Former Dickson school resource officer accused of theft, TBI says
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch requested special agents investigate Kenneth Howard, 49, on June 5.
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Woman charged with hiding income to pocket $12K in illegal SNAP funds
TOWN OF ADAMS, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits, authorities said. According to an arrest report and felony complaints in Watertown City Court, Nicole Brown, 3...
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Marsha Blackburn outlines affordability agenda as governor-elect
What This Story Is About Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn outlined her agenda when she is sworn into office and cutting spending was one of the top items on the list. Why It Matters The Gov.-elect says it’s clear Tennesseans are upset with the rising cost of living. What Happens N...
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‘Every community deserves a voice’: Nashville Mayor shares statement on Tennessee midterm election results
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell gave a statement on Wednesday morning following the results from the Tennessee midterm election. O’Connell reflected on the results of the election, the state legislative races and efforts to protect Tennessee voters. “E...
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Who won the Gallatin mayor race? Johnnie Anderson claims slim victory
What This Story Is About Johnnie Anderson won the race for Gallatin mayor by a slim margin, according to an election summary report from Sumner County. Why It Matters Three candidates vied for the role and finished less than two percentage points apart. What Happens Next Johnnie ...
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Judge temporarily blocks Tennessee driver's license restrictions affecting DACA recipients, other immigrants
Just weeks ago, DACA recipients and other immigrants across Tennessee said they were walking into Driver Services Centers hoping to renew their driver's licenses and leaving empty-handed. Now, some are walking back out with a license. A Davidson County judge has temporarily block...
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'Blue wave' in Rutherford County fuels debate over lasting political change
Three Republican state House incumbents lost their seats in Rutherford County on Tuesday, raising a question about the fast-growing community.
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Former Dickson school resource officer accused of logging dozens of hours he did not work, TBI says
A former school resource officer in Dickson was charged with theft after the TBI said he logged dozens of hours that he did did not work. DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A former school resource officer in Dickson was charged with theft after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) s...
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3 hospitalized after rollover crash into White House, Tenn., creek bed
What This Story Is About Three people were hospitalized Tuesday night after a rollover crash into a White House, Tennessee, creek bed, according to Smokey Barn News. Why It Matters The three occupants were taken to area hospitals, and SBN said the extent of their injuries is not ...
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Race too close to call in Tennessee? Here’s what happens next
When election night ends without a clear winner, one question often follows: Will Tennessee automatically recount the votes?
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Investigation underway after Greenbrier home heavily damaged in fire
What This Story Is About Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire that heavily damaged a Greenbrier home on Wednesday morning, according to Smokey Barn News. Why It Matters The home is reportedly uninhabitable. What Happens Next The cause of the blaze is under in...
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Tennessee property tax cap: Will lawmakers finally pass a limit on tax increases?
An overwhelming 90% of Tennessee voters support a cap on property tax increases, according to polling cited by supporters of the proposal.
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Daughter discovers WWII letters by famous birdwatcher father
Sometimes even when someone's died, we just keep learning things about their story. Emily Vardaman Walters has been on a journey like that with someone. We'll start with the story people do know about her dad, Jim Vardaman. "This is when we knew he'd hit the big time," Walters sa...