Tennessee might take over emissions testing

Tennessee might take over emissions testing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

It's a yearly evil for Memphis drivers. Sitting through the long lines to get their emissions tested.

But the system as we know it is about to change.

Suburbanites may soon be waiting in line, too, and Memphis officials welcome the change.

"Bad air doesn't stop at political lines," said George Little, Memphis CAO. "So

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Anti-gang leaders commit to communicating better

Anti-gang leaders commit to communicating better
FRAYSER, Tenn. (FOX13) -

A 17-year-old is recovering after he was grazed by a bullet outside of an anti-gun violence meeting at Frayser community center on Tuesday.

The meeting was hosted by 901 BLOC Squad, which stands for Better Lives, Opportunities and Communities, and is a Memphis city initiative to help combat  youth gun violence and

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Phase 2 underway at Elvis' birthplace

Phase 2 underway at Elvis' birthplace
AP Photo / FileAP Photo / File
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) -

Two new statutes of Elvis Presley are part of phase 2 of his Tupelo birthplace's $6.3 million expansion.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that the plans were unveiled Tuesday during the local celebration for the late rock 'n' roll icon on the day he would have turned 78.

MORE: Graceland

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Today in History - January 10

By The Associated Press

Today is Thursday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2013. There are 355 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Jan. 10, 1863, the London Underground had its beginnings as the Metropolitan, the world's first underground passenger railway, opened to the public with service between Paddington and Farringdon Street.

On

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TN police group speaks out against wine bill

TN police group speaks out against wine bill
TN police group speaks out against wine bill

By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of sheriffs and police chiefs is speaking out against a legislative proposal to allow wine to be sold in Tennessee grocery and convenience stores.

Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork said at a news conference at the legislative office complex in Nashville on Wednesday that greater

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