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.
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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...
High school football player hospitalized after exposure to toxic herbicide
LAKE CORMORANT, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - A high school football player in Mississippi has been hospitalized after being exposed to paraquat, a highly toxic chemical that’s banned in more than 70 countries. Zach Brown, a junior offensive lineman at Lake Cormorant High School, has...
Northeast Middle School briefly locked down after fight prompts weapon report
What This Story Is About Northeast Middle School went on a brief lockdown Friday morning after a fight between two students led to a report of a possible weapon on campus, according to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Why It Matters Parents say the incident is a w...
School district issues warning over viral social media trend. Here’s what to be on the lookout for
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A school district in Arizona has issued a warning about a viral social media trend that is making the rounds. The Sunnyside Unified School District sent a letter this week to parents about the “Cat in the Hat” trend, featuring a sinister version...
Sumner County high school teacher, football coach suspended amid investigation. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Sumner County Schools has suspended Portland High School physical science teacher and football coach Sean Eckert without pay pending an investigation. Why It Matters Eckert is in his first year as a teacher in Sumner County Schools and at Portland High Sc...
Fight at Northeast Middle prompts lockdown; no shooting reported, investigation ongoing
A fight between students at Northeast Middle School led to a lockdown and brought law enforcement to the campus.
Second Harvest Food Bank building new, larger Nashville facility to meet growing need
What This Story Is About Second Harvest Food Bank is building a new, larger campus along Donelson Pike to replace its current Metro Center warehouse. Why It Matters The organization now distributes more than 50 million pounds of food a year, up 45% since the pandemic, and says it...
UT Knoxville probes 'Kirkaversery' flyer; campus says it won't sponsor any gathering
mysterious "Kirkaversery" flyers advertised a gathering marking one year since Charlie Kirk's assassination.
North Nashville residents push back on Fisk data center plans
Despite defense from Fisk University, thousands of students, residents and community members have argued a proposed data center is a threat to North Nashville....
Ring camera captures SUV passing stopped school bus
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...
Former band booster treasurer indicted for misappropriating funds
The former treasurer of the Huntland School Band Booster Association has been indicted for misappropriating more than $2,000 in booster club funds.
Fisk University secures $4M federal grant to expand Justice Propulsion Lab outreach
Fisk University just got a $4 million federal grant to help its Justice Propulsion Lab grow and reach more students and communities.
Financial literacy program aims to prepare Tennessee students for real-world budgeting
What This Story Is About Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee offers a free financial literacy curriculum to schools to help high school students learn to budget for the real world. Why It Matters Tennessee ranks 40th in the nation for financial literacy, 50th in financial solv...
Parents of boy injured with hair pick at Whites Creek High School speak out
What This Story Is About The father of a boy injured by a hair pick at Whites Creek High School are speaking publicly about how the school and district handled the aftermath. Why It Matters The family’s account raises questions about school communication with parents during emerg...
MTSU launches Live in the Boro series
Middle Tennessee State University is getting ready to launch a brand-new concert series called Live in the Boro and some major music acts are coming to campus....
Gated Fences Will Surround Oracle's Nashville Campus
Referencing privacy and security, tech company updates complex plans in Metro filing
Critic's Pick — Lackland Arts Collective: 'Twelfth Night'
Sept. 11-20 at Episcopal School of Nashville
Pentagon Memorial prepares to launch new 9/11 education center
ARLINGTON, Va. (Gray DC) - Just as America prepares to mark the 25th year since 9/11, a new education center about the attacks is about to break ground near the Pentagon. “This year on the 25th remembrance year, we’re going to be breaking ground on our visitor education center … ...
Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade
Tennessee Tech University just hit its biggest student enrollment in more than 10 years.
High school student in critical condition after allegedly drinking a mixture of toxic chemicals
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 15-year-old has been hospitalized in critical condition after a hazardous materials situation unfolded in a high school’s cafeteria. Officials said the student had brought numerous toxic chemicals from home, mixed them in the cafeteria, and t...
Nashville students help decide consequences for peers through Youth Court program
When young people get in trouble, the consequences can follow them, but there's a program out there giving students a role in helping their peers get back on track. Through Youth Court, Metro Nashville Public Schools students hear real juvenile cases involving lower-level offense...
Vanderbilt University joins Trump admin’s Foundry School manufacturing program. Here’s what that means
What This Story Is About Vanderbilt University will help deliver a new advanced-manufacturing training program launched by the Trump administration. Why It Matters The program is designed to prepare workers and industry leaders for an estimated 3.8 million skilled manufacturing j...
‘Loss of a legend.’ Middle TN high school mourns death of longtime principal
What This Story Is About McEwen High School is mourning the death of former principal Dr. Jerry Honea, who served as a school administrator for 23 years. Why It Matters Dr. Honea was the longest-serving school administrator in Humphreys County history, leading McEwen from 1995 to...
