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Antisemitic graffiti found at popular East Nashville park

What This Story Is About Metro Parks employees covered up antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, found at Cornelia Fort Airpark in East Nashville. Why It Matters The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville says the graffiti reflects a broader rise in antisemitism, noting Jewi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Iowa marching band pays tribute to member who collapsed and died during season opener

DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - The Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band member who collapsed at the home opener football game and died was honored at the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Derek Phillips, a mellophone player in the Hawkeye Marching Band, collapsed in the heat at the Hawkeyes ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

government

NYC sues Trump administration over expanded ‘public charge’ immigration rule

New York City is suing the Trump administration over changes to a federal immigration test that city officials say could discourage legal immigrants from accessing basic public benefits. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that the city filed a lawsuit challenging revisions to ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Serious injury crash closes eastbound Compton Road in Murfreesboro

Eastbound Compton Road at Madison Avenue is closed following a serious injury crash involving a car and a truck, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department. Police said one of the drivers was taken to the hospital. The extent of that persons injuries was not immediately rele...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

2 dead, at least 8 injured in crash involving Amish buggy

CANTON, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - Two people died in a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy on Sunday, according to authorities in New York. At least eight other people were sent to area hospitals with injuries from the collision, which happened around 3 p.m. on Coun...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Tennessee could face millions in new SNAP costs under federal changes, advocates warn

Tennessee could soon face millions of dollars in additional costs to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, under changes approved by Congress. Nearly 700,000 Tennesseans rely on the food assistance program each month, according to federal ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill to resume Senate work

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke to the press outside the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill Monday, making one of his first public appearances in months after he was hospitalized in June. McConnell was in a wheelchair Monday when he briefly addressed reporters. "I must admit after ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Rollover crash shuts down Trenton Road in Clarksville

A rollover crash has shut down part of Trenton Road in Clarksville Monday afternoon. Clarksville Police said officers responded to the crash at Trenton Road and Marla Circle around 4:30 p.m. The roadway is completely shut down as crews work to clear the scene, and police said the...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Stewart County School bus involved in crash

What This Story Is About A Stewart County school bus was involved in a crash shortly after leaving school grounds on Monday afternoon. A Stewart County school bus was involved in a school bus shortly after leaving school grounds on Monday afternoon. STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) -...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

15-year-old girl charged with murder after man pushed from moving train

CHICAGO (Gray News) – Chicago police said a teenage girl was arrested in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man who was pushed from a moving train. The 15-year-old girl, who was identified as a suspect who allegedly pushed the man from a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

Local

Tennessee prepares to execute Christa Pike for the murder of Colleen Slemmer

This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. Over the course of three days in August, Christa Pike watched as lawyers and expert witnesses in a Knoxville courtroom meticulously analyzed the abuse she suffered as a child and the differ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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A Russian drone struck a passenger train just steps from a NATO border

A Russian drone struck a passenger train at a station near the Ukraine-Poland border on Sunday, just minutes after a diplomatic delegation that included former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt had passed through the same station. U...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Police investigating after dog found dead in locked car

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Police are investigating after a dog was found dead inside a locked vehicle in Evansville, authorities said. Evansville Police Department records show officers responded to a 911 call near Walnut Street and Southeast 10th Street. According to...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Franklin Co. deputy arrested, charged with domestic violence assault

A Franklin County sheriffs deputy has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident, according to the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. The sheriffs office said Deputy Billy Harris was arrested after an incident that allegedly happened on the ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

business

Kroger settles class action lawsuit over pharmacy overcharges: How to file a claim

Mike had a question and thought others might want to know the answer too. The Nashville-area Kroger pharmacy customer emailed me after learning Kroger had settled a class action lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging insured customers for certain drugs. His question was sim...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Nashville man dies after SUV crashes into tree on Highway 100

What This Story Is About A 69-year-old Nashville man died after his SUV left Highway 100 and struck a tree near Old Hickory Boulevard. Why It Matters Police said the driver was wearing a seatbelt and there were no signs of impairment at the scene. What Happens Next Police are con...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Bill introduced to reduce workweek to 32 hours

(Gray News) – Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without a loss in pay or benefits. Rep. Mark Takano of California and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” last week. EN ESPAÑOL | Prop...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

schools

Six ways to protect your savings before you retire

( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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‘Every life matters.’ Responders rescue raccoon trapped in pickle jar in Tennessee

DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - It was a dill-emma only rescuers could solve: a hungry raccoon in Dickson needed a hand after getting trapped in an empty pickle jar. On Friday evening, the Humane Society of Dickson County received a call about a raccoon across the street from the post of...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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A rise in animal hoarding cases shows the riskier side of animal rescue

Animal hoarding cases are increasingly challenging rescuers nationwide. in recent months, stations with the Scripps News Group have reported several rescues involving dozens of animals, many living in overcrowded unhealthy conditions. In South Florida, investigators uncovered a c...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

schools

Comptroller: Former Tenn. school employee misused $31K in book fair proceeds

A former Camden Elementary School employee misused more than $31,000 in proceeds from the schools Scholastic Book Fairs for personal purchases, according to an investigation by the Tennessee Comptrollers Office. Investigators said the former media specialist, who also served as t...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Judge Judy retiring from on-camera work after 30 years. Here’s what’s next

(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Remote workers are spending more time alone and reporting higher mental distress

Spending too much time working alone could be harming your mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Science. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work skyrocketed. Since then, the rate of remote work has stabilized at around 22%. According to the U.S. Bure...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Man accused in hanging death of Tasia Fortune denied bond, pleads not guilty

JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Jarques “Jock” Ratliff, 51, the man accused in connection with the murder of Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune, was denied bond. Ratliff made his initial appearance in court on Monday, where he also pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Fortun...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

safety

Franklin Co. house fire kills 80-year-old woman, injures 4 others

An 80-year-old woman died and four other people were injured in a house fire early Monday morning in Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriffs Office . Deputies and several fire departments responded around 1:50 a.m. Sept. 14 to a home on Gum Creek Road, the sher...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Braves postseason tickets to go on sale Thursday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves postseason tickets will go on sale Thursday, with a presale beginning at 10 a.m. for all Premium and A-List members. The general ticket allotment will be made available Thursday at 1 p.m. Tickets for National League Wild Card (NL...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026

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Faizon Brandon named SEC Freshman of the Week for second straight week

What This Story Is About Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon has been named SEC Freshman of the Week for the second straight week. Why It Matters Brandon had another stellar outing for his first road game of his college career. In Tennessee’s win over Georgia Tech, Brandon accou...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 14, 2026