Monday, May 21st 2012 • 12:22pm

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Famous Dave's invites guests to write letters to wounded warriors

The owner of Tennessee-based Famous Dave's restaurant franchise is inviting restaurant guests to write a letter of thanks to a wounded soldier or service member serving overseas as part of Operation Famous Salute over the Memorial Day weekend.

Local writing contest winners to compete in national competition

Winners for the WTCI PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest were honored at an awards ceremony for their original stories and artwork and will be entered into the national writers contest to compete with winners from across the country.

Tennessee Highway Patrol announces increase in motorcycle fatalities this year

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are encouraging motorists to exercise caution in response to the rise in motorcycle fatalities in the state and across the nation this year.

UTC provost expected to replace TTU president

UTC's provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs is expected to be named the next president to lead Tennessee Technological University, a decision that will be finalized after a phone interview between the Tennessee Board of Regents, set to take place Friday.

Tennessee Highway Patrol urges motorists to act responsibly on Cinco de Mayo

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will increase its highway traffic safety enforcement efforts on Saturday, May 5 to coincide with Cinco de Mayo celebrations. During the 24-hour holiday period, state troopers will focus heavily on seat belt safety and DUI enforcement.

National Geographic names two Tennessee military parks top Civil War sites

National Geographic recently released its top 10 best U.S. Civil War sites, naming Shiloh National Military Park No. 3 and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park No. 9.