Lawrence County man sentenced to 20 years in child sexual exploitation case
A Lawrence County man will spend the next two decades in prison for sexually exploiting a minor for years, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday....
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1 dead after vehicle hits retaining wall, veers into tree line on Nashville interstate
What This Story Is About One person is dead after their car crashed into a retaining wall and veered off I-40 in Nashville. What Happens Next The MNPD Fatal Team is investigating the crash. For Context The wreck shut down both westbound lanes Friday morning, and traffic remains s...
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Wilson County K-9 deputy and handlers receive Quilt of Honor
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A K-9 deputy and his handlers were recently recognized for their dedicated service with a K-9 Quilt of Honor. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the award for K-9 Bosco, handler Sgt. Jake Smith and WCSO Major Robin Curtis. Curtis was previ...
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Christa Pike's legal team asks court to preserve evidence after failed execution attempt
Christa Pike’s attorneys are asking a Davidson County Chancery Court judge to order Tennessee officials to preserve evidence.
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Midstate moms turn to hands-on technique to soothe colicky babies
What This Story Is About A Goodlettsville-area Doctor of Pharmacy and mother of five, Bailey Padgett, practices craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) on babies to release tension, improving irritability, reflux, poor latching and stiffness. Why It Matters Parents dealing with fussy,...
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Trump to stump for Husted, Ramaswamy in Ohio
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will travel to Vandalia, Ohio, Saturday to campaign for Republican Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The visit comes as new polling shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Husted by 8 points, according to Maris...
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Duck River ‘experiencing abnormally dry conditions’ amid ongoing drought in Middle TN
What This Story Is About The ongoing drought is causing the Duck River to experience “abnormally dry conditions,” according to the Duck River Agency. Why It Matters The DRA said areas of the Duck River Watershed are being designated as moderate to severe drought, which the agency...
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Christa Pike live updates: What to know as she remains in ‘critical condition’ after failed execution and her ’grotesque’ 1995 torture, murder of classmate
What This Story Is About Christa Pike is still alive after she received what was supposed to be two lethal injections. Follow below for live updates. Why It Matters She was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday morning, but a U.S. Court of Appeals issued a stay just before it was...
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Mother accused of letting 7-year-old daughter’s teeth decay, leaving her unable to eat solid food
(Gray News) - A mother in Pennsylvania is accused of allowing her 7-year-old daughter’s teeth to decay so badly that the girl could not eat solid food or live without pain. Maria Lopez-Paz, 39, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. On Sept. 10, Scranton police resp...
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9 teens charged as Mt. Juliet ‘prank wars’ lead to vandalism investigations
What This Story Is About Mt. Juliet police charged nine teenagers after completing investigations into two vandalism incidents tied to escalating “Junior/Senior Prank Wars.” Why It Matters Police said what began as a school tradition has led to property damage, reckless driving, ...
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Attorney: Christa Pike was on a ventilator and unconscious after failed execution
Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing...
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Portland Trail Blazers fire new play-by-play broadcaster hours after hiring announced
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - The Portland Trail Blazers have fired newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell. According to a statement from the team, Bell’s termination stemmed from social media posts that violated team and league policies about racist, sexist and ...