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Missing Davidson County woman found safe
A woman missing from Davidson County was found safe Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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On International Overdose Awareness Day, a Tennessee family honors son lost to fentanyl by speaking out
On International Overdose Awareness Day, a Middle Tennessee family is sharing the story of the son they lost to fentanyl hoping their pain might help save someone else's child. Quintenn Clark was just 20 years old when he died. Five years later, the grief is still with his family...
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The death of a 5-year-old boy in Antioch is renewing urgent calls for safe gun storage
A 5-year-old boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself with a gun he found in a bedroom drawer at his Antioch home. The tragedy has reignited urgent calls for gun safety in homes with children. The shooting happened on Bison Court in South Nashville. Youth Services detectiv...
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Motorcyclist dies after losing control on Nashville ramp
A motorcyclist lost his life after a Monday crash.
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Former police officer used Flock cameras to track victim 76 times, department says
AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A former Texas officer is accused of using the Flock camera system to track a victim 76 times. The Amarillo Police Department fired Christian Eder on July 17, citing inappropriate conduct. Police say they received a citizen complaint about Ede...
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University of Tennessee issues safety notice after multiple sexual assault, drugging incidents at fraternities
What This Story Is About The University of Tennessee has issued a campus safety notice following multiple reports of sexual assault and drugging over the weekend. Why It Matters The reports raise immediate concerns regarding student safety, sexual misconduct, and the safety cultu...
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Previewing the Music City Kickoff, Broadway Block Party ahead of Labor Day weekend
Ole Miss and Louisville will face off at Nissan Stadium to open their seasons.
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Braves’ 7-game win streak snapped by Giants
ATLANTA (AP) — Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season and rookie Turner Hill had a two-run double as the San Francisco Giants snapped the Atlanta Braves’ seven-game winning streak with a 7-3 win Monday night. Anthony Molina (2-0), who was traded from the Braves to the ...
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Woman randomly stabs 2 people in Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside...
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Acme Feed & Seed has first appeal after nearly 400% tax rate hike
What This Story Is About Acme Feed & Seed will have its first appeal for its historic property tax rate hike on Sept. 1, the company said in a Facebook post. Why It Matters Several buildings on Broadway faced new property taxes since the start of COVID. Catch Up Nashville venue w...
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Portion of Spring Hill sees speed limit change
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A portion of the city of Spring Hill now has a new speed limit. Starting Aug. 31, the speed limit on Kedron Road between Royal Park Boulevard and Main Street dropped from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. The Spring Hill Police Department said Pu...
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Man arrested after reportedly waving gun outside Nashville bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested after reportedly waving a gun outside a Nashville bar, according to an arrest affidavit. On Sunday, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to 7108 Charlotte Pike, the location of Brewhouse West, after 25-year-old...
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Report: Kyle Farmer, pitching prospect to be called up to Braves when rosters expand
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are expected to add veteran infielder Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter when rosters expand Tuesday, according to reports. Farmer and Burkhalter were in Atlanta’s clubhouse before Monday’s game against the Sa...
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More than 6,000 fentanyl pills found hidden in Memphis hotel room
Agents stumbled onto thousands of illegal fentanyl pills packed away in a hotel room near Wolfchase Mall.
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Jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane Keffe D Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and could be ...
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Former police chief weighs in on MNPD officer shooting, killing man with sword
A relative called 911 Saturday about a man to report he was armed with a sword and posing a danger to others. A responding member of the Metro Nashville Police Department later shot and killed the man, sparking an investigation into the incident....
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Teen critically injured after electric motor scooter crash in Spring Hill
The number of hospital visits related to electric bicycles and scooters has risen sharply over the last few years, with the National Library of Medicine reporting a 90% increase in injuries since 2019....
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US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says
The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during Novembers midterm congressional elections, addressing concerns among Democrats that the Trump administration could use the military to interfere with the vote. Gen. Da...
