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Nov 23 2019
07:47 pm
If you want to understand how American politics has become more polarized and extreme over the last decade, look no farther than Asheville, North Carolina -- now split between two of the most gerrymandered districts in the country.
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- TN Gov. Lee relying on being in the bible belt (3 replies)
- Proposed Knoxville Science Museum (12 replies)
- Knoxville Standard Knitting Mill site to be turned into mixed-use development (13 replies)
- East Towne Mall closing (7 replies)
- Deaths among middle-aged adults reversing life expectancy trends (1 reply)
- Death of the apostrophe (1 reply)
- THP ramping up efforts to catch distracted drivers (3 replies)
- Thanks to those who spoke (7 replies)
- Barack Obama has a message about being politically woke (3 replies)
- TN School vouchers will be federally taxable income (1 reply)
- Knoxville Christmas park decor (1 reply)
- Gannett Gatehouse merger complete (2 replies)
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TN Politics
- Tennessee Executes Lee Hall for 1991 Murder (Nashville Scene)
- Mayor Announces Climate Initiatives, but Activists Are Unimpressed (Nashville Scene)
- Gov. Lee Won't Delay Lee Hall's Execution (Nashville Scene)
- Mayor's Office Cuts Affordable Housing Fund (Nashville Scene)
- As Lee Hall's Execution Nears, Juror Bias Triggers a New Trial in a Similar Case (Updated) (Nashville Scene)
- Roe says he’s undecided about re-election bid to Congress (TN Journal)
- Lee signs order moving disability services for young children out of Education Department (TN Journal)
- Lee signs proclamation declaring Rosa Parks Day in Tennessee (TN Journal)
- Vandy baseball team declines White House visit (TN Journal)
- The Tennessee Journal: The perfect gift for that political junkie in your life (TN Journal)
- Happy Thanksgiving from assorted Tennessee politicos (TN Journal)
- Judge Rejects Metro Cop's Request for Venue Change in Murder Trial (Nashville Scene)
Knox TN Today
- Rogero has earned thanks for achievements as mayor (Knox TN Today)
- Enjoy the beginning of winter in the woods (Knox TN Today)
- Ready, set, put on costume, go! (Knox TN Today)
- Holiday Open House is Saturday (Knox TN Today)
- Christmas trees evoke nostalgia for Robin (Knox TN Today)
- Young constituent lobbies Lamar on impeachment (Knox TN Today)
- Fort Sanders Regional celebrates 100 years of service (Knox TN Today)
- Harrill finds ‘Light’ working on home turf (Knox TN Today)
- Helen Harb keeps PureLine Design & Print relevant (Knox TN Today)
- Perk City: Java and pastries at Magnolia’s new coffeehouse (Knox TN Today)
- Parkwest completes Dogwood Tower (Knox TN Today)
- Smokey and Santa invite all to Christmas Parade Friday (Knox TN Today)
Local TV News
- Convicted shooters in death of Zaevion Dobson in court Friday (WATE)
- After being trapped on a tree for nearly a week, rescued black cat finds loving home with tree specialists (WBIR)
- Annual Knoxville Christmas Parade returns Friday (WATE)
- Centro Hispano de East Tennessee hosts community at its ‘Fiesta Navideña’ (WATE)
- Deterring porch pirates as Cyber Monday deliveries arrive (WATE)
- Demoted KCSO captain drops appeal, accepts offer (WBIR)
- 44th Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade steps off Friday (WATE)
- Claiborne County Sheriff’s officers find $12K, 5 pounds of marijuana at home (WATE)
- Service & Sacrifice: HonorAir Surprise (WBIR)
- Zoo Knoxville offering $5 off winter admission during Kroger Discount Days (WBIR)
- Parents voice concerns over Bible release program in Knox County (WBIR)
- Three juveniles charged following threat at LaFollette Middle School (WBIR)
News Sentinel
- Become a mentor to aspiring Tennessee college graduates | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
- Tennessee executes Lee Hall by electric chair (KNS News)
- A 'government must act now!' crisis might be garbage | George Korda (KNS Opinion)
- Downtown Knoxville bar transforms into Christmas pop-up bar 'Miracle on Gay Street' (KNS Business)
- Christmas 2019: Skate into holiday events in December's second week (KNS News)
- What does Sevier County think about Kanye? Well, one man claims 'he got my girlfriend' (KNS News)
- Knoxville restaurant openings and closings you missed in November (KNS News)
- Knoxville-based JTV feels impact of on-going trade war (KNS Business)
- Drug deaths are still climbing in Knox County, but more slowly, a new report says (KNS News)
