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Police seize 350+ packages in Greenbrier drug raid; warn public of these specific product labels
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 350 packages were seized by police in Greenbrier, Tennessee. Police executed a search warrant at a commercial building on Friday as part of an ongoing drug and money-laundering investigation. According to Smokey Barn News, the boxes contained ...
Child found safe after AMBER Alert issued for 2-year-old boy from Midway, Tenn.
MIDWAY, Tenn. (WMC) - A 2-year-old has been found safe after an AMBER Alert was been issued Sunday for a missing child from Midway, Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The alert was issued on behalf of the Green County Sheriff’s Department for 2-year-ol...
Gunfire on Antioch Pike hits, kills one person inside store
The Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire on Antioch Pike went through a side metal wall of Sam's Club on Sunday morning and fatally wounded a 55-year-old man. Police said the gunfire occurred just after 4 a.m. on Sept. 6. The man was in the chip aisle in t...
Four hurt after crash in Christian County
Four people, including three kids, were injured in a crash in Christian County Sunday morning.
First Alert Weather: Microburst leaves trail of damage in Lebanon, TN
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - While most dealt with the intense heat and humidity, some areas experienced intense severe weather. Kyle Schrage captured photos showing a line of downed trees caused by a sudden Microburst. What is a Microburst? A microburst is an intense, sudden downburs...
All 10 people escape massive Brentwood house fire that drew largest Williamson County response in years
A large house fire on Beech Hill in Brentwood drew one of the biggest fire responses Williamson County has seen in years, with more than 45 firefighters working for nearly 8 hours to bring the blaze under control. All 10 people inside the approximately 10,000-square-foot home a g...
Man dies after being found with gunshot wound on Antioch Pike
What This Story Is About A man died after Metro Nashville Police said he was found with a gunshot wound in the 1300 block of Antioch Pike Sunday morning. Why It Matters Homicide detectives are investigating the man’s death, and part of Antioch Pike was blocked as police worked th...
Sam’s Club employee dies after gun shots fired through Nashville store
What This Story Is About A Sam’s Club employee in Nashville died after the Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire went through a side metal wall. Why It Matters Homicide detectives are investigating the man’s death, and part of Antioch Pike was blocked as po...
Frito-Lay employee dies after gun shots fired through Nashville Sam’s Club
What This Story Is About A Frito-Lay employee in Nashville died after the Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire went through a side metal wall. Why It Matters Homicide detectives are investigating the man’s death, and part of Antioch Pike was blocked as pol...
Nashville officer honored during National Suicide Prevention Month
A routine roll call became a surprise recognition ceremony for one Metro Nashville Police Department officer.
Kentucky man arrested for fraudulent bond scheme
An Allen County man is behind bars after allegedly targeting his own family with a jail bond scam.
Girl, 14, among victims recorded on hidden bathroom camera; suspect faces several charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) - A Louisville man has been arrested after police said he secretly recorded multiple people, including a minor, using a camera hidden in a shared bathroom. Chad N. Spurlock, 38, has been charged with multiple felony counts, including promot...
Hurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts
Hawaii is under a state of emergency with powerful Hurricane Lowell set to bear down on its western islands Monday. Its the third storm in as many weeks to threaten the state, as El Nio supercharges the Pacific hurricane season. The hurricane was a Category 4 with winds up to 150...
Men accused of diverting millions from students to help pay for their luxury cars and rental homes
PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — Two men allegedly used millions of dollars meant for students to buy luxury items, including a $30,000-a-month rental in Miami. According to federal prosecutors, Jonathan Larry Ballew, 62, of Phoenix, and Leondo Ramone Davenport, 50, of Cincinnati, we...
1 injured following crash in Brentwood
Law enforcement shut down part of Interstate 65 in the Brentwood area of Williamson County following a vehicle crash Sunday morning.
1 injured after shooting in Antioch, police investigate
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Antioch, officials said.
12-year-old boy killed, sister critically injured after SUV hits their bicycles
LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A 12-year-old boy is dead and his 13-year-old sister is fighting for her life after both were struck by an SUV while riding their bicycles, authorities said. Michigan State Police Lansing Post troopers said the fatal crash happened at 11...