Free school meals continue districtwide as MNPS releases federal program list
Metro Nashville Public Schools has released its annual list of schools participating in a federal meal-reimbursement program.
Scammers are using AI to mimic children’s voices and exploit parents, expert warns. Here’s what to know
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As children head back to school, cybersecurity experts are issuing a critical warning to parents about a sophisticated, high-tech new threat: AI-driven voice cloning scams. Scammers are now using readily-available artificial intelligence tools to mimic children...
Hendersonville private school tells 8-year-old to cut his locs
An 8-year-old Black student is transferring out of a Hendersonville private school after his parents reportedly refused an administrative demand to cut his shoulder-length locs....
Student injured after incident at Whites Creek High School
An investigation is underway following an incident that left a Nashville high schooler injured Tuesday morning.
Hickman County High School recruits students to help repair in-school HVAC units
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As some Middle Tennessee schools continue to struggle with their central air conditioning amid extreme heat, one campus has recruited some unexpected help — its students. Hickman County High School said Sunday that they are using the opportunity for so...
Gentry’s Educational Foundation helps students get through mental health struggles
What This Story Is About The Gentry’s Educational Foundation is helping raise money for students and families dealing with emotional needs. Why It Matters It brings support and hope to kids struggling with mental health issues. What Happens Next The group will have a walk on Satu...
World War II veteran honored for service as he turns 100
EVANS, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A World War II veteran is being honored for his service as he turns 100. Jack Welsh was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from high school on D-Day, which inspired him to join the military. He went on to serve during World War II and the Korean ...
6 band members treated for heat symptoms during high school game, district says
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Six students were treated after experiencing heat-related symptoms Saturday during halftime at a high school football game, school officials said. According to the Riverview Gardens School District, Riverview Gardens High School was playing a f...
Smithsonian program shows behind-the-scenes work of running a circus
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is presenting three days of free programming over Labor Day weekend showing the work involved in running a circus. The program, called “Artistry, Education, and Labor of Circus Arts,” is held at the ...
Students walk out of school when classrooms hit 91 degrees: ‘There has to be something done’
FINNEYTOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - Students at a school in Ohio took matters into their own hands to demand cooler conditions after their classrooms hit more than 90 degrees. Upperclassmen walked out of Finneytown Secondary Campus Thursday in protest of the sweltering classroo...
Nashville high school coach placed on leave for ‘unprofessional conduct’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A coach at a Nashville high school has been placed on administrative leave as the district conducts an investigation. The coach, whose name has not been confirmed to WSMV4 by Metro Nashville Public Schools, works at John Overton High School. The district...
Lipscomb University hits record-high enrollment number this fall
Lipscomb University is making history this fall by topping 5,000 students for the first time ever.
Extreme heat: How coaches are keeping football players safe on the field
Unrelenting temperatures are making it hard to go about these September days. Wilson County Schools canceled school Friday because of the heat, but sports games are still a go. In Davidson County, a Friday night football game in East Nashville started 30 minutes late to beat the ...
Touchdown Friday Night hits Week 3
What This Story Is About See the best highlights on Friday night on WSMV4’s Touchdown Friday Night Why It Matters TSSAA kicks off Week 3 of the high school football season. What Happens Next Big games abound on Sept. 4 at 10:15 p.m. on WSMV4. For Context Touchdown Friday Night is...
Nashville elementary school using portable AC units while waiting for replacements during heat wave
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Public Schools is using portable air-conditioning units in two classrooms and the gym at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School while permanent HVAC units are replaced. Why It Matters The repairs are happening during extreme heat across Midd...
More TCAP testing is coming: Tennessee adds writing field test for grades 2-8
Tennessee students will spend more time taking the TCAP this school year, but part of that extra work won't count toward their scores.The Tennessee Department o...
21 Knox County students hospitalized for heat illness, 3 critical, after bomb threat evacuation: Rural Metro
What This Story Is About A bomb threat prompted an evacuation Friday morning at Carter Middle School. Why It Matters Multiple students had to be treated for heat-related illnesses while crews were clearing the school of threats. Tennessee in Ten: Your news and weather from across...
Prison inmates help to pay down school lunch debt
NORTON, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A northwest Kansas school district’s unsettled lunch debt was substantially paid down, thanks to an effort from a group of inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Norton Community Schools, USD 211, ha...
‘Very concerning high temperatures’ are closing a Middle TN school district Friday. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Extreme heat will close Wilson County Schools on Friday. Why It Matters Heat indexes are expected to surpass triple digits, threatening to cause illness amongst those who are outdoors for too long. What Happens Next Wilson County Schools will resume opera...
Tennessee adds new, unscored writing field test to TCAP, increasing testing time
Some Tennessee students will spend more time taking the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program tests next year thanks to a writing test that will not factor into students' overall score....
Wilson County schools close Friday for extreme heat; classes resume Tuesday
Families in Wilson County are getting an unexpected day off as Wilson County Schools announced they will close Friday because of extreme heat.