Blaise Taylor found guilty of poisoning girlfriend, unborn baby
The former NFL scout was found guilty of poisoning his girlfriend Jade Benning, and her unborn baby.
The former NFL scout was found guilty of poisoning his girlfriend Jade Benning, and her unborn baby.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After only two hours of deliberation, jurors unanimously decided to convict Blaise Taylor of murder.The group began deliberating just before noon Wednesday on whether they would convict the former collegiate athlete-turned-NFL scout of two counts of first-degree murder a...
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fire Station 1 in White House, Tennessee has closed after mold was discovered inside the building’s air vents, and it could be three weeks or longer before the station is operational again.Staff raised concerns about mold in the air vents in early June. Testing reveale...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves are holding a fundraising campaign for earthquake relief in Venezuela. Through July 12, the Atlanta Braves Foundation will match fan donations dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Fans will also be able to bid on a one-of-a-kind painting by artis...
(Gray News) - An 18-month-old baby in New York died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother was drinking in another room, according to multiple reports.The toddler, Luke Russell Jr., was found dead after his 3-year-old sister eventually alerted their mother, Olivia Bithorn, that someth...
Do you agree with the decision to rename Vietnam Veterans Parkway for Charlie Kirk?
Do you agree with the decision to rename Vietnam Veterans Parkway for Charlie Kirk?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was reportedly dragged by a vehicle Tuesday on Old Hickory Boulevard.MNPD reports that officers were called to the 6000 block of Old Hickory Boulevard for an animal cruelty incident...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconi...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/Gray News) - The FBI has joined the search for a missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl.Authorities said Javeayah Kemauni Harris was last seen Tuesday night in Aiken County. She was wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas and Crocs.The 4-year-old is about 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighs ...
The former NFL scout was found guilty of poisoning his girlfriend Jade Benning, and her unborn baby.
Update: The jury convicted Blaise Taylor on all counts. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After about two hours of deliberation, jurors told a judge they have reached a verdict in the murder trial of Blaise Taylor. The group began deliberating just before noon Wednesday on whether they would convict the ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks — but not tethers, it appeared — the ...
Law enforcement found a convenience store employee with multiple stab wounds following a robbery in Clarksville Tuesday night.
Two people who lived in Tennessee are among 11 defendants charged in a federal case alleging sex trafficking, drug trafficking and illegal firearms trafficking.
Chamber finds rare bipartisan agreement after Tony Carruthers’ botched lethal injection in May
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours, officials said.The baby’s mother, 29-year-old Ja’keisa Knox, is facing a felony child abuse charge.According to investigators, Knox called 911 around 4 p.m. Tuesday after returning ...
A 32-year-old man died Tuesday night after his car left Old Hickory Boulevard, crashed through a fence and struck a tree, authorities said.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new Tennessee law allows residents to use deadly force to protect their property, but only under specific circumstances and only for four defined crimes.Public Chapter 1100, signed by Gov. Bill Lee on May 22, and will take effect on July 1. It amends Tennessee Code Ann...
North Nashville residents are being warned about West Nile virus after the Metro Public Health Department confirmed the virus in a mosquito trap in Nashville.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and M...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Hundreds of Metro Nashville police officers will be downtown Friday and Saturday as more than 250,000 people are expected to turn out to Nashville’s two-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday.MNPD said officers will have a strong visible presence throughout the down...
Starting Friday, officials will begin heightened enforcement of Tennessee waterways as part of Operation Dry Water, a campaign to prevent impaired boating during the July 4th holiday weekend.
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOIO/WSAZ) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in a rural southern Ohio home. So...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Jurors began deliberating Wednesday after both prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments in the murder trial of Blaise Taylor. The former collegiate athlete-turned-NFL scout is accused of slipping a fatal dose of cocaine into a drink he gave his pregn...
A Clarksville convenience store clerk was stabbed multiple times during a robbery late Tuesday night, prompting an ongoing investigation.
LEWISBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man who allegedly hit his mother and then led police on a chase is facing multiple charges once he is released from the hospital.The Lewisburg Police Department reported that on Tuesday, June 30, officers were called to the Maple Grove Apartment on South Ellington Park...
The murder trial for a former Tennessee Titans scout entered its eighth day Wednesday with closing arguments ending and the jury deliberating.
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill isn’t a free pas...
Starting Monday, some travel lanes along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard will be closed to traffic for about a month to do utility and road work for Spring Creek Parkway.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Public Health Department says West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in North Nashville.The city’s Pest Management Team said the mosquito pool came from a trap set near Cass Street. Health officials said this is the first West Nile Virus...
Williamson County authorities have launched an investigation into a homicide in the College Grove area.
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee town is keeping to its tornado siren testing schedule despite it falling on one of the biggest holidays in the last 50 years.The town of Columbia in Maury County will be running an audible test of its Outdoor Warning Siren System on Saturday at 1 p.m. T...
West Nile Virus has been detected for the first time in Davidson County this year following the collection of a mosquito pool, Metro health officials announced Wednesday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police say a 32-year-old man has died after a crash Tuesday night on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville. Metro Nashville Police shared Wednesday that James Spiceland, 32, of Old Hickory, was killed in the collision. “The preliminary investigation indicates that Spiceland...
Neighbors for Safety BMH alleges city is not property enforcing zoning requirements at site, seeks construction stoppage
COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the College Grove area on Wednesday morning.The sheriff’s office reports that deputies responded to the area early in the morning.WCSO says that a suspect is in custody and there is no known threat...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WVLT) - For the first time ever, the only house in Tennessee designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright has hit the market. The house sits atop Chattanooga’s Missionary Ridge, and the home’s listing outlines the details of the building. Wright designed it at the reques...
(InvestigateTV) — Hiring a moving company requires more than a quick online search, according to the Better Business Bureau, which is urging consumers to verify credentials, get agreements in writing and document their belongings before moving day.Josh Planos, vice president of marketing and comm...
LOBELVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A family was safely returned to dry land after getting stuck while floating down the river in Lobelville, Tennessee, on Tuesday.The Perry County Rescue Squad responded to the Buffalo River to help rescue the people stranded in the water. The family was located near Gilm...
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