Neighbor videos capture deadly McMinnville police shooting; witnesses dispute police account
Newly-shared video captured the final seconds of a deadly officer-involved shooting in McMinnville, and police and neighbors disagree about what happened....
Man partially crushed by bulldozer after freak accident
OLYMPIA, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - Luck may be what helped a Cedar County man survive an accident in Missouri when a bulldozer partially rolled over him. According to the Olympia Rural Fire Department , it happened around noon on Aug. 29. The 76-year-old man was driving up an emban...
Montgomery County firefighters battle heat amid tobacco barn fire response
Two firefighters had to be evaluated for heat-related reasons after battling a tobacco barn fire, according to the Montgomery County Fire Department.
Police officer accused of planting drugs, coercing another victim into having sex, authorities say
OAKDALE, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A police officer in Louisiana is accused of attempting to plant drugs and trying to coerce a victim into having sex. Jalen Melbert, 33, of Oakdale, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office. According to detectiv...
More than 45 firefighters battle blaze at nearly 10,000-square-foot Beech Hill Road home
A large team of firefighters from across Williamson County jumped into action early Wednesday morning when a large home on Beech Hill Road caught fire....
Self-defense claim under investigation in apparent road-rage shooting on I-24, police say
The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a self-defense claim in an apparent road-rage related shooting that took place on I-24 Friday night....
Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
(Gray News) - Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports. People reported that a spokesperson for Harrison’s family confirmed Friday that the 61-year-old underwent the surgery after going to the hospital for...
Passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape, zip ties during American Airlines flight, reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested for alleged unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight, causing it to divert to Baltimore, according to multiple reports. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, ABC News rep...
Suspect killed after firing at McMinnville officers in 6-hour standoff
A tense standoff on Dogwood Point Road ended with one person dead after police spent several hours trying to safely resolve a domestic situation.
OFFICIALS: 14-year-old struck by vehicle while participating in Monroe County Watermelon Festival 5K, later flown to hospital
What This Story Is About A teen is hurt after being struck by a vehicle. Why It Matters A teen was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after being struck by a vehicle while participating in a 5K. What Happens Next WBKO is working to learn more information. Police say more informati...
45+ firefighters battle massive house fire in Williamson County
More than 45 firefighters responded to a massive house fire in Williamson County Saturday morning.
Driver claiming self-defense in Nashville road rage shooting that left man in critical condition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road rage incident in Nashville on Friday resulted in a shooting that left a man in critical condition, but no charges have been filed. Metro Nashville Police said the apparent road rage-related shooting occurred on I-24 East near Spring Street.Hayden ...
Most wanted Nashville man arrested on sex crimes; charges pending
A man on Nashville's most-wanted list has been arrested on sex crime charges involving a teenage girl he supervised at a fast-food restaurant.
Man accused of stealing lottery tickets during job interview at gas station, then tried to redeem them
HORRY COUNTY, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a gas station during a job interview and then attempting to cash them in at three stores. Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart allegedly stole a pack of South Caro...
Man dies after crashing into a pack of wild hogs, authorities say
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — A man in Oklahoma died after driving into a pack of wild hogs. The crash happened sometime between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it does not know the exact time of the crash. T...
More than 45 firefighters respond to house fire on Beech Hill
Williamson County Fire/Rescue (WCFR) said more than 45 firefighters were on the scene of a large house fire on Beech Hill on Saturday morning. Officials said WCFR and surrounding agencies were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Beech Hill at around 2:32 a.m. on Sept. 5...
Pedestrian dead after Davidson County crash
A man was killed in a Davidson County crash early Saturday morning.
52-year-old Nashville man hit, killed by pickup truck after reportedly lying in the road
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 52-year-old Nashville man was fatally struck by a pickup truck early Saturday morning after police say he had reportedly been lying in the road. Metro Nashville Police said the incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of River Road. A pre...
10,000-square-foot home erupts in flames overnight in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A massive fire took over a roughly 10,000-square-foot home overnight. Williamson County Fire and Rescue said Saturday that agencies responded to the place just after 2:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters said they found the rear portion of the Brent...
DHS says 380 arrested in Springfield, Ohio, after Haiti TPS protections end
After the Trump administration ended temporary protected status for thousands of Haitian migrants in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday that immigration agents had arrested 380 people in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield was thrust into the national s...
