Judge denies latest appeal in Holly Bobo murder case
A West Tennessee judge has denied convicted killer Zachary Adams’ latest request for a new evidentiary hearing, leaving his convictions in the kidnapping, rape and murder of Holly Bobo in place.
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Canadian wildfire smoke sparks calls for sanctions from Republicans
As many U.S. states battled poor air quality this week because of wildfires in Canada, one Republican senator wants to impose sanctions on the country.Sen. Bernie Moreno said Friday he is proposing legislation that would hold Canada responsible for wildfire smoke entering the U.S. This weeks wild...
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $707 million, with a cash option of $307.7 million, after there was no winning ticket drawn Friday night.The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, and the gold Mega Ball, 14.The jackpot remains...
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant receiving lifetime achievement award at the Ryman
Legendary singer and musician Robert Plant is receiving a special award at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Judge denies latest appeal in Holly Bobo murder case
A West Tennessee judge has denied convicted killer Zachary Adams’ latest request for a new evidentiary hearing, leaving his convictions in the kidnapping, rape and murder of Holly Bobo in place.
Hot Saturday, stormy Sunday
Typical July weather continues this weekend. Be ready for temperatures in the 90s and a couple of severe thunderstorms.
Tennessee unveils special 'I Voted' sticker honoring America's 250th anniversary
Tennessee is rolling out a special "I Voted" sticker to mark America's 250th birthday.
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Lithium-ion battery failures
(InvestigateTV) — They power our devices every day but when lithium-ion batteries fail the damage can be fast, violent and life-changing. Plus, clean air rules and companies asking for exemptions to stay running.Battery disposal gaps keep fueling firesFrom smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and p...
Bystander shot and killed on bus was on way to doctor’s appointment, family says
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - Relatives, friends and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier this week to remember 52-year-old Rashad Rice, who was shot and killed while riding a MetroBus in Missouri on July 10.Breckenridge Hills police said Rice and a 24-...
Man arrested in Henry County for exploiting children online
A man has been arrested in Henry County after a joint investigation from the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and Tennessee authorities.
Man charged with murder after shooting at people rummaging through his car, police say
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A St. Louis man is facing charges, including murder, after police said he shot at a group of people rummaging through his parked car.Timothy Kemper, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of ar...
‘He loved everybody’: Father remembers teen son killed alongside friend in dirt bike crash
CRAIG, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Two friends died following a dirt bike crash earlier this week. The father of one of the victims is now speaking out about the tragedy.Alaska State Troopers confirmed that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed Tuesday following a ...
World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now ...
DC Blox’s closure on the property next to the Nashville Zoo doesn’t mean a data center is guaranteed. Here’s why
What This Story Is AboutSources confirmed DC Blox purchased a 23-acre property next to the Nashville Zoo, but permits, local regulations and a state vesting law create significant uncertainty over whether a data center can actually be built there.Why It MattersA final Metro Council vote Tuesday o...
Two men ‘significantly’ burned while trying to relight burn pile at Tennessee construction site
What This Story Is AboutTwo men sustained “significant burn injuries” while trying to relight a burn pile at a Maury County construction site.What Happens NextThe victims are being treated at hospitals for their injuries.MAURY CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - Two men suffered serious burns Friday morning, acc...
A daughter wants her mom remembered as a victim, not just a case, before Tennessee execution
A Tennessee death row inmate scheduled to be executed next month is at the center of a new legal fight tied to the states most recent failed execution attempt.Anthony Darrell Hines, 66, is scheduled to be executed Aug. 13 for the 1985 murder of Catherine Jenkins, a motel maid in Kingston Springs....
Convicted murderer in Holly Bobo case has appeal denied
What This Story Is AboutA judge has denied the appeal for a new trial in the case of Zach Adams, the man convicted in the 2011 murder of nursing student Holly Bobo. Why It MattersBobo, a 20-year-old nursing student, disappeared in April 2011 and got national attention. For ContextZach Adams, the ...
Nashville Fire Department graduates 53 new firefighters
The Nashville Fire Department welcomed 53 new firefighters Friday during a graduation ceremony at Madison Church of Christ.
Multiple Putnam County roads impassable after rain brings flash flooding
What This Story Is AboutMultiple roads are closed due to flash floods in Putnam County, officials say.Why It MattersDriving through flooded roadways is dangerous as vehicles can be washed away or become stuck.What Happens NextThe roadways will reopen when the flooding recedes.PUTNAM CO., Tenn. (W...
Tractor-trailer fire closes I-65 in Sumner County
What This Story Is AboutA tractor-trailer fire has closed a portion of I-65 Southbound near Millersville.Why It MattersThe fire has caused significant traffic delays in the area.What Happens NextFirst responders are working to put the fire out and reopen the interstate.SUMNER CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - ...
