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DICKSON CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - Interstate 40 West is at a standstill in Dickson County following a multi-vehicle crash. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s SmartWay map shows the crash happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. near mile marker 174. The traffic extends for miles, al...
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Inside a room on Austin Peay State Universitys campus, shelves are packed with books. All of these are filled, said Bobbette Boutan, who is the Chairperson of the Imagination Library of Montgomery County . The growing collection has forced Boutan to get creative about storage, bu...
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What This Story Is About Oak View Elementary was under a shelter-in-place order briefly on Wednesday. Why It Matters The order was due to an “unusual phone call” the campus received. Catch Up Bogus bomb threat at Smryna High School prompts brief lockdown. Here’s what we know FRAN...
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What This Story Is About Lave Lamp Salon in Cookeville will host a Dolly Parton tribute fundraiser Monday, August 31, offering special “Dolly Blowouts.” Why It Matters The $35 blowouts will support Dolly Parton’s foundation, with $5 from every service donated. What Happens Next T...
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What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s love story with her husband of Carl Dean. Why It Matters Parton and Dean were one of entertainment’s longest-lasting couples, and the story highlights Dean’s influence on Parton’s life, music and legacy. What Happens Next A private service ...
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A Midstate man says country music legend Dolly Parton helped kick-start his catering business, taking him from a small time business to catering for the stars....
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Authorities said they saved 10 animals and helped a disabled senior after finding deplorable conditions and signs of suspected abuse at a Cheatham County home Tuesday afternoon....
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Eight people were killed when a chartered aircraft crashed near a remote western Alaska radar site last week, authorities said. On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identified two Anchorage employees killed in the crash as Sabrina Han...
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What This Story Is About Music and movie stars, politicians and more are reacting to the death of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters Dolly Parton was beloved and recently celebrated her 80th birthday. What Happens Next No details about funeral or memorial services were announced. Catch...
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A Nashville mother is grieving the loss of her 16-year-old son after he was shot following a football game in North Nashville, and she is now speaking publicly for the first time pleading for answers and justice. Police say Cameron Frierson was shot around 10:30 p.m. Friday near ...
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A law firm says it has filed a second lawsuit against Trigg County school officials on behalf of an 8-year-old student who was allegedly assaulted.
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(Gray News) - The Social Security Administration is expected to announce next year’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in October. Retirees can expect to know the official number on Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m., when the September Consumer Price Index data is also scheduled to be relea...
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Lt. Gen. Jay Bargeron, the Marine Corps' deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations, told Scripps News joint exercises with allies remain a critical part of U.S. military strategy despite recent reductions in major drills with South Korea. A senior Marine Corps official...
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A Nashville father is raising safety concerns about his children's school bus stop for the second time in two months after a close call crossing busy Granny White Pike. On Monday, a pickup truck nearly hit his family as they crossed to board the school bus while it had its flashi...
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What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Public Schools said Warner Elementary School Principal Dr. Janelle Brooks was placed on administrative leave on August 21. Why It Matters The district said the leave followed notification of Brooks’ arrest and a law enforcement investigati...
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A Virginia doctor woke up last week to find a bat trying to get into her mouth and her viral story carries an important warning for anyone who encounters a bat inside their home. Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist who lives in Richmond, was asleep in her nearly 100-year-old...
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What This Story Is About During its Tuesday night session, the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board began its meeting by honoring the life and educational legacy of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters While widely recognized as a global music icon, Parton’s impact on Tennessee’s ...
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Some of Dolly Parton's most iconic songs "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" were recorded in Nashville on Music Row. In 1973, Parton recorded both songs at RCA Studio A, two tracks that became some of the most enduring in country music history. "Dolly came to Nashville with a ...
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HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (WSMV) - The Hopkinsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead in Hopkinsville. Just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, officers in Hopkinsville responded to the 100 block of Koffman Drive after receiving reports that a person ...