- Knoxville Biz Ticker: City Wide continues to expand with new location in Knoxville (KNS Business)
- Impassioned debate over Knox Bible Release Program pits parents' rights versus missed classes (KNS News)
- 'For Sale' signs sprout along Cherokee Boulevard in Sequoyah Hills — here's why (KNS Business)
- Her startup makes composting easy for Knox residents (KNS Business)
- Technology and partnerships can improve primary care experience for Tennesseans | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
State News
- Counselor slain in 'brutal' Nashville killing fought addiction herself before dedicating life to others (Tennessean)
- Relatives, family friend of Nashville teen charged with facilitating escape from juvenile detention (Tennessean)
- Get your popcorn ready: Here are the Top 10 movies in Chattanooga this weekend - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Witnesses report seeing 'smoke' during electric chair execution of Lee Hall (Tennessean)
- 'Violated their trust:' Affordable housing advocates, developers denounce Mayor Cooper's cut to the Barnes Fund (Tennessean)
- Mike Norvell has Memphis football back in AAC championship. Title would be a perfect ending | Giannotto (Commercial Appeal)
- Luxenhaus Day Spa opens in Warehouse Row - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- One Riverfront Chattanooga aims to inject energy into downtown's waterfront district, making it more 'walkable, livable, comfortable' - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Catoosa County will consolidate ambulance services - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Mediation between Memphis in May and Memphis River Parks Partnership ends (Commercial Appeal)
- Willie Gregory of Nike named new chairman of Greater Memphis Chamber (Commercial Appeal)
- Memphis moves up to No. 17 in College Football Playoff rankings (Commercial Appeal)
Local .GOV
- City Crews Make Memories for Thousands Every Holiday Season (Knoxville)
- Garth Brooks Loves Knoxville. We Do Too. (Knoxville)
- UT 2019 Homecoming Parade Celebrates 225 Years of "Lighting the Way" (Knoxville)
- At PolitiCode, Knox Students Do the Teaching (Knoxville)
- City Hosts Regional Community Development Conference (Knoxville)
- Coming Down: Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project Off to Quick Start (Knoxville)
- Knox County to host 21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights (Knox County)
- KCHD releases Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Knox County)
- I.C. King Park Ribbon Cutting Set for Oct. 24 (Knox County)
- KCHD resumes #WeCanForLeeann Campaign (Knox County)
- Third annual observation of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day planned (Knox County)
- KCHD's next Diabetes Management Series will take place in October (Knox County)
Wire Reports
- Shooter reported at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida; base locked down - USA TODAY (US News)
- Jobs growth soars in November as payrolls surge by 266,000 - CNBC (Business)
- UPS truck police chase: Frank Ordonez, killed after being taken hostage, was on his first day as driver, coworker says - CBS News (US News)
- Poll: Biden leads, Sanders second as top tier slips | TheHill - The Hill (US News)
- The tectonic shift in retail is shaking up how stores hire seasonal workers - CNBC (Business)
- Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Friday - Investing.com (Business)
- SoftBank's Masa Son still trusts his gut and isn't done splashing billions on 'crazy' entrepreneurs - CNN (Business)
- Uber's sex assault scandal is set to wipe $1 billion from the stock (UBER) - Business Insider (Business)
- Horrific stabbing death of Tennessee counseling center official, 50, leads to arrest of suspect, 31, police... - Fox News (US News)
- Wife of Papa John's founder John Schnatter files for divorce after 32 years, calls marriage 'irretrievably ... - Fox News (Business)
- Pearl Harbor veteran's interment to be last on sunken Arizona - NBCNews.com (US News)
- GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares up as trade optimism lingers, oil firm on OPEC+ output cut - Reuters (Business)
- 3 killed in National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash - CNN (US News)
- U.S. Added 266,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment at 3.5% - The New York Times (Business)
- Viral video shows border wall being scaled at Mexicali. Border Patrol says system 'worked exactly as designed' - USA TODAY (US News)
Lost Medicaid Funding
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