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GWAR for President: A Fireside Chat With Blothar the Berserker
The lead singer of the alien shock-rock collective discusses their Nov. 8 Brooklyn Bowl appearance and why people keep coming back to GWAR
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Gino Bulso Files First Piece of 2027 State Legislation on Abortion Pills
The Brentwood Republican is reviving a bill that aims to allow for civil liability lawsuits related to the use of abortion pills
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Rock Block Trailblazers Remember What Made the Neighborhood Great
With change on the horizon, we look back at the storied history of once-thriving Elliston Place
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Bad Idea Welcomes an American Revival
Chef Logan King’s new menu brings comfort food and well-met pairing challenges for sommelier/owner Alex Burch
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Amendment 1 passes: How will Tennessee judges decide bail?
Tennessee voters passed Amendment 1, where defendants accused of serious crimes can be denied bail. But what will judges consider when applying the law?...
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After years in state custody, Tennessee teen celebrates finding his forever family
After spending more than six years in state custody, one Tennessee teenager is celebrating something he once wondered if he would ever have: a forever family....
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House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 9 as more than 200 firefighters respond
A fire barreled through a two-story home in New York early Thursday, killing six people and injuring nine others, including three firefighters and two police officers, the city's fire department said. More than 200 first responders quickly got to the fire in the row house in Broo...
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Flooding prompts state of emergency in Georgia as crews conduct more than 40 rescues
MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. ( WANF /Gray News) — Flash flooding prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, Georgia, and flash flood warnings in several other cities in north Georgia on Thursday. Storms dropped heavy rain across a mountainous area that drains into the Toccoa River between...
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Todd County, Kentucky
What This Story Is About The Todd County Water District has issued an immediate boil water advisory for customers along portions of Canyon Run Road and Shawnee Path in Kentucky. Why It Matters The advisory follows damage to a main water line. Customers in the affected area should...
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More than one in three Americans think debt for the latest phone is worth it
( InvestigateTV ) — More than one in three Americans think it is worth putting a new phone on a credit card and taking on debt to get the latest model, according to a new WalletHub survey. The same survey found almost nine out of 10 people say new phones are overpriced. Nearly ha...
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Matt Van Epps wins reelection to Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after The Associated Press called the race Thursday.
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More than 600,000 rally across France to demand higher wages and school funding
Frances Interior Ministry said more than 600,000 people rallied Thursday across France, including in Paris, to demand higher wages and support the student protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government. After more than a month of large, recurring protests a...
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Democrat clings to razor-thin lead in Mississippi Senate race
Mississippi voters could send a Democrat to the U.S. Senate for the first time in decades, with Scott Colom holding a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. As of Thursday, Colom led Hyde-Smith by more than 1,100 votes, with nearly 1 million ballots counted....
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Alzheimer's Foundation to host free caregiving and education conference for Nashville families Nov. 18
Dealing with a loved one who has Alzheimer's can be hard to navigate, and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is bringing resources right here to Nashville. The organization will host a free Alzheimer's & Caregiving Educational Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1...
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3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office
Two people were shot at the main post office in Iowa's capital Thursday, and a third person was injured trying to escape before the shooter was taken into custody, authorities said. None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, police said. Theyre all at the hospital...
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Let Me Help: Where to save or splurge for holiday dinner
Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to Thanksgiving this year, it's going to cost you more at the grocery store. Where can you save some money? Chef Joseph Goldman answers that question. Chef Joe has several cookbooks to help you in the kitchen. You can find them on his web...
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Dr. Ben is an orthopedic surgeon by day and comedian by night
There is no shortage of people trying to make a name for themselves in Nashville, but on a Monday night at Zanies Comedy Club, one comedian's stage name comes with his credentials. "Alright, I am Dr. Ben here," he announces from the stage. That is Dr. Ben Debelak, a board-certifi...
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New Orleans blacksmith preserves centuries-old ironwork tradition
NEW ORLEANS ( Aging Untold ) — In New Orleans, the city’s architecture is often framed in iron. Centuries of old balconies, fences and gates have survived fires and hurricanes. At Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop, Darryl Reeves is one of the few who still carry on the traditi...
