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3 Nashville Fire trainees resign after ‘failing to meet academy standards,’ department says
What This Story Is About Three Nashville Fire Department trainees have resigned after failing to meet the fire academy’s standards and expectations, the department said. Why It Matters The department did not provide specific reasons for the resignations. For Context The resignati...
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LIVE: Tanker collides with river cruiser carrying nearly 150 people near Port of New Orleans, rescues underway
NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - A tanker has struck an American Heritage river cruise paddleboat in New Orleans near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, with rescue efforts underway. Governor Jeff Landry has confirmed he was aware of the situation and was heading to New Orleans. ...
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Flights halted at airports across the US due to 'extraordinary circumstances,' FAA says
WASHINGTON (AP) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to "extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," according to an FAA alert. In a statement obtained by Nexstar, the FAA specified that the ground stop was issued "following communication issu...
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Program to provide free home improvements to some low-income residents impacted by Winter Storm Fern
Nashville Mayor Freddie OConnell announced a program to provide free home improvements to some residents impacted by Winter Storm Fern. PowerBack Nashville is a pilot program and will provide up to 100 households with a professional home energy assessment, free LED light bulbs, f...
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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
(Gray News) - The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons...
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Morgan Wallen returns to Nashville for Nissan Stadium shows on 2027 tour
Morgan Wallen is heading back on the road in 2027 with his Last Time I Checked Tour, which includes two big nights at Nissan Stadium.
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Comedian Nate Bargatze breaks ground on $7M indoor athletic complex at his Tennessee alma mater, DCA
Nate Bargatzes made a world-wide name for himself with his clean comedy routine, but the middle Tennessee native turned some dirt at his old stomping grounds. Donelson Christian Academy broke ground Friday on the Bargatze Indoor Practice Facility. The 36,000 square foot training ...
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FAA orders nationwide ground stop, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on all air traffic at U.S. airports Friday due to "extraordinary circumstances." The stop was placed "DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY." The stop requires that all air traffic set to d...
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Tennessee sheriff’s office closes public access to shooting range after damage, safety concerns. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office is closing its training center shooting range to general public use after reporting repeated damage and unsafe shooting. Why It Matters The sheriff’s office said buildings, equipment and other property have been shot,...
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Former Sumner County Schools employee arrested on child sexual abuse charges, police say. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A former Sumner County Schools employee has been arrested on child sexual abuse and exploitation charges, Hendersonville police said. Why It Matters Sumner County Schools said Jesse Owen Shipley left the district at the end of the last school year and is ...