'Drop Out or Die’ graffiti found at David Hatley-owned building, police say
Johnson City police are investigating after threatening graffiti was found Thursday on a building owned by David Hatley
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Driver dies after serious crash at speedway racing event: ‘He was doing something that he loved’
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. ( WMC /Gray News) - A dirt-track racer in Arkansas has died after crashing during a racing event Saturday night at the Riverside International Speedway . The speedway’s owner, Clayton Allen, announced that driver Scott Frazier, 58, was rushed to the hospital fo...
Police arrest teen found in stolen car after pursuit, crash in Spring Hill
A Lawrenceburg teenager reportedly led Spring Hill authorities on a wild chase Tuesday night that ended with a crash, guns drawn, and a lot of questions....
3 charged with aggravated arson in fire at Nashville nightclub LaDanse
Three people are now charged with aggravated arson in connection with a May fire at LaDanse nightclub near downtown Nashville. The fire broke out early May 11 at the nightclub on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. According to arrest warrants, Nashville Fire Department investigators determ...
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis recovering at home after crash
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis is recovering at home after being released from the emergency room following a vehicle crash on Highway 70 east of Waverly,...
Mt. Juliet police urge parents to act as teen prank wars escalate beyond harmless fun
Mt. Juliet police are warning families after a wave of so-called "prank wars" between high school students has led to property damage and dangerous behavior....
High school senior says she was fired from car wash for fighting back when she was attacked on the job
WASHINGTON, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) — A 17-year-old high school senior in North Carolina said she was fired from her job at a car wash after she was attacked while on shift. Ja’Neice Shamble said she believes she was wrongfully terminated after defending herself and other custome...
Building owner details what’s next for former La Danse space following arson incident
What This Story Is About Three men — Keroles Karlas, Ashraf Salem and Mina Baslyous — were arrested and charged with felony aggravated arson after an affidavit alleged they intentionally set fire to La Danse Nightclub in downtown Nashville in May. Why It Matters The fire caused m...
Neighbor spots 18-year-old carrying heavy plastic tub. Inside was a dismembered human torso, police say
SMYRNA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — An 18-year-old has been taken into custody after police found the dismembered body of a woman at a Georgia apartment complex Wednesday night. Kingston Bradley is facing a felony charge of concealing the death of another. He is being held without bo...
Police investigating death threat spray-painted on governor candidate’s business in Tennessee. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Johnson City police are investigating after a death threat was spray-painted on the exterior of a business owned by independent Tennessee gubernatorial candidate David Hatley. Why It Matters Hatley’s campaign said the message read, “Drop Out or Die,” and ...
‘Wearing ski masks, shooting paintballs.’ Mt. Juliet police warn escalating ‘prank wars’ are leading to vandalism, reckless driving
What This Story Is About Mt. Juliet police are warning students and parents after a series of “Junior/Senior Prank War” incidents across local neighborhoods prompted 13 police responses or actions. Why It Matters Police said the reported behavior has gone beyond traditional prank...
Senate clears Blackburn-backed bill requiring dating app fraud alerts
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill backed by Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn that would require dating apps to alert some users.
Clarksville school bus driver indicted on charges related to March crash that killed two students
What This Story Is About Back in March, a bus crash killed two Kenwood Middle School students while on a field trip. Why It Matters The bus driver has been indicted on two counts: failure to exercise due care and driving on roadways laned for traffic. What Happens Next The bus dr...
Waymo says its driverless vehicles reduced more than 840 crashes
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (WSMV) - Waymo, the company behind the driverless ridesharing service, says its vehicles have reduced more than 840 crashes compared to human drivers. The data compiled by the company was compared across five of Waymo’s service areas, including Los Angeles, ...
99 pounds of meth busted in Warren County after joint agency investigation
Warren County deputies say a joint investigation led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of 99 pounds of methamphetamine.
‘It’s disgusting’: Hidden cameras discovered inside restaurant restrooms, employee arrested
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Police in Georgia say a restaurant employee has been arrested after hidden cameras were discovered inside the restrooms of a Tybee Island eatery. Detectives with the Tybee Island Police Department charged 48-year-old Larry Walter Chase with ...
99 pounds of meth seized in Middle Tennessee drug bust, sheriff says
What This Story Is About The Warren County Sheriff’s Office said a joint narcotics investigation resulted in the seizure of 99 pounds of methamphetamine and an arrest. Why It Matters The sheriff described the investigation as part of ongoing work to disrupt the supply of illegal ...
Family of man hit by two trucks in Murfreesboro asks for help as he recovers
A McMinnville man who was hit by two pickup trucks on Aug. 31 while trying to cross Lascassas Pike remains in critical but stable condition, the Murfreesboro Police Department said Thursday....
4-month-old girl allegedly hurt by repeat convicted child abuser dies
A 4-month-old baby girl died Thursday morning after police say she was seriously hurt by a repeat convicted child abuser.
