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City of Knoxville News

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Public Meeting Regarding Holbrook Dr. Bridge Replacement Set for March 16 #
The City of Knoxville’s Engineering Department will host a public meeting on the planned replacement of the Holbrook Drive Bridge from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 16 at the First Baptist Church of Fountain City.
Posted: March 5, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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Mayor Appoints Arrowmont Relocation Committee #
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam has appointed a committee to study the possible relocation of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to Knoxville and to work with Arrowmont officials to develop a proposal that’s beneficial to both the school and the city.
Posted: March 5, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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Two Officers Honored For Investigation Into Robbery of Pizza Delivery Employees #
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Justin Ruth and Officer Jeff Damewood the January Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Ruth has been with KPD since December 2002 while Officer Damewood has been with the department since January 1997.
Posted: Feb. 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
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Investigation and Arrest of Attempted Rape Suspect Earns Officer Award #
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Robert Cook the December 2009 Officer of the Month. Officer Cook has been with the Knoxville Police Department since August 2008.
Posted: Feb. 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
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Drug Shipment Investigation Results In Award For Officer #
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Lance Halseth the November Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Halseth has been with KPD since August 2005.
Posted: Feb. 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
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Knoxnews: Local news

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Bride scheme backfires #
Note to tax evaders: That whole mail-order bride scheme doesn't work.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Lenoir City, Bristol guardsmen leaving March 28 to train in N.J., then to Iraq #
Nearly 200 East Tennessee soldiers leave home later this month on their way to Iraq. Members of the 253rd Military Police Company, based in Lenoir City with a detachment in Bristol, will head out March 28 for training at Fort Dix, N.J., the Tennessee National Guard said Tuesday.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Endurance horse recovers from surgery at UT after being impaled by tree branch #
Galapago Amigo has logged 700 miles in competitions and is ranked nationally with the American Endurance Riding Conference, but the gelding's most heralded performance may be his comeback from a devastating and ghastly injury.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Knoxville City Council OKs $650,000 to complete Gay St. project #
Knoxville City Council on Tuesday approved $650,000 to complete the rehabilitation project along the 100 block of Gay Street with no discussions or questions from council members.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Roane County officials: Body found in fire victim of suicide #
KINGSTON - Victor E. Gordon and his wife ate dinner Monday evening on the back porch of their Scenic View Lane home.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Moxley Carmichael Media Room

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AVOID SPRING BREAKDOWNS WITH PROPER PHONE PLANNING #
"No worries" might be the mantra for students heading off on a spring break trip, but without proper planning, a vacation can put you to the test. U.S. Cellular wants to help make sure that spring break remains fun with this vacation checklist.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 5 p.m.
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IBEW LOCAL UNION 760 DONATES TO PROJECT HELP #
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 760 made a donation today of $500 to help provide heating assistance to local residents in need. The check presentation was made to Project Help at the program's monthly Board meeting this morning at KUB's Larry A. Fleming Operations Center, 835 ...
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 5 p.m.
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FURRY FALL FESTIVAL FUN FOR ANIMALS AND OWNERS ALIKE #
Pet owners and animal enthusiasts alike can enjoy an afternoon at Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon-4 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public.
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
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CELEBRATE CLARENCE BROWN THEATRE'S 35th ANNIVERSARY WITH A ROMP THROUGH "NEW ORLEANS" SEPTEMBER 20 #
The Foundry on World's Fair Park will be transformed into the French Quarter Sunday, Sept. 20, for a festive gala and auction to celebrate Clarence Brown Theatre's 35th anniversary.
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
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LOCAL INVESTORS TO TAKE OVER NORTHSHORE TOWN CENTER PROJECT #
A group of Knoxville investors has purchased the mortgage of the stalled Northshore Town Center development at Pellissippi Parkway and Northshore Drive and is working toward acquisition of the land.
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
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Oak Ridger: Local news

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Allen-Lamb Engagement #
<p>Allison and D.J. Allen, of Knoxville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Allen, to Kevin Lamb of Oliver Springs. Kevin is the son of Debbie and Ernie Lamb of Oliver Springs. Kevin is the grandson of Luther and the late Sarah Lamb and the late George and Louise Hayes.</p>
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Carltons celebrate 50 years together #
<p>Elbert and Kaye Carlton, of Oak Ridge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. </p>
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Student brings gun to school #
<p>A Harriman Middle School student was taken into the custody of Juvenile Court authorities Thursday morning after he reportedly brought a gun to school.</p>
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Governmental meetings: March 1-5 #
Area governmental meetings
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Missing woman found dead off trail #
A Cedar Hill neighborhood woman was found dead Wednesday morning after being reported as missing several days earlier.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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The Daily Times: News

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Two killed in three-vehicle wreck #
Two people were killed and one was injured Saturday evening in a three-vehicle accident on Alcoa Highway near the Hall Road split.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Chile struck by one of strongest earthquakes ever #
A magnitude-8.8 quake felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil #8212; 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) to the east tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Authorities said at least 214 people were dead.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Blount County rated fifth in state for health outcomes #
Blount County is great for health outcomes but lousy for breathing, according to a new report from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Blount governments face hefty bill for snow removal #
The cost of snow and ice removal this winter has left local governments with hefty costs they hadn't anticipated.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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Maryville Arts Coalition plans masquerade gala and fundraiser #
A look at the upcoming #8220;A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade Ball #8221; set for Friday as a fundraiser for the Maryville Arts Coalition.
Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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The Tennessee Journalist

