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Wildlife officials remind hunters of import ban
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Wildlife officials remind hunters of import ban

STATE NEWS — The beginning of deer season is right around the corner and Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) officials reminds hunters, especially those who hunt in both Tennessee and Alabama, of an import ban, enacted to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The ban makes it illegal to import whole carcasses and...

Tennesseans receive 18th most robocall in country
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Tennesseans receive 18th most robocall in country

STATE NEWS — You’re at home relaxing after a long day at work when your phone rings. The number looks local and says it’s coming from Fayetteville, so you answer. On the other end drones a chipper voice offering you a free cruise … or maybe they are offering a free knee brace. Either way,...

Class of 2020: TN Promise applications now open
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Class of 2020: TN Promise applications now open

STATE NEWS — Applications for the TN Promise scholarship, which provides two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college, opened on August 1. All high school seniors interested in the scholarship must register online before November 1 to be qualified. Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing...

Former Jack Daniel’s CEO dies
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Former Jack Daniel’s CEO dies

LOCAL NEWS — Martin Shallenberger Brown, who served as CEO of Jack Daniel’s Distillery until 1986, died Sunday, August 11, at his home in Nashville after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. “Martin Brown was deeply proud to be a part of Jack Daniel’s growth and served in various roles at...