Nearly 100 pounds of meth seized in Warren County after joint investigation
A joint investigation involving authorities in Warren County has resulted in an arrest and the discovery of 99 pounds of methamphetamine.
Woman accused of killing husband then setting house on fire with daughter inside, police say
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A woman has been arrested for murdering her husband and setting the house on fire while her daughter was inside, according to police. Nicole Taylor’s daughter was also found dead inside the home, according to Virginia State Police. Nicole ...
Newlywed says helicopter crash killed her groom on wedding day, trapped her beneath him for hours, lawsuit alleges
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A woman in Georgia whose husband died in a helicopter crash on the night they were married is filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Jesni Sam is seeking damages and coverage of legal fees, according to her attorney. Sam was supposed to land at DeKalb-Peacht...
Pilot rescued after military training jet crashes off California coast
A military training fighter jet crashed off the coast of California Tuesday, with the pilot rescued from the water by a search-and-rescue helicopter, officials told CNN affiliates KMPH and KCRA. The jet, a MK-58 Hawker Hunter, took off from Point Mugu Naval Air Station and flew n...
Sweaty, masked suspect sought in South Nashville vape and wireless store break-ins
A suspect's sweaty struggle with his mask may help police track down a group linked to several South Nashville store burglaries.
Woman hospitalized after being hit be vehicle in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Clarksville. The Clarksville Police Department responded to Ft. Campbell Blvd. near the intersection of Eagle Court around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday after report...
‘Post-Birth Alert’: Nashville hospital gives new mothers postpartum alert wristbands for emergencies. Here’s why
What This Story Is About TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital is giving patients Post-Birth Alert wristbands after delivery to help emergency responders and medical teams quickly identify that they have recently given birth. Why It Matters The wristband can provide critical contex...
Foster son of Ree Drummond, ‘The Pioneer Woman,’ arrested on drug and assault charges after allegedly hitting a police officer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The foster son of Ree Drummond, widely known as The Pioneer Woman, was arrested Sept. 14 on drug and assault charges after he allegedly hit a police officer. According to University of Alabama at Birmingham Police, an officer responded to a r...
InvestigateTV+: Fraudsters using AI cloning
( InvestigateTV ) — Fraudsters use AI technology to create convincing voice clones in a matter of seconds. InvestigateTV+ examines how online criminals are cashing in and the simple steps you can take to protect your family. Plus, drivers arrested for DUI and later proven complet...
Indianapolis officers accused of abusing police camera system to track women
In Indianapolis, four police officers and a former officer are accused of abusing the departments Flock camera system. They now face misconduct charges, including one officer charged with stalking. Flock uses a network of cameras that can read license plates and create a database...
Club owner, two others charged with arson in La Danse Nightclub fire
Nashville Fire Investigators are looking into a fire that broke out at LaDanse Night Club.
Here’s why you’ll see smoke, emergency vehicles at the Nashville airport this week
What This Story Is About Nashville International Airport will conduct a federally required full-scale emergency preparedness drill on Thursday, September 24. Why It Matters The exercise will include controlled fire and smoke on the airfield that may be visible from surrounding ar...
Owner, 2 others charged with arson at Nashville nightclub
La Danse Nightclub on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard was damaged in a fire along with adjoining businesses Puff and Hit Vape Shop and Red Phone Booth on May 11, 2026....
Pedestrian crash in Clarksville sends one woman to the hospital
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday night, according to the Clarksville Police Department.The Clarksville Police Department responded...
Driver indicted on traffic charges, not vehicular homicide, in deadly school bus crash
A grand jury has indicted the driver of a Clarksville school bus involved in a deadly crash in Carroll County on two traffic violations, but declined to indict her on a vehicular homicide charge. Sabrina Ducksworth faces charges of failing to operate a vehicle with reasonable car...
4-month-old baby dies after alleged abuse by mother's boyfriend, who has history of child abuse
A 4-month-old girl is dead after police said her mother's boyfriend severely abused her, and the case is raising serious questions about how a man with multiple child abuse convictions ended up caring for the infant. Bobby Randall Conner is charged with murder in the death of 4-m...
‘I want her to have a miserable, miserable life’: Grandmother of bus-crash survivor reacts to driver’s indictment
According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report, the bus crossed the centerline of Highway 70 in Carroll County, sideswiped a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and then struck a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The bus left the roadway and came to...
‘I’m doing what I love’: Beloved pilot, Michigan teen remembered after fatal Alaska plane crash
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - In the days following a fatal plane crash in the Wrangell Mountains, family members and former passengers are remembering the two victims, not for the tragedy of the crash, but for their deep faith, unwavering work ethic and passion for the ...
School bus driver indicted on 2 charges in deadly Carroll County crash
New court documents show the latest on the deadly Carroll County school bus crash and charges against the driver.
69-year-old man hit and killed while getting mail, police say
PLAQUEMINE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A 69-year-old man died after he was struck by a truck while checking his mailbox, authorities said. The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 75, just south of Louisiana Highway 404 in Iberville Parish, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. According to...
