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Tennessee education savings account plan to cost $125M

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee says his school voucher plan will now cost $125 million over the next five years in his pursuit to allow more parents to use state funds to pay for their children's private education.…

Former Florida ag commissioner to head Ducks Unlimited

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam has been named CEO of the conservation group Ducks Unlimited. Putnam replaces Dale Hall, who will remain until his retirement June 30. Putnam said in a news release from…

Toyota Bodine announces $50M investment in Jackson plant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An automotive manufacturer is making a big investment in their Jackson plant. Toyota Bodine announced Thursday morning that they will invest $50.1 million in their Jackson facility. They also will create 13 new jobs in the Jackson…

Barge hits bridge near New Johnsonville

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation temporarily closed a bridge over the Tennessee River after a barge hit the bridge early Thursday morning near New Johnsonville. TDOT says the bridge was temporarily closed at Highway 70 while…

TN Bill to ban severely mentally ill from facing death penalty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Defendants convicted of first-degree murder would be prohibited from facing the death penalty if they have certain severe mental illnesses under a bill making its way in the Tennessee General Assembly. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee…

Tennessee lawmakers advance transgender 'bathroom bill'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation that critics argue is designed to restrict which public restrooms and other areas transgender people can use. A House subcommittee agreed Wednesday to send the proposal to a full hearing. Roughly…

Haywood Co. Sheriff's Office investigating Monday burglaries

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is investigating two early morning burglaries at businesses on Highway 70. The sheriff's office says the suspect entered the Moose Lodge, at 2219 Highway 70 West, and the Firehouse Bar,…

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