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City manager fires Clinton police chief
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 07/03/09 - Clinton's City Manager says a situation he learned of only a day earlier has prompted him to fire the Police Chief he hired more than seven years ago, and to audit the police drug fund. The firing came 15 minutes before close of city business, the day before the recognized holiday leading into Independence Day weekend.

TWRA looking to keep boating safe this July 4th

Last Updated: 6:31 PM 07/03/09 - With all the events going on this weekend, especially on the water, law enforcement will be out in force keeping our waterways safe.
Boating under the influence is certainly one thing officers will be looking for in light of 97 arrests this year for BUI.
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Knoxville Police investigate shooting

Last Updated: 6:23 PM 07/03/09 - A man was shot in East Knoxville around 5:30 p.m. Friday near the Walter P. Taylor housing project. (Full Story)

Alleged victim, estranged wife talk about dropped kidnap and rape charges

Last Updated: 5:22 PM 07/03/09 - Now that David Jansen will not face kidnapping and rape charges, two women in his life are speaking out.
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25K motorcyclists driving "The Dragon" and driving local economy

Last Updated: 6:09 PM 07/03/09 - In Blount County this weekend, it's miles and miles of motorcycles, as bikers converge on "The Dragon," one of the most famous stretches of road for cyclists in the world. An increase in traffic comes an increase to the local economy, as thousands of riders will be spending money throughout East Tennessee. (Full Story)

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What do you think about The University of Tennessee's plan to move "The Rock?"

	No big deal, It's just a rock.
	I don't mind, as long as it's still part of the campus culture.
	No way. It should stay where it has always been.
	They should just get rid of it, anyway.
	I really don't care one way or the other.


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·	UT's newest commitment: "I'm a competitor"
·	Candace Parker to resume playing for LA Sparks
·	Stewart on pole after rain washes out qualifying
·	Parker will return to action Sunday
·	Federer, Roddick advance to Wimbledon finals

·	Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial in LA
·	Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
·	LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners
·	Obama cites Michael Jackson as entertainment icon
·	Academy Award winner Karl Malden dead at 97

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·	Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial in LA
·	NYC Muslims push to add holidays to school year
·	Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
·	LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners
·	4 Mich. fishermen missing on Lake Erie

·	Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-rise
·	Brazil: Senegal took control of doomed flight
·	OAS: No negotiations on Honduras president return
·	Findings show plane intact; speed sensors not only crash cause
·	Reports: NKorea test-fires 2 short-range missiles

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·	How safe and effective are sunscreens?
·	Tennessee labs test for more disease than normal
·	HPV vaccine for men?
·	Volunteering for medical research
·	New HIV map finds cases heavy in the South

·	Live with Allison - July 4th
·	Live with Allison - The Knoxville Open
·	Live with Allison - Knoxville Zoo
·	Live with Allison - A Day with the Lions
·	Live with Allison - Milk Mustache Tour

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·	AP: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to resign
·	NYC Muslims push to add holidays to school year
·	Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David
·	SC gov leaves mansion, plans Fla. trip with family
·	Obama to reassess US troop levels in Afghanistan

·	WAMP: Education from conception to the grave
·	Fmr. Governor Dunn endorses Chris Devaney for GOP chair
·	Corker's state director to run for Tennessee GOP cairman
·	President Barack Obama's remarks on improving Veterans' health care
·	Wamp: ORNL funding to bring new jobs, economic development

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·	East Tennessee woman gets $13,000 phone bill
·	Police: Conn. teens mishear sex screams, beat man
·	Couple accused of assault using Cheetos
·	William & Mary mascot ideas include an asparagus
·	Ariz. town council election decided by card draw

·	HIGH SPEED CHASE ON I-40 MILE MARKER 362 at around 8:15 pm on 5/5/09
·	Uprooted Tree on house
·	Jaws of life used to free driver of car involved in accident
·	Power Tumblers compete in Knoxville
·	iWitness: Sevier truck crash one of many on icy roads

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East Tennessee This Morning "Morning Moment"
My most worst grammar faux paux - Monday, June 15th.
Facebookin' on ETTM
We're crankin up the world wide web on the morning news and want to chat with you
Sagging Saga
The Tennessee Legislature may ban popular dress "style"
Adopt A Pet: May 7, 2009
Young Williams Animal Center appeared on Volunteer TV News at Noon with another animal in need of a home.
Miss California Mistake?
Pageant contestant is getting hammered for her comments regarding gay marriage.

