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Slideshow: See Henry Rollins' 'Cool Evidence' Go Up
The punk icon's collection of rock 'n' roll artifacts is on display Friday and Saturday at RADAR615
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Gerrymandering Succeeded in Splitting Memphis, Failed in Red State Takeover
Tennessee’s Republican supermajority eliminated a Democratic stronghold, but gave up a solid-red district
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Former Lawrenceburg officer convicted in case involving 3-year-old
A former police officer was convicted of assault and attempted official oppression after a jury found he handcuffed a 3-year-old boy.
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Half the council, twice the constituents: What's next for Metro Council
Nashville’s Metro Council is preparing for one of the biggest changes to its structure in more than six decades.
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Dolly Parton company drops lawsuit against nephew Bryan Seaver
The notice does not explain why the company is dropping the claims.
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Veterans Day 2026 in Middle Tennessee: Parades, free events and deals
From parades and live music to a museum visit or brunch with adoptable dogs, Middle Tennessee has several ways to recognize Veterans Day this year.
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Turning colder with frost & freeze this weekend
A Frost Advisory is in effect for most of Southern Kentucky late Friday night through 8 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Trump’s memorial arch wins key approval, then judge blocks construction
A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trumps most pr...
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Middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A principal at Jardine Middle School was arrested for suspected child sex crimes on Thursday. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers arrested Todd W. Haag, 56, at Jardine Middle School. Haag was booked into the Shawnee Co.Department ...
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Death row inmate asks for a stay of execution until after holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A South Carolina death row inmate is petitioning to have his execution pushed back to after the holidays. Steven Bixby was convicted in 2007 of killing State Constable Donnie Ouzts and Sergeant Danny Wilson of the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Off...
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Barr to take over McConnell’s Senate seat after more than 40 years
What This Story Is About Republican Andy Barr will take over the U.S. Senate seat Mitch McConnell has held for more than 40 years after winning Tuesday’s race. Why It Matters The seat McConnell first won in 1984 changes hands in January, and Barr campaigned on lowering costs for ...
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SpaceXAI to build 2 more AI data centers in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Elon Musk said SpaceXAI is building two more data centers in Southaven adjacent to Colossus 2 right across the state line in Memphis. This will make six SpaceXAI data centers operating in the Memphis metro area. Data centers in Memphis and Southaven SpaceXAI ha...
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Former police officer pleads guilty to child porn possession, gets 100 days in jail
GREENVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A former Greenville police officer pleads guilty to child pornography possession On Wednesday, Dominic Olivares pleaded guilty in court to two counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Six other counts, including first- and secon...
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Murfreesboro awarded $8M federal grant for roadway safety improvements
What This Story Is About The city of Murfreesboro announced Wednesday that it received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation through its “Safe Streets and Roads for All’ grant program. Why It Matters The funds will go toward six projects in Murfreesboro’...
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11-year-old and 15-year-old arrested after delivery driver robbed at gunpoint
HAZELWOOD, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Two juveniles are in custody after a pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint in Missouri. According to police, the driver was robbed in Hazelwood shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday. Police said that two suspects, ages 11 and 15, wer...
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Appalachian Bear Rescue releases first cubs back into the wild since reopening
What This Story Is About Appalachian Bear Rescue released its first group of six rehabilitated bear cubs back into the wild after being shut down for a year and a half. Why It Matters The successful releases mark the rescue’s return to service following an extended closure that b...
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Rural barriers, lack of specialists keep Alzheimer’s patients from treatments, Pat Summitt Foundation says
What This Story Is About The Pat Summitt Foundation says rural living and a lack of specialists are keeping some East Tennessee residents with Alzheimer’s disease from getting treatment without a long drive. Why It Matters About 120,000 people in Tennessee have Alzheimer’s diseas...
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Vanderbilt, Mississippi State set to battle as both hope to get closer to bowl eligibility
Vanderbilt (3-5, 0-5 SEC) is coming off a bye week after dropping five straight games — all in conference — and is set to take on a reeling Mississippi State squad (4-4, 2-4 SEC) that has lost four in a row....
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Man sentenced 30 years after girl kidnapped in Kentucky found dead in Middle Tennessee
Three decades after the body of a child abducted in Southern Kentucky was discovered in Middle Tennessee, the man responsible for the crime received a life sentence....
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Overwhelming support fills the comments for woman who paid to keep stalker on GPS tracker
It was almost as if a different Gina Ehsani walked through the doors of NewsChannel 5, weeks after I first met her outside a Nashville courtroom. For years, she had heard from judges, attorneys and victim advocates who all said what she experienced paying for someone elses court-...
