Franklin police warn of increased DUI patrols for Labor Day weekend
Franklin police are planning more patrols to keep an eye out for drunk and drugged drivers during Labor Day weekend.
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Police arrest Hopkinsville suspect after 27 veteran grave markers stolen from cemeteries
A suspect is facing charges after the theft of military veteran grave markers from cemeteries in Hopinksville.
Police chief fired over alleged racist text messages in aftermath of 1-year-old’s shooting
SENATOBIA, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The police chief of a Mississippi city where police shot and killed a 1-year-old Black boy in June has been fired over allegations he used racial slurs in text messages. The City of Senatobia fired Police Chief Harold “Hal” Vanderford after re...
More than 80 cars vandalized after man smashes windshields with brick
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Dozens of drivers in Virginia returned to a parking lot and found their cars undrivable on Tuesday morning. Richmond police said an individual smashed more than 80 cars in a parking lot near Main Street Station. It happened at a parking lot arou...
Overturned vehicle blocks traffic on I-40 westbound
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Interstate 40 Westbound near mile marker 212 near Elm Hill Pike is closed due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle. DAVIDSON CO: I-40 WB at mm 212 is closed due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle. Check https://t.co/yAhZ9myRFR for updates. ...
Woman accused of driving drunk through construction zone, dragging worker
COLLEGE STATION, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A woman was arrested after police said she drove drunk through a highway construction zone and dragged a worker Monday night. Mary McGhee, 64, was charged with a third-offense driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a dead...
Air quality alert in effect for Metro Nashville through Thursday
The area is under a Code Orange air quality alert through Thursday, Sept. 3.
East Memphis flock cameras sawn in half at Eastgate Center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A vandalism incident at the Eastgate Shopping Center has put a spotlight on the controversial surveillance cameras quietly monitoring Memphis roadways. Memphis Police officers responded to a vandalism call at 5100 Park Avenue at 11:18 a.m., discovering at l...
‘All That’ star Christy Knowings’ cause of death revealed, reports say
(Gray News) - The cause of death for Christy Knowings was reportedly revealed about a month after her death. Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show “All That,” died last month at the age of 46. On Wednesday, People reported that the 46-year-old died from cardia...
Metro Council member shares safety concerns after deadly pedestrian crash in South Nashville
A pedestrian was hit and killed on Murfreesboro Pike in the middle of rush hour Tuesday. The Metro Council member for that area in South Nashville said this death serves as a tragic reminder for people to slow down and pay attention....
Driver injured after WeGo bus, car collide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driver was injured after a WeGo bus carrying students on a school field trip collided with a car on Wednesday afternoon in Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the bus was on Herman Street when a car turned into the bus’ path. The driv...
Fire engulfs tobacco barn in Middle Tennessee, forcing road closure
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road in Cedar Hill is closed as firefighters work to extinguish a large tobacco barn fire, according to Smokey Barn News. SBN said the tobacco barn fire has closed Jones Chapel Road as firefighters work to get the blaze under control. No injuries have...
Infant death at Smyrna home under investigation, police say
Smyrna police and state agencies, including the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, are investigating the death of an infant at a Lake Farm Road home....
Air quality alert: Code Orange issued for Nashville and surrounding areas
What This Story Is About TDEC has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for parts of Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, through Thursday. Why It Matters Children, seniors and those with asthma or upper respiratory conditions could experience severe breathing issues. What Hap...
At least 1 killed and 6 injured in shooting in downtown Minneapolis
At least one person was killed and six others injured Wednesday in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, according to officials. The Minneapolis Police Department responded just after 4:30 p.m. and warned the public to stay away from the area. Two police of...
Parents raise concerns of low flying planes after crash-landing in Lebanon
What This Story Is About A small plane crashed near an elementary school playground Tuesday evening, and the pilot survived without injury. Why It Matters The crash happened close enough to a school and youth sports field to raise safety concerns among nearby residents and famili...
Gas leak closes Murfreesboro intersection
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A gas leak has shut down an intersection in Murfreesboro. The Murfreesboro Police Department said at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday that a gas leak closed down the intersection of Bell Street and University Street. “The roads will remain closed for an unknown...
Man dies in machine accident at Kentucky plant
BEREA, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A man died after a machine-related incident at a manufacturing plant in Kentucky on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The Madison County Coroner’s Office was called to the Astemo Americas plant on Mayde Road in Berea. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison id...
East Tennessee man charged in fatal Highway 107 crash now faces ICE detainer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it lodged an immigration detainer against a man charged in a July crash in Washington County.
‘My life was in danger’: Woman inside car when Nashville officer fatally shot sword-wielding man speaks out
What This Story Is About Delia Gavrilenko, the woman who was inside the car when police shot and killed Jason Sexton, is speaking publicly for the first time about the days leading up to his death. Why It Matters Gavrilenko’s account provides the first firsthand description of th...
