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Man arrested in Nashville amid investigation into Middle Tennessee vehicle break-ins
What This Story Is About A 20-year-old man is in custody as police investigate vehicle break-ins across several Middle Tennessee communities. Why It Matters The investigation spans West Nashville, Belle Meade, Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Lebanon. What Happens Next Metro Nashville...
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1 dead, 6 injured after school bus and SUV collide in crash
SMITHVILLE, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - One person died, and six others were injured in a fiery crash involving a school bus and an SUV in New York, authorities said. The crash happened on County Route 75 at around 3 p.m. Thursday. A Belleville Henderson bus and the SUV collided, c...
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Can a cup of coffee predict the weather?
What This Story Is About A weather myth claims bubbles in coffee can predict fair or unsettled weather, but it’s not a reliable forecasting method. Why It Matters Mug shape and creamer can affect the bubbles, so they’re no substitute for a forecast. What Happens Next Try the expe...
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Racetrack promises change after Confederate flag appears on race car
For reasons theyre still investigating, officials with the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway say they simply missed a Confederate flag spotted on the roof of a race car this past weekend. The car driven by Joseph West Jr. competed in the Pure Stock race on Friday, but track official...
parks
High-risk pregnancy parking placards available in Tennessee starting Jan. 1
Tennessee will allow physician-certified high-risk pregnancies to apply for a temporary parking placard starting Jan. 1, 2027. Placards cost $10, last up to six months, and applications go through county clerks....
schools
Once overcrowded, Sumner County Schools now faces declining enrollment
Sumner County Schools has lost about 1,500 students in two years, raising $11.5M in potential funding impacts. Leaders are weighing staffing cuts via attrition, possible larger classes, and a “Choose Sumner” push....
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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen to run for Senate Majority Leader position
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced Thursday he would run for Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming 120th Congress. His candidacy sets up a challenge to the incumbent Senate leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who serves as minority leader in the current Republican-led Congress and ...
government
Nashville to host more than 3,000 local leaders for National League of Cities Summit
3,000+ city leaders will gather in Nashville Nov. 19-21 for the National League of Cities City Summit. Mayor Freddie O’Connell promotes mobile workshops on transit, housing, HBCUs and nightlife; some are full....
government
Lebanon council to vote on higher water, sewer and gas rates
What This Story Is About The City of Lebanon wants to raise water, sewer and natural gas rates, along with capacity fees for developers. Why It Matters Customers served by the city’s water, sewer and gas utilities would pay more per month, and developers would pay higher water an...
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20-year-old arrested during investigation into several Middle Tennessee car break-ins
Metro Nashville police arrested 20-year-old Laquarius Bumphus in a Middle Tennessee vehicle break-in probe after a brief chase at a Charlotte Pike gas station. Stolen pistols, key fobs, programmer found....