Lawmakers question Tennessee’s prison capacity as inmates serve longer sentences
As Tennessee’s tougher sentencing rules begin keeping some people in prison longer, lawmakers are asking whether the state has enough beds and..
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United Way seeks donations for victims of Hurricane Isaias
According to a United Way news release, there are three ways to donate — online, by text, and via QR code.
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Two years after her murder on a Nashville greenway, Alyssa Lokits' legacy is still driving safety changes
Two years after Alyssa Lokits was murdered while running on Nashville's Mill Creek Greenway, the people who loved her are working to make sure she's remembered for how she lived, not how she died. Alyssa went for a run on October 14, 2024, and never made it home. A stranger kille...
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911 calls reveal suspected cause after dozens became ill at Lebanon Walmart facility
Newly released 911 calls are offering a closer look at the moments a possible foodborne illness outbreak unfolded at a Walmart distribution facility in Lebanon, eventually sending 19 people to the hospital. The calls show what began with one sick worker quickly grew into a much l...
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'I'm not going to make it': Clarksville grandmother recounts moments police pulled her from burning home
Paula Bamford said she woke up surrounded by thick, black smoke with little time to escape.
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College student killed in crash after being hit by car going 94 mph in 35 mph zone
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — A Clark Atlanta University student died after a crash Tuesday night, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested, police said. Officers responded to the crash at Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, where 21-y...
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Early voting begins in Tennessee; Marsha Blackburn casts her ballot
President Donald Trump was just in Clarksville over the weekend, pushing for Republican turnout at the polls.
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‘He’s not violent’: 911 call made before man allegedly kills aunt, grandmother with chainsaw
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — Transcripts reveal a call for help was made before police in Alabama said a 47-year-old man killed two of his family members. Crime scene tape surrounded a home on Carolina Court in Mobile on Oct. 12 as investigators canvassed the area. 911 call ...
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Detached garage catches fire in Gallatin; no injuries reported
Crews rushed out early in the morning after reports came in about a fire at South Water and Coles Ferry.
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Tennessee officials debunk false claim about ballots as early voting begins
What This Story Is About Tennessee election officials are debunking a claim that a poll worker’s administrative marking invalidates a ballot. Why It Matters State officials are urging voters to rely on verified sources as early voting is now underway for the Nov. 3 general electi...
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Meet the woman custom-making costumes and wild works of art for Halloween
With unique outfits covering the walls of her studio space, Jaiya Wendell was hard at work making Halloween. "Everything in here is custom pieces," she said, looking around the room. "I'm going to go super over the top and put a lot of love into each design. I'm happiest when I'm...
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Man injured after shooting in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was injured in a shooting Wednesday night, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. MNPD responded to the 3000 block of Harlin Drive just before 7 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Officers at the scene told WSMV that a man was injured in ...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threat allegations after restraining order filed by her estate
What This Story Is About Bryan Seaver, who is Dolly Parton’s nephew and former chief of security, is denying allegations that he ever sent threatening messages or threatened to destroy the Queen of Country’s legacy. Why It Matters Her estate-management entity, She’s Alive, accuse...