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Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokmon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe. The winners emerged Thursday from a field of 12 finalists that included Bo...
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Trump seeks to erase first criminal conviction of a US president
President Donald Trump's lawyers will try to persuade a New York appeals court Thursday to throw out his hush money conviction, two years after it made history. The conviction, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to obscure a $130,000 payment to adult film performe...
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Danger Zone: Planes are crashing near airports, millions may not know the risk
Millions of Americans live, work, and commute within feet of airport flight paths without a second thought. But what happens when an approaching aircraft falls short of the runway? In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast , host Laura Hettiger sits down with Joce Sterman f...
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Proposal for new middle school campus moving forward in Williamson County. Here’s the district’s plan
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) - Williamson County could soon change where your child goes to school in the next few years. The school board believes a new campus is necessary to prevent overcrowding. The district leadership claims the county needs a new middle school in Brentwood to ke...
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18 guns, drugs, $20K seized in Clarksville
Eighteen firearms, a large quantity of narcotics and more than $20,000 in cash were discovered during the execution of two search warrants in Clarksville....
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What causes dry mouth, and what can you do about it?
( Aging Untold ) — Dry mouth can show up alongside soreness, bad breath and trouble with dentures. It affects 40% of adults 80 and up and 30% of adults 65 and up, according to the American Dental Association. What causes dry mouth? Dry mouth happens when the salivary glands do no...
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Russell Brand convicted on rape, sexual assault charges
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian ...
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Nashville Symphony celebrates 80 years with half-price subscriptions and discounts
The symphony is celebrating 80 years with half-price subscriptions, discounts for concerts packages and two free tickets for first-time guests.We're told rush t...
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GOP meltdown sparks battle over who's to blame
Even as key Senate races remain unresolved in Mississippi and Alaska, Republicans have already begun searching for someone to blame after a devastating midterm election defeat. With Democrats securing control of the Senate and on track for major gains in the House, the conversati...
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Man charged with arson accused of intentionally lighting trash on fire in Nashville
Authorities arrested a man accused of lighting trash on fire near an affordable senior and disabled housing property in Nashville.
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Copperhill closes city amid flooding, urges public to stay away from downtown
Copperhill officials are urging people to stay away from downtown and areas along the Toccoa and Ocoee rivers as flooding prompts road and safety restrictions a...
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Who speaks for you? Choosing a medical power of attorney
( Aging Untold ) — Staying in control as you age can mean choosing someone you trust to make health care decisions if you can’t. The key is picking a person who knows your wishes and will keep them front and center. The Aging Untold experts are talking about what a medical power ...
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Redrawing maps came back to bite Republicans in TN-4, one Metro leader says
Victoria Broderick (D) claimed victory in Tennessee's fourth congressional district. The win would unseat incumbent Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R) who has held the s...
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InvestigateTV+: Aging and driving
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ looks at the emotional toll when seniors “hang up the keys” and offer a roadmap for families navigating that difficult conversation. Plus, we investigate homeowners facing a costly nightmare from repeated pipe leaks in relatively new houses. The...
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These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’
DALLAS, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about f...
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Why this attorney has been putting up positive billboards
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Sam Aguiar has been a personal injury lawyer since 2008. “It’s a tough field, but it’s a rewarding field,” Aguiar said. In December 2024, he decided to go beyond the courtroom and put up billboards around town with motivational messages. “I des...
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Mother honors stillborn son by bringing comfort to grieving families
MARSHALL, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — Sabrina and Brenden Miller walked through the doors of Oak Lawn Hospital with 17 bags full of comfort items, a delivery they make each year on their son’s birthday. Nurses in the birth center received the bags, which will eventually go to mothe...
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Escaped Tennessee murder convict captured in Missouri after weeklong manhunt
Authorities on Wednesday were still trying to piece together how an escaped Tennessee prisoner convicted of murder evaded capture for more than a week before being tracked down hundreds of miles away in Missouri. Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-work...
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President Trump talks future of Marsha Blackburn's Senate seat after midterm elections
Marsha Blackburn holds the title of Governor-Elect and Senator (R-Tenn.) at the moment, which means someone will have to fill the remainder of her term in the s...
