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Woman gives birth to baby in KFC parking & gives him fitting nickname: 'Colonel Cody'
A woman from the U.K. reportedly gave birth to her baby boy in a KFC parking lot -- and now she and her family have a fitting nickname for him.
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NASA orbiter spots massive 'once-in-a-century' crater on moon
The finding shows that impacts can alter the lunar surface far beyond the crater itself.
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Fairgrounds Petition Delivered to Metro With Almost 75,000 Signatures
Coalition takes expensive and controversial anti-racing campaign to city clerk for certification
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Williamson County deputies say no active threat after suspicious bus stop report involving child
What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said it identified the person involved in a reported suspicious incident near a bus stop and determined that there is no active threat to the public. Why It Matters A student reported that someone stopped near the Wa...
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Bear at Grand Teton National Park euthanized because of 'poor decisions' by park visitors
Grand Teton National Park officials said they had to euthanize a black bear last week because of "poor decisions made by park visitors." Park officials said they had received reports earlier this year about a black bear approaching visitors near the Delta Lake area of the park. T...
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TBI Most Wanted suspect arrested in Kentucky, charged in Pickett Co. killing
A man who had been on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Most Wanted list since May has been arrested in Kentucky in connection with a Pickett County homicide. TBI said Jesse Wayne Phillips was taken into custody Wednesday in Monticello, Kentucky, by Kentucky State Police tro...
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PETA’s 'Free the Chicken' truck vs. Raising Cane’s: Who wins Nashville’s taste test?
Nashville's Raising Cane's is getting some new competition as PETA's "Free the Chicken" truck parks nearby, offering free vegan chicken .
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Tennessee sheriff warning stores to remove kratom products or face felony charges. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin is warning convenience-store owners to remove kratom and kratom-derived products from their shelves, saying the products are illegal under Tennessee law. Why It Matters The sheriff said sellers could face felony charges i...
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12-year-old girl dies after SUV backs into her in church parking lot, authorities say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A church service in South Carolina sadly ended in tragedy Wednesday after a vehicle backed into a 12-year-old girl in the parking lot. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened that night at the Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist C...
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40 pigs rescued from poor conditions, owner facing dozens of charges
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A man is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after deputies were called out to a property in Louisiana to investigate reports that pigs were running loose and damaging property. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, d...
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Tennessee 5th congressional district race tests Democratic strength in Charlie Hatcher-Chaz Molder matchup
What This Story Is About Republican Charlie Hatcher and Democrat Chaz Molder are facing off in race for Tennessee’s 5th congressional district. Why It Matters The 5th district offers another test of what happens when Tennessee’s congressional map is redrawn around a rapidly chang...
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Midterm voting picks up amid massive shifts in voting districts
Election day is still 6 weeks away, but the first midterm ballots have already been cast. Early, in-person voting is now officially underway in Virginia, while voters in South Dakota, Idaho and Minnesota can file absentee ballots. You never know whats going to happen in the comin...
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Trump says CNN, MSNOW and Politico are banned from White House for 'fake news'
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning three major news outlets from the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said CNN, MSNOW and Politico are subject to the ban, accusing them of reporting "fake news." IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Americans value press fr...
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Federal tax incentive hopes to keep film production in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working on legislation that would create a 20% federal tax incentive for movies and television shows filmed in the United States. Jon Voight, an actor serving as special ambassador to Hollywood, said the shift of film proj...
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Redrawn Tennessee 9th congressional district pits Brent Taylor against Justin Pearson in race drawing national attention
What This Story Is About Republican Brent Taylor and Democrat Justin Pearson are both running to represent Tennessee’s 9th congressional district in the 2026 November general election. Why It Matters This ballot matchup is more notable than any other race in Tennessee because of ...
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Body of 11-month-old baby was found hidden in couch with bruises, bite marks, citation shows
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky., Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A criminal citation reveals new disturbing details surrounding the murder of an 11-month-old boy in Kentucky. Authorities said Elijah Mayes, 19, was babysitting 11-month-old Grayson Walton while the infant’s father was at work on Sep...
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Did you know there’s a dress code at TN polling sites? What to know for 2026 election
What This Story Is About Certain political clothing and accessories are not permitted within 100 feet of Tennessee polling sites. Why It Matters The midterm election is on November 3, during which Tennessee voters will choose the state’s next governor, congressional representativ...
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Concerns over Kennedy Center’s future renewed
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The doors to the historic Kennedy Center are closed, with fences put up and the public kept out after the building closed without warning earlier this week due to alleged safety risks. Supporters of the center worry the “temporary” closure could be permanen...
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Election 2026: Your questions about voting in Tennessee on Election Day, answered
What This Story Is About Voters are often left with numerous questions about how, where and when to vote in an election. WSMV4 has compiled a list of top queries to help Tennesseans prepare for the midterms. Why It Matters Election Day is Nov. 3. Catch Up Election 2026: These 3 c...
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What clean eating really means
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
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Cat injured after Henry County blow dart attack recieves another body cast, rescue update
Proverbs 12:10 releases new updates on the injured cat after the Henry County blow dart attack.
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What to know about causes for thinning hair, hair loss
( Aging Untold ) — Thinning hair can be frustrating, and it’s not always tied to getting older. With so many possible triggers behind hair loss, from hormones to stress to nutrition, it’s easy to spend money on treatments before knowing what’s actually causing the problem. Hair l...
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Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis
( Aging Untold ) — As we age, life brings transitions and, for some, it can be a chance to reconnect with who they are and what they want. While this is sometimes called a midlife or later-life crisis, it can also be growth or a second bloom. Why later life opens the door to self...
