A Middle Tennessee man was killed by a Lenoir City police officer overnight when the victim allegedly attempted to flee a DUI stop, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The officer, whose name has not been released, had made…
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Legislature Takes a Break from Durham Gossip to Deal With Legislative Issues
Tennessee lawmakers are in for a busy day as several big bills come up for consideration. ‘Slow Poke Law’ Lawmakers at the state capitol will debate whether slow drivers should get a fine for driving in the fast lane. The…
Read MoreState Troopers Can Take Your Blood Against Your Will
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will enforce a “no refusal” traffic safety policy from New Year’s Eve to Monday, January 4, 2016, in a effort the agency says will reduce the number of fatal crashes over the holiday. A 2012 state…
Read MoreState’s DUI Campaign Called Sexist
A new advertising campaign put out by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office has stirred up controversy, as some have said the campaign takes a sexist approach to encouraging young men not to drive under the influence. The campaign boasts slogans…
Read MoreTennessee to Help Veterans in Trouble
Tennessee veterans are getting extra help keeping their lives on track. A new State law is the first in the country to send more money to a program keeping troubled veterans out of jail. Veteran’s court launched in October but…
Read MoreLocal Politician Shocks Community With Honesty and Apology
Local politician Vic Lineweaver is asking for forgiveness after he was arrested for DUI over the weekend. The former Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk is running for the Metro Council seat in District 35, representing the Bellevue area. In an…
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