Tuesday 9th March, 2010
Man Says West Memphis Officer Beat Him
News 3Former Marianna resident files federal complaint Accuses West Memphis officer of beating him after a police chase West Memphis says they haven't received the lawsuit yet (West Memphis 3/9/2010) A for...
Ky. finance secretary criticized over fundraiser
WKRN NashvilleFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Republican Party chairman is criticizing state Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller for sending out invitations to a fundraiser for Gov. Steve Beshear. GOP Chairman St...
Mother, two children escape Knoxville house fire
Knox NewsFirefighters responded to the call just before 9 p.m. tonight. KFD personnel at the scene said the residents of the house were able to flee the home and there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Wal-Mart Employee Investigated For Getting Fresh With Teen
News 3FAST FACTS: Christopher askew under investigation for allegedly soliciting a teen for sex Mother says he even offered to pay No charges have been filed. Askew says he didn't do it (Hernando, ...
Tennessee State Fair to be held after all
WKRN NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee State Fair will be held after all this September, produced by two companies. The Fair Board announced Tuesday that Nashville-based Rockhouse Partners and Mississ...
Order of protection violators could get $500 fine
Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Individuals who violate an order of protection in Tennessee could face a fine of up to $500 under a proposal advancing in the Senate.
Possible Rape Of MCS Student
News 3(Memphis 3/9/2010) Memphis Police are investigating the possible rape involving an East High School student at this hour. A police spokesman says the incident did not occur on campus but took place...
Voters Demand Vote on Voter ID
News 3Voter ID seen as a way to eliminate fraud Legislators refuse to pass Citizens demand a vote through referendum process dennis.turner@wreg.com (Southaven, MS 3/9/2010) Next fall, voters in Mississi...
Lines Said To Be Shorter At Inspection Stations
News 3Vehicle Inspection Station Wait Is Reportedly Getting Shorter City Council & Wharton Administration Say They've Heard The Complaints Possible Solutions Are Being Studied (Memphis 3/9/2010) Pull up to...
Earnings: Advocat refocusing amid falling profits
Nashville Business JournalHigher occupancy rates helped push revenue to $76.1 million for the fourth quarter, an increase of 2.9 percent over the same period a year earlier. But a 1 percent cut in Medicare rates that took effe...
Order of protection violators could get $500 fine
WKRN NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Individuals who violate an order of protection in Tennessee could face a fine of up to $500 under a proposal advancing in the Senate. The measure sponsored by Democratic Sen. ...
State wants to tax free breakfasts
WKRN NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenue officials are drafting legislation that would tax hotels for the food it gives away in complimentary continental breakfasts. The meals are offered at hotels...
Ashland City seeks volunteer firefighters
WKRN NashvilleASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – Ashland City is reaching out to surrounding communities to help recruit volunteer firefighters. Right now, the department has only nine paid firefighters and the other 40 ...
St. Thomas expands outpatient rehab services
WKRN NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. – St. Thomas Health Services is expanding its outpatient rehabilitation services to serve those in more rural areas, who aren't located near any of their current facilities....
Can Any Team Stop The Mavs???? MAR 09
General Sourcesthe mavs have won 12 straight and i'm wondering which team is going to end the streak? regardless.... dallas looks to be doing outstanding after the trade deals and it looks like they could be the wes...
Lawyer tries again to free Rocky Houston
Knox NewsHouston, 48, sits behind bars in Roane County, nearly a week after an appellate court threw out the double-murder case against him in the deaths of a deputy and ride-along. He still faces charges that...
Man pulled from motel room fire in critical condition
Knox NewsIncident report for fire at Super 8 Motel on Merchants KNOXVILLE - One man was listed in critical condition at the University of Tennessee Medical Center today following a North Knoxville motel fire...
Company accuses Fred's using trademark colors
Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Giant retailer Dollar General Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against rival discount chain Fred's Inc., claiming the smaller company is using Dollar General's trademark yell...
Reports: Iverson Plagued With Gambling and Alcohol
News 3Former Grizzlie Player Allen Iverson is making the headlines again Reports of gambling and alcoholism Now Iverson is responding to the reports (Memphis TN 3/9/2010) Reports of alcoholism and an extrem...
Drug Investigation Nets City Hall Arrests
News 3Information to narcotics officers leads to investigation Leads point to City IT officer, Clerk's employee Both face criminal charges dennis.turner@wreg.com (Southaven, MS 3/9/2010) A City Departme...
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