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Tennessee workers' comp bureau unveils online filing system

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation has begun using a new online filing system. A news release says the TNComp system lets attorneys and self-represented litigants file without printing copies or traveling to state offices. Filing…

Alabama Man Arrested For Shooting Teen

Police say a Tuscaloosa man has been charged in connection with a shooting of a teenager. 22-year-old Lederius Rogers was charged with attempted murder in a Thursday shooting of the teen. Tuscaloosa police responded to the DCH Regional Medical Center…

Georgia Man Found With Explosives

Authorities in the Atlanta, Georgia area say a man has been arrested after explosives were found in his home. Authorities say 30-year-old Andrew Davidson was charged with conspiracy to commit an offense involving explosives after residents showed deputies video of what…

Tennessee Museum Donates To University

A Tennessee museum and music association donates more than 3,500 rare, vinyl LPs and 1,200 records to East Tennessee State University. The records have been donated by the Appalachian Cultural Music Association and its Mountain Music Museum in Kingsport. The donation…

Bill Approved To Allow Teachers To Carry Guns

A bill in Tennessee that allows teachers to carry guns in schools has been approved. On Wednesday, a house committee voted to expand the number of teachers in all school districts to be able to carry a gun. The school districts…

Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Act passes first subcommittee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A bipartisan bill wanting to legalize medical cannabis in the state of Tennessee is working its way through the General Assembly. Tuesday, the state's House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the Medical Cannabis Act by a 4-3…

Georgia lawmakers weigh gun control proposals

By R.J. RICO and BEN NADLER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Last week, hundreds of gun control advocates rallied outside the Georgia Capitol, calling for new laws to help put an end to mass shootings. Students staged "die-ins," mothers confronted…

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