So far this year, the Metro Public Health Department has recorded more than 150 suspected fatal overdoses. While it is a decrease from previous years, last week alone, Metro Nashville police responded to six fatal overdoses in a single day.
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Sparks flew from a cargo plane during a rough attempted landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Video shows a Kalitta Air cargo plane experiencing a “tail skid” during an attempted landing Sunday, according to the company’s Chief Operating Of...
In the meantime, the Price sisters have been hosting the "Bound by Balance" camps in Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Fayetteville and Dallas on Aug. 1.
A soybean planted in Rutherford County may never stay in Tennessee.
The proposal would refinance Music City Center's existing debt and allow up to $300 million to be used for infrastructure needed to support development on the East Bank.
District 19 Metro Council member Jacob Kupin said pedestrian deaths are trending in the wrong direction. And after four years of Vision Zero, the city is in what he called a "public safety emergency."
What This Story Is About Hickman County residents in a Lyles neighborhood delivered a petition to the county clerk Monday afternoon asking the county mayor to put a hold on the construction of a police training facility and gun range in their neighborhood. Why It Matters Residents say they were b...
What This Story Is About The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix faced the heat after it was rescheduled due to the rain. Why It Matters Many who attended the even on Sunday before the postponement had to rearrange their plans. For Context Alex Palou edged closer to his fourth consecutive NTT...
Nashville commuters frustrated by dangerous and chaotic conditions on the city's downtown interstate loop now have a chance to weigh in on potential solutions. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is conducting an early planning study and asking the public for feedback on what improvements ...
What This Story Is About A crash was reported at I-840 Westbound near mile marker 67.8. Why It Matters The crash is causing the road to be shut down indefinitely. What Happens Next The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Interstate 840 Westbound at mile marker 67....
Six people died of overdoses in Davidson County in a single day last week, a stark reminder of the ongoing drug crisis gripping the region. But on the streets of Nashville, a team of specialists is working every day to prevent the next death. Terry Milliner walks the streets of South Nashville ne...
A vehicle crash shuts down a portion of I-840 Westbound indefinitely in Wilson County.The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that the crash occurre
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee toddler was found dead Monday morning after he was taken by his biological father without permission. Memphis police said the boy’s father was taken into custody while officers continued to investigate what led up to 3-year-old Joseph Martinez’s deat...
Three people were killed and nine more were injured after a shooting at Savannah Williamson Park in Madison County on Sunday night. According to police, multiple firearms were recovered at the scene. Preliminary information indicates a gunfight between numerous people at the park. According to of...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves answered a dismal June with a stellar start to the second half, highlighted by their scoring barrage against the Texas Rangers this past weekend. Atlanta scored 29 runs in the three-game series, including a 15-1 rout Friday night. Drake Baldw...
Critics are questioning whether Tennessee should continue offering taxpayer-funded incentive packages to large corporations.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, providing needed rest for an overworked bullpen and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a four-game home series. Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies homere...
Minchey — a native of Hendersonville, Tennessee — spent three years at Notre Dame before transferring to Kentucky. He was initially committed to Nebraska in the transfer portal but ultimately chose to come closer to home and play for the Wildcats.
Nashville drivers are among the most stressed in the country, according to a recent survey by Lemon Law Experts.
POLK COUNTY, Neb. ( KSNB /Gray News) - A central Nebraska coach and former educator died in a crash Monday, officials said. Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig said the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Highway 92, about 8 miles west of Osceola. Polk County dispatch received a 911 call about a pi...
Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Darrell Hines are asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to delay his scheduled execution.
It's the big movie this week. The Odyssey. It arrives to us in Nashvillle, a city that has some pretty big references to ancient Greece itself. I decided to go up to people just trying to have a nice day at the Parthenon and ask a question; "What's the story of the Odyssey?" "Well, I don't rememb...
A Tennessee man was arrested for a violation of sex offender registry after he was seen near a daycare on Monday morning. Keith Barcus was walking near a daycare in the 100 of Indian Lake Blvd. in Hendersonville when police received reports that he was there. Officers responded to the scene and l...
The Madison County Sheriff's Office has launched an extensive investigation following a triple homicide at a local park.
ODESSA, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - Odessa police are working to identify a man found dead inside a clothes donation box last Friday at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. Neighbor noticed odor weeks before discovery A nei...
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. The second named storm o...
The Davidson County Register of Deeds confirmed the $23 million sale on Monday afternoon. Even after the purchase, multiple Metro Council members told News 2 they would continue working to pass legislation regulating data centers.
A Nashville nonprofit is rallying support for seven children with special needs after a new Tennessee law left some families without the resources they depend on.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Officials in South Carolina released the name of the person who was killed in an early morning house fire on Sunday. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Jerry Martin Ellis. Anderson County 911 received a call...
According to the Hendersonville Police Department, officers received reports just after 9 a.m. Monday, July 20, that Keith Barcus — who is a registered sex offender — was walking near a daycare along the 100 block of Indian Lake Blvd.
Tennessee authorities are asking for the public's help locating a 55-year-old Gallatin man who disappeared over the weekend and may need medical assistance.The
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have just a handful of legislative days left before their August recess to advance spending bills, nominations, or any other political priorities. President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would reform U.S. elections by r...
An individual experiencing an emotional crisis on an Interstate 40 was helped by Mt. Juliet firefighters and police officers on Monday morning. The person was safely transported to mental health professionals to receive further assistance. The individual was spotted by a citizen who contacted the...
NEW YORK (AP) — A former U.S. Army soldier toting an anti-ICE sign set off fireworks, lit a fire and shot a pellet gun Monday morning outside a Manhattan federal office building, injuring three people before security officers subdued him, authorities said. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, went to the buildin...
Law enforcement in two states teamed up to rescue a teenage girl who was initially feared to be a kidnapping victim out of Kentucky.
GREENVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A man is facing multiple charges after court documents show he assaulted and injured a nurse. 64-year-old Reginald Jones was arrested on Thursday. Warrants stated that on Monday, while Jones was a patient at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, he yelled ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan, as the number of American troops killed since the start of the war with Iran has climbed to 17. The Department of Defense said 1st Lt. Tyler James ...
A registered sex offender was arrested Monday morning after Hendersonville police said he was found sitting near a playground where children were present, just
The Wilson County School Board is set to review nearly two dozen policy changes for this upcoming school year, including how much screen time is too much in the classroom.
What This Story Is About A nationwide cyclospora outbreak is driving some Nashville shoppers away from traditional grocery stores and toward local farmers markets. Why It Matters At least one Nashville-area vendor, Smiley Farm, has already seen a 25% increase in customers and revenue as a direct ...
A car was stolen exactly one month after it was broken into at an East Nashville apartment complex. Now, authorities are searching for suspects.
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