Reports: USA striker Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted, available to play against Belgium in Round of 16
USA men's national team striker Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup red card suspension has reportedly been lifted.
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Drowning incident involving 40-year-old man at Gray's Landing, no body recovered
A drowning occurred at Gray's Landing Saturday, and the body has not been recovered.
USA’s top scorer Folarin Balogun allowed to play against Belgium after FIFA suspends his 1-game ban
(Gray News) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium.Balogun, 25, was given a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the U.S. round of 32 game. The U.S. went on to win the game 2-0, de...
PHOTOS: Vehicle fire spreads to second vehicle close to a home in Maury County
A vehicle fire spread to a second car Saturday night, Mount Carmel Fire Department reports.
Man arrested in after reckless driving, fleeing police, driving wrong way down I-65
A man was arrested after a group of motorcycles and four-wheelers were driving recklessly Saturday night.
Reports: USA striker Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted, available to play against Belgium in Round of 16
USA men's national team striker Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup red card suspension has reportedly been lifted.
Delta flight ‘felt a big bang’ after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight was apparently struck by fireworks as it descended into Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday evening, according to air traffic control audio and the airline.We just had a firework hit our plane, the pilot of Delta Flight 1076 told controllers, according to the...
Braves unleash 5 homers in rout of the Mets as Chris Sale earns win
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II had three hits, including one of five Braves home runs, as Atlanta gave Chris Sale plenty of support in a 14-3 blowout over the New York Mets on Saturday night.Eli White, Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley also homered for Atlanta, which hit four ho...
Black bear sighting confirmed along the Carroll and Henderson County line
A black bear was spotted near the Carroll and Henderson County line.
Week Ahead in Washington: July 5
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is set to travel to Turkey for the 2026 NATO summit following his late-night Independence Day speech on the National Mall.The two-day event begins Tuesday, July 7, and marks the first large-scale gathering of NATO participant nations — including the U...
Police: Man arrested after wrong-way dirt bike chase on I-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department spotted multiple motorcycles and four-wheelers driving west on Charlotte Avenue near 17th Avenue North on July 4.Police said the riders were driving recklessly, performing wheelies and running red lights.Two officers in...
Man killed, 6 injured in shooting after ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gather
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA/Gray News) - One person was killed in a shooting that injured six other people, Pensacola police said.The shooting reportedly happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 5. Police said a 19-year-old was killed in the shooting.During a press conference, police also said that the shooti...
The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris
If youre visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to.Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius)...
8-year-old girl finds bullet shard in her back during Fourth of July fireworks show
An 8-year-old girl was given medical treatment after a bullet hit her back, according to Metro Police.
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said.One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition while the others were described as being stable and expected to survive, Police Commissioner Jess...
‘A traumatic scene:’ Bystanders rush to help teenager bitten by a shark
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - Bystanders on a nearby dock provided first aid to a teenager bitten by a shark as they awaited first responders.The U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston said crews responded to reports of a shark bite near Ossabaw Island at about 4:06 p.m. Wednesday. They said wat...
Geodis Park hosts Team USA World Cup watch party against Belgium
Geodis Park will host a World Cup watch party for Team USA as they take on Belgium on Monday.Crowds have been massive at previous events, as fans are so excited to support their teams, and Monday night will be no different.There will be food, drinks, music, many fan activations and, of course, a ...
July 4th firework destroys SUV in Kentucky
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - A vehicle in Hopkinsville, Kentucky was destroyed by a firework, according to WKDZ. The fire happened on South Main Street on Saturday night on July 4.Hopkinsville police said the owner of the SUV accidentally shot a firework into his own vehicle setting the SUV on fire...
Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Donald Trump on a July 4 call lasting nearly 90 minutes in which the U.S. leader again offered to help end the Ukraine war, according to Russias foreign ministry.The call came ahead of a critical NATO summit in Turkey starting Tuesday that the U.S. pres...
Man killed in shooting involving National Guard, TBI investigating
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting involving a National Guard troop in downtown Memphis. Action News 5 crews arrived on the scene near Auto Zone Park around 4 a.m.Action News 5 witnessed first responders and the Memphis Safe Task Force o...
