Convicted killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured in Missouri after dayslong manhunt
More than a week after Jacob Morley, a convicted killer, escaped prison in West Tennessee, authorities announced he had been tracked down in another state.
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Polling location at Ohio elementary school evacuated due to bomb threat
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Voters in Ohio attempting to cast their vote on Election Day at an area elementary school were told to leave the polling location due to an apparent bomb threat. Toledo Public Schools confirmed a bomb threat was received at Beverly Elementary Sch...
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4-year-old found dead underneath pile of clothes in closet, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Two women face murder charges after a 4-year-old boy was found beaten to death inside a home in Atlanta, according to authorities. Police discovered the body of Colby Cooks hidden beneath a pile of clothes in a master bedroom closet around 7:20 p.m. Mo...
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Live Updates: Tennessee voters cast ballots for 2026 midterms on Election Day
What This Story Is About Tennesseans are making their selections for state and federal offices as the polls open on Election Day for the 2026 midterms. Why It Matters The general election will decide who represents Tennessee in state and federal offices. What Happens Next Electio...
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Police, DEA agents execute search warrant at Nashville veterinary clinic. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police, the District Attorney’s Office and DEA agents are executing a search warrant at Caudle Veterinary Clinic on Gallatin Pike. Why It Matters Police say the investigation centers on allegations that an unlicensed person performed proce...
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Tennessee Secretary of State warns voters about false polling-hours text on Election Day
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office is warning voters about text messages containing incorrect information about when polls close. Why It Matters Incorrect polling-hour information could cause voters to miss their chance to cast a ballot. State offi...
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Skydiver seriously injured after parachute fails in Middle Tennessee
WAVERLY, Tenn. (WSMV) - A skydiver is recovering after a mishap occurred during a jump last weekend in Humphries County, Tennessee. The sheriff’s office reported that a man had organized the jump through a skydiving company near the Humphries County Airport on Saturday, October 3...
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Aging Untold: What to know about medical uses and risks for anti-wrinkle injections
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the lesser-known medical uses for botulinum toxin injections and how to decide if it is right for you. Plus, we break down the early warning signs of shingles and why prompt treatment matters. Then, we look at the ben...
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Authorities execute search warrant at East Nashville vet clinic
Authorities are executing a search warrant at a vet clinic in East Nashville following a dog's death and multiple complaints.
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15-year-old calls mom for help before being found dead inside abandoned apartment
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gay News) - Georgia authorities say a teenager was found shot and killed inside an abandoned apartment Sunday morning. Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler identified the teen as Austin Payne. According to the Albany Police Department, officers were called ...
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Investigators search Nashville vet clinic over concerns about unlicensed procedures on animals
Metro Nashville Police are executing a search warrant at Caudle Veterinary Clinic on Gallatin Pike Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that an unlicensed person performed procedures on animals. Police announced the search shortly after noon on Tuesday, sa...
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Tenn. constitutional amendments explained: What Amendments 1, 2 and 3 would do
Tennessee voters have more than just candidates to consider on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. They're also being asked to decide on three changes to the state's constitution. The proposed amendments deal with three very different issues: whether people accused of certain crimes c...