Police seek help identifying suspects in Spring Hill gas station robbery
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Spring Hill Police Department is asking for help identifying two men who reportedly stole items from the Circle K on Jim Warren Parkway. As the men were leaving, police said they walked behind the employee-only area, threatened and shoved the store...
Bank robbery suspect killed by armed customer who intervened, police say
CEDAR HILL, Texas (Gray News) — An armed customer at a bank in Texas shot and killed an attempted robber, police said. According to the Cedar Hill Police Department , the shooting happened Monday morning at a Chase Bank. Officers were called to the bank just after 9 a.m. regardin...
‘We forgive him’: Grieving couple forgives driver after street racing crash kills unborn son
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A Georgia couple is offering a message of forgiveness after police arrested a driver accused of killing their unborn child during a summer street racing crash. Symeon Izaguirre and his pregnant wife, Samantha, were involved in a reported s...
‘Black Widow’ accused of targeting men on dating apps for money and drugging them, authorities say
(Gray News) - A woman whom Florida authorities are dubbing “Black Widow” is accused of targeting men on dating apps for money and drugging them. Samantha Adams, 39, was arrested Aug. 27 at a shopping center in Davenport after she agreed to meet the 69-year-old man there. Accordin...
Suspect who ‘executed’ police officer found dead in car during traffic stop, sheriff says
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina / Atlanta News First /Gray News) - A suspect wanted out of Georgia for killing a 36-year-old police officer and crossing state lines is dead, according to authorities in South Carolina. Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said deputies were t...
Nashville leaders pass bill limiting when police can use drones
What This Story Is About Nashville’s Metro Council passed a new bill during Tuesday’s meeting limiting when the Metro Nashville Police Department can use its drones. Why It Matters The program raised concerns after it bypassed city approval, with the Nashville Community Review Bo...
Tennessee woman accused of attempted murder, child abuse after incident in La Vergne, police say
What This Story Is About A La Vergne woman was arrested after police said she assaulted a juvenile during a domestic incident and attempted to take the child’s life. Why It Matters Police said the juvenile had visible injuries and was moved to safety. The woman allegedly barricad...
Man arrested in connection to theft of veterans’ grave markers at Kentucky cemeteries
What This Story Is About A man has been arrested and charged in connection to thefts of veterans’ grave markers from two Hopkinsville cemeteries, according to the Hopkinsville Police Department. Why It Matters VFW Post Commander John Brame and city public works employee Blane Eze...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Powerboat going more than 200 mph goes airborne before crashing
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A powerboat going more than 200 mph across the Lake of the Ozarks suddenly went airborne and crashed while competing in a boat race. The powerboat was competing in the 38th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on Saturday. According to ev...
Train and car collide in Middle Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Authorities are responding to a train collision with a vehicle in Franklin. The Franklin Police Department said shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday that officers are on the scene at Mallory Station Road and General George Patton Drive, where a train and a v...
Man charged with murder, sex abuse after alleged assault, hidden room found inside store
CORNELIUS, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon man has been charged with attempted murder and sex abuse after an assault investigation. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a juvenile victim ran to the Cornelius Police Department last Thursday to report an assault...
Missing Murfreesboro woman found dead in Marshall County. Investigation now underway
What This Story Is About Carmen Manning, a 45-year-old woman reported missing from Murfreesboro, was found dead in Marshall County. Why It Matters Murfreesboro police said Manning had several medical conditions when they sought the public’s help locating her. What Happens Next Th...
Warren County student arrested on charges related to 'Cat in the Hat' social media threat trend
A Warren County juvenile has been charged in an investigation involving the social media threat trend involving a Dr. Seuss character.
‘I ran over to make sure everybody was alright’: Small plane crash-lands near elementary school
What This Story Is About A small plane crash-landed near Byers Dowdy Elementary School in Lebanon, coming to rest in a grassy area near the playground. Why It Matters Damage was found on the playground, though no students or others were hurt. What Happens Next The National Transp...
Infant dies at Tenn. home operating as illegal child care, state says
An infant has died at a Smyrna home that state officials say was being operated as an illegal child care facility. The Town of Smyrna said the incident happened Aug. 29, when the Smyrna Police Department responded to a medical call at a home on Lake Farm Road involving the death ...
Mt. Juliet Police touts lowest crime rate in last quarter century
What This Story Is About Recent crime data shows the city of Mt. Juliet has seen a steady decrease in just about every crime category over the last four years. The police department credits its proactive, aggressive approach to policing with the drop in crime. Why It Matters The ...
17 guns stolen from vehicles last week in Nashville, 436 reported in 2026
Nashville police say drivers should take steps to keep their cars and belongings safe after sharing new numbers about guns stolen from vehicles.
Elementary school in Virginia evacuated following ‘emergency situation’
WAYNESBORO, Va. (Gray News) - Students and staff have been evacuated from an elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia. Waynesboro Police Department said it is managing an emergency situation at Westwood Elementary School, according to WVIR . A local hospital, Augusta Health, rep...