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported the attack off the coastal city of Hodeida, which is under control of ...
Girl possibly hit by bullet at Nashville fireworks show
An 8-year-old girl may have been struck by a bullet while waiting for the 'Let Freedom Sing' Fourth of July fireworks show to begin in Nashville.Metro Police say the girl was with her family at the Green Stage near 1st Avenue South and Demonbreun around 9:20 p.m. Saturday when she felt a pain in ...
400K attend Fourth of July celebration in downtown Nashville
An estimated 400,000 people attended Nashville's Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th in downtown Nashville Saturday night.
Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept o...
8-year-old injured by ‘falling gunfire’ in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 8-year-old was injured after being struck by what Metro Nashville police said was “falling celebratory gunfire.”Police said the child was with family near the Green Stage at First Avenue South and Demonbreun Street at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4.The family was preparin...
Heat alerts drop & afternoon storms likely across Middle TN
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) for severe weather in Middle TN and a few counties in Southern KY. The main threats are heavy rain and strong isolated wind gusts.
Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport just before 8:40 p.m. Central, according to FlightAware.Air traffic control audio obtained by ...
Child injured by celebratory gunfire in downtown Nashville
An 8-year-old girl was hurt when she was hit by celebratory gunfire ahead of the fireworks display in downtown Nashville on the Fourth of July.
Gas station shooting kills innocent mother who was buying slushies for her kids
FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri mother who had just bought slushies for two of her children was shot and killed at a gas station while walking back to her car.Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed just before midnight Tuesday at a BP gas station in Ferguso...
Father drowns while trying to swim across lake with his 8-year-old son, deputies say
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground in Owosso Townshi...
Family, NAACP demand answers after man dies following arrest involving Clarksville PD K-9
A family and theNAACP are demanding answers after an inmate died at the Montgomery Co. Jail, four days after an arrest involving a Clarksville Police K-9.
'Double Heat': Thousands brave scorching temperatures for Music City Hot Chicken Festival
For many attendees, the weather and the food created what one festivalgoer called "double heat."
'It doesn't feel fair:' Inside Tennessee's growing battle over data centers
Just saying the words "data center" will elicit some response nowadays.
Tennessee family displaced after tree crashes through home on 4th of July
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee family was displaced on July 4 after a tree crashed through their home, according to Smokey Barn News.SBN reported that a large tree fell through a Springfield home in the 100 block of 23rd Avenue East just before 6:20 p.m. Saturday.The tree reportedly fell...
Man drowns while swimming in Stewart County lake on 4th of July
DOVER, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man drowned while swimming at Gray’s Landing in Stewart County Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office said a 40-year-old man drowned while swimming in Kentucky Lake at Gray’s Landing.The man’s body has not been recovered yet, and du...
4th of July fireworks light up Nashville sky for America’s 250th
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A massive firework and drone show lit up the sky in downtown Nashville for America’s 250th.Organizers say this year’s event featured Nashville’s biggest fireworks and drone show to date.The two-day event also featured live concerts across multiple stages featuring artist...
Nashville 4th of July 2026 Fireworks | WATCH LIVE
This year’s July 4th presentation is set to be the largest fireworks and drone show in Nashville’s history!
Man drowns in Stewart County lake
The man was reportedly swimming at Gray's Landing, according to the Stewart County Sheriff's Office.
Let Freedom Sing draws 500K to downtown Nashville for America’s 250th anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An estimated 500,000 people filled downtown Nashville on Friday for Let Freedom Sing, a Fourth of July celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.The crowd included locals, tourists and international visitors. One attendee said he traveled from Munich...
5 Braves players headed to 2026 All-Star Game
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are sending five All-Stars to Philadelphia this summer.Catcher Drake Baldwin and second baseman Ozzie Albies will start for the National League All-Stars after being elected by fans, while pitchers Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias were selected...
PHOTOS: Red, White & Broadway; Downtown Nashville celebrates Fourth of July
PHOTOS: Red, White & Broadway; Downtown Nashville celebrates Fourth of July