Haslam says no to state health insurance exchange

Haslam says no to state health insurance exchange
Haslam says no to state health insurance exchange
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -

By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says Tennessee will not create a state-run health insurance exchange, but the Republican governor says he remains undecided about whether to expand Medicaid.

MORE INFO:  Bill Haslam's entire statement

Haslam said the lack

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Memphis Zoo to open Interactive Stingray Exhibit in 2013

Memphis Zoo to open Interactive Stingray Exhibit in 2013

MEMPHIS, TENN. - Next spring, the Memphis Zoo will open an exciting interactive exhibit. Stingray Bay, featuring several species of stingrays and sharks, will be open March 9 through October 30, 2013, with a member preview beginning March 3.

The exhibit will allow visitors a unique, hands-on experience with marine wildlife, including stingrays and

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Le Bonheur offers tips to avoid the flu

Le Bonheur offers tips to avoid the flu
Le Bonheur offers tips to avoid the flu

This year's flu is in full swing sending lots of kids to the hospital.  Dr. Jon McCullers, Pediatrician in Chief at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, says:

"We are seeing an influx of children with the flu in our Emergency Department.  Symptoms are cough, sore throat, fever and body aches.  The onset of this year's flu is mostly concentrated in T

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Home invasion on Buttermilk Dr.

Home invasion on Buttermilk Dr.
Home invasion on Buttermilk Dr.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Six men robbed a home Saturday night in the 4700 block of Buttermilk Drive in Southeast Memphis.

Shelby County Deputizes say the couple wasn't home when the robbers kicked in the back door, but when they did come home deputies say the suspects pointed their guns at them and demanded money.

Then the assailants tied

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Gang activity down in Memphis Schools

Gang activity down in Memphis Schools
Gang activity down in Memphis Schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Memphis City Schools says it's making strides against gang activity in its schools.  District leaders say they've seen progress in the past several years that prove gang activity is dropping.

Ron Pope with Memphis City Schools says they suspended 12 Getwell Elementary students, after the students reportedly talked

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