dictionaries, electronic devices, and...

Tennessee · 2025-03-18

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Sudiksha Konanki's clothing items found

Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia, went missing in the Dominican Republic on March 6.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2025-03-17