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Early voting in the Republican primary for governor is less than three weeks away.The front-runner, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, is keeping a low profile.She has refused to debate her Republican opp
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The meeting was convened to discuss the addition of two-hour parking spots along 12th Avenue South, rideshare zones and new loading zones.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are opening a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, and the game will be broadcast live on Gray Media.Left-hander Martin Perez is starting for Atlanta.Follow along for live updates:2nd inningMartin Perez got the Cardin...
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trumps special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of cro...
Road trippers are pouring in from across the country to Cumberland Falls near Corbin, Kentucky, for one of the rarest sights in nature."I would have never thought in Kentucky there was a waterfall like this," Josh Sharp, a tourist from Ohio, said. "How often do you see nature like this?"Alan Jett...
Over the last week, the state has worked to prove the former Tennessee Titans scout poisoned Benning with cocaine, killing her and the couple's unborn child.
A small plane crashed during takeoff in Macon County on Tuesday evening, according to the sheriff.The sheriff said the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff with three people on board.One person suffered minor injuries, while the other two occupants were not seriously hurt.Officials said there...
A proposed sports and entertainment complex in Williamson County is generating both excitement and concern, as residents and local leaders weigh the potential benefits of new ice rinks and athletic fields against familiar worries about traffic, growth and quality of life.The Banks at Brownland pr...
For a long time, I've been interested in this historical marker on Rep. John Lewis Way N. for a woman named Sarah Estell. Estell lived long before there there could be any old footage or pictures of her, and there's relatively little even written about her. Yet, perhaps no one has a story like Es...
Authorities are trying to track down a man accused of stealing soda from a Warren County Dollar General and then hitting the store manager with his car over the weekend.
Once the clock strikes midnight, all THCA and Kratom products need to be pulled off shelves in the state of Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -The defense rested its case Tuesday in the murder trial of Blaise Taylor: a former Tennessee Titans scout accused of fatally drugging his pregnant girlfriend. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin Wednesday.Taylor is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and t...
Four men are facing federal charges after they allegedly sold fake military parts to the Defense Logistics Agency.
Drivers in Spring Hill should prepare for traffic changes beginning next week as a portion of Kedron Road closes for a sewer line construction project.
The committee in charge of recommending a location for Lebanon's new wastewater treatment facility was considering about two dozen properties, but on Monday evening, the list of potential sites was cut in half.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A snake damaged a substation and knocked out power to more than 7,000 Nashville Electric Service customers in the Bordeaux area late Monday night, leaving residents without air conditioning while outdoor temperatures remained near 90 degrees.The outage began around 9:30 ...
everal new Tennessee laws take effect Wednesday, July 1, covering topics ranging from immigration and public safety to education and consumer protection.
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Personnel at the White House Fire Department station 1 were relocated after a mold presence was found in the facility, according to Smokey Barn News. According to White House Fire Department Chief Rob Brewer, all fire EMS personnel normally assigned to Station 1 were r...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are running out of wiggle room.Their NL East lead has dwindled from double digits to 3.5 games entering Tuesday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, and there’s a plethora of questions and concerns surrounding the team as it nears...
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday, effectively blocking an executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to deny citizenship to babies born to parents living in the U.S. illegally or on temporary visas.Justices ruled 6-3 that the Constitution guarantees citizenship...
As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insu
Finding a parking spot near the Maury County Judicial Center in Columbia has become a source of growing frustration for neighbors, nearby business owners, and courthouse visitors alike.At the corner of Main Street and East 10th Street, The Ridge Butcher Shop and Fresh Market sits across from the ...
The development, known as The Hudson, will feature six cost-efficient houses centered around a shared green space.
Eight Republican senators have sent Governor Bill Lee a letter calling for an independent review of the failed execution attempt of death row inmate Tony Carruthers before the state carries out another death sentence.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Several Tennessee Republican senators are calling for more transparency and accountability from the Tennessee Department of Correction after the failed execution of death row inmate Tony Von Carruthers.In a letter to Gov. Bill Lee, the senators said they support the deat...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that campaign finance limits on political parties violate the First Amendment, a decision expected to increase the flow of money into the midterm elections.In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices struck down coordinated spendi...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Titans have announced open training camp dates for the 2026 season, with fans invited to attend practices at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.Rookies report to camp July 23, with veterans following on July 28.Open Practice Dates at Vanderbilt Health Footba...
Early voting in the Republican primary for governor is less than three weeks away.The front-runner, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, is keeping a low profile.She has refused to debate her Republican opponents and is not doing local media interviews.Last week,NewsChannel 5 Investigatescaught up with...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A discount furniture and mattress store will soon be opening four stores in the Middle Tennessee area. Bob’s Discount Furniture will open four stores in the following cities:Clarksville - Opening Aug. 10 at 2821 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN, 37040Franklin - Openin...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Public Schools says a bat issue at Norman Binkley Elementary School has been resolved after bat activity was found over the summer break.MNPS said the Promising Scholars summer learning program was moved to another school earlier in June to address the is...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Pennsylvania authorities say a 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee while attempting to rob the store.According to the Swatara Township Police Department, the child was taken into custody after officers responded to an armed rob...
New research led by a Nashville physician is offering hope to children with sickle cell disease and another inherited blood disorder.
A woman has been arrested for firing a gun into a car with a woman and her two children inside.Officers responded around 6:46 p.m. to 1047 Ewing Heights on June
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - America’s 250th celebration is less than a week away and the city of Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee cities will host large celebrations.Nashville’s celebrations: Let Freedom Sing!The city of Nashville will host its annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City 4th of J...
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rose O’Malley is 9 years old and already competing in trampoline gymnastics at the national level, with a goal of one day representing Team USA at the Olympics.“I want to be like Simone Biles,” O’Malley said.From bouncy chairs to national competitionO’Malley picked up...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has filed condemnation legislation that would allow the city to acquire a 23.5-acre site near the Nashville Zoo through eminent domain, pushing back against Atlanta-based DC Blox’s plans to build a data center on the property.O’Connell s...
Nashville's "Let Freedom Sing" is the city's largest downtown event of the year and one of the nation's biggest Independence Day celebrations.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds on Tuesday.Police said officers responded to the area of University Court to reports of a shooting at about 1:30 p.m.The victim had been shot multiple times in ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In a closely watched decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump’s Executive Order from his first day in office. The order would have banned birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign visitors. Nearly...
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Alabama authorities say a prosecutor has been found dead after falling in the lake during a boat race. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 64-year-old William “Bill” R. North was serving as a spotter for the Pell City Sail Club when he fell i...
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