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Tennessee's 9th Congressional District race pits Democrat Pearson against Republican Taylor
One of the big races to watch in the upcoming mid-term elections is unfolding in a district that stretches nearly 200 miles, from Memphis all the way to Williamson County. Democrat Justin J. Pearson and Republican Brent Taylor are facing off in the 9th Congressional District, and...
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Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
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Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling ...
safety
Trump’s visit to Texas-Tennessee game to bring TSA-style security screening
What This Story Is About The University of Tennessee Police Department detailed enhanced security measures for Saturday’s game between Tennessee and Texas at Neyland Stadium, as President Donald Trump will be attending. Why It Matters Fans attending the game will face TSA-style s...
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Family of Fisk University student killed in I-65 shooting reflects during National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
As Nashville marks 28 homicides so far this year, according to police data, families across the city continue to remember the lives behind those numbers....
safety
'A tragedy is going to happen': 13 reports of high school pranks in Mt. Juliet so far, police say
Neighbors in Mt. Juliet are afraid someone will get seriously hurt with high school pranks getting out of hand.
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'Be like Dolly': Musicians Hall of Fame brings the sparkle to Dolly Day
Nashville marked Dolly Day on Sept. 25 with sequins, singalongs and a spirit of generosity, as more than 150 businesses and organizations across Middle Tennessee hosted themed events and tributes honoring the country music legend just one month after her passing. Mayor Freddie O'...
parks
Experts warn about potential toxins at Centennial Park
Although the body of water might not be popular for swimming, park goers are urged to keep children or pets away from the water until they learn more about the substance floating at the top....
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Factory at Franklin faces pushback for hosting controversial conference
The conference is called Fight Laugh Feast and is to set discuss what organizers call their "Christian Crusade Holy War." The event set for Oct. 1-3.
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Downtown Nashville celebrates Dolly Day with mural, support for Imagination Library
September 25 was Dolly Day. I wanted to know how downtown Nashville would celebrate it. Looking around, it was a lot of pink shirts, blonde wigs, and live renditions of Jolene pouring from the windows of the honky-tonks. Then there was artist Herb Williams, working on Second Ave....
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
The powerful noreaster headed to New England intensified Friday, generating storm-force winds and creating massive waves along the East Coast that forecasters warned could create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Millions of people were under warnings associated with the ...
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Radnor Lake State Park prepares to welcome injured bald eagle rescued from euthanasia
Radnor Lake State Park is preparing to welcome a new bald eagle one that was nearly euthanized because of her injuries before U.S. wildlife officials reversed that decision. The eagle is currently outside of Knoxville and is expected to arrive at the Nashville park by the end of ...