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What This Story Is About Skyes Funeral Home and Crematory said that, in honor of Dolly Parton, they have placed a remembrance register book in their lobby for anyone who wants to leave a message, share a favorite memory or offer words of comfort to the Parton/Dean family. Why It ...
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Millions of renters across the U.S. may be eligible for part of a nearly $360 million settlement after the real estate software company RealPage was accused of helping landlords artificially increase rent prices. According to a class action lawsuit filed in Tennessee, plaintiffs ...
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What This Story Is About Gladeville Middle School, Putnam County Schools and W.A. Wright Elementary are calling on students to wear pink on Friday in remembrance of country music legend Dolly Parton. Why It Matters Dolly Parton touched millions of lives with her kindness and givi...
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EDGEMOOR, S.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Three men have been arrested in South Carolina after allegedly cutting down Flock cameras in Chester County. Jail records show Blaze Fuller, James Ryerson and Samuel Carlisle, all 19, were charged in connection with cutting down the cameras. Au...
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(Gray News) - An injection used in hemodialysis may be contaminated with fiberglass, leading to a recall of two lots of the solution. Baxter International recalled two lots of .9% sodium chloride injections. The solution contains water and electrolytes and is used as a priming so...
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What This Story Is About A Grundy County grand jury indicted a Nashville man after investigators said dozens of trees were illegally cut from Savage Gulf State Park property. Why It Matters A forestry consultant valued the damaged timber at more than $112,000. Investigators said ...
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This weekend, a community clothing event will help refresh people's closets while also supporting women at the Nashville Rescue Mission.
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VALENCIA, Calif. (Gray News) — Two women suffered catastrophic brain injuries on a Six Flags roller coaster this summer, according to a new investigation from CNN . The injuries reportedly occurred on the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. X2 i...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A former Knoxville police officer accused of inappropriately touching a deceased woman’s body has been indicted. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents began investigating Shigeki Nagamoto, 38, in June. Nagamoto was employ...
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President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The order formally directs the Secretary of the Interior to take steps within the next 30 days to remove all references to Lake ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than half of parents feel overwhelmed by financial requests from their children’s schools, according to a new NerdWallet study , with families spending more than $500 on average to meet those requests. Sara Rathner, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet...
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A U.S. military judge on Wednesday set a summer 2028 trail date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The trial is scheduled to begin June 5, 2028, 18 months later than the January 2027 start that prosecutors had re...
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What This Story Is About A Smith County man has been banned from hunting in Tennessee for the rest of his life after investigators discovered he had been illegally harvesting turkeys for years. Why It Matters Investigators seized 18 deer mounts, 52 turkey beards, 84 turkey spurs ...
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What This Story Is About A Pulaski man has been charged after an 8-month-old child suffered severe injuries and was taken to a Nashville hospital. Why It Matters Police said the investigation began after the Columbia Police Department notified Pulaski investigators of possible ch...
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Centennial Park is getting its first permanent on-site full-service cafe this weekend. The Croquet Cafe opens Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of a grand opening celebration for the park's northside revitalization. Metro Parks Nashville and Centennial Park Conservancy will also hold ri...
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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A climber was rescued after he found himself stranded on a mountain face more than 200 feet up. White County Public Safety reported that emergency crews rescued the man from Mount Yonah in north Georgia Tuesday night. According to the agency,...
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Authorities across the country are sounding the alarm over a spike in air bag thefts. The warning is for Honda owners everywhere. According to officials, these thieves are targeting the driver's side air bags of Honda Accords, Civics, HR-Vs and CR-Vs. The thieves are often steali...
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LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - A volunteer firefighter may have lost his home to a fire this week in Lawrence County. According to a report from Lawrence County Fire & Rescue, fire crews and medical personnel were dispatched to a mobile home fire in the West End around 11:40 a.m. o...
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What This Story Is About The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the TWRA’s 2027-2028 operation budget, which included hiking up the price of getting licensed in the Volunteer State. Why It Matters Folded into that budget are increases to individual costs ...
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The jury is now deliberating the fate of Lindsay Clancy after four hours of closing arguments. EDITOR'S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting ...
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An animal cruelty investigation in Metcalfe County has led to charges against two people after officers found more than 200 dogs living in poor conditions....
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An EF-3 tornado left behind a trail of destruction in Gallatin on April 7, 2006. The terrible tragedy took the lives of seven people and injured more than 100....
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What This Story Is About John Alexander Benfield, the man charged in the crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists, was arrested in North Carolina and returned to Carter County. Why It Matters NBC affiliate WCYB reported Benfield was arrested on an out-of-state fugitive ...
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The Warner Elementary Principal has been placed on leave following reports of domestic assault.According to an affidavit, officers with Portland Police Departm...
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LUFKIN, Texas ( KTRE /Gray News) — A Texas police officer used a Flock license plate reader more than 10,000 times to track an ex-girlfriend, her family members and other people she had relationships with, according to an arrest affidavit. Zachary Anthony Klein, 32, was indicted ...
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Social media giant to change access for children; state's portion of $17 billion payout to go toward Children’s Digital Protection Fund
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One of the coolest features of Pickled Treats & Antiques in Gallatin is the person who makes sure the property runs smoothly—even in the afterlife.
