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Report shows only a few getting help from $75 billion foreclosure help plan

CNN is reporting that concerns over the effectiveness of President Obama's $75 billion foreclosure prevention plan because so few troubled homeowners who have gotten help. Fewer than 5 percent of the trial modifications on loans owned or guaranteed by Freddie Mac were converted to long-term adjustments as of Sept. 30, according to the mortgage finance giant.
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Autopsy shows heart problem caused Sullivan South player's death

November 20, 2009

KNOXVILLE - The autopsy of an East Tennessee high school football player who collapsed during a game shows that he had a heart problem that contribute... Comments (0)
Sullivan County GOP committee OKs 2010 primary for local offices

November 20, 2009

The Bristol Herald-Courier is reporting that candidates can pick up their petition to get their name on the 2010 ballot today. The report also says t... Comments (0)
Bristol councilman quits chamber of commerce over political activity; "hissy fit" allegations denied

November 20, 2009

According to the Bristol Herald Courier Councilman David Shumaker is so uneasy over the Bristol Chamber of Commerce's political activity that he ... Comments (1)
Women break the combat barrier in Iraq, Afghanistan

November 20, 2009

Before 2001, America’s military women rarely saw ground combat. Their jobs kept them mostly away from enemy lines, as military policy dictates.B... Comments (0)
Black Friday 'doorbusters' dirty little secrets - what bargain-hungry consumers need to know

November 20, 2009

CNN is reporting that most of the hordes of pre-dawn shoppers who line up for hours outside stores on the day after Thanksgiving will not bag the best... Comments (9)
TVA cuts bonuses; no pay raise for top brass due to Kingston ash spill, economy

November 20, 2009

For the first time since the Tennessee Valley Authority revamped its top management about three years ago, the federal utility didn’t give pay r... Comments (0)
Popcorn debate: nutrition no-no or treat?

November 20, 2009

A combo of a medium-sized popcorn and a medium soft drink at the nation's largest movie chain has the nutritional equivalent of three McDonald�... Comments (0)
Two libraries declared gun-freed zones

November 20, 2009

After an incident two weeks ago at its Fountain City branch, the Knox County Public Library system has posted signs prohibiting handguns and any weapo... Comments (1)
Knox County bar owners betting against beer bust over gambling machines

November 20, 2009

Some Knox County bar owners may soon find themselves in hot water for allegedly allowing illegal video gambling machines into their establishments, of... Comments (0)
Bankruptcy now a phenomenon of middle-class, college-educated homeowners

November 19, 2009

USA Today is reporting that a new study by Elizabeth Warren, Harvard Law School Leo Gottlieb professor of law, and Deborah Thorne, Ohio University ass... Comments (0)
Man convicted of vehicular homicide in Johnson City drag race requests work release

November 19, 2009

According to a Tricities.com report a man convicted of vehicular homicide in the Johnson City drag racing death of Cortney Hensley. 17, is again req... Comments (0)
Gibson CEO leaves rainforest group after raid at Nashville plant

November 19, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The top executive of Gibson Guitar Corp. is taking a leave of absence from the board of an environmental group amid concerns ... Comments (0)
Tennessee family says son died from swine flu

November 19, 2009

LYNNVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of a 9-year-old Middle Tennessee boy said he died from complications from the swine flu. The parents of Justin White ... Comments (1)
Tennessee ranks 44th in overall health; smoking, obesity blamed

November 19, 2009

Tennessee ranked 44th among states in overall health, but 45th in smoking and 47th in obesity, both of which cause costly preventable diseases, said "... Comments (0)
Photo of Obama not saluting at ceremony is not what outrage e-mails claim

November 19, 2009

If you haven't already seen it already, keep a weather eye out for the blast e-mails that shows President Obama standing with his hands clasped i... Comments (44)
Gibson Guitar plant in Nashville raided by feds

November 18, 2009

An international crackdown on the use of endangered woods from the world's rain forests to make musical instruments bubbled over to Music City on... Comments (6)
5 hurt when truck crashes into Waffle House

November 18, 2009

The Greeneville Sun is reporting that five people were injured and taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after a pickup crashed into the Waffle House ... Comments (2)
Technology getting famous, not-so-famous, in trouble over free speech law

November 18, 2009

According to a CNN report, bad-girl rocker Courtney Love is being sued for libel by a fashion designer for allegedly slamming the woman on Twitter.The... Comments (5)
Jobless Tennesseans will get 14 - not 20 - more weeks of benefits

November 18, 2009

Additional unemployment benefits that Congress approved for the jobless earlier this month won't be as sweet as most people expected due to fine ... Comments (6)