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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from agents, state patrol says
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...
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‘Don’t feel like you’re alone in this" - National Alliance for Caregiving addresses caregiving crisis
( Aging Untold ) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving , which amounts to about one in four adults. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving , joined Aging Untold and said several...
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Daycare driver in 6-year-old’s hot van death admits she skipped safety check because ‘she was hot,’ records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — The daycare van driver charged in the hot van death of a 6-year-old girl told Tennessee state inspectors that she skipped her required walk-through inspection of the vehicle because “she was hot,” according to records newly obtained from the Ten...
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Married and living apart: Some couples redefine what marriage looks like later in life
( Aging Untold ) — Marriage doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some happily married couples stay together but live in separate homes. Marriage is about connection, not an address Gerontologist Sam Cradduck said couples shouldn’t assume sharing a home is what makes a marriage...
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Two Belmont alums step into spotlight at TPAC for 'Jersey Boys'
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center may have kicked off its 2026-2027 Broadway season with the 20th anniversary tour of "Jersey Boys," but the show still features talent shaped right here in the Volunteer State — more specifically, in Music City itself!...
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Millions more Amazon Prime refunds are coming: Here’s how you could get up to $200
(Gray News) – Amazon is accelerating and widening consumer refund payouts under an expanded federal court order stemming from the Federal Trade Commission’s $2.5 billion deceptive enrollment settlement. Under the historic September 2025 settlement of the FTC’s allegations, Amazon...
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HOA removes Little Free Library from a resident’s front yard. Here’s why
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – A homeowners association in Ohio ordered a resident to remove a Little Free Library from her front yard by the end of September, saying the book exchange box violates bylaws against yard storage. Lana Carter and her husband installed th...
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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial explains decision that led to mistrial
A man who served on the jury in Lindsay Clancys murder trial released a statement explaining why he would not join the other 11 jurors in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Michael Pguy Desronvil was identified as the lone holdout juror. His refusal to dismiss the c...
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PHOTOS: Vehicle crashes into Lebanon home, driver issued citation
A car crashed into a house early Thursday morning in Lebanon, but thankfully, no one was seriously injured.
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FAA set to roll out AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports, reports say
The Federal Aviation Administration could start using an AI tool to help with air traffic control as soon as Monday, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The software is called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. It's designed to help a...
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New rule could make getting green card harder for immigrants using public benefits
A new Trump administration immigration policy that gives federal officials broader discretion to consider an immigrants use of public benefits when deciding whether to grant a green card or visa took effect Friday. The changes expand how immigration officials apply the long-stand...
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Aging Untold: Setting boundaries when adult kids move back home
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations when adult children move back home. Plus, we examine digital legacy planning and explain how organizing your passwords and online accounts now can protect y...
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How to protect your budget from wedding vendor problems
( InvestigateTV ) — Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but it can also be one of the most expensive, and couples working on tight timelines are often hiring vendors they have never met, sometimes entirely online. Josh Planos, a spokesperson f...
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Franklin statue honors mule from Civil War
A new statue at Carter Hill Park has been dedicated to a mule for its connection to the Battle of Franklin in the Civil War.
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Trump admin approves sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved a potential multi-billion-dollar sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that would bolster the Gulf allys military, even as it threatens to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. The US State Department announced th...
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Jury reaches verdict in case tied to death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A woman was found guilty of negligent homicide in connection with the death of Adan Manzano, a sports reporter killed while covering Super Bowl LIX in 2025. The defense and prosecution both presented closing arguments Thursday before the jury was ...
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African Street Festival returns to Nashville for 44th year
Nashville's African Street Festival is back for its 44th year, bringing three days of music, cultural arts, education, health and wellness, and civic engagement to Hadley Park. WATCH: African Street Festival organizer on 44 years of culture and community in Nashville African Stre...
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Experts answer viewer questions: Dementia and doctor visits, sharing kids’ photos online and rebuilding libido
( Aging Untold ) — Each week, viewers send in thoughtful questions about aging and everyday life. This week’s questions cover helping a parent with dementia keep up with doctor visits, deciding whether to share children’s photos online and rebuilding libido later in life. Helping...
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Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old boy told police he ‘fell off the couch,’ affidavit shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A babysitter in North Carolina is accused of killing a 7-month-old boy who died from severe head injuries. Police in Charlotte said they were contacted by the Department of Social Services on Sept. 10 regarding a 7-month-old boy who was in the...
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13-year-old boy found dead in river after trying to rescue his sister, reports say
(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy in Montana was found dead in the river after trying to rescue his sister, according to officials. On Thursday, just before 2 p.m., rescue teams found Ephraim Dayley’s body in the Clarks Fork River, according to a press release. Ephraim was tubing w...
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Truck smashes through brick wall into Middle Tennessee restaurant
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A truck smashed through a brick wall into a restaurant in Middle Tennessee. The truck crashed into Los Jalapeños at 526 TN-76 in White House, according to Smokey Barn News , sending the hood at least four feet into the building. A truck smashed through...
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Cheekwood Gardens welcomes a new season with ‘fall magic’ and 100,000 pumpkins at 6-week festival
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fall starts next week and so does harvest season at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. The botanical site announced that its Cheekwood Harvest event opens September 19, bringing “fall magic” to the six-week festival. Cheekwood said that during the festival, t...
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Former fast-food manager in Murfreesboro charged after tying employee to grill
A former fast-food manager in Murfreesboro faces charges after allegedly tying an employee to a grill.