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Work for Free?
If your boss asked you to work for free, would you do it? One company is asking its employees to.
Safety Patrol Trip
1200 students went to Washington DC this past weekend for the annual AAA Safety Patrol trip. A 4th grader from Glenwood Elementary in Oak Ridge sent me an email to share their experiences.
Wanna chat?
Have you ever wanted to make a comment or ask a question during East Tennessee This Morning? Well, now you can!
Day Two: Pilot Training
During Wednesday's hearing on Flight 3407, NTSB discusses the pilot's quality of training.
Pilot Error
These are two words travelers never want to hear, but they are a few words being used to describe possible reasons Flight 3407 crashed in February.

Allison Headlines

Just don't get a match close to that polyester!
I guess the cat is out of the bag. Did you see the morning paper?
Beekeeping in Tennessee
Monday's Tennessee Traveler focused on Shirley DeBusk, Tennessee's 2008 Beekeeper of the Year.
Dom Deluise passes away
I've known Dom Deluise since 1979. I was first cast as an extra in the first movie he directed called "Hot Stuff"
Remembering Kristopher Kendrick
I met Kris Kendrick only a couple of times, but I know his daughter Karen and her association with the Orangery Restaurant.
20 years at channel 8
Though I began my tv career in 1979, 20 years of those years has been right here at the BIG

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When thunder roars, go indoors!
This week is National Lightning Safety Week, June 21 - 27 and the National Weather Service has some very helpful information for you.
Always seems to rain, when headed to the car!
So, is it just me, or does it always seem to rain just as your about to step outside!?!
I'm finally "tweeting"
I'm trying to keep up with times, and have joined the oh so popular world of Twitter.
He said / She said ... Magazine Article
So I'm now co-writing a monthly magazine article for "Downtown Knoxville, and Everything West" ... AKA "Everything Knoxville." READ ON FOR A EXCLUSIVE PEAK AT THE ARTICLE AND PICTURES!
80's & sunshine, What to do!?!
Oh how I love the warm weather with lots of sunshine, so with a weekend full of wonderful weather, I'm looking at what all there is to do across the region.

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What do you think about The University of Tennessee's plan to move "The Rock?"
Which performer had the greatest impact on American music, Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson?
Which performer had the greatest impact on American music, Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson?
Something in the Air
A recent EPA report says Knoxville's air could be hazardous to your health, what do you think could be done to fix the problem?
Gun permit records -- public or private?
Do you think the database of people who hold state issued handgun carry permits should be closed to the public?
Guns in parks?
Do you think guns should be allowed in public parks?

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GUEST BLOG: Doing battle the organic way
Here's a guest blog posting written by my father-in-law, Walters State Community College English professor and Knoxville News Sentinel community columnist John Jessel. He's an organic gardener, and offers insight on battling garden pests without chemicals.
'Hosta' la vista 'caladium'
Plants can surprise you sometimes. I was telling Christine about a message board thread that I had recently stumbled upon about a woman who thought her Hostas were dead, because they hadn't come up in years... then, all of a sudden, POOF! They pop up all lush and green.
OK, so I gave in and planted (part of) my vegetable garden
I went back and forth trying to decide whether I was going plant by seedlings in my raised bed this past weekend or not.
RECIPE: Homemade bug spray for your plants
The National Gardening Association just sent out their email newsletter, and it contained a timely and very helpful recipe for bug spray that you can use on your plants.
What do taxes and gardening in East Tennessee have in common?
Today's the day! April 15.

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Chef Walter Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
In a special special on June 21, Chef Walter takes a look at special places in and around the National Park
More about BBQ Slaw
This is more information about BBQ slaw that we did at Splash Country on Thursday, June 4.
All about Meatballs (and other topics of interest)
I got grief about using frozen meatballs. Here is my answer.
What you might not guess about the recipes.
This is a word of explanation about Monday's and Tuesday's recipes
What I intended to say about pork
I cooked pork, but I had something to say about it as well

Chef Walter Headlines

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