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Congressman urges Gov. Bill Lee to revoke directive to report immigration status of sick kids
Tennessee U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen on Wednesday urged Gov. Bill Lee to revoke a state directive that requires the reporting of approximately 400 sick or disabled children enrolled in a public health program to a state immigration enforcement division.

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Ex-NFL player accused of murder, Darron Lee, says he’s in process of hiring an attorney
Darron Lee, the ex-NFL player accused of intentionally killing his partner, is in the process of hiring a lawyer, he said in court Wednesday.

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Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’
Four years ago, Tennessee became the first state to allow adults to buy the antiparasitic drug ivermectin from a pharmacy without first seeing a doctor.

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100K Tennesseans lose federal food aid after One Big Beautiful Bill Act
As she neared her 60th birthday, the stable pieces of Cassandra Boyle's life began to fall away. First, she was laid off from her job. Then, a newly purchased used car died in the middle of the freeway.

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Attempted second-degree murder charge filed in stabbing
A Bradley County man is behind bars on a charge of attempted second-degree murder following a stabbing incident in the Charleston community near the Hiwasse River and a manhunt.

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Ask a Doctor: What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
I've been dealing with bloating, gas and occasional stomach discomfort. A friend suggested I try a probiotic, but then I saw something online about prebiotics. What's the difference, and do I need one or both?

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Tennessee waste task force eyes changes to law allowing local rejection of landfills
Tennessee lawmakers and other members of the state's Solid Waste Task Force hinted they are considering changing a law that has allowed local governing bodies to approve or deny landfill proposals for nearly 40 years.

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Federal lawsuit over Tennessee religious charter school ban will move forward
A Tennessee lawsuit challenging the Knox County Board of Education over the state's religious charter school ban is heading to trial after a federal judge denied the board's motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

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Spanish national team enjoying home base in Chattanooga for FIFA World Cup
Written inside the main elevator at the Embassy Suites downtown is a simple yet important message to the Spanish national team.

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Lawyer Meredith Mochel launches campaign for Red Bank city judge
Local lawyer Meredith Mochel, 48, launched her campaign Thursday for Red Bank city judge, ahead of Friday's noon qualifying deadline for the Aug. 6 special election.