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Wawa opened a new store in Dickson on Wednesday, marking its second location in Tennessee. The Pennsylvania-based business also announced that its next two Tennessee stores, in Lebanon and Murfreesboro, will open on September 2 and 10 respectively. The Dickson location grand open...
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Lindsay Clancy knew the difference between right and wrong the day she killed her three children, the final prosecution rebuttal witness in her murder trial testified Wednesday. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff told the jury that according to Clancy's own account, no vo...
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Remembrances and tributes to the late country legend continue to pour in, from musicians to politicians and beyond
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Tennessee lawmakers want to give Dolly Parton fans a special day each year to celebrate one of her biggest hits.
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A historic $17.1 billion settlement with Meta will force big changes to social media for kids and send millions to Tennessee's new Children's Digital Protection...
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METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - More than 200 dogs were rescued from an animal cruelty investigation in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. According to the Kentucky State Police Department, officials found 34-year-old Michael W. York and 36-year-old Natasha N. York with more than 200 dogs ...
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NEW YORK (Gray Media) - In what could mark a watershed moment for online child safety, tech giant Meta has agreed to a historic settlement with 52 attorneys general spanning the country, committing to massive financial payouts and sweeping platform reforms. The proposed agreement...
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What This Story Is About A man arrested in Tennessee was later identified as a wanted fugitive on Guam’s Most Wanted list, according to the White County Sheriff’s Office. Why It Matters Officials said Vincent Tenorio is wanted in connection with drug charges in Guam. What Happens...
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A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely report...
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(Gray News) — Vine is making a comeback — well, sort of. Twitter, now known as X, shut down Vine in 2017. But Vine’s concept of a scrolling feed of six-second videos is back under a new name — Divine . Though Divine is not formally affiliated with Vine, it is inspired by the orig...
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What This Story Is About A natural gas leak near East Stevens Street and Maple Avenue prompted the evacuation of Capshaw Elementary School in Cookeville. Why It Matters The Cookeville City Gas Department checked the school and found no gas inside the building, but officials moved...
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. ( WGEM /Gray News) - An Illinois mother says she is warning other families after a backyard chore turned into a medical emergency for her son. Danielle Carnicelli said the situation occurred last week when her 7-year-old son Rayden was helping clear out overgrow...
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The Department of Justice says it has disrupted an long-running campaign by China-backed hackers to access computer systems for at least seven federal agencies or institutions. Affected entities include NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health...
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What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Public Schools said Warner Elementary School Principal Dr. Janelle Brooks was placed on administrative leave August 21. Why It Matters The district said the leave followed notification of Brooks’ arrest and a law enforcement investigation ...
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(Gray News) - “American Gladiators” star Debbie Clark, who was known on the show as Storm, has died. She was 61. The franchise announced her death on Facebook Wednesday. “We’re incredibly saddened to hear that former American Gladiators star Debbie Clark, known to millions of fan...
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A two-year legal battle over a dramatic protest against the war on Gaza came to an end on Friday as seven protesters whod blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge received 30-day sentences and $1,000 fines. Over two dozen activists halted several lanes of traffic on the bridge o...
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This story was originally published August 25, 2026 by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. Nashville police made two arrests last week that highlight the way generative artificial intelligence technology is supercharging the sexual exploitation of children online....
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This story was originally published August 25, 2026 by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. The principal of a Nashville elementary school was arrested in Sumner County last week on a domestic aggravated assault charge after an alleged incident involving her 13-yea...
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SAVANNAH, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Flock cameras that were installed by a neighborhood’s homeowners association without residents’ approval were cut down with a saw, according to police. According to the Savannah Police Department, officers responded to a report of property damag...
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What This Story Is About A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial connected to the 2024 killing of Fort Campbell soldier Pfc. Katia Duenas-Aguilar. Why It Matters The mistrial halts proceedings in a case that has remained a source of grief for Duenas-Aguilar’s family, who...
