Rising diesel prices affect Tennessee public schools as transportation costs climb
Rising diesel prices could cost Rutherford County Schools an additional $250,000 to $300,000, according to the school system.While diesel prices rise, the schoo...
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‘Security Dads’ spend decades mentoring high school students
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of men known as the Security Dads has spent decades guiding and looking out for students at Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge, and they are looking to recruit more participants for their organization. The group is a lunchtime traditi...
Education program uses art to teach skills beyond drawing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - Lunchtime at Schwab Elementary is more fun on Thursdays, when professional artists arrive to teach students how to draw and tell stories through art. Helen Stackhouse, a 79-year-old painter who works under the name A.M. Hassan, is one of the a...
Teacher runs into burning house, crosses broken glass barefoot to save older neighbor
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A high school teacher is being called a hero after he ran into a burning house – crossing broken glass while barefoot – to save an older neighbor’s life. Clint Schneider, a social studies teacher at Washington High School, says he saw his neighbors’...
South Nashville school gets new turf field after PTA raises $70k in fundraising efforts
A parent-led fundraising effort brought a new turf field to Shayne Elementary School in South Nashville, replacing a rocky patch of dirt that had worn down over years of heavy use. The school held a ribbon-cutting Sunday, along with a ceremony honoring the community members and l...
Metro Nashville bus driver raises concerns over bus heat and driver pay
What This Story Is About A Metro Nashville Public Schools bus driver is speaking out about working conditions for drivers, including buses without air conditioning that have reached temperatures above 110 degrees and concerns that pay still falls short of Nashville’s cost of livi...
Williamson County deputies say no active threat after suspicious bus stop report involving child
What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said it identified the person involved in a reported suspicious incident near a bus stop and determined that there is no active threat to the public. Why It Matters A student reported that someone stopped near the Wa...
African Street Festival returns to Nashville for 44th year
Nashville's African Street Festival is back for its 44th year, bringing three days of music, cultural arts, education, health and wellness, and civic engagement to Hadley Park. WATCH: African Street Festival organizer on 44 years of culture and community in Nashville African Stre...
The school resource officer that uses his ‘dad skills’ to help students
EATON RAPIDS, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Jason Ferguson has walked the halls of Eaton Rapids High School for four years as the school resource officer, but his approach relies more on parenting experience than his 34 years in law enforcement. Ferguson spent most of his career at t...
Bag of blood brought to Rutherford County school
A student brought a bag of blood to a middle school in Murfreesboro this week.
Lebanon High School moves homecoming parade due to heat
What This Story Is About Lebanon High School rescheduled its homecoming parade from Friday afternoon to Friday morning because of extreme heat. Why It Matters The schedule change is meant to protect spectators, especially young children, from overheating during record-high temper...
TPAC program giving Middle Tennessee high schoolers a shot at Broadway-level performance training
Two Middle Tennessee teenagers are heading to college to study theater this fall, in part thanks to a love of the arts they developed through a program at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center designed to give young performers a head start. Kaydence Arora and Ronember Quintero are...
Former teacher alleges earlier threats from Antioch High School shooter that were ignored
What This Story Is About A former JFK Middle School teacher says three teachers working there were threatened by Solomon Henderson years before he carried out the shooting at Antioch High School. Why It Matters Samira Hardcastle alleges the district failed to act on warning signs...
Coffee County high school adding weapons detection systems
Coffee County Central High School is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for every student.
Deputies investigating after Middle TN child says stranger stopped their car near bus stop and offered them a ride to school
What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a student reported that someone stopped and offered them a ride while they waited at a bus stop Thursday morning. Why It Matters The incident was reported near the Waters Edge and St. Marlo com...
Williamson Co. deputies investigating suspicious incident near school bus stop
The Williamson County Sheriffs Office is investigating a suspicious incident reported Thursday morning near the Waters Edge and St. Marlo communities. According to the sheriffs office , a student waiting at a bus stop around 8 a.m. reported that an individual stopped and asked if...
Were middle school students exposed to blood? Rutherford County Schools says no. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Rutherford County Schools said a sixth-grade student brought a small sealed bag containing blood to Siegel Middle School, where it was shown to and passed among several students before school. Why It Matters The district said social media claims that the ...