Hot, humid, and stormy Saturday
We are weather alert for two reasons on Saturday. The extreme heat continues, and severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday evening.
High school football coach fired after alleged road rage shooting
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A high school football coach in Arizona has been fired after police say he fired a gun during a road rage dispute. Mesa authorities say Natrell “Natal” Curtis, 34, was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly we...
Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving report...
8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...
‘Some 8th graders are hot’: Middle school assistant principal arrested on child pornography charge
ST. CHARLES, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A middle school principal in Missouri is accused of possessing child pornography and has been arrested. According to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Daniel Ott has been charged with one count of possessing child pornogra...
8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities say three people are facing numerous charges in connection with a steroid manufacturing laboratory in a home that had a large amount of narcotics. According to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was ...
Reported shooting on I-40 near Fessler's Lane
Metro Nashville Police are responding to a reported shooting on I-40 East near mile marker 212.One patient was taken to Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown....
Reporting from the streets of Washington on September 11
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Twenty-five years ago, on a beautiful September day, Priscilla Huff walked into her office at a small news agency and realized that she was watching the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. A quick conversation with the boss and he sent ger to Ca...
Metro Nashville police arrest man wanted for statutory rape
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers with the department assigned to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Antonio J. Simpson, 46, on Friday afternoon. He was found at an apartment along Stewarts Ferry Pike....
Putnam County woman sues over alleged wrongful arrest
A Monterey woman has filed a federal lawsuit after she said authorities arrested and jailed her because they mistook her for a wanted person with the same name....
Nashville Most Wanted man arrested on sex crime indictment
What This Story Is About A man on Nashville’s Most Wanted list was arrested Friday on child sex crime charges following an indictment by a Davidson County grand jury. What Happens Next MNPD said gun charges are also pending for Simpson. For Context The charges stem from an invest...
BGA brings in Pearl-Cohn in headliner matchup of the week
What This Story Is About The Wildcats host the Firebirds in Week 3 of the TSSAA high school football season. Why It Matters It will be a matchup of two of the best coaches in the state, Bentley and Brunetti. What Happens Next The game kicks off at 7 p.m. in Franklin For Context T...
Man charged after police say he fired at MNPD officers at Dickerson Pike motel
A man has been charged after police said he fired at MNPD officers from a bathroom inside a Dickerson Pike motel room Wednesday afternoon.Christopher Kent Whita...
Teen facing attempted homicide charge after stealing, crashing Nashville Fire Department brush truck
These charges include attempted homicide, vehicle theft, aggravated assault on an officer, three counts of assault on an officer, evading arrest, burglary, reckless driving, driving without a license and vandalism....
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer fired days after suspension. Here’s what we know
(Gray News) - “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony days after he was suspended. The suspension came after TMZ posted photos that appeared to show Thornton wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket while on a computer in an airplane. On the screen was what looked li...
Widow recalls what she’s learned about grief
NEW YORK (Gray DC) - Three hundred and forty-three New York City firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Danny Suhr was one of the first. His widow, Nancy, has spent 25 years learning to live with loss and is now sharing what she’s learned. “He’s part of my life every single day...
Family reacts after Clarksville K-9 officer fired in Darius Chappell case
What This Story Is About Darius Chappell’s family is reacting to the firing of Clarksville K-9 officer Steve Deering. Why It Matters Chappell was found dead in his Montgomery County Jail cell days later. What Happens Next The TBI is investigating. Chappell’s cause of death has st...
Madison man accused of setting roommate on fire faces attempted homicide charge
A Madison man is accused of beating his roommate, pouring gasoline on him and setting him on fire during an argument last month.
Tennessee father to serve 20 years for DUI crash that killed his 2 young children
What This Story Is About A Middle Tennessee father will serve two decades in prison for the DUI crash that killed his two young children in 2025, according to Smokey Barn News. Why It Matters The crash killed 7-year-old Miah Mansfield and 4-year-old Jackson Mansfield. What Happen...
1 dead after train slams into SUV at railroad crossing, officials say
HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...
Family member dies in car line to pick up student from school, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...
Maury County fire crew handles large brush fire
Maury County crews handled a fire that broke out Monday afternoon on Campbellsville Pike.