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Free Press Opinion: Constitutional changes decked up for Tennessee voters
You know all that writing at the bottom of your election ballot that you're unfamiliar with and don't want to take the time to read? Well, get ready. Some of that will be on your November ballot.
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Hamilton County sheriff to pause about 70 Flock, Motorola license plate readers
Sheriff cites concerns over public data and potential misuse
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Tennessee cattlemen brace for beef market unrest after Trump announces tariff-free imports
Tennessee cattle producers are preparing to sell their spring-born calves in a beef market roiled by President Donald Trump's Aug. 21 announcement of a plan to import about 660 million pounds of beef tariff-free in an effort to ease high prices for consumers.
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Alabama commission recommends simplifying, standardizing court fees
An Alabama state commission recently recommended the Alabama Legislature simplify and standardize court fees that local governments rely on but which can vary significantly from place to place.
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Hamilton County school board to honor Dolly Parton at special meeting
The Hamilton County Board of Education will meet Tuesday for a special meeting to recognize the contributions of the late Dolly Parton.
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Wilcox bridge project could begin by early 2027, end by 2030
State transportation officials this week provided a more detailed timeline for the multimillion-dollar Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement project, extending the anticipated start of construction to 2027 and completion of the project to 2030.
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Chattanooga-made wearable helps festivalgoers stay connected
Every cellular network has a weakness: the more people who try to use it in one place, the worse its signal will be. This explains why a crowded football stadium or a packed music festival can turn a cell phone with five bars into a glorified paperweight.
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Tennessee American Water customers to receive nearly $12 PFAS settlement credit
Utility’s second payout brings total returned per account to over $71
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Gov. Kay Ivey schedules November execution for Michael Taylor
Gov. Kay Ivey set a November execution date for a death row inmate convicted of murdering a Gadsden couple in 1991.
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Northeast Alabama man charged with murder following roommate’s death, officials say
Authorities charged a Northeast Alabama man with murder in connection with the death of his roommate, according to a Jackson County Sheriff's Office press release.
