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How Tennessee football is impacted by nationwide ground stop
The Vols are scheduled to play Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee’s football team has been affected by a nationwide ground stop and has not left Knoxville, a University of Tennessee spokesperson said. The Volunteers were...
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The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. The FAA had grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, causing hundreds of flights to be diverted. ...
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Program to provide free home improvements to some low-income residents impacted by Winter Storm Fern
Nashville Mayor Freddie OConnell announced a program to provide free home improvements to some residents impacted by Winter Storm Fern. PowerBack Nashville is a pilot program and will provide up to 100 households with a professional home energy assessment, free LED light bulbs, f...
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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
(Gray News) - The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons...
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FAA orders nationwide ground stop, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on all air traffic at U.S. airports Friday due to "extraordinary circumstances." The stop was placed "DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY." The stop requires that all air traffic set to d...
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Tennessee sheriff’s office closes public access to shooting range after damage, safety concerns. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office is closing its training center shooting range to general public use after reporting repeated damage and unsafe shooting. Why It Matters The sheriff’s office said buildings, equipment and other property have been shot,...
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Former Sumner County Schools employee arrested on child sexual abuse charges, police say. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A former Sumner County Schools employee has been arrested on child sexual abuse and exploitation charges, Hendersonville police said. Why It Matters Sumner County Schools said Jesse Owen Shipley left the district at the end of the last school year and is ...
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Former lawyer accused of trying to hire someone to kill a person, authorities say
KENTUCKY ( WXIX /Gray News) - A former Kentucky lawyer is accused of trying to hire someone to kill a person, according to federal authorities. Chase Cox, 33, faces one count each of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire and making false state...
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Starshield speed limits return in Ukraine as senators demand to know who ordered them
Ukraine's military is once again facing speed limits on Starshield, the military version of Elon Musk's Starlink. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that military units had detected restrictions that cut off drones moving faster than 161 kph (100 mph), along th...
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Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
A tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise paddleboat in New Orleans on Friday with 129 passengers aboard, partially submerging the boat. Rescues were underway on the Mississippi River, officials said. Authorities did not immediately release whether there were injuries or...
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PHOTOS: Christmas Village returns to Nashville with more than 250 merchants
Christmas Village brings more than 250 merchants to The Fairgrounds Nashville, with vendors offering holiday décor, clothing, jewelry, pottery and food....
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Davis V. Goliath: a small town fight against big data
TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Data centers were on the ballot for the first time in a U.S. election, according to Ballotpedia, which counted 47 local ballot measures dealing with data centers in the midterms. Voters chose to curb data center development in their communities in 46 of the...
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Microsoft explains what caused global outage, Outlook to go down for millions of users
REDMOND, Wash. (Gray News) - Microsoft has apologized for a global service outage that has disrupted millions of users this week. The tech giant took to social media on Friday to offer an apology to its users while explaining the cause of the outage that appeared to have started ...
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Double murder suspect charged again after witnesses lead investigators to hidden remains
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A suspect in a July double murder in Brookwood , Alabama, has been charged with another murder after skeletal remains were found Tuesday behind a Tuscaloosa apartment complex , the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit said. On July 6, Brookwood Pol...
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‘Deeply disturbing’: Tennessee woman allegedly sexually abused dog, conspired to drug, sexually abuse child relatives
What This Story Is About A Clarksville woman is facing a slew of charges in a federal indictment after she allegedly sexually abused her own dog and conspired to sexually abuse two girls in her family. She is also accused of distributing materials showing the sexual abuse of youn...
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Clarksville pain clinic operators agree to $1.5 million federal settlement
Two companies tied to a Clarksville pain clinic and managers Michael and Debbie Cox will pay $1.5M to settle federal claims they billed Medicare and the VA for unnecessary urine drug, allergy and psychological tests....
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Alex Murdaugh wants murder indictments dismissed, saying agent lied to grand jury
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh asked a judge Friday to throw out the original murder indictments for killing his wife and son, saying the chief investigator in the case lied to the grand jury. Murdaugh is facing a retrial on the murder charges after the South Carolina Supreme Court ...
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Aging Untold: How to reset when stress becomes chronic
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore when everyday stress can become chronic and how it may affect your body. Then, we meet older adults returning to college and look at the challenges and rewards of learning later in life. Plus, in one Michigan town, a ...
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Conjoined twins travel for lifesaving surgery
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -Two twin girls, born joined at the head, travel from to St. Louis for a life changing and groundbreaking surgery.
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Hopkinsville officers ram cruiser into suspect’s vehicle to avoid pursuit, further danger to public
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - A man is facing serious charges after he attempted to flee from officers in his vehicle while reportedly intoxicated earlier this week in Hopkinsville. According to a report from WKDZ, Hopkinsville Police officers responded to a call about a wrong-way d...
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Man adopted as infant reconnects with famous bio dad
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Born to teenaged parents and put up for adoption, Michael Goessling has an amazing story to tell. His adopted parents gave him an idyllic childhood, but he always wondered about his birth parents. 58 years later, he met both parents, and the identity of one...
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Supreme Court to decide whether Trump can ban asylum applications at the border
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider President Donald Trumps ban on asylum at the southern border, a pillar of the Republican presidents far-reaching crackdown on immigration. The Trump administration wants to overturn lower court decisions that found the executive order b...
