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Plane crash at Island Home Airport
Federal aviation investigators are trying to figure out what caused a small airplane to crash this afternoon in the Tennessee River.
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Small plane crashes in South Knoxville
Volunteer TV sits down with Bill Haslam
Part Three: Where are they now?
Tennessee lawmakers to visit Arizona


I-75 closed in Campbell Co. after tractor trailer crash
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Last Updated: 5:56 PM 07/29/10 - One lane is closed on I-75 in Campbell County after a tractor trailer ran off an embankment Thursday afternoon. (Full Story)
Ousted USDA employee Sherrod plans to sue blogger
Last Updated: 12:01 PM 07/29/10 - Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod says she will sue a conservative blogger who posted an edited video of her making racially tinged remarks last week.
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Senator: 6K graves at Arlington could be wrong
Last Updated: 10:54 AM 07/29/10 - A Senate Democrat says that as many as 6,600 graves at Arlington National Cemetery could be misidentified because managers there didn't do their job properly.
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Toyota to recall 373K cars due to steering bracket issue
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Last Updated: 11:55 AM 07/29/10 - Toyota announced Thursday that it plans to recall nearly 400,000 of Toyota's 2000-2004 Avalons due to a potential hazard involving the steering column bracket that could cause drivers to crash, the embattled car company said in a statement posted on its Web site. (Full Story)
Family, friends mourn for former NBA player Wright
Last Updated: 10:49 AM 07/29/10 - A relative says a body found south of downtown Memphis is that of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.

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Report: Easing of FBI Internet access sought
Last Updated: 10:42 AM 07/29/10 - The Obama administration reportedly wants to make it easier for the FBI to obtain records on individual Internet activities without first obtaining a court order when it involves terrorism or intelligence investigations.
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Didi Benami's proud homecoming, where she once dreamed of singing live
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Last Updated: 3:08 PM 07/29/10 - The American Idol Live Tour swung through East Tennessee on Wednesday and former Volunteer TV News Anchor Stacey McCloud was at Thompson Boling Arena to report from back stage on the event and finalist Didi Benami return to Knoxville.
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No injuries after truck crashed through N. Knoxville home
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Last Updated: 11:55 PM 07/28/10 - A Knoxville driver was all right after crashing his truck through a brick wall on Wednesday night. (Full Story)
East Tennessee reacts to Arizona law provisions
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Last Updated: 3:03 PM 07/29/10 - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) Illegal immigration is such a hot button issue it's become a platform in Republican gubernatorial ads.

"Is illegal immigration a problem in East Tennessee? You better believe it is, " said a campaign ad from Bill Haslam.

"But illegal immigration hurts our schools, hospitals and public safety," said an ad from Zach Wamp

And politicians in Tennessee aren't the only ones that are pushing immigration reform. (Full Story)
Walmart putting tracking tags on your underwear

Last Updated: 3:04 PM 07/29/10 - The "old school" bar code will soon be a thing of the past for one retail giant. (Full Story)
Bears gone wild in Sevier County
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Last Updated: 3:06 PM 07/29/10 - Some residents of Sevier County say they're under seige by black bears, and they're fighting back. (Full Story)
Part 2: Where Are They Now?
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Last Updated: 7:41 PM 07/28/10 - Every morning you could wake up to a show filled with country music and a gravelly voice selling everything from salve to Blue Band Coffee. (Full Story)
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  • Tennessee 41st in 'Kids Count' rankings
    The 2010 "Kids Count" rankings are out and there's a big change for the State of Tennessee. The rankings measure everything from the teen birth rate to the percentage of children in poverty. This year, Tennessee came in 41st - its best ranking yet. But there was a spike when it came to child poverty, the number of children in single-parent families and the percentage of low-birthweight babies.
  • Report: Tenn. 5th laziest state in U.S.
    Tennesseans are lazy, according to a BusinessesWeek.com report that listed the Volunteer State as the 5th laziest state in the Union.
  • Keeping area seniors safe in the heat
    The Community Action Committee is asking folks to keep an eye on area seniors.
  • Report: Most TN small businesses eligible for health care credit
    More than 89.6 percent of Tennessee small businesses with fewer than 25 employees will be eligible this year for tax credits to help pay the cost of employee health coverage, according to a new report issued by the consumer health organization Families USA and small business advocacy group Small Business Majority.
  • Get Fit campaign offers tips for kids
    The Tennessee Department of Health has added fitness and nutrition information on its website to encourage young people to get fit.
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  • Burchett marks 1 year of campaigning
    Today, Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett marked one year of campaigning.
  • Wamp: Praying for our nation
    By participating in the National Day of Prayer, I will join so many others across the country in affirming the right of Americans to pray according to their faith.
  • Burchett appeals to citizens to exercise their right to vote
    Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett released the following statement today encouraging every eligible Knox County citizen to participate in the upcoming primary election.
  • Alexander: Nuclear energy loan policy 'a welcome change'
    U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said he was “encouraged” by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has offered an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to Southern Company for the construction of the nation’s first new nuclear power reactors in more than 30 years, a move designed to help spur a renaissance in America’s nuclear industry.
  • Burchett wants to ensure Hillcrest patients have place to go
    State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) said last week that he has been advised by Tennessee Health Commissioner of Health Susan R. Cooper that there are adequate beds in the Knox County area to accommodate residents from Hillcrest-West who wish to be relocated.
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  • Lifeguards needed?
    Should Knox County station lifeguards at swimming areas in county parks?
  • Vacation plans?
    Do you plan to take a family vacation this year?
  • Gun rights ruling
    Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit the restrictions state and local governments can place on gun ownership?
  • Firing Squad
    How do you feel about the use of a firing squad for death sentences?
  • The Ole Fishing Hole
    Last year you didn't attend as many football games, car races, play golf, or go to movies as much as you did the previous years. That's according to government report
  • A Big Blue Arena
    How many of you watched the Vols play Kentucky on television Saturday afternoon? Did you go to the game in Nashville?
  • What East Tennessee Cares About
    For those of you who volunteer your time, you probably already know this, but it's good to get it validated from a National perspective.
  • Think Barney Fife: You have to have a sense of humor on this one!
    HERE'S A STORY WE RECENTLY RAN THAT IS A PAGE RIGHT OUT OF AN ANDY GRIFFITH EPISODE, I JUST THINK OF BARNEY FIFE WHEN I READ THIS.
  • Please Explain
    For a Blount County family, the waiting and wondering needs to end
  • Out of my class
    Planning ahead for next year's Fireball 5k run in Knoxville.
  • Soccer Buzz
    It's never ending, annoying, and hard to explain
  • A time to change
    Why Major League Baseball alter the ending of a recent game
  • You have to smile, in the face of Alzheimer's
    If I've learned anything from seeing my Grandmother live with Alzheimer's, it's that you can't let it get to you.Saturday morning was the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, 2010 Memory Walk. It's the 20th Anniversary for the event, as the organization raises money to fight for better support and advocacy for the disease, as well as supporting research for a cure.
  • Raising money, and walking for a cure for Alzheimer's
    I recently got involved with the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, because my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I formed a team to take part in the 2010 Memory Walk.
  • Are you sick of snow?
    I don't know about you, but by the third snow in East Tennessee, I had my fill. When the forecast showed snow, yet again, for Sunday night into Monday, I could hear grumbling from around the region.
  • Lighter note: Travel plans for the break?
    There are a lot of factors, namely the economy, that have affected travel plans for many over the past year or so. So with Spring Break a couple months away, how are your plans looking?
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