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What This Story Is About An MH-60 Black Hawk crew reportedly crashed during a training exercise near Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday. Why It Matters There have been multiple incidents involving military black hawk helicopters in recent years, most of them deadly. Catch Up 9 soldiers...
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The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Partons death Tuesday. Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, and the li...
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A Memphis-area home once owned by former Grizzlies star Ja Morant has sold after recently being listed for sale.
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Authorities simultaneously executed search warrants at 20 Columbia businesses and two homes Tuesday, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of cash, drugs, and gambling machines....
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SHERRARD, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - A high school in Illinois is canceling the remainder of its varsity football season after this week’s game. Officials said Sherrard High School has decided to cancel the rest of the games this year because it doesn’t have enough varsity-ready p...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) - The Grand Ole Opry will dedicate its Saturday night show to Dolly Parton. The Opry said a number of artists will take part in the tribute, including Carly Pearce, whose career began at the Dollywood theme park. Parton gave Pearce a surprise invitati...
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What This Story Is About A Tennessee state senator is proposing legislation to dedicate Sept. 25, aka 9/25, “9 to 5 Day” in honor of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters Dolly was well-known for philanthropic acts, like establishing her Imagination Library , which delivers free books to ...
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A Milwaukee woman who was pulled over at gunpoint by police in Wisconsin after her vehicle was incorrectly flagged by Flock cameras has retained high-profile attorney B'Ivory LaMarr. Amber Newell was stopped on I-94 after her vehicle was flagged as being connected to a homicide. ...
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Luis Manuel Aviles, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor currently aboard a record-setting deployment, has been released from immigration custody following his arrest by Border Patrol agents in Florida over the weekend. Aviles, 48, was arrested during a vehicle stop on Aug. 22. His f...
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The Tennessee Titans today announced a special ticket offer honoring former running back Chris Johnson.
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( InvestigateTV ) — Many parents want to help their adult children financially, and that desire can lead some to consider co-signing a personal loan. Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said the instinct is understandable. “All a good parent wants to do is...
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One Tennessee lawmaker will put forth legislation to mark Sept. 25 as "9 to 5 Day" in memory of the late icon Dolly Parton.
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A Nashville man was indicted on a vandalism charge after he allegedly illegally cut down trees within Savage Gulf State Park property. Charles Trost surrendered to authorities in July after a warrant was issued. He posted a $10,000 bond. Trost allegedly cut down dozens of trees f...
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SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A quickly spreading fire severely damaged a home in Springfield on Tuesday night. According to a report from Smokey Barn News, fire crews responded to a home on Larh Road around 7:15 p.m. and arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the attic. Fire...
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(Gray News) - The British royal family paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton the morning after her death as the Buckingham Palace royal guard played a rendition of her iconic song, “9 to 5.” The royal family shared a video of the Band of the Coldstream Guards playing ...
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What This Story Is About Miley Cyrus has reacted to the death of her beloved “Aunt” Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday. Why It Matters Dolly Parton was beloved and recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Catch Up Dolly Parton dies at 80 in Nashville. Here’s what we know about her h...
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(Gray News) - Miley Cyrus paid a loving tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton a day after the country music legend died. Parton died Tuesday after a “brief battle with cancer,” according to her publicist. Cyrus posted a statement to Instagram Wednesday morning. “The feeling of lo...
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What This Story Is About Smyrna High School returned to normal operations after an anonymous bomb threat prompted a precautionary lockdown Tuesday morning. Why It Matters Law enforcement and multiple agencies responded and cleared the school. Rutherford County Schools said all st...
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What This Story Is About Fans continue to leave flowers, balloons, photographs and handwritten messages outside Dolly Parton’s Brentwood home following her death at 80. Why It Matters The growing memorial shows the deeply personal connection fans from Tennessee and beyond say the...
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Dolly Parton's legacy is living on in Middle Tennessee as the community rallies to support her Imagination Library and keep her childhood literacy alive....
