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New ruling clarifies how 5-year-old Saylor Hayes died
A new ruling clarifies how five-year-old Saylor Hayes died, but does not determine whether her death was accidental or a homicide.The Georgetown County, South C...
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80 trees to be removed at Wasioto Park for Seigenthaler Bridge connector
About 80 trees at Wasioto Park will be removed to make way for a new ramp connecting the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge to the park and East Bank Greenway....
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Rutherford County assessor Rob Mitchell announces bid for Tennessee comptroller
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell says he is seeking to become Tennessee’s next comptroller, a position elected by the state General Assembly....
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Cookeville police warn of callers demanding money to clear warrants
Cookeville police are warning residents about callers who falsely claim to be department officers and demand money to resolve an active warrant.
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Undefeated Vanderbilt Soccer Tops SEC Draw
Sensational regular season ends with a win over rival South Carolina, earning Commodores a bye to Nov. 10 quarterfinal
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City House to Transition to New Stewardship in 2027
Chef-owner Tandy Wilson is retiring after an amazing 19-year run
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Macrons’ Defamation Case Against Candace Owens Lands in Nashville
French president’s legal saga against conservative podcaster centers on unproven claims that his wife is transgender and the two engaged in incest
safety
Mt. Juliet police say stolen-car pursuit ended in Antioch with arrest
A 30-year-old Nashville man was arrested after a pursuit that began in Mt. Juliet and ended in Antioch, police said.
business
SBA loans available to eligible Tennessee businesses affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to eligible Tennessee small businesses.
government
Votes continue to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Mississippi election officials continued to count ballots in the state’s U.S. Senate race on Friday, which remains without a declared winner. Democrat Scott Colom leads incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,500 votes as of Friday night. Thou...
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Hegseth’s future in question days after midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The future of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in question days after the midterm elections. The Democrats have won back control of the House and the Senate, with some states still counting votes. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that Hegseth is ...
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As Mississippi’s vote count drags on, voters say they were marked inactive in error
Votes are still being counted in Mississippi, in the tight senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Part of the delay in counting is because thousands of voters cast their ballots by affidavit rather than a traditional ballot. Many voter...
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Bottle sterilizers recalled after reports of plastic housing melting
(Gray News) - About 29,000 bottle sterilizers are under recall for burn hazards. Baby Brezza announced the recall of its SuperFast Sterilizer Dryer on Nov. 5. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the dryers can overheat and pose a burn hazard. The dryers are used ...
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Woman rescued after being chained to bed for years when maintenance worker hears cries for help, police say
FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A woman was rescued in North Dakota after being chained to a bed for years when a maintenance technician working in the apartment building heard her cries for help. According to court documents, Fargo police were called to an apartment complex Tue...
business
Supreme Court to hear North Dakota landowners’ legal fees case
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about landowners’ rights that centers on North Dakota but could apply to property owners elsewhere. The central question is whether a government-backed company should have to pay a property owner’s legal fees if the o...
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Cleanup begins in Copperhill, McCaysville after historic flooding
What This Story Is About Flash flooding left feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, and cleanup is underway. Why It Matters Tennessee Emergency Management said 68 people were rescued, and no deaths have been reported. What Happens Next TDOT reopened Sta...
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Trump announces new Chief of Staff-Stephen Miller
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced Friday he’s making a major personnel change - promoting Stephen Miller to White House Chief of Staff. Trump announced the move Friday in a Truth Social post . Miller’s first day on the job will be Monday. He’s replacing outg...
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Maury County to test tornado sirens this weekend
What This Story Is About Maury County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that it will be testing tornado sirens this weekend. Why It Matters MCOEM said the sirens, which are connected to the National Weather Service, will automatically sound during tornado warnings o...
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HVAC technician: Test your heat and change filters before weekend cold
What This Story Is About HVAC technicians in Nashville said people should test their heat, change their air filters and schedule maintenance before temperatures fall this weekend. Why It Matters A system that runs all day can break, and some systems may not heat enough once tempe...