3 indicted in death of 16-month-old boy in Kentucky
What This Story Is About Three people were indicted Wednesday in connection to the death of a 16-month-old boy earlier this year. Why It Matters Police said the evidence suggested that the child had been “subjected to extreme neglect and forced to live in dangerous and hazardous ...
Gallatin police track down stolen car, teenage suspect within an hour
A teenager accused of stealing a car and leading law enforcement on a pursuit in Gallatin Tuesday is now facing multiple charges.
'She was a happy baby': Father speaks out after 4-month-old daughter dies
A Nashville father is pleading for justice after the death of his 4-month-old daughter due to what police called child abuse.
Father speaks out after 4-month-old daughter dies following alleged abuse
What This Story Is About A 4-month-old Nashville girl, Nevaeh Petty, was declared brain-dead and died after being found unresponsive while in the care of her mother’s boyfriend, who police say caused injuries indicative of abuse. Why It Matters The case raises questions about how...
Nashville hospital gives new moms alert bracelets to flag postpartum symptoms
What This Story Is About A Nashville hospital is giving new moms bracelets to wear when they go home for up to six weeks post-delivery. Why It Matters The bracelets alert medical personnel that the woman has given birth should they need to seek medical attention. What Happens Nex...
Nashville nightclub owner, 2 others charged with arson after business damaged by fire in May
What This Story Is About LaDanse nightclub caught fire on May 11, and the investigation into the fire revealed that its cause was incendiary. Why It Matters The fire at La Danse nightclub threatened nearby businesses, including The Red Phone Booth, where an employee was closing u...
Teen killed, several injured in fiery van crash involving high school students, authorities say
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A van carrying half a dozen high school students was involved in a fiery crash in Illinois on Wednesday. According to Cahokia Heights police, the collision occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue at about 8:20...
Franklin pub owners persevere after husband loses hand in workshop accident
Six months after opening their dream music venue in Franklin, the owners of the Black Dog Pub and Music Lounge faced an unimaginable crisis. Marc and Peggy Driskill spent nearly two years bringing their vision to life on West Main Street. The pub, a gathering place for songwritin...
Unauthorized cameras found in school auditorium, raising questions about how long they were there
MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. According to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the cameras were not located inside pu...
Nashville restaurant theft may be linked to fiery gas station ATM heist, owner says
What This Story Is About Two men broke into Caney Fork River Valley Grille early Friday morning and stole more than $5,500 in cash, and the owner believes the crime may be connected to a gas station ATM theft in Madison. Why It Matters The break-in has left a family-owned restaur...
Senators question use of Flock cameras and data access at subcommittee hearing
WASHINGTON, DC. ( InvestigateTV ) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First reporting, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused auto...
‘Home Improvement’ star Jonathan Taylor Thomas allegedly arrested following traffic stop
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was reportedly arrested following a traffic stop in Malibu on Monday. According to multiple outlets, Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies near Westlake ...
Montgomery County bus driver indicted in crash that killed 2 students, injured several others
Months after two middle school students from Montgomery County were killed in a crash while heading to a field trip, a grand jury has returned indictments for the school bus driver....
Teen driver killed while driving wrong way on highway
MIDLAND, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A Texas teen is dead after driving the wrong way and hitting several vehicles over the weekend. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called to reports of a wrong-way driver near the intersection of West Loop 250 North and N...
Carroll County Grand Jury indicts Clarksville school bus driver in fatal crash that killed 2 students
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A grand jury in Carroll County has indicted the bus driver involved in a March crash that killed two Kenwood Middle School students traveling on a school field trip. Court documents filed in Carroll County Circuit Court show Sabrina Ducksworth faced...
Felon charged in Nashville shooting that left man injured
What This Story Is About A felon was charged in connection with a shooting that left one man injured earlier this month, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. For Context MNPD said the 31-year-old man was shot in both legs following an apparent dispute between him a...
16-year-old killed in shooting at Dickerson Pike apartment complex, MNPD says
Metro Nashville police are working active leads in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Dickerson Pike.
16-year-old killed in North Nashville apartment complex shooting
What This Story Is About A 16-year-old boy was killed after a shooting at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments in North Nashville. Why It Matters Those who live in the complex say they have never seen this type of violence so close to their homes. What Happens Next Police ar...
Former teacher of the year slams Metro Nashville Public Schools for prioritizing image, turning ‘classrooms into crime scenes’
What This Story Is About Former teacher of the year, Samira Hardcastle, criticized the Metro Nashville Public Schools public relations representative for using an administrative reprimand to discredit her. Why It Matters The teacher said there were signs leading up to a deadly sh...
Suspect accused of shooting man in both legs during argument in Nashville neighborhood
Nearly two weeks after a shooting left a man injured in the Bordeaux area, officers have arrested the suspected gunman.