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After 35 drawings, someone finally wins the Powerball jackpot
One person in New Jersey is suddenly very wealthy after Powerball ended its streak of 35 drawings without a winner on Wednesday, awarding the 10th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Wednesdays jackpot was worth $835 million, the largest U.S. jackpot since a ticket in Illinois worth ...
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Three arrested in Clarksville; investigation finds 18 firearms, narcotics, $20K in cash
An investigation by the Clarksville Police Department led three arrests and the seizure of firearms, narcotics and around $20,000 in cash.
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Former Dickson SRO charged with theft, accused of logging dozens of unworked hours
A former school resource officer has been arrested for allegedly logging dozens of hours he did not work.
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Our first widespread frost/freeze expected this weekend
We had some beneficial rainfall on Tuesday evening into Wednesday, and thankfully no severe weather. Now, we're tracking some drier weather but a shot of colder air coming for the weekend....
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AI agents could make banking easier, but experts warn of new risks
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond simply answering questions. New AI agents can act autonomously to complete tasks, and as the technology becomes more powerful, cybersecurity experts are raising questions about what could happen when those agents have access to your money....
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60 pounds of marijuana seized at BNA; 21-year-old charged
According to court documents, investigators were searching for possible narcotics on a Southwest flight arriving from San Jose, California around 3:15 p.m....
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McCaysville under a state of emergency due to flooding: Water distribution planned Friday
McCaysville’s water system remains out of operation, and officials say they cannot estimate when service will be restored.Heavy flooding inundated downtown McCa...
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Future voter arrives early: Woman goes into labor at polling place
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) — Tessa Von Fange went into labor after a trip to the Shawnee County Elections Office in Kansas, where she went to vote. Tessa Von Fange is a longtime voter. She said she has missed very few elections. “I don’t think there are too many elections th...
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Single Powerball ticket matches all numbers for $847 million jackpot
(Gray News) - A single ticket matched all numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing with an estimated jackpot of $847 million. The Nov. 4 winning Powerball numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56 and the red Powerball 21. Powerball officials said a single ticket sold in New Jersey m...
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How Marsha Blackburn won the TN gubernatorial election without 50% of the vote
Middle Tennessee State University Associate Professor in the Department of Political and Global Affairs Dr. Robb McDaniel acknowledged Blackburn had a tough race...
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Six Tennessee House seats flip blue: What election results could mean for voters
Six Republican-held seats in the state House of Representatives flipped to Democrats, raising questions about what the shift could mean for everyday Tennesseans....
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Blackburn names transition chair, proposes review of Tennessee state government
One day after winning Tennessee's gubernatorial election, governor-elect Marsha Blackburn met with Gov. Bill Lee to begin the transition to a new administration....
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Wilson County Schools needs more bus drivers after 17 quit this year
What This Story Is About The Wilson County School Board said the district needs more bus drivers following several drivers quitting this year. Why It Matters During a school board meeting on Monday, board members said 17 drivers have quit this academic year. What Happens Next Boa...
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The Melting Pot is returning to downtown Nashville nearly six years after Christmas Day bombing
Longtime managing partner Demetrius Kelley, now the restaurant's majority owner, is bringing the beloved fondue spot back to the corner of Third and Union. Nearly six years after the Christmas Day bombing devastated Nashville's Second Avenue, one beloved restaurant is getting a s...
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Woman charged with hiding income to pocket $12K in illegal SNAP funds
TOWN OF ADAMS, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits, authorities said. According to an arrest report and felony complaints in Watertown City Court, Nicole Brown, 3...
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Marsha Blackburn outlines affordability agenda as governor-elect
What This Story Is About Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn outlined her agenda when she is sworn into office and cutting spending was one of the top items on the list. Why It Matters The Gov.-elect says it’s clear Tennesseans are upset with the rising cost of living. What Happens N...
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‘Every community deserves a voice’: Nashville Mayor shares statement on Tennessee midterm election results
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell gave a statement on Wednesday morning following the results from the Tennessee midterm election. O’Connell reflected on the results of the election, the state legislative races and efforts to protect Tennessee voters. “E...