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Tennessee man’s mother, sister charged with murder after 2024 death, TBI says
What This Story Is About A mother and daughter have been indicted on murder and neglect charges in the death of Andrew Willis, a Fentress County man with developmental disabilities, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Why It Matters The TBI alleges Willis’ mother ...
government
What’s really behind Wall Street’s post-election whiplash
If you checked your retirement account this week, you may have whiplash. In the span of three trading days, Wall Street swung from one of its best days in more than a year to its worst since April 2025, then partly clawed back Friday after a surprisingly strong jobs report. Presi...
parks
Hendersonville announces pump track, new parks maintenance building
The city of Hendersonville is investing in its parks infrastructure with two new projects, including a pump track at Veterans Park and a new parks maintenance headquarters at Drakes Creek. The pump track idea came from the community. David Harden, who has spent decades selling bi...
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Mother, sister indicted for murder after 2024 death of man with 'developmental disabilities,' TBI says
Officials said the indictments were the result of a TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division investigation.
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School board ends elementary school merger talks after community pushback in Tennessee. Here’s what happened
What This Story Is About The Cheatham County school board voted 5-0 to stop exploring the closure of Pegram Elementary and a potential merger with Kingston Springs Elementary. Why It Matters Parents and staff urged the board to keep Pegram open, citing its close-knit community an...
business
Tennessee sheriff’s office warns of scammers targeting area businesses
What This Story Is About The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is warning area businesses about a scammers targeting them for money. Why It Matters DCSO said the most recent report of the incident happened Thursday after a California resident called a Decatur County business after ...
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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: High Stakes
( InvestigateTV ) — Nitrous oxide abuse is leading to a spike in deaths and injuries across the United States, but the product is still being sold legally at shops and online. Nitrous oxide, a product known as “laughing gas”, is used for legitimate purposes in dental and medical ...
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CWD detected in Montgomery County, TWRA says
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issued an alert Friday after a hunter-harvested deer in Montgomery County tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the county's first case....
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Owner charged after several horses die in flood; refused to let neighbors help move animals to higher ground, sheriff says
CAMP VERDE, AZ ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An arrest has been made following an investigation involving several horses that died during recent flooding in Arizona. The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office said on Thursday that the suspect, whose name has not been released, is facing animal c...
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Holiday cheer, lights and ice!: Gaylord Opryland launches 43rd 'A Country Christmas'
It's still the first week of November, but Christmas is in full swing over at the Gaylord Opryland Resort!
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Middle Tennessee pet owners encouraged to protect animals as temperatures drop
What This Story Is About This weekend cooler air moves into Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, bringing overnight temperatures into the 30s and the potential for near-freezing conditions in some areas. Why It Matters Cold temperatures can put pets at risk, especially puppies...
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‘Help us get justice’: Eighth grader dies after being shot in stolen car, family says
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An eighth-grader was shot and killed in Louisiana, according to authorities. Officers were called around 11:39 p.m. when they located 13-year-old Madison Harris. Harris was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Investig...
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Jay Rockefeller, former US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family's political dynasty and the only Democrat who served as West Virginia's governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89. Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for...
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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after midterm losses
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, who resigned Thursday night, according to a source familiar with the matter. The announcement marks Trump's first major personnel shake-up since Democrats sw...
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Former Lawrenceburg police officer convicted after handcuffing 3-year-old during 'scared straight' attempt
A former Tennessee police officer has been convicted of assault and attempted official oppression after prosecutors said he handcuffed a crying 3-year-old child during a planned "scared straight" intervention. A Sumner County jury convicted Kyle Hunter Scott, 23, following a two-...
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Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn reveals transition team. Here’s who to know
What This Story Is About Tennessee’s next governor, Marsha Blackburn, announced the members of her transition team on Thursday. Why It Matters The Transition Advisory Committee ensures that the transfer of leadership occurs as seamlessly as possible. What Happens Next Blackburn a...
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70+ dogs rescued from Louisiana, taken to Gallatin facility
Animal Rescue Corps recently brought more than 70 dogs to its Middle Tennessee facility during "Operation Little Pumpkins," a relief effort involving separate cruelty cases and overcrowding situations in Louisiana....