NASHVILLE — House Republicans’ closed door-caucus meeting had two unexpected spectators today with one of them being Betty Anderson, the lobbyist wife of Democratic House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, who said she unwittingly crashed the meeting.
May 15, 2008
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Nashville: House speaker's wife 'crashes' GOP Caucus
Chattanooga: Augusta State with early lead
A steady afternoon rain has not hampered the efforts of the University of Georgia men’s golf team in the NCAA East Regional.
May 15, 2008
Cleveland board amends school budget in face of declining revenue
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Cleveland School Board amended its current budget today to reflect plunging revenue from sales and property taxes.
May 15, 2008
Weather forces Walker Valley graduation indoors
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County Schools officials said that due to threatening weather, Walker Valley High School’s graduation ceremonies will be held in the school gym tonight rather than outdoors.
May 15, 2008
Chattanooga: Ripple effect from drug charges
The drug-related arrests and indictments of 42 people Wednesday will have a ripple effect on drug trafficking in Chattanooga, officials say.
May 15, 2008
Tennessee creamery recalling cheese
PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. — An east Tennessee creamery is recalling a line of its cheese because of the potential for bacterial contamination.
May 15, 2008
Fallen Chattanooga, Hamilton County law enforcement officers honored
The names of the 35 Hamilton County law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty were read in the Hamilton County Courthouse during a ceremony honoring them this morning.
May 15, 2008
Suspect confesses in Chattanooga murder trial
Alleged gang member Timothy “Timbo” Evans confessed today in Hamilton County Criminal Court to killing Adrian Patton in 2006, but he testified that co-defendant Michael “Mike-Mike” Daniels told him to do so.
May 15, 2008
Pikeville fire victim identified
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities have identified the man who died in a Tuesday house fire as Clyde Angel, 46.
May 15, 2008
Nashville: To avoid layoffs, Rep. Turner says he may tap Rainy Day Fund
A Nashville lawmaker said this morning he believes he has 53 House members — a majority of the 99-member chamber — willing to back his plan to use Rainy Day funds to avoid state employee layoffs.
May 15, 2008
Tennessee Meth Task Force seeks funding for traffic stop training
As the number of methamphetamine laboratories in Tennessee levels off, the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force is trying to find ways to stop imports of the drug from other countries.
May 15, 2008
Lookout Valley man escapes mobile home fire
A Lookout Valley man barely escaped a fire in his mobile home about 5:17 a.m. today at 735 O’Grady Drive.
May 15, 2008
Memorial service for law enforcement officers moved inside due to rain in Chattanooga
Due to rain, the Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held this morning at 10 o’clock inside the main lobby at The Courts Building, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
May 15, 2008
Nashville 911 operator fired for cursing after report
NASHVILLE — A Nashville 911 operator has been fired after he was recorded saying that he didn’t “give a —” about what happened to a woman who had just called to report her ex-boyfriend was threatening her.
May 15, 2008Latest News
Nashville: House speaker's wife 'crashes' GOP Caucus
NASHVILLE — House Republicans’ closed door-caucus meeting had two unexpected spectators today with one of them being Betty Anderson, the lobbyist wife of Democratic House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, who said she unwittingly crashed the meeting.
NASHVILLE — House Republicans’ closed door-caucus meeting had two unexpected spectators today with one of them being Betty Anderson, the lobbyist wife of Democratic House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, who said she unwittingly crashed the meeting.
Local/Region
Chattanooga: "Mike Mike," "Timbo" case goes to jury
A sequestered jury resumes deliberations this morning in the case of two young men accused of carrying out a gang retaliation killing.
A sequestered jury resumes deliberations this morning in the case of two young men accused of carrying out a gang retaliation killing.
Politics
Tennessee lawmakers looking for rain, not layoffs
NASHVILLE — Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen’s proposed voluntary buyout for 2,011 state employees had House members of the governor’s own party divided Thursday with some voicing concern about being pushed to act with many of the details still unknown.
NASHVILLE — Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen’s proposed voluntary buyout for 2,011 state employees had House members of the governor’s own party divided Thursday with some voicing concern about being pushed to act with many of the details still unknown.