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Nashville considers employee buyouts as high property taxes strain city budget
As many continue to struggle with high property taxes, Nashville is facing a tight budget in 2028, despite last year's tax hike.
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Breast cancer survivor shot nine times works the runway
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The woman you’re about to meet is nothing short of a miracle. She shares joy everywhere she goes -and the reason why, may leave you looking at your day differently....
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This exercise class takes a leap of faith – it’s bungee time
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Really sticking to a fitness routine can require a little bit of a leap. In North Carolina, there’s a lot of leaping - and to click into this routine - first you’ve got to click into a bungee harness....
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Child star in ‘Kindergarten Cop’ dies at 43
(Gray News) - An actor best known for starring in the movie “Kindergarten Cop” as a child has died. Christian Cousins died last month at the age of 43, according to an Instagram post shared by his brother Jonas Roeser on Oct. 22. Page Six was the first to report his death. “He wa...
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Photographer who also plays matchmaker
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A blind date may seem daunting to some, especially when the moment you come face to face is captured forever on camera. But here in east Texas, it can mean the start of forever -and for Merry and Tyler it did....
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Napping driver whose truck accelerated on Kansas soccer field, killing 2, won't be charged
A sleeping woman whose pickup truck accelerated onto the field of a Kansas youth soccer game, killing two people, will not face criminal charges, a prosecutor said, concluding that even one negligent act is not enough under state law to pursue a case of vehicular manslaughter. In...
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Avril Lavigne welcomes her first child
(Gray News) - Avril Lavigne is officially a girl mom. The “Complicated” singer, 42, welcomed her first baby, a girl, with her partner, announcing the news on Instagram. “Our Mini F--king Princess has arrived, ” Lavigne wrote in her caption. In a series of black-and-white photos, ...
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Old Nashville school could become library, homeless shelter and community campus
Metro leaders plan to turn a former North Nashville elementary school into the Brick Church Pike Community Campus with a new library, permanent cold-weather shelter, recreation space, offices and possible housing....
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Tennessee woman indicted in federal exploitation case involving infants, animal abuse
A Clarksville, Tennessee woman is facing serious federal charges after a grand jury indicted her for allegedly sharing disturbing material involving children and animals....
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Taylor Swift makes CMA Awards comeback 13 years after last performance
A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll. Taylor Swift is set to perform at the CMAs for the first time in 13 years. The Country Music Association and ABC announced Friday that Swift will return to "country music's biggest night." This year marks the 60th CMA Awards. RELA...
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Man rescued after falling into grain bin in Lawrence County. Here’s what happened
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is fortunate to be alive after he reportedly fell into a grain bin on Friday morning. Rescue teams responded to a property on Taylor Lane off Smith Road near the Laurel Hill wilderness in West Lawrence County, Tennessee, on Friday morning. A man...
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Former officer to be castrated after child rape conviction: ‘We will take his manhood’
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A former police officer and volunteer firefighter will be castrated after receiving three life sentences following a conviction for raping multiple children. According to Louisiana’s 18th Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton, a ju...
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Expect delays on Nashville’s Korean Veterans Boulevard starting Friday
Downtown Nashville drivers should plan for delays starting Nov. 13 as crews pave Korean Veterans Blvd between the roundabout and First Ave S. Work runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue with lane closures....
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Man arrested after allegedly flashing gun at Cookeville store employee at checkout
What This Story Is About A man was arrested on an aggravated assault charge after allegedly flashing a handgun at an employee at a Cookeville clothing store, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said. Why It Matters Investigators said the man was prohibited from possessing firearms...
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Super potent stem cells now available in Tennessee
A 26-year-old with rare syringomyelia reports dramatic pain relief after becoming Tennessee’s first patient to receive a donated MUSE stem cell infusion at a Franklin clinic. Researchers caution more studies are needed....
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Decoding hidden meanings behind some emojis and acronyms
( Aging Untold ) — Certain emojis and acronyms beyond LOL and BRB used in text messages carry hidden meanings that parents and grandparents may not know. Jill Story said it is tough to stay on top of the abbreviated language her three daughters use. “They have a whole language th...
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3 Nashville Fire trainees resign after ‘failing to meet academy standards,’ department says
What This Story Is About Three Nashville Fire Department trainees have resigned after failing to meet the fire academy’s standards and expectations, the department said. Why It Matters The department did not provide specific reasons for the resignations. For Context The resignati...
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Country music artists to be honored during Origins Impact Awards in Nashville
What This Story Is About The third annual Origins Impact Awards are happening next week in Nashville. Why It Matters The show recognizes artists who are contributing to the evolution of country music What Happens Next Artists will see who will take home the win in 18 categories. ...
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Lawsuit links construction dust to histoplasmosis cases near city in Tennessee
What This Story Is About Dozens of people are suing construction and development companies, alleging dust from their work sites caused histoplasmosis infections near Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station. Why It Matters The lawsuit includes a wrongful death claim brought by the moth...
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Nashville program offers up to 100 households free home energy upgrades
What This Story Is About A pilot program in Nashville called PowerBack Nashville will provide 100 households with upgraded energy equipment ahead of the winter season. Why It Matters The program aims to help residents lower energy costs while making their homes safer, more comfor...