WUOT Local News Podcast
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Latest Episodes
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Tennessee state senate advances a bill to protect police officers against assault; state lawmakers have introduce an amendment to new tax legislation to aid Morgan County tornado victims; University of Memphis plans to launch K-12 school district in Shelby County; and more.
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ACLU of Tennessee files a lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of a transgender woman; International Software Giant Oracle will relocate its headquarters to Tennessee; state legislative updates; and more.
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Tennessee house passes bill allowing grade school teachers carry concealed handguns in classrooms; Knox County Commission passes Advance Knox plan; and more.
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Mass shooting in Memphis on Saturday leaves two dead, seven injured; Knox County Commission to vote on the Advance Knox plan; Governor Bill Lee's school voucher proposal fails to pass; and more.
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Tennessee legislature passed $52.8 billion spending plan; House Republicans opposes bill to allow teachers carry guns on school grounds; Mead's Quarry reopens following high levels of toxic algae; and more.
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TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Knoxville; Tennessee AG joins coalition calling on EPA to modify regulations requiring 'disparate impact' when forming policies; state legislative updates; and more.
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Knoxville City Council approves resolution to transfer $20 million from the state to Knoxville Community Development Corporation to plan and develop a pedestrian bridge; Voting begins for Volkswagen Chattanooga plant workers for union organization under United Auto Workers, Governor Bill Lee opposes the union efforts; state legislative updates; and more.
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A hearing to decide whether the journals of the Covenant school shooter can be made public begins; Clinton High School principal resigns amidst allegations that a student’s grades and coursework records were manipulated; University of Tennessee extends 2024 enrollment deadline; and more.
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Covenant School Parents call on Tennessee House of Representatives to vote against measure to allow some schoolteachers carry concealed weapons; Governor Bill Lee signs bill requiring law enforcement to communication with federal immigrant authorities upon discovering individuals in the country illegally; and more.
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Memphis police officer and an 18-year-old suspect killed in early morning shooting, others injured; New Tazewell commercial sterilizer DeRoyal Industries prepares for new EPA ruling that reduces ethylene oxide emissions; Farragut Board of Alderman approves Advance Knox Growth Policy Plan; and more.