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Dolly Parton's estate issues notice to drop lawsuit against her nephew
According to Davidson County Chancery Court records, a notice of dismissal was filed on Thursday, Nov. 5.
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Clarksville school system asks judge to divide $700K among families after deadly bus crash
Months after a deadly school bus crash killed two Clarksville students and injured several others, a new federal court filing is creating another legal battle for the families affected. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System says Tennessee law caps its total liability fo...
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First measles death in 30+ years reported in this state
MADISON, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports the death of an infant associated with the ongoing measles outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. It is the first measles death in the state since 1990, according to a DHS news release...
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Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will preserve the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, his first official action after his party was swept aside in midterm elections on Tuesday. But the action does not prevent future president...
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Tennessee Democrats discuss future of party after midterms
The Democratic Caucus also voted to choose a leader on Thursday, but after a split vote, State Senator London Lamar will remain in charge.
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Woman celebrates 100th birthday with Nashville Zoo zipline
"I got all my teeth, and I can still chew 'em," Yvonne Stults said, digging through a box of Milk Duds. This always seems to be the case. People who are healthy and happy at a seasoned age often have a secret. For Stults, it's Milk Duds. "What do you think of your mom having all ...
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Wilson County Schools faces bus driver shortage, down 17 drivers since start of school year
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) Wilson County Schools is facing a bus driver shortage, leaving some routes unable to reliably run and forcing parents to find alternative ways to get their children to school. Bart Barker with Wilson County Schools said the district is down as many as ...
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Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn wants to 'skinny up' Tennessee's budget
Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn has promised to create a Tennessee-style "DOGE" to identify wasteful spending and potentially free up funding in the budget....
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Marsha Blackburn’s Senate successor: Is Pete Hegseth an option?
State law says the Governor appoints a Senate replacement, and Blackburn can wait until she takes the Governor’s office to resign as Senator.
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Man killed crossing Gallatin Pike North in Madison; residents call for pedestrian safety improvements
Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed while crossing Gallatin Pike North near the McHenry Center in Madison. Christopher Exum, 51, was hit early Wednesday morning while crossing the road. Police say a pickup truck struck a grocery cart Exum was pushing, knock...
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Attorney for family of Zoe Davis responds to Clarksville school district’s federal lawsuit over bus crash
What This Story Is About Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has filed a federal interpleader lawsuit asking a judge to decide how to divide $700,000 among the people making claims after a March school bus crash that killed two Kenwood Middle students. Why It Matters The school...
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Spring Hill Fire Department awarded grant for state-of-the-art training tool
The Spring Hill Fire Department has a new, state-of-the-art, augmented reality firefighting tool thanks to a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation.
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Old Hickory Village residents report 14 power outages since January ice storm
What This Story Is About Old Hickory Village residents say they have had over a dozen power outages since January’s ice storm. Why It Matters Boyd said frequent outages can be dangerous for neighbors who have medication and food that must be kept at a stable temperature. What Hap...
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911 calls from Jefferson Street shooting show chaos leading up to and after unauthorized Halloween party
What This Story Is About 911 calls made before and after a Halloween night shooting on Jefferson Street, which sent four teens to the hospital, show callers reported an underage party and visible weapons before the gunfire. Why It Matters Two calls reported the party, the crowd a...
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NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions. The Swift Observatory’s demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. The U.S. Sp...
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Caught on video: Police capture runaway piglets
BEAUFORT, S.C. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Officers with a South Carolina police department responded to a foot chase involving two runaway piglets dubbed “Bacon Bits.” The Beaufort Police Department shared video of the incident on social media, showing officers tracking down the pair. ...
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Charlie Hatcher says minority status won’t change how he does his job in Congress
What This Story Is About Soon-to-be Congressman Charlie Hatcher says his first months in Congress as a freshman may be a challenge given the new political landscape. Why It Matters Hatcher says farmland in America needs protection and cost of living is a top priority after he saw...
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Metro Council to debate mayor's capital spending plan
Metro Nashville Council members are returning to a $544.72 million spending plan and a growing list of concerns in their meeting tonight.
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Tennessee family files federal class-action lawsuit against autism therapy provider over massive bills
What This Story Is About A Clarksville family featured in a WSMV4 investigation has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against New York-based behavioral therapy provider The Perfect Child, alleging predatory balance billing and deceptive business practices after receiving a $36...
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8 arrested in deadly block party mass shooting, 2 on the run
DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - More people have been charged in connection with a deadly Georgia mass shooting that left two people dead and 44 injured. In a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, law enforcement officials announced that eight people were charged following...