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Fewer reporters died in 2008; Iraq still deadliest
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Iraq remains the most lethal place for working media members despite a two-thirds decline in deaths there in 2008.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 8:00 p.m.
Illinois: Governor's appointee heads to Washington
The man tapped by Illinois' embattled governor for the U.S. Senate said Monday he intends to be sworn in, as Senate Democrats struggled to avert a showdown over whether he can fill Barack Obama's vacant seat.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 7:53 p.m.
Conjoined twins delivered at East Tennessee hospital
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Conjoined twin girls were delivered at a hospital here Sunday.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 7:34 p.m.
Decatur, Ala., organized crime unit chief missing
The head of this city’s organized crime unit is missing.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 7:15 p.m.
Atlanta councilmen propose sagging pants ordinance
Atlanta could become the latest city to outlaw sagging pants.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 6:02 p.m.

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Georgia: Lieutenant governor opposes loosening gun law
Georgia’s lieutenant governor said Monday he is opposed to lelgislation that could reopen and loosen the state’s concealed weapons laws this year.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 5:43 p.m.

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Corker says ash spill should be 'wake-up call' for state and federal agencies
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said today the ash pond spill here “should be a wake up call for state and federal agencies” that oversee the way fly ash is disposed of at coal plants.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 5:16 p.m.

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Chambliss Statement on Passing of Former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell
U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., released the following statement regarding the loss of Former U.S. Attorney Griffin Bell who passed away this morning:
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 5:01 p.m.
Dade County boys’ ranked No. 4 in Class AA
The Dade County High School boys’ basketball team is the highest ranked area team in the respective state polls released Monday.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 4:50 p.m.
Baton Rouge: LSU hires new defensive coordinator
John Chavis, a veteran defensive coordinator with 20 years of experience in the Southeastern Conference, was chosen as LSU’s new defensive coordinator on Monday.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 4:46 p.m.
R.L. Stowe's closing will lead to about 350 being laid off in Chattanooga
R.L. Stowe Mills will close its doors after almost 108 years in the sales yarn business, company officials announced today.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 4:22 p.m.
Richt still unsure about Stafford, Moreno
Georgia football coach Mark Richt said Monday that he has not heard from junior quarterback Matthew Stafford and redshirt sophomore tailback Knowshon Moreno regarding their intentions to return or leave early for the NFL.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 4:00 p.m.
Rhea man charged with his mother’s death
A Rhea County man has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of his mother after an investigation that began Saturday when a neighbor of the woman saw a dog dragging what turned out to be human remains.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 3:50 p.m.
Obama calls for bipartisan cooperation on stimulus
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama is calling for bipartisan cooperation in quickly passing his economic stimulus package that Democrats say will include an unexpectedly large tax cut of up to $300 billion.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 3:31 p.m.
Volkswagen says sales of its VW brand in the U.S. dropped in December
HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America Inc. said today that December U.S. sales of its namesake brand vehicles fell on steep drops in demand for nearly all of its models.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 , 3:06 p.m.
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Latest News

Fewer reporters died in 2008; Iraq still deadliest
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Iraq remains the most lethal place for working media members despite a two-thirds decline in deaths there in 2008.

Local/Region

Chattanooga: Frizzell gets 8 years in prison for traffic death
The strange odyssey of Steven Tyler Frizzell, who was unable to escape the spotlight after being caught buying beer while out on bond on a charge of vehicular homicide, ended Monday when he pleaded guilty to causing the death of a man and severely injuring his wife and her friend during a drunken driving crash.

Columnists

Thousands of preventable deaths
Speed and alcohol are major causes of traffic deaths. With less speed, particularly in places other than on the freeways, many accidents could be avoided. And by simply not drinking and driving, 40 percent of traffic deaths could be avoided.

Politics

Tennessee: Race to succeed Wamp could get crowded
The GOP primary in Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District could get pretty crowded next year if the current occupant of the seat, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., holds to current plans to run for governor.

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