21-year-old woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Murfreesboro
A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Police responded to the intersection of Lytle Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard around 7:24 a.m. for a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. Polic...
'Protecting the dignity of our cemeteries:' Kentucky authorities make arrest in veteran grave theft
A Kentucky man wanted for allegedly stealing bronze markers from the graves of veterans has been arrested.
Man arrested in theft of veteran grave markers from Hopkinsville cemeteries
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of 27 veteran grave markers from two Hopkinsville cemeteries, according to the City of Hopkinsville. Robert Lafon was taken into custody Aug. 27 on an arrest warrant obtained by detectives. He is charged with first-degree crimi...
Multiple crews battle camper fire with reported explosions in Middle TN. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A camper caught fire Monday afternoon on Burgess Road in Dickson County, prompting a large response from several fire agencies. Why It Matters Firefighters said the fully involved camper had items exploding inside and threatened nearby homes. Officials la...
Alleged intoxicated man arrested for groping woman on WeGo bus in Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man while on a WeGo bus in Nashville on Tuesday. Why It Matters WeGo is the main public means of transportation for the Metropolitan Nashville area, and crime on buses has been an issue in recent years. What H...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing ambulance following release from Nashville hospital
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A recent patient at a Nashville hospital was arrested this week after he allegedly took off in an ambulance after he was discharged. According to an arrest affidavit from the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers responded to a vehicle theft call a...
Tiger Woods entered plea agreement after being accused of DUI
Golfer Tiger Woods entered into a plea agreement on Wednesday on a reckless driving charge after he was arrested in March on suspicion of DUI following a rollover crash in South Florida. Prosecutors amended the original DUI with property damage charge to reckless driving, resulti...
Nashville leaders vote to restrict police drone use
Amid a pilot program where the Metro Nashville Police Department send drones to get "eyes" on the scene before officers arrive..
Woman sexually assaulted aboard WeGo bus
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her while they were riding on a WeGo bus.
Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was arrested after telling a gate agent who asked him if he had lithium batteries that he had a bomb, according to authorities. An American Airlines gate agent at Miami International Airport was asking Yoel Guevara-Crespo, 33, “standard...
Discarded smoking materials suspected in Pleasant View house fire
Authorities identified the possible source of a destructive house fire that claimed the life of a family pet and threatened neighboring residences on Tuesday....
Heat alerts through Friday, some relief this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The dangerous heat will stick with us through the remainder of the workweek. All of the News 2 area is under a Heat Alert. There is some potential relief from the humidity this weekend as rain chances increase slightly. Looking long term, the heat (above...
Parents arrested in Tennessee after missing 5-year-old found dead in South Carolina
The parents of a 5-year-old girl found dead after a massive search in South Carolina have now been arrested in Tennessee, as investigators reveal a troubling ne...
Nashville man blames Tesla Autopilot for alleged traffic violations
A Nashville man is blaming Tesla Autopilot following his arrest for alleged traffic violations.
Houston Kendrick Uses Evolution to Spark Revolution
Talking with the Nashville ‘art&B’ songsmith about his new LP ‘Portrait of a Boy on Fire’
Nashville police chase stolen ambulance down interstate
A man led police on a chase down Interstate 24 after stealing an ambulance from TriStar Centennial Medical Center, according to authorities.
MNPD: man killed after being hit by tow truck at intersection
Metro Nashville Police say that a man has died after he was hit by a tow truck at the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and Fesslers Lane.Police say that the to...
14-year-old beaten with golf club during fight near bus stop; 2 teens, mother arrested
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The family of a 14-year-old Georgia girl who was beaten with a golf club during a fight is calling for justice as two teenage sisters and their mother face charges. Kiera Harps, 14, needed staples in her head after she was beaten with a golf club durin...
Lawrence County volunteer firefighter’s family sorts through rubble after fire destroys home
What This Story Is About A Lawrence County family lost their home last week when an electrical fire destroyed the house where they had lived for a decade. Why It Matters Coleman said the fire showed her what it means for her husband’s fellow volunteer firefighters to risk their l...
2 kittens recovering after being covered in bleach, thrown from moving truck in duffel bag
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Two kittens were discovered in a duffel bag after being thrown from a moving pickup truck Monday afternoon in Missouri. A good Samaritan who saw the duffel bag being thrown out the window of the vehicle near Manchester Road and Knox Av...
2023 shooting suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Nashville
A man arrested for shooting a woman in December 2023 outside Tanger Outlets is back behind bars after being accused of driving at triple-digit speeds during a police pursuit in Nashville last week....
Pedestrian hit, killed after crash in South Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pedestrian has died following a crash on Murfreesboro Pike near Fesslers Lane, according to a spokesperson for the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). Both directions of the road are currently closed, according to MNPD. A crew with WSMV 4 is head...