7-year-old girl dies on school bus, officials say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl in Cincinnati died on a school bus after she got stuck in the seatbelt, according to officials. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified the Roselawn Condon School student as 7-year-old Ngone Talla. Talla was on the bus whe...
Belmont hits record enrollment, but where do grads go? Jobs in a growing region
Belmont University tells FOX 17 News it hit record enrollment this semester with 9,026 students from all 50 states.
Water main break prompts boil water advisory, school closures in Coffee County
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The city of Manchester issued a boil water advisory on Thursday and two schools are closed following a reported water main break on Wednesday. The city of Manchester reported on Wednesday that a water main break had occurred in the 2300 block of Woodbur...
The water cycle you learned in school is changing. Here’s what a new report found
(Gray News) - The world’s water cycle you were taught in school is being thrown off balance and the consequences are affecting everyone on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s annual analysis of global freshwater. The group said the shift is bringing a host...
Helping students help families at Warner Arts Magnet School
At Warner Arts Elementary, showing up for class can help put groceries on the table, stock a bathroom with essentials or give a child a new pair of shoes....
Teen suffers life-threatening brain injuries after being assaulted by another student at school, family says
CHESTERFIELD, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A high school student suffered life-threatening brain injuries after being assaulted by another student at school, according to his family. Irvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan’s family said he is out of the hospital and recovering at home after being ...
Family sues after felony assault charge sought against 5-year-old with autism
The family of a five-year-old boy with autism is suing Sumner County Schools and a district assistant principal.
Green Hill vs. Gallatin matchup headlines Week 5 of Touchdown Friday Night
What This Story Is About The Hawks and Green Wave meet up on Friday night in Sumner County. Why It Matters Two of the top teams in 6A Region 4 go head-to-head in Week 5 of high school football. What Happens Next Week 5 of the high school football season is here. For Context Galla...
Water main break closes 2 Coffee County schools early
What This Story Is About Coffee County Middle School and New Union Elementary are closing at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday because of a water main break, Coffee County Schools said. Why It Matters The early closure affects students, families and afternoon activities at both schools. What H...
State opens investigation into Nashville high school grade manipulation allegations. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Education’s civil rights division has opened an investigation into allegations of academic dishonesty at Stratford High School and Metro Nashville Public Schools. The review will examine the school’s and district’s actions from...
Ringgold Elementary teacher accused of child abuse
A Ringgold Elementary School teacher is accused of child abuse, neglect, endangerment 8 years old or less, and assault.
This collision repair class gives students a chance to work on classic cars
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Trade schools are growing with a recent report showing between 2020 and 2023 an almost 5% growth in enrollment. At South Tech High School in St. Louis, students in the collision repair class can explore this career path. The MG Car Club donated ...
Team bringing folklore to life for Donelson's Knoblin Fest
Folklore. It's defined as traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people. There's this one bit of folklore that Michele Mazzu and Maggie Sidlinger have taken to student at the Academy of Make-Up and Arts, Kathleen Carter. We have to start with ...
Former Clarksburg School PTO leader indicted after probe finds alleged misuse of funds
A former parent teacher group leader is facing serious charges after a state investigation found money meant for students and teachers was spent elsewhere....
Family sues Sumner County school district after kindergartner with autism charged with assault
What This Story Is About Parents are suing Sumner County Schools after their son, a kindergartner with autism, was allegedly denied a full-time aide and later charged criminally following classroom outbursts. Why It Matters The case raises questions about how schools accommodate ...
Tennessee Department of Education investigating Metro Nashville Public Schools for academic dishonesty
News 2 has also requested more correspondence between the complainant and any other relevant information to the complaint. The Tennessee Department of Education responded, telling News 2 the department will follow up within seven business days....
Lawsuit accuses Dickson County schools of failing to stop racial harassment of high school student
What This Story Is About A former Creek Wood High School student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Dickson County school officials failed to stop repeated racial harassment, assaults and retaliation over roughly a year and a half. Why It Matters The lawsuit alleges the student...
Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice, often unaware of..
Parents sue Sumner County Schools, alleging 5-year-old with autism was subjected to juvenile court case
What This Story Is About The parents of a 5-year-old child with autism are suing Sumner County Schools and a school administrator, alleging the district failed to provide needed behavioral support and that the child was later subjected to juvenile court proceedings. Why It Matter...
‘The Weight’ Is an Old-School Nail-Biter
Ethan Hawke stars in the gold-smuggling thriller, which opens Thursday at the Belcourt and Regal and AMC locations
Soaring diesel prices push trucking family to the brink, forcing tough choices
Nearly everything Americans rely on every day groceries, medicine, furniture, school supplies spends time on a truck before it reaches their homes. But behind those deliveries, a growing financial crisis is forcing some trucking families to make impossible choices. James Lisney a...
'Pure vengeance': Sumner County parents sue after 5-year-old with autism charged with assault
A young boy with autism was charged with a felony, but even when a judge tossed out the case, a Sumner County school administrator refused to back down. Now, that child's parents are suing....
Former White House football booster club treasurer indicted, comptroller says
A former White House High School Football Booster Club treasurer has been indicted.
Tennessee school employee accused of stealing $31K worth of Scholastic book fair credits
An investigation found a former Camden Elementary School employee stole more than $31,000 in book fair credits meant for the school for personal use.
Six ways to protect your savings before you retire
( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...
Comptroller: Former Tenn. school employee misused $31K in book fair proceeds
A former Camden Elementary School employee misused more than $31,000 in proceeds from the schools Scholastic Book Fairs for personal purchases, according to an investigation by the Tennessee Comptrollers Office. Investigators said the former media specialist, who also served as t...
Former school employee in Benton County accused of misusing book fair money
A former employee of a parent teacher organization in Benton County has been accused of misappropriating thousands of dollars in book fair funds, according to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury....
‘No one can replace Truman’: WGNS remembers longtime host and former Rutherford County Sheriff Truman Jones
Truman Jones graduated from Central High School in 1959 and began his career with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in 1972.
WSMV4 expands high school football coverage with live games on Tennessee Valley Sports Network. Here’s how to watch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WSMV4 will begin airing live high school football broadcasts on the Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) starting Friday, Sept. 18, the station announced. The launch is part of a groundbreaking partnership with Williamson County Schools that will bring...
He takes photos of local high school sports for free, here’s why
WILLAMSTON, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — A retired Mid-Michigan man has spent 13 years photographing Williamston High School sports, uploading the images to a website where students and families can access them at no cost. Dave Ferguson photographs basketball, football, volleyball, ...
Elementary school students work to get postcards from all 50 states. Here’s how to help
NEW MADRID, Mo. ( KFVS /Gray News) - Students at a Missouri elementary school are working to collect postcards from all 50 states in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. New Madrid Elementary School counselor Casey Rost said students have received postcards from a range of state...
Pentagon Memorial breaks ground on new Visitor Education Center
ARLINGTON, Va. (Gray DC) - The 9/11 Pentagon Memorial broke ground on a new Visitor Education Center one day after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, attacks. Jim Laychak’s brother was one of 184 people killed when American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked and flown...
Kentucky teen faces ‘terroristic threatening’ charges over alleged high school gun threat
LYON COUNTY, KY. (WSMV) - A Kentucky high school student faces charges after allegedly making threats involving a gun, according to WKDZ. WKDZ reported that the threats were made by a student at Lyon County High School. School resource officers were notified of the threats around...
High school student suspended after bringing cup of coffee on first day of school
BEAVER FALLS, New York. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A high school student in New York was suspended for bringing a cup of coffee to class on her first day of school. Julie Kaputa, a senior at Beaver River Central School, said her first day of school did not go as planned. “I walked in, ...
WeGo Transit proposes new Antioch bus route connecting jobs, shopping and schools
WeGo Public Transit is proposing a new cross-town bus route through Antioch that would connect riders to jobs, retail and schools, along with frequency improvements on several existing routes. The proposed route would run from Nolensville Pike to Hickory Hollow, serving Bell Road...