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sports :: Top 10 Games of the Week: Championship Week Edition #
Over the next five days, 19 conferences finish tournaments to determine who automatically qualifies for the NCAA Tournament and which teams will sweat it out on the bubble come Selection Sunday. TNJN.com sports editor Cliff Chartrand ranks the top 10 tournaments, and lists the remaining ones in this week's "best ...
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.
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sports :: Chism makes First-Team All-SEC #
Wayne Chism earned a spot on the All-SEC First-Team on Tuesday. He was the only Vol to earn All-SEC honors.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 2 p.m.
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news :: Phoenix Literary Magazine celebrates 50 years #
The Phoenix Literary Magazine just finished accepting submissions for the 50th anniversary issue, but the history of the literary publishing on campus stretches much further than 50 years.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 12 p.m.
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arts and culture :: 'The Hurt Locker' wins big at Oscars #
The Hurt Locker captured the voters attention and took home Oscar gold Sunday night.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 4 a.m.
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sports :: Senior walk-on Cannington fills important role for Vols #
Senior Quinn Cannington's experience and leadership allows him to play an important role on the UT basketball team. Many days, the walk-on is responsible for emulating an upcoming opponent's point guard at practice as the Vols prepare for future games.
Posted: March 8, 2010 at 7 p.m.
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University of Tennessee: News

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WATE: Local

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Pringles recalling chips because of salmonella concern #
Salmonella concerns are forcing Pringles to recall two flavors of its chips.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12 a.m.
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2 Tennessee National Guard MP units to deploy to Iraq #
Tennessee National Guard Military Police units from Lenoir City and Bristol will deploy to Iraq at the end of March, the military announced Tuesday.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 10:30 p.m.
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Knoxville city leader want to take part in Google internet experiment #
The city of Knoxville wants to be part of Google's new experiment and leaders need you to help make it happen.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 10:30 p.m.
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2 Tennessee National Guard MP units to deploy to Iraq #
Tennessee National Guard Military Police units from Lenoir City and Bristol will deploy to Iraq at the end of March, the military announced Tuesday.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 10 p.m.
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Oak Ridge restaurant to lose lease from city #
A Chinese restaurant some call an Oak Ridge institution will most likely lose its lease from the city.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 10 p.m.
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WBIR: Local

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Utility poles left in middle of repaved Old Weisgarber Road #
Contractors put down the first base layer of asphalt on Old Weisgarber Road this week. The construction site painted a strange picture as old utility poles remain in the middle of the widened road.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12 a.m.
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Home video shows abused cows in Speedwell #
A Claiborne County man faces multiple animal abuse charges in two counties.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12 a.m.
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House fire displaces mother, two children #
The fire was reported just before 9 p.m. on Virginia Avenue in Lonsdale.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 11:30 p.m.
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Knoxville business licenses, building permits remain flat 2009 to 2010 #
A pair of economic indicators show the bleeding may have stopped in the local economy, but so far in 2010, things haven't changed much since 2009.
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 8 p.m.
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Tell us what you think: Retirement savings #
How has your retirement plan changed over the last couple of years?
Posted: March 9, 2010 at 7 p.m.
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WUOT: Podcasts

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Dialogue: Stan Brock, Founder of Remote Area Medical #
For the last twenty-five years, volunteers with Remote Area Medical have traveled the planet, providing people and animals with medical and dental care, at no charge. The Knoxville-based volunteer corps began by providing service in countries other than the...
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
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Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
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I-40 Rockslide- NPR #
AAA predicts more than 33,000,000 Americans will hit the highway this Thanksgiving weekend. In Western North Carolina, a major interstate has been closed since last month because of a huge rockslide. Travelers moving on I-40 near the Tennessee state line...
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
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April Verch #
April Verch is an acclaimed Canadian-born musician. She's a fiddler, singer and step dancer. She recently stopped by the WUOT Studios to speak with WUOT's Ann Lloyd. She was joined by guitarist Clay Ross and bassist Cody Walters, with whom...
Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
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Dialogue- The Social Media Revolution #
It's 2010 and if you haven't heard of Facebook or Myspace or Twitter, it's probably because the buzz hasn't reached your cave yet. Sites like these are revolutionizing the way we communicate with each other. They're changing the way...
Posted: March 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
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WVLT: Local

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Guard units from East Tennessee to deploy to Iraq #
The Tennessee National Guard says military police units from Bristol and Lenoir City will deploy to Iraq at the end of March.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 3 a.m.
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Chesney to attend 3D concert premier in Knoxville #
Kenny Chesney is reportedly set to present his first concert in Knoxville in nearly seven years.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 3 a.m.
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Arson crews reportedly investigating Western Heights fire #
Arson investigators are reportedly looking into a Tuesday evening fire in North Knoxville.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 2 a.m.
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Minority births may soon top white births #
This could be the year that the number of babies born to minorities in America outnumbers babies born to whites.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 1 a.m.
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Police arrest 2 in meth case outside Tenn Wal-Mart #
Two Nashville men have been charged after police were called to what was reported as an explosion outside a Wal-Mart and discovered a pickup truck containing everything needed to make methamphetamine.
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 1 a.m.
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