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Appalachian researchers are working to restore populations of the eastern hellbender, a species of giant salamander struggling to survive amid a changing climate and human activity.
Tennessee hunger relief groups say food insecurity has gone up this summer
Some groups addressing hunger in west Tennessee have noticed an increase in demand for assistance to help feed kids in the region.
Polling, Haslam endorsement signals close race for Ogles
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is backing a Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for the District 5 primary.
Ghost gun company ordered to pay $104 million in Kentucky case, ‘largest in U.S. history’
After an online ghost gun company failed to appear at its own trial, a Louisville jury awarded a mother $104.2 million in damages.
Tennessee redrew its congressional map. Here’s who’s on your primary ballot.
The candidates for Tennessee’s mid-term primaries shifted after redistricting. It’s a lot for voters to sort out as they head to the polls.
Marginalized students still lag despite overall standardized testing improvements
School districts in Middle Tennessee saw overall improvement in their standardized test results, but scores for many marginalized students declined.
Trump endorses state Sen. Taylor in Memphis’ redistricted congressional race
President Donald Trump has endorsed state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, for the congressional race to replace long-time Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen.
Keep your ear on the ball: Blind beep baseball team teaches adaptive sport
Beep baseball players demonstrate the adaptive sport for people who are blind or have low vision.
After failed execution, Gov. Lee says no moratorium, no protocol changes for lethal injection
It’s unlikely Gov. Bill Lee will call a death penalty moratorium before Tennessee’s next execution. Calls for a temporary suspension, investigation and corrective action plan have been ramping up since May.
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