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January 3, 2012

New Year, New Legislation

Amidst the parties and celebrations, many Tennesseans may not have realized that the new calendar year brought with it some major changes in state law. The largest of these changes requires Tennesseans to present a photo identification card in order to vote. This controversial ordinance also requires the state to (...) MORE

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June 4, 2010

Motorcycle Statistics Show Rise in Fatal Accidents

Since the foundation of the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 1929, thirty-eight troopers have fallen in the line of duty. Of these thirty-eight, over a third lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. Each year, approximately 135 Tennesseans are involved in fatal motorcycle wrecks. Surprisingly enough, all but a handful were wearing (...) MORE

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January 30, 2010

TOYOTA-CAR CRASH-UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

Toyota Motor Corp. announced a suspension in sales of eight of its top selling models linked to Unintended Acceleration. The company first recalled more than 4 million vehicles, blaming the problem on defective floor mats. More vehicle crashes resulted in a recall of nearly 3 million additional vehicles, with Toyota (...) MORE

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January 29, 2010

CAR CRASHES-DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE

Driving on snow and ice can be extremely dangerous. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three to four times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you. Brake gently to avoid skidding. Keep your lights (...) MORE

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December 14, 2009

UPDATE-DEADLY CRASH WALNUT GROVE ROAD-SHELBY COUNTY-Houston High School Students-12/14/09

Two Houston High students heading east on Walnut Grove in a Camaro just east of Houston Levy lost control after passing and skidded into opposing lane of traffic into an SUV. Kimberly Smith the driver of the SUV is reported to be in stable condition at the Baptist Hospital. Shantwan (...) MORE

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