Franklin sex assault suspect captured in Dominican Republic
Fernando Gonzalez Ramirez is accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin between 2023 to 2024.
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What voting equipment does your Tennessee county use?
Nearly four million Tennesseans are registered to vote. The system each person will vote on depends on where they live, as each of Tennessee's 95 counties had the ability to select from a variety of voting methods for the 2026 midterm elections....
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Tennessee launches bid to bring United States Space Academy to Coffee County
Tennessee is making a pitch to become the home of the United States Space Academy, with state leaders proposing a site in Coffee County for the new campus. Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that Tennessee intends to pursue the academy, which the state says was established by Pres...
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Man wanted in Franklin for alleged child sexual assault arrested in Dominican Republic
A man is facing state charges in Williamson County on charges of sexual assault after his arrest in the Dominican Republic.Fernando Gonzalez Ramirez, 32, who is...
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Nashville housing commission returns $3.5 million to fund after project falls through
Nashville’s Housing Trust Fund Commission voted Tuesday to return $3.5 million to the Barnes Housing Trust Fund after Park Center withdrew from a project....
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At least 64 dead after high-speed train slams into another in Spain
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. The central governments office for Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll had risen. The regional pr...
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Governor forum focuses on choice lanes, data centers, affordability
Candidates Jerri Green, David Hatley, Lauren Pinkston offer thoughts on issues, as Marsha Blackburn declines to attend event
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Butter sold in 10 states recalled over possible yeast, mold and E. coli contamination
(Gray News) - Butter is being recalled because it might be contaminated with yeast, mold and E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled in Connecticut, Florida,...
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Preliminary details support ID of human remains found at old Tennessee water treatment plant, officials say
SPARTA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Sparta police say officers found a deceased person on the lower level of the former Sparta water plant, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the district attorney’s office have been notified. The White County medical examiner says the remains of a ...
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Student charged after reported threat against Grundy County High School
What This Story Is About A Grundy County Schools student is facing charges after a reported threat against Grundy County High School on Monday, according to the sheriff’s office. Why It Matters GCSO said deputies conducted a threat assessment on Tuesday morning and found the thre...
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Three candidates for Tennessee governor debate at MTSU; Blackburn holds rally instead
What This Story Is About Three governor candidates — Jerri Green, David Hatley, Lauren Pinkston — debated at MTSU. Marsha Blackburn skipped it for a Hendersonville rally. Why It Matters With 7 days to the election, they pitched plans on grocery/gas taxes, housing, childcare, and ...
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InvestigateTV+: Bringing the hospital to neighborhoods
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ explores a pilot program bringing the hospital to people’s homes, delivering more than preventative care while working to expand nationwide. Plus, we take an in-depth look at a federal initiative to recruit and retain foster homes and whether st...
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9 kilos of cocaine, guns seized during Nashville search warrant
An estimated 9 kilograms of cocaine and four firearms were seized when agents executed two search warrants in Nashville Tuesday.