(Gray News) - Nearly 40 years after a young mother was beaten to death in her home, authorities in Florida said a single phone call led to an arrest.On Dec. 28, 1987, at 4:40 a.m., police responded to a call reporting a dead person at a home. That is where they found 20-year-old Melisa Ellison ly...
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What This Story Is AboutNashville has fewer than 10 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as the CDC looks into the parasite-induced illness that’s impacted more than half of states.Why It MattersPeople usually get the illness after consuming contaminated water or contaminated produce.What Happens Ne...
(Gray News) - Nearly 40 years after a young mother was beaten to death in her home, authorities in Florida said a single phone call led to an arrest.On Dec. 28, 1987, at 4:40 a.m., police responded to a call reporting a dead person at a home. That is where they found 20-year-old Melisa Ellison ly...
There's this new coffee spot up in Orlinda, Tennessee. The Crocker Store."It's a young community now," said Debbie Green. "It gives them a place just to come and talk and chat, y'know, what coffee shops do."Dan and Debbie Green are the owners of the store."Wooo! We got married in 1985!" Dan Green...
While the leading Republican campaigns share many of the same priorities, they're also trying to distinguish themselves on specific issues.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than a year and a half after the city of Nashville allocated $1.5 million in 2024 for safety upgrades along the Cumberland River, none of the planned improvements have been installed.The investment followed the 2024 drowning death of college student Riley Strain in ...
Children 12 and younger can score a free scoop of ice cream tomorrow by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance from memory at Grace Meadows Farm Creamery.The creamer
A concrete blockage in a culvert is preventing a full repair, leaving a Belinda City neighborhood vulnerable to flooding with every rainstorm.Bursts of heavy rain over the last week have led to flooding in many neighborhoods, including in Mt. Juliet.Lori Gossett has lived in her Belinda City neig...
The Brown/Latimer house, which dates back hundreds of years, has sat decaying on a property near the Liberty Creek campuses for nearly a decade.
What This Story Is AboutCheatham County Schools are increasing students and adult lunches citing food and supply costs.Why It MattersAccording to the last time the school district did this in 2022, parents will be paying 25 cents more per meal. What Happens NextThe new prices will take effect whe...
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the robbery occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the 900 block of Robinson Road.
A Metro Nashville Police Department officer is off the force after she admitted to serious departmental violations, including conduct unbecoming an officer, stemming from inappropriate sexual activity while on duty.
SAN DIEGO (Gray News) - A man was arraigned in federal court Monday for allegedly using a sophisticated underground tunnel to move drugs into the U.S. from Mexico that was discovered in 2022. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Genaro Lopez, 54, was a powerful drug trafficker who was operati...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told House lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank is going to make high inflation “a thing of the past,” in his first appearance before Congress since taking on the role.“If we get policy right, and I can assure you we will, the infla...
Someone in East Tennessee is waking up $50,000 richer after Monday night's Powerball drawing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The CEO of Uncle Nearest and her husband are out of the company, according to court filing by the Farm Credit Mid-America against the Tennessee-based whiskey company Uncle Nearest. Uncle Nearest has reportedly been having a challenging financial quarter, and as a result,...
As housing costs continue to rise in the Nashville area, a local nonprofit is stepping in to preserve affordable housing, purchasing 200 units outside of Nashville.
The Metro Nashville Police Department's new "Drone as a First Responder" pilot program is taking to the skies with the goal of reaching emergency scenes faster and improving public safety.
Tennessee's voter registration cards include a badge claiming the state ranks first in the nation for election integrity a designation that comes from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy organization.The badge reads "Tennessee Election Integrity, Ranked Number One in the Country." A v...
What This Story Is About17-year-old Evan Marsch died after cliff jumping in Bellevue Sunday night. As the investigation continues, family friends are remembering the rising senior as someone who enjoyed supporting his community. Why It MattersMarsch’s death has left a family grieving and a commun...