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Not all hospitals use their own pharmacies to prepare surgery drugs like Ascension Saint Thomas does
Last week we showed you the state's report into the recent medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. You'll remember four patients who went in for routine surgeries got the wrong medication and suffered horrific complications. As bad as the state's report may have look...
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Overcrowded boats on Percy Priest Lake raise concerns
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to the gathering, which they said is an annual event with college students. Drone footage shared with News 2 showed more than 50 boats linked together....
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'It’s preventable:' 5-year-old fatally shoots himself after finding gun in Antioch home
Metro Police say a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself on Saturday in Antioch.
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Austin Drummond sentenced to 9 years over prison fight charges
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - Quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond has been sentenced to nine years Monday afternoon on charges related to a 2023 prison fight . On July 24 , Drummond was found guilty of attempted voluntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon in a penal facil...
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Nashville police promote 10 dept. veterans, name new East Precinct commander
Capt. Jessica Ware will become the new commander of Metro Nashville Police Department’s East Precinct on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as part of a series of leadership cha...
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Titans tinker more with roster, construct practice squad
What This Story Is About Tennessee Titans continue to work through their roster ahead of the regular season. Why It Matters The Titans’ season begins Sept. 13. What Happens Next The team began practicing for the regular season. For Context Titans wrap up preseason and shape their...
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'No cushion left': Smith County schools makes deep budget cuts
A small Middle Tennessee school district has approved a $35 million spending plan after months of budget uncertainty and a special-called meeting where board me...
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Social media videos, 911 call provide details surrounding officer-involved shooting in Nashville
What This Story Is About Bodycam and neighbor videos show the moments before Metro Nashville officers fatally shot Jason Sexton on Cheshire Drive after a lengthy standoff. Why It Matters The shooting followed an hour-long negotiation involving a man who had displayed a sword and ...
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15-year-old Pearl-Cohn student charged after gun found in backpack during Evolv screening
A 15-year-old Pearl-Cohn High School student was charged Monday after authorities said a handgun was found in the student’s backpack.
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'I felt powerless': South Nashville bar security guards reportedly pepper sprayed 5 women in recent months
Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department said they have received 37 calls to LinQ Social Kitchen since March.
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FBI warns of criminals using AI to create explicit images of children
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning parents about a growing threat involving artificial intelligence and children.
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5-year-old dies after shooting himself in Antioch home
What This Story Is About Youth services detectives are investigating after a 5-year-old was fatally shot in his home on Bison Court in Antioch. What Happens Next No charges have been filed. Police say the District Attorney’s office will make that determination once the investigat...
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‘Offensive and repulsive’: Pastor protests lowering flags in honor of Dolly Parton
BORGER, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A Texas pastor is encouraging people to move flags up from half-staff in protest of lowering the flags for Dolly Parton. On August 25, President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be lowered to honor Dolly Parton after her death. Self-procla...
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Man pleads guilty to murder that exposed bail monitoring failure in Tennessee
The man whose case exposed a major flaw in Tennessee's bail monitoring system has pleaded guilty to capital murder and will spend the rest of his life in prison....
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Ex-Metro officer, current attorney questions whether deadly police shooting was justified
Questions are swirling whether or not a Metro Police officer-involved shooting in North Nashville over the weekend was justified.
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Nashville advocate pleads for action on gun safety following 5-year-old’s death
What This Story Is About A Nashville gun safety advocate is pleading with parents to secure their firearms following the accidental shooting death of a 5-year-old boy over the weekend. Why It Matters Safety advocates say keeping firearms locked up and out of sight is critical bec...
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US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Month of Calm
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A month of relative calm in the Middle East was shattered over the weekend as United States and Iranian forces traded military strikes, raising fears of renewed escalation in the region. U.S. forces initiated the exchange by striking Iranian rocket launche...
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House confirmed on Monday. The Trump administration did not give a reason for Driscoll's departure. The secretary spoke to President Trump and submitted his resignation, according to a source familiar with the develop...
