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Bill LeeDwight E. Tarwater is a founding partner at the Knoxville-based law firm Paine, Tarwater, Bickers, LLP. He previously served as Chief Legal Counsel to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. He will replace Sharon G. Lee, who will retire on Aug. 31 after 15 years in the role.See the Story
Gov. Bill Lee names Knoxville lawyer Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court
60% Center coverage: 5 sources
Knoxville, Tennessee · KnoxvilleKnoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon joined Chief of Police Paul Noel during the meeting. Noel said he plans to hold more community meetings in south, west and east Knoxville. "We've cut murders by 15% last year, we reorganized the Knoxville Police Department to really be more responsive," he said.See the Story
Knoxville 2023 concerts: Lizzo, Kane Brown, Stevie Nicks and more coming this spring
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
OlympicsThe U.S. finished second to the Russians in Beijing. It has received neither the silver medal it won in competition nor the gold medal that it would be awarded if Valieva and her teammates were stripped of their title. The Court of Arbitration for Sport granted an emergency ruling so that Valieeva could continue to compete.See the Story
Nearly 1 year later, US figure skaters still waiting on their Olympic medals
100% Center coverage: 10 sources
BooksPunxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the epicenter for Groundhog Day. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. In the past 10 years, Phil has only been accurate 40% of the time.Above average temps are forecast for the eastern U.S. in February.See the Story
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast?
80% Center coverage: 5 sources
CancerFebruary is American heart month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women particularly women of color. Felicia Pickett is a Go Red for Women Ambassador for the American Heart Association. She advises anyone who experiences a heart attack to directly go to the emergency room, not an urgent care facility because they do not have the proper equipment.See the Story
Feb. 3 is National Wear Red Day to bring awareness to heart health
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Dolly PartonScammers are creating look-alike sites with fake news articles using Dolly's name and likeness. Fake stories often cut to bogus quotes attributed to Dolly and other celebrities. Other celebrities such as Keanu Reeves and Blake Shelton have had their names and likenesses used in fake stories.See the Story
Dolly Parton targeted in weight-loss CBD gummy scam
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Powerball results for 02/01/23; did anyone win the $646 million jackpot?
100% Center coverage: 10 sources
Joe Biden · WashingtonPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met face-to-face Wednesday for more than an hour of highly anticipated spending talks — “a good first meeting,” the new Republican leader said — but expectations were low for quick progress as GOP lawmakers push for steep budget cuts in a deal to prevent a national debt limit crisis.See the Story
Biden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries
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