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What This Story Is About American Airlines will add new international connections for Nashville travelers next summer, offering one-stop access to Europe and Asia through its hubs. Why It Matters Travelers flying from Nashville will have new connections to destinations including ...
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Maine's Republican nominee for governor recently told a crowd of supporters that he would ask a top Department of Homeland Security official to send U.S. Marshals and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling places in the state for this fall's midterm elections, acco...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re counting down the days to kickoff with one of WVLT Sports’ yearly traditions: 30 Days 30 Vols. More than halfway to Tennessee taking the field again, Ted Hall sat down with Ty Redmond. Ted: Ty, thanks a lot for being here. It’s good to see you. Out...
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What This Story Is About The U.S. Army launched the Janus Program, which will install modular nuclear reactors at five military installations to “secure uninterrupted, resilient power for critical defense missions.” Why It Matters The Trump administration continues to look for wa...
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The week will bring a partial lunar eclipse, when part of the moons sunlight is blocked by Earth. According to NASA, people in eastern North America and all of South America will have the best chance of seeing the eclipse. Much of those continents will be able to see the eclipse ...
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A Pulaski man has been taken into custody following an investigation into suspected child abuse, officials said.
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GILES COUNTY, Tenn. ( WAFF ) - A 20-year-old Pulaski man is facing multiple charges after an 8-month-old child suffered severe injuries, according to the Pulaski Police Department. The Pulaski Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division received information from the Colum...
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Adult outdoor movie nights are returning to Nashville this fall, with five ticketed events planned from August through October.
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(Gray News) — Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in various “Transformers” films and shows, has died. He was 85. Cullen’s agent confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter . He died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. His agent told The Hollywood Reporter that Cullen “p...
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The National Hurricane Center said Thursday that a cluster of thunderstorms in the Atlantic Ocean had organized into Tropical Storm Dolly. Previously, three named tropical systems had formed in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the nex...
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What This Story Is About Stella Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton, has released a statement following the country star’s death. Why It Matters It marks the latest in a long series of tributes for the Queen of East Tennessee. What Happens Next Dolly’s family has released funeral ...
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Fort Campbell has been selected as one of five military installations chosen as the home to an advanced, next-generation microreactor power plant under the Army's Janus Program....
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(Gray News) - General Mills has removed artificial coloring from all of its U.S. cereals. The company behind Lucky Charms, Cheerios and Trix says 90% of its entire retail portfolio is now free of artificial dyes. General Mills is planning to reach 100% by the end of next year. Ge...
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What This Story Is About Tennessee Athletics has released a report from a third-party researcher showcasing its economic impact during the 2025 fiscal year. Why It Matters The University of Tennessee’s athletics operations generated billions of dollars, and millions of tax dollar...
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HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (WSMV) - The Hopkinsville Police Department (HPD) identified a suspect as detectives continue to investigate a shooting that left a man dead in Hopkinsville. Just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to the 100 block of Koffman Drive after receiving re...
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A local business is honoring Dolly Parton by supporting one of her furthest-reaching initiatives.Nashville bagel shop Ugly Bagel is bringing back its Dolly Bage...
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Police say a 29-year-old convicted felon is facing new charges after a man was shot inside a North Dupont Avenue apartment.
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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Patricia Tarver, 71, and her daughter Amita Spear were cited with disorderly conduct at a Walmart in Bainbridge, Georgia, on Aug. 18, according to a Bainbridge Public Safety report. Tarver said another woman threatened her while she was shoppi...
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota. Christian Castro was released at the brea...
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Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said 77 people traveling with one of the organization's pilgrimage groups were at an immigration center near the Nepal-Tibet border when the floodwaters hit....
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Dolly Parton never seemed to believe faith required everyone to fit neatly into the same box.
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President Donald Trump will attend a Republican fundraiser for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, with donors paying thousands for a seat at the table. Trump is heading to Texas to throw his support and money behind his hand-picked Republican Senate candidate, Attorney General Ke...
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What This Story Is About Radio and television stations across Tennessee will simultaneously air Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” on Thursday morning in tribute to the singer and philanthropist. Why It Matters The statewide broadcast is intended to honor Parton as a unifyin...
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An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and he is warning attorneys on both sides that he will hold any new evidence in the case to a strict legal standard. Fourth District ...
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Tennessee high school athletics are not allowed to recruit student-athletes, but new documents obtained show some schools are facing penalties.
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Conor Anderson, 31, arrived in Nashville and checked into the Millennium Maxwell House hotel around 4:28 p.m. before he went to the Foo Fighters concert at Nissan Stadium....
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When it comes to paving a way for students, Volunteer State Community College is a growing choice in Middle Tennessee.
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Nashville’s newest music venue is looking to hire more than 150 people ahead of its opening this fall.
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A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times, marking the latest in a string of recent law enforcement officer resignations or arrests for alleged abuses of th...
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TWRA officers were called to the bridge over the lake on Weakley Lane in Smyrna just before 8 p.m.
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A former Knoxville police officer is facing a charge after special agents investigated accusations about his conduct at a reported death scene.
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The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up water surging downstream with enormous force a few ...