Less than three weeks after getting the green light from state officials, TriStar Lebanon’s emergency room broke ground on the $18 million facility on Tuesday.
The Trump administration is touting NATO allies progress in defense spending following the leaders summit in Ankara, as allies look to boost support for Ukraine, and the US resumes attacks against Iran.Its a process and we need to make sure that this first year of success continues now as our all...
La Vergne leaders are moving to establish clear boundaries for where data centers can be built in the city before any developer proposes one.A proposed zoning change would limit future data centers to a specific part of La Vergne and require them to be at least 1,000 feet from residential neighb...
FAIRVIEW, Tenn. (WSMV) - The City of Fairview has begun construction on a police training facility in Hickman County, more than 30 minutes from its police station, after residents pushed back on an earlier plan to build near subdivisions and schools.Neighbors in the Lyles area said they had no wa...
Even without hosting a single FIFA World Cup match, Tennessee appears to be seeing a major financial impact from the tournament.
What This Story Is AboutNashville SC is returning to play after Major League Soccer’s World Cup break.Why It MattersThe team is trying to grow the sport in Nashville with buzz from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What Happens NextNashville SC hosts Atlanta on Friday, July 17, at Geodis Park in Nashville...
Tennessee education leaders are considering changes to the teacher licensing process that could provide additional pathways for aspiring teachers who have difficulty passing the Praxis exam.The discussion comes as the state continues to grapple with teacher shortages, a challenge educators say ha...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Ross Colton says he’s eager to get to Nashville and prove his new boss right.New Predators General Manager, Chris MacFarland, brought the forward over from Colorado via a June trade. It was the first trade MacFarland made in his new job in Smashville and it involved a pl...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennesseans are being warned of an ongoing fraud scheme in which scammers are posing as fake deputies, calling people and threatening to arrest them unless they make a payment for missing jury duty. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said that scammers are posing as d...
What This Story Is AboutA federal bill has been introduced to focus on AI to help diagnose, treat and research pediatric cancer. Why It MattersCancer remains the leading cause of death from disease for children and teens, but AI, run with data centers, has also been linked to a range of health an...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Shania Twain recently revealed that she was invited to Taylor Swift’s wedding and revealed why she didn’t attend. On July 3, Swift and Travis Kelce married at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Swift invited about 1,000 guests to her wedding. Some of the people who a...
Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea will be joined by Sedrick Alexander, Junior Sherrill and Issa Ouattara at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, next week.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) — A 16-year-old girl was found shot to death in a Missouri home over the weekend.Gabbriana Boyster’s body was found Saturday afternoon in a home near Hillsboro, about 45 minutes southwest of St. Louis.Investigators said she was shot in the head.Jefferson Cou...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An Alabama-based burger chain is shutting down it’s Nashville locations. Joyland recently announced they would be closing both their East Nashville and Sylvan Park locations. “To everyone who stopped by for a burger, a biscuit, a shake, or simply made Joyland part of you...
The US House voted Tuesday to pass a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views.It will now will head to the...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - In a 308-117 vote, according to NBC News, the U.S. House has passed a bill that could change daylight saving time across the nation. The bill, known as the “Sunshine Protection Act,” would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. It now goes to the Senate for appr...
A Davidson County judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee health officials from reporting identifying information about certain children enrolled in the Childrens Special Services (CSS) program to immigration enforcement.The agreed injunction comes after three Nashville doctors sued the Tennessee...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two teenagers in Illinois are suspected of shooting seven family members, killing five of them and critically injuring two others.The shootings happened Sunday in East St. Louis across three locations, including Jones Park and the Samuel Gompers public hous...
Capt. Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger III, best known for landing safely on the Hudson River after birds disabled both of the planes engines in 2009, has announced he has Alzheimers disease.Sullenberger, 75, posted an update to his personal website on Tuesday that said he recently found out about t...
The United States on Tuesday reinstated its blockade on vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade went into effect at 4 p.m. ET and there are now more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and "hundreds of...
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