Senator Lindsey Graham dies age 71
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican senator of South Carolina, has passed away following a “brief and short illness,” just days after he turned 71.President Donald Trump says the
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Kentucky sheriff warns residents of rental scam circulating TikTok
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WSMV) - The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rental scam circulating TikTok.“The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of fraudulent rental listings being shared on TikTok using photos of legitimate properties in Franklin and Simpson Count...
Police working to identify suspect accused of burglarizing Scottsville business
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - The Scottsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who allegedly broke into a local business on multiple occasions.Over the past week, an suspect has broken into a Scottsville business and stolen brass. “On July 10, 2026, the suspect ...
‘The addict in me came out’: Jelly Roll gives fan advice on losing weight, while dealing with food struggles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A few years ago, Jelly Roll had a goal to lose weight.In 2024, the singer told People he was losing weight and hoped to lose more as he worked out more and ate healthier.Now, after losing nearly 300 pounds, Jelly Roll is sharing his tips on how to lose weight.In a YouTub...
Tennessee ranked worst state to live, CNBC study finds
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‘Repairing vandalism isn’t free’: Manchester mayor reports several areas of park were graffitied
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Manchester park was hit with vandalism in several areas, according to Joey Hobbs, the mayor of Manchester. Of the areas tagged, Hobbs said the newly updated restrooms were vandalized and had to be repaired and repainted. “As you know, removing graffiti and repairing v...
Senator Lindsey Graham dies age 71
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican senator of South Carolina, has passed away following a “brief and short illness,” just days after he turned 71.President Donald Trump says the South Carolina Senator was a dear friend and ordered all American flags lowered to half-staff un...
Tennessee lawmakers react to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s ‘sudden’ death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee lawmakers are paying tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after he died from a “brief and sudden illness.”Graham’s office posted a statement on social media early Sunday morning announcing the 71-year-old’s passing. As people across the world mourn his death, lawmake...
Apartment building, vehicle hit by gunfire in Kentucky shooting
CHRISTIAN CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - An apartment building and a vehicle were hit by gunfire during a shooting in Kentucky Saturday night, according to WKDZ Radio.Citing Christian County Sheriff’s deputies, WKDZ reports that an individual fired shots on Greenville Road, striking an apartment building an...
CMA names new CEO following Sarah Trahern’s retirement announcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Country Music Association (CMA) named their new chief executive officer. On June 8, CMA announced that Brittany Schaffer will succeed Sarah Trahern, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Schaffer will join the CMA organization on Sept. 8 as a part of a tran...
Week Ahead in Washington: July 12-17
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special election to fill his se...
17-year-old cancer patient says belongings stolen from San Diego hospital room
A 17-year-old San Diego cancer patient says that her purse was stolen while she was in surgery at UC San Diego Health, and the suspect is believed to work at the hospital.
Second measles case recorded in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday confirmed a second case of measles in middle Tennessee.
Unidentified suspect seen on security cameras stealing brass from Scottsville business
The Scottsville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual seen on security cameras stealing from a local business.
Nurse banned for life, loses license after forging opioid prescriptions
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....
Vanderbilt men's basketball to face Virginia in outdoor exhibition this fall
The LinkU Invitational will take place on Sept. 27 at Credit One Stadium, featuring two outdoor college basketball exhibitions between Vanderbilt and Virginia, while the College of Charleston will take on The Citadel. Vanderbilt and Virginia will tip off at 1 p.m., and the College of Charleston's...
Tennessee leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham
Tennessee leaders paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday, remembering him as a friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant.
2 killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say
Two people were killed and several others injured after at least two shooters exchanged gunfire amid crowds of roughly 13,000 people at Canadas biggest Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said.A total of six people were shot, and several suspects are believed to be at large after...
Nashville doctors sue to protect 400 immigrant children from losing critical medical care in Tennessee
A Davidson County judge extended protections for about 400 children statewide while three Nashville physicians fight to keep them enrolled in a crucial healthcare program.The Children's Special Services program provides care for medically fragile children, including treatments for cancer and seiz...
Man dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at work
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was killed after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work on Friday.The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida.Officials said the man got trapped under the hopper arm of a conve...
Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate and November election. Here’s what comes next
The sudden death of influential Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham will have implications for legislative business in the Senate and the November election. Heres what we know about what comes next.How will Grahams seat get filled?Under state law, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a tempo...
Josh Duggar transferred to another federal prison after moves through Texas and Oklahoma City
(Gray News) - Josh Duggar, who was convicted of receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in 2021, has been transferred to a federal prison in Ohio.Duggar spent four years at FCI Seagoville in Texas. In May, he was transferred to the Federal Medical C...
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman ...
No severe threat, but flooding downpours still possible on Sunday
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday evening. Heavy downpours are expected on Sunday afternoon.
Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
Leaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend, partner and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties on Sunday, praising a figure who was a constant presence on the global foreign policy scene before and during the era of President Donald Trump. The Republi...
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office wrote in a ...
‘Nothing but God’: Teen helps save 76-year-old woman driving with brain bleed
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama teenager’s quick thinking helped save a 76-year-old woman who drove nearly 20 miles while unknowingly suffering from a brain bleed.Fannie Garner, 76, and Johnson Thompson, 17, make an unlikely pair, but they say they were brought together by divi...
Missing 10-year-old found dead in pond after sleepwalking out of his home, police say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - The search for a 10-year-old Missouri boy who is believed to have walked out of his home while sleepwalking came to a heartbreaking end when his body was found in a pond.Kansas City Police said first responders found the body of 10-year-old Jackson S. Georgari,...
Lindsey Graham, influential GOP senator and Trump confidant, dies at age 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and a longtime advocate of direct confrontation with Iran, died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.The office did not provide any additional det...
Clarksville approves 9-cent property tax increase after weeks of budget debate
After at least four meetings, Clarksville City Council approved a 9-cent property tax increase as part of the city's nearly $179 million budget for next year.
Mt. Juliet cat rescue searching for permanent solution to repeated flooding issues
Consistent flooding issues has Mt. Juliet cat rescue True Rescue searching for a more permanent solution.
PHOTOS: Downed trees block roads in Maury County
The storms moved through Middle Tennessee, causing power outages and downing trees and power lines along the way.
Suspect facing attempted homicide charges after reports of gunshots in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A suspect has been charged in connection to a report of shots fired in Fayetteville earlier this month.The Fayetteville Police Department said officers responded to a shots fired call on 2nd Avenue on July 6.At the scene, officers found multiple shell casings and “evi...
Power outages, downed trees blocking Maury County roadways after storms
MAURY CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - The Maury County Fire Department said crews are working to clean up downed trees and debris after strong storms moved through the area Saturday.MCFD said the storms caused power outages and knocked trees down, blocking some roadways.Multiple agencies responded to the rep...
What to stock up on before the next storm hits your home
BELLE MEADE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With severe storms capable of producing flash flooding that can raise water levels multiple feet in minutes, a local hardware store assistant manager says a few key items can help protect homes from costly damage.Michael Hartz, assistant manager at Elder’s Ace Hardware...
Back-to-school guide: Free events and school supply giveaways in Middle Tennessee
As the first day of school approaches, families across Middle Tennessee are checking off supply lists and FOX 17 has a list of free school supply giveaways.
New Wedgewood-Houston event celebrates Bastille Day
In the developing neighborhood of Wedgewood-Houston, neighbors had a chance to get to know one another, discover new hot spots in town, and celebrate a lesser known holiday at its first ever Bastille Day Block Party this weekend."It is hot, but it's really really fun," said Drew Crosby.Complete w...
Silver Alert canceled after missing man from Brentwood found safe
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Saturday that James Walker was found safe. Earlier: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Brentwood Police Department are looking for a missing elderly man on Friday.Brentwood Police learned that 85-year-old...
Historic Donoho Hotel site in Red Boiling Springs listed for sale after November 2025 fire
The ownership group of the historic Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs has decided to sell the property after a fire destroyed the century-old landmark in November 2025.Despite the loss, co-owner John Cook said he hopes the site will someday again host the weddings and family reunions the hotel ...
Missing 85-year-old Brentwood man found safe
A Tennessee Silver Alert issued for an 85-year-old Brentwood man with a medical condition has been canceled after he was found safe, according to TBI.
Jazz on the Cumberland postponed due to weather
The annual summer jazz concert series takes place in Wasioto Park along the banks of the Cumberland River.