Nashville man arrested after leaving 4-month-old in car to go to Broadway bar, police say
A Nashville man was arrested after leaving his 4-month-old daughter in a car to go to a Broadway bar.
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Here’s how a persistent dry stretch could impact fall colors in Middle Tennessee
What This Story Is About: Fall color is arriving in Middle Tennessee, with peak foliage expected around Nov. 1. Why It Matters: It’s peak leaf-peeping season for scenic spots and parks. What Happens Next: Color spreads west from the Upper Plateau through November. For Context: Dr...
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Tennessee grandparents and relative caregivers face long waitlists for state stipend program
Raising three grandchildren comes with a lot of love for Shanna Schofield but also significant financial strain. "There have been days I'm not sure how I'm going to get by until payday, when I was in California but by the grace of God it worked," Schofield said. Four months ago, ...
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Deputy jumps into deep water to rescue nonverbal 8-year-old
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy is being credited with rescuing a nonverbal child who had wandered into a Louisiana pond. Body-camera video of the rescue was shared on social media. On the evening of Sept. 6, Lafayette Parish sheriff’s deputies responded to...
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Have you seen him? Tennessee inmate escapes from Nashville General Hospital, police say
A man serving a prison sentence for aggravated robbery escaped from Nashville General Hospital after getting out of his handcuffs and leg shackles, police said....
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Nearly 80 road signs stolen in Sumner County, costing close to $20,000 in replacements
Nearly 80 traffic signs were stolen from seven roads in Sumner County, costing close to $20,000 and raising serious safety concerns, according to the county roads superintendent. The thefts were spread across Mud Hollow Road, Garrison Branch, Weeping Willow, Liberty Lane, Cummins...
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Family of passenger in Greg Biffle plane crash alleges NASCAR driver hired unqualified pilot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - The personal assistant and longtime friend of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging Biffle hired an unqualified flight crew to save costs. Greg Biffle’s estate is facing four major wrongful death lawsuits, total...
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Fairview fire marshal orders repairs at Roundtree Manor, but report doesn't address conditions inside homes
Nearly a dozen people at Roundtree Manor Apartments and Parc Fairview describe terrible conditions inside their homes. Lacy Sullivan was in her bathroom when the ceiling caved in. A week later, it still looked the same. She says maintenance failed to fix a leak in the apartment a...
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Vanderbilt, No. 12 Kentucky matchup to feature 2 Middle Tennessee quarterbacks
While the two may be from the same area, they find themselves in two very different situations.
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Police identify man killed after shootout in South Nashville as search for suspects continues
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police have identified the man killed in a shooting Tuesday night in the JC Napier neighborhood as 37-year-old Duantez Jenkins. Why It Matters Police say Jenkins was involved in a shootout in an alley before he collapsed inside an apartmen...
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Tullahoma man sentenced to 17 and a half years for non-profit center arson, Hezbollah case
A Tullahoma man who admitted setting fire to the Highlander Center, attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah was sentenced to 17 and a half years....
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Police searching for inmate who escaped custody at Nashville General Hospital
What This Story Is About The Metro Nashville Police Department is searching for an inmate who reportedly escaped custody from Nashville General Hospital. What Happens Next Metro Nashville Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol are working to locate the suspect. For Context The suspe...