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Federal judge hears Kurita’s case
Friday, October 10th, 2008, by Daniel Potter

A federal judge heard arguments today on the disputed Democratic primary election for the seat of State Senator Rosalind Kurita.
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State Praises, Encourages Family Farms
Friday, October 10th, 2008, by Blake Farmer

Today Governor Phil Bredesen will honor the state’s century farms. Some have been worked by the same family longer than Tennessee has been around.
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MTSU Student Arrested For Terrorism Threat
Friday, October 10th, 2008, by Daniel Potter

A 19-year-old student at Middle Tennessee State University is in jail for making terrorism threats.
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MTSU cancels classes today and tomorrow due to “credible threat”
Thursday, October 09th, 2008, by Anita Bugg

Middle Tennessee State University cancelled classes for the rest of the week due to threats of a possible terrorist attack.
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Governor Named Humanitarian for Conservation Efforts
Thursday, October 09th, 2008, by Daniel Potter

Governor Phil Bredesen has received this year’s National Humanitarian Award for his conservation efforts in Tennessee.
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Bredesen Says He’ll Try To Avoid Layoffs
Thursday, October 09th, 2008, by Daniel Potter

Governor Phil Bredesen says he’ll try to avoid laying off state employees, despite Tennessee’s tightening budget.
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Unemployment Claims Tie up Lines, Strain Trust Fund
Thursday, October 09th, 2008, by Blake Farmer

Unemployment is at a 20-year high in Tennessee, which has strained the system that provides temporary paychecks to people looking for work.
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Nashville Leads Town Hall TV Ratings
Wednesday, October 08th, 2008, by Blake Farmer

More than 59-percent of TV’s in Nashville tuned in to last night’s Presidential debate at Belmont University. Per TV set, Nashville had the highest rating in the country.
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Healthcare Premiums Outpace Wages in TN
Wednesday, October 08th, 2008, by Jacqueline Fellows

Tennessee workers have seen their health insurance costs rise five times faster than their paychecks.
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McCain’s Home Price Idea Intrigues TN Politicos
Wednesday, October 08th, 2008, by Christine Buttorff

Tennessee political figures who came into the media tent after last night’s debate all said their party’s candidate won, just like you’d expect them to. But many were intrigued at Republican John McCain’s idea to shore up home prices.
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