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U.S. Postal Inspector, Hermitage detectives work together in pot investigation - August 15, 2008

Police arrested a man and his girlfriend Wednesday afternoon after they both accepted a package containing 24 pounds of marijuana.
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Man robs two Mapcos while on parole - August 15, 2008

A man with a series of convictions for robberies, assaults, burglary and theft is back behind bars for robbing two Mapco convenience stores yesterday.
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Police seize nearly $125,000 worth of pot after investigation - August 14, 2008

A month-long investigation into the trafficking of large amounts of marijuana from Mexico to Texas to South Nashville resulted in the seizure of 146 pounds of marijuana.
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Gen. Wesley Clark endorses Tuke - August 14, 2008

Seeking to burnish his credentials with veterans, U.S. Senate candidate Bob Tuke touted his military experience on Thursday as he received the endorsement of retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark.
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School cafeteria worker accused of pocketing $40,000 - August 14, 2008

Maplewood High School's former cafeteria manager is accused of destroying financial records over a four-month period so she could steal $40,694.69.
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Tenn. AG: Person with PTSD can obtain handgun - August 14, 2008

Tennessee's attorney general says a person who has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can obtain a handgun carry permit.
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Police arrest teenagers accused of crime spree - August 14, 2008

FRANKLIN Police in Franklin announced today that they have arrested three teenagers believed to have committed at least two home burglaries and five car break-ins.
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Bredesen: Ex-aide hired at TRA over his objection - August 14, 2008

FRANKLIN Gov. Phil Bredesen said Thursday that he opposed the Tennessee Regulatory Authority's hiring of his former lobbyist, who was relieved of his duties three years ago for sexual harassment.
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Drag racer pleads guilty in Tenn. parade deaths - August 14, 2008

SELMER, Tenn. A professional drag racer pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor charges and won't serve jail time for an accident that killed six spectators at a parade last summer.
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Ex-police officer arrested on Tenncare drug charges - August 14, 2008

FAIRVIEW -- Caroline D. Russell, 26, was arrested August 12th after being charged with defrauding the TennCare health insurance program to obtain multiple prescriptions for hydrocodone, an addictive painkiller.
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