Sebastian Rogers' father sues Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Dept. of Children's Services
Sebastian Rogers disappeared from his mother and stepfather's Hendersonville home in February 2024.
Attorney accused of trying to poison her husband again
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A woman accused of poisoning her husband was placed back in jail after accusations that she had contact with her husband and tried to poison him again. Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl i...
TSU attends OVC Football Media Day ahead of 2026 season
Tennessee State previews the upcoming season at OVC Media Day, after being picked last in the preseason coaches poll.
Ex-dental assistant sentenced for sexually abusing children during X-rays
CHANDLER, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former dental assistant has been sentenced for sexually abusing children who were under his care.According to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Deion Garcia, 29, will spend 40 years in prison with lifetime supervised probation as part of a plea deal.Th...
Troopers use ‘boxing’ tactic to stop runaway electric vehicle on highway
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Monday afternoon commute on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a 14-mile emergency earlier this month after an electric vehicle began accelerating on its own, reaching speeds up to 90 mph with brakes that would not respond.Nevada State Police said the driver c...
‘Life has stopped’: Mother loses 4 children, grandmother to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An Ohio mother is mourning the loss of her four young children and their grandmother, who have died following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.Adriana Coleman says her children, Liberty, Storm, Legacy and Stone, and their grandmother, 36-year-old Candace McAllis...
Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs to be moved
Just weeks after signs designating part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway were installed, they are coming down.
Exhibit showcases Peggy Snow's paintings of abandoned, demolished Nashville sites
"I'm right by the road, so I won't be trespassing," artist Peggy Snow said, adding swipes of paint to a canvas. "I'm really not totally sure what the laws are, but I think there's public domain on the sides of the road."Snow believes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission."I've been opera...
'My temper took the best of me': Dickson County man arrested after machete incident sits down with News 2
A man accused of threatening to kill his family with a machete last weekend spoke to News 2 about the incident that landed him in the Dickson County Jail.
Worker killed when ‘bundle of steel beams’ collapses onto him while unloading truck
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A worker died Wednesday after a “bundle of steel beams” collapsed onto him at a steel service center in North Charleston, authorities said.Authorities responded to Allied Crawford Steel around 10 a.m. regarding an industrial accident. Upon arrival, they f...
LSU fraternity house cook accused of selling cocaine to students
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35, was booked into ...
'This is home': Proposed 12South development revives parking, neighborhood character concerns
A proposed development in 12South is drawing pushback from neighbors who say it could change the area's character and shift an already challenging parking situation onto more neighborhood streets.
Nashville man spent months fighting to get storm debris cleared. A call to 'Hannah Can Help' finished the job
A Nashville man spent nearly six months trying to get a storm-damaged tree removed from his fence but the agency responsible for the cleanup was juggling thousands of similar requests across Middle Tennessee.Hugh Gracey's backyard backs up to Interstate 440. Between the interstate and neighborin...
Traffic relief ahead? Hendersonville lands millions for six road projects
Several of Hendersonville's busiest roads and intersections are slated for major upgrades after the city secured millions.
'We've done everything possible to solve this problem': Westmoreland officials speak as boil water notice continues
The City of Westmoreland has spent days under a boil water notice after a water main break occurred Tuesday. Officials said the notice is purely a precaution, but a number of residents feel the situation was poorly communicated.
Republican gubernatorial candidates address public safety, affordability ahead of Election Day
Republican gubernatorial candidate, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn addressed several issues at the top of Tennessee voters' minds, ahead of Election Day for the state and federal primary elections.
New legal filings in the lawsuit over the Kenwood bus crash show how CMCSS is responding to accusations
The families of two students killed in a school bus crash are suing the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, and new court filings reveal how the district is defending itself.Zoe Davis and Arriana Pearson died after the bus they were riding crossed the center line and struck a Tennessee D...
Tenn. court orders disclosure of execution physician identity in upcoming execution
A Tennessee court ruled Friday that the state must tell death row inmate Darrell Hines whether it intends to use Dr. Mark Fowler.
Grocery store spending declines as prices rise in Middle Tennessee
Checkout costs continue to rise at grocery stores, and a new study shows that across the nation, more Americans are cutting back on spending at the store as a way to save money.
‘I love blood’: Officials reveal texts between teens accused of killing 5 family members
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – One of the teens accused of killing five people and injuring two others in a mass shooting in East St. Louis appeared in court for the first time on those charges.At 16 years old, Ja’ymier Davis is facing 12 charges as an adult, including five counts of fir...
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets D.C., Chicago and Detroit
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada has blanketed Washington, Chicago and Detroit. The Environmental Protection Agency described them as the three cities the most polluted major cities in the world.In Washington, the air quality has reached “Code Purple” — ...