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Motorcyclist dies in interstate crash in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A motorcyclist died in an accident on the I-440 exit ramp in Middle Tennessee on Monday. Metro Nashville Police said that the driver of the motorcycle, 46-year-old Jason Gooch, had been operating a Kawasaki ZX6 when he suddenly lost control of the vehicl...
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'It happened within seconds': Mt. Juliet man in ICU after hitting traffic light during medical emergency
A Mt. Juliet man says he's grateful to be alive after he passed out behind the wheel and crashed into a traffic light along N. Mt. Juliet Road over the weekend....
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Human error caused Wave Swinger crash at Wilson County Tennessee State Fair, investigators say
State officials and a third-party investigator have determined human error caused the Wave Swinger ride crash at the Wilson County, Tennessee State Fair that injured 9 people and sent 4 to the emergency room earlier this month. The outside investigator, Worldwide Safety Group, se...
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Mother and 6-year-old child killed in apartment fire
MARINGOUIN, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A mother and a child died in an apartment fire on Monday morning, Louisiana authorities said. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Lauren Carter, 22, and Layton Carter, 6. Emergency officials responded to reports of ...
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Middle Tennessee elementary school works around broken AC amid extreme heat
What This Story Is About Sumner County Schools is working to keep students safe at Lakeside Park Elementary while it repairs broken air conditioning during extreme heat. Why It Matters Parents say classroom temperatures affect their children’s safety, and district leaders are dis...
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Sumner County school works around broken AC amid extreme heat
What This Story Is About Sumner County Schools is working to keep students safe at Lakeside Park Elementary while it repairs broken air conditioning during extreme heat. Why It Matters Parents say classroom temperatures affect their children’s safety, and district leaders are dis...
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15-year-old football player with dreams of playing in the NFL dies after getting trapped in house fire
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) – A South Carolina family and community are mourning the loss of a young man who was killed in a house fire and had dreams of playing football for the NFL. Jaiden Odom was a 15-year-old Lowcountry football player who played at Baptist Hill High ...
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The shock gloves ICE plans to use could increase the risk of sudden death
Democratic lawmakers from Capitol Hill to California are pushing back on a plan at ICE to equip agents with electric shock gloves. ICE approved a deal last week to buy 6,650 electric shock gloves that deliver a low voltage shock upon contact with skin. New contracting records rev...
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Dolly Parton streams surge as MTSU works to preserve her musical legacy
Millions of fans around the world are returning to the music Dolly Parton left behind following her death, and data shows her legacy is resonating more than ever. Luminate data shows Parton was the most-streamed artist globally the day after her death. At MTSU's Center for Popula...
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Victim being flown to hospital after crash closed road in Rutherford County, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About A serious crash has closed Franklin Road near Royal Glen Boulevard in Rutherford County. Why It Matters Paramedics are treating patients and a LifeFlight helicopter is responding to the scene. What Happens Next Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...
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Serious injury crash closes Franklin Road in Rutherford Co.; LifeFlight en route
A serious injury crash has closed Franklin Road near Royal Glen Boulevard in Rutherford County, according to the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. The sheriffs office said LifeFlight is en route and paramedics are treating patients at the scene. Drivers should expect lengthy del...
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Teenage girl dies days after shooting at school bus stop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A 16-year-old girl shot at a school bus stop has died, according to officials in Kentucky. Dannady Greene was found with a gunshot wound to the head Aug. 25 at a Jefferson County Public Schools bus stop in Louisville. Greene died just after 5:...
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FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company. The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million advertisers paid more than they realize...
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“Pain and Suffering”: Medical malpractice caps in many states limit payouts for patients with lifelong injuries
ORLANDO, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — When Michael Beacham’s daughter, Mattie, was born at Orlando Health in December of 2022, he believed that many medical malpractice lawsuits were frivolous. “I didn’t understand it. You just hear what you’re told and think, ‘Oh, frivolous lawsu...
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Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season
The Tennessee Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, coach Josh Heupel announced on Monday.Parton, a Tennessee native, died...