Inmate charged with murdering correctional officer dies in custody, probe underway
An inmate died at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, and the Tennessee Department of Correction is now investigating.
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Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new poll
Americans opposition to the war in Iran has hardened, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with almost two-thirds saying the US is not winning the conflict and more saying President Donald Trump isnt doing enough to end it. Americans have never held positive views about...
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CPA football to opt out of TSSAA Division II AAA classification for next two seasons
What This Story Is About Christ Presbyterian Academy will opt out of the current TSSAA classification. Why It Matters This will remove the school from its ability to play in the state’s TSSAA-sanctioned playoffs. What Happens Next This move begins with the 2027-2028 school year. ...
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TDOC investigating inmate death at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) said it is investigating the death of an inmate at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. TDOC said inmate Reginald Steed was pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 22. According to officials, Steed was serving a 27-year sentence...
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Investigation underway into threat involving Tennessee high school student
What This Story Is About Lewis County School District leadership said an investigation was underway into a threat involving a student at Lewis County High School on Monday. Why It Matters Law enforcement takes all threats involving school campuses, staff, or students seriously an...
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Inmate accused of killing corrections officer found dead in Nashville prison
An inmate accused of stabbing a corrections officer to death earlier this year has been found dead in a Nashville prison, officials confirmed.
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Missouri redistricting chaos continues as federal judges back disputed GOP map
A long-running legal fight over Missouris congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked those districts from being used in the November elect...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from longtime security role, TMZ reports
Dolly Partons nephew, Bryan Seaver, has reportedly been fired from his longtime role overseeing security for the late country music legend. TMZ reported on Monday that it obtained a termination notice saying Seaver and his security companies had been immediately dismissed. TMZ al...
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Apparent ATM robbery attempt ends in gas station fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A gas station caught fire during an apparent ATM robbery attempt in Madison early Tuesday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, multiple units and the Nashville Fire Department responded to a Shell station on Briarville Road around...
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Trump claims Iran is waiting until after midterm elections to strike deal
Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections. Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will ta...
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Morgan County inmate charged in deadly correctional officer stabbing found dead in custody: TDOC
What This Story Is About The inmate charged in the murder of a Morgan County correctional officer died early Tuesday morning. Why It Matters Reginald Steed was charged with first-degree murder after District Attorney Russell Johnson said he stabbed Dustin Pedigo, a correctional o...
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Beyond Paramount: What other industries could be eyeing Nashville?
Paramount Skydance may be one of the latest companies linked to Nashville, but a site-selection expert says interest in the city is stretching well beyond enter...
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Clarksville woman paralyzed after man falls from tree at festival
The woman was hurt at the Louder than Life Festival in Louisville on Friday, Sept. 18.