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After postposing an ordinance to add a 4% privilege tax to local hotel-motel charges, the City Council has now announced plans to go forward with the tax but at a lower rate.

The US Supreme Court on Thursday considered whether presidents are immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a landmark case regarding former President Donald Trump's bid for criminal immunity. Here are the key takeaways.

On Thursday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee submitted the administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal to the General Assembly with few significant initiatives.

Blount County Commissioners will consider whether to pass a resolution requiring an independent audit of Blount Memorial Hospital's finances.

Homes in Blount County were reappraised recently, and some people's home values doubled.

The proposal would merge the Blount Memorial Physicians Group with Covenant Health to create a joint venture separate from the hospitals.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Commission held their monthly meeting Monday evening.

Commissioners were also expected to discuss a lawsuit brought against the county from Blount Memorial Hospital.

On Wednesday, Blount Memorial Hospital filed a lawsuit asking the Blount Co. Chancery Court to declare them independent from the county commission and the mayor.