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30 Days 30 Vols: Arion Carter wants the team to ‘prove we are who we say we are’

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter is defined by more than his bone-crushing tackles and elite sideline-to-sideline speed. We’re counting down the days to kickoff with one of WVLT Sports’ yearly traditions: 30 Days 30 Vols. Ted Hall sat down wit...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Ex-cop allegedly punched detainee in face, slammed them into brick wall

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has charged a now-former Orangeburg Public Safety Officer who stands accused of assaulting someone in his custody. Christopher James Tyler, 35, of Orangeburg, is charged with assault an...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Man armed with sword shot by Metro Police officer, TBI investigating

Update: Officials have identified the man killed in the shooting a Jason William Sexton. According to Metro Nashville Police, officers attempted to arrest Sexton on Friday but he fled from police. He had outstanding warrants with order of protection violations and criminal trespa...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos removed from US, officials say

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the United Kingdom after his arrest by American immigration authorities, U.S. officials said Saturday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Yiannopoulos was returned to his home country on Friday a...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Ford says Lake Ontario ‘always’ will keep its name despite Trump order

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a sign along the banks of Lake Ontario that reads Lake Ontario, now and always, in direct response to President Donald Trumps executive order renaming the Great Lake Lake America. The order directs the secretary of the Interior to take steps wit...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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More than 114K car seats recalled for safety concerns. Here’s what you should know

( NHTSA /Gray News) - More than 114,000 Britax car seats are under recall after complaints were filed regarding a screw that can come loose, causing the handle to become partially detached. The recall was filed after a consumer complaint was filed on Aug. 1, claiming a handle hub...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Help needed: Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center seeks essential baby supplies

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Gallatin Tennessee Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) said the Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center (CCPC) has a significant need for several essential items. According to GTCC, CCPC is caring for about 400 babies and toddlers and is low on several essential it...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Green lights for good drivers: A new approach to traffic safety

Officials struggled for years to curb high-speed crashes along a residential corridor cutting through Albuquerque, New Mexico, but simply punishing the lead-footed drivers didnt seem to work. What ultimately did was rewarding the law-abiding ones with fewer red lights. The soluti...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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More than 160 missing children recovered in statewide operation, authorities announce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - Florida officials say a statewide operation has helped find dozens of missing children. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 163 children were recovered during a five-day statewide operation that included the Sarasota and Manatee Cou...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills 37 after warehouse explosions

A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions in a residential area, according to Ukrainian officials, sparking explosions and fires that damaged dozens of nearby homes and buildings and killing 37 people in one of the war's deadli...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Man crashes after drag racing with 2 children in car

A man accused of drag racing with two young children in his car was arrested.Portland police say he fled an officer and crashed into a bridge.

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Aug 29, 2026

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Doctors hopeful new imaging technology could allow CTE diagnosis in living patients

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A breakthrough in chronic traumatic encephalopathy research has doctors hopeful about treating brain injuries that previously could not be identified. A new study looked at the brains of 338 former NFL players who died. Of those, 315 were diagnosed with CTE...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Grand Ole Opry dedicates full show to Dolly Parton in tribute to country music legend

The Grand Ole Opry is dedicating Saturday's show to Dolly Parton, continuing its longtime tradition of honoring members who have passed away. Dan Rogers, the Opry's senior vice president and executive producer, has been with the organization for 28 years. Rogers said Dolly's impa...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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First look at Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay released on Netflix ahead of November launch

Netflix has released the first gameplay preview of Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a 25-minute look at the highly anticipated title ahead of its planned November release. The teaser, released Thursday, shows gameplay fans and gamers can expect when the title launches. RELATED STORY ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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FBI to consider some applicants with history of prostitution under new hiring policy

The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in a more holistic manner at least some candidates who have engaged in the practice in the past, according to people familiar with the matter. The ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Man shot, killed after reportedly attacking Coffee County sergeant with machete

BRADYVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting after a man reportedly attacked a sergeant with a machete and was shot and killed. The shooting happened around 7:45 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Spring C...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Coffee County

BRADYVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said it is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened Friday night in the 200 block of Spring Circle in Bradyville close to the Coffee County and Cannon County line, according to t...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Search for survivors intensifies after deadly Nepal-China flash floods

Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Hot and sunny weekend, even hotter next week

A strong area of high pressure will park itself over us for the next several days. This means we are in for a hot and dry stretch.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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2 charged after 4 children found in back of U-Haul box truck

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. ( 25News Now /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested in Illinois after deputies said they discovered four children in an enclosed U-Haul box truck. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies also found two dogs and two adults in the truck aft...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Two arrested, stolen gun recovered in Mt. Juliet traffic stop

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two people were arrested and a stolen gun was recovered after a traffic stop, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department. MJPD said officers stopped a vehicle on Lebanon Road near Lookout Drive for a Move Over Law violation. During the stop, officers...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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After Nepal flooding tragedy, this is how Nepalese in Nashville are supporting their own

Search and rescue operations in Nepal continue in areas devastated by flash flooding, triggered by a massive glacier collapse and landslide. At least 550 people are confirmed dead, and at least 2,500 are missing, including 90 Americans. More than 3,700 people have been rescued in...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gains momentum

What started as a fan petition more than a year ago, while Dolly Parton was still alive, could become a lasting tribute in her honor. A proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Parton is gaining momentum, and for travelers passing through Music City, the conversat...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Travelers react to possible Nashville airport name change in honor of Dolly Parton

What This Story Is About Governor Bill Lee is backing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters The idea has drawn public support, including a petition with over 150,000 signatures and a banner plane flying over downtown N...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Aug 29, 2026

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Jokability; adults with special needs sell out comedy show at Zanies

"When we're up on the stage, where are our eyes?" stand-up comedian Derrick Tennant asked a crew seated in Zanies Nashville. I've heard something from a lot of stand-up comics. When you're on stage and the audience is locked in, laughing, under your spell, there's nothing like th...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Aug 29, 2026