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80-year-old woman killed, 4 injured in Middle Tennessee house fire, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About An 80-year-old woman died and four other people were injured in an early Monday house fire in Franklin County. Why It Matters Multiple emergency agencies responded to the fire on Gum Creek Road, and investigators are working to determine the cause. What H...
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Woman killed, 4 injured in Franklin County house fire
Firefighters were called to a home on Gum Creek Road around 1:50 a.m.
schools
Former school employee in Benton County accused of misusing book fair money
A former employee of a parent teacher organization in Benton County has been accused of misappropriating thousands of dollars in book fair funds, according to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury....
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Middle Tennessee deputy, school resource officer arrested after alleged domestic violence incident, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About A Franklin County sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer has been charged with domestic violence assault after an alleged incident Friday night. Why It Matters The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said it conducted the investigation and arrested Dep...
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EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help unleash Amer...
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Clarksville officer-involved shooting leaves man hospitalized
One man is hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in Clarksville Monday morning.
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Man hospitalized after alleged shootout with Clarksville police officers. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A man was shot after Clarksville police said he exchanged gunfire with officers who were responding to a domestic disturbance Monday morning. Why It Matters Police said the caller reported her adult son was outside with a gun and had already fired it. No ...
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‘No one can replace Truman’: WGNS remembers longtime host and former Rutherford County Sheriff Truman Jones
Truman Jones graduated from Central High School in 1959 and began his career with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in 1972.
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Man shot, killed by officers after domestic disturbance in Clarksville
Authorities are investigating after a domestic disturbance led to a deadly officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Clarksville.
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Judge dismisses Nashville reporter’s petition against ICE, claiming her detention was retaliatory
What This Story Is About Estefany Rodriguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, was taken into custody by ICE agents outside a gym on Murfreesboro Pike on March 4. Why It Matters Her arrest spurred a heated debate between Democratic lawmakers and ICE, w...
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TBI investigating officer-involved shooting after gunfire exchanged in Clarksville
An armed man was shot during an exchange of gunfire with Clarksville police Monday morning, according to the Clarksville Police Department. Officers responded to Fairview Lane around 10:56 a.m. for a domestic disturbance in progress. Police said the caller reported her adult son ...
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All eyes on 'The Pitt' as the 78th Emmy Awards take center stage
The 78th Emmy Awards are taking place Monday night in Los Angeles. NBC will roll out a special blue carpet this year as the network celebrates its 100th anniversary. Among those looking to win big tonight is HBO Max's real-time emergency room drama "The Pitt." Last year, the show...
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Man accused of trying to break into a home he said was a ‘frat house,’ police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner told officers that so...
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Central City teen charged in murder of 11-month-old
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Central City Police have confirmed a 19-year-old has been charged in the death of an 11-month-old who was reported missing. According to Central City Police, officers were called to a disturbance in the 800 block of Harrison Avenue just after 5 p.m. on Sat...
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Eric Church's Chief's, Hawkers to debut at Nashville airport as part of $855M expansion
Travelers at Nashville International Airport will get a bigger taste of the city's food, music and creative culture when the new Concourse A opens in 2028....
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A Flock camera hit sent troopers to her door. They had the wrong car.
Palm Coast, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle captu...
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Aging Untold: Decoding your blood pressure numbers
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
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Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, the cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway and killed 5
Amazon said Sunday that it has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages careened off a Miami runway last week and killed five people. The Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and then barreled roughly 1,300 feet (396 ...
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Tennessee starting tight end Ethan Davis out for remainder of 2026 season with torn ACL
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to Head Coach Josh Heupel. The Vols are looking for their third 2026 win. At a news conference Monday afternoon, the coach said Davis had torn his ACL, and recovery wou...
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Millions of migrating birds spotted on First Alert Live Radar in Tennessee. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About That wasn’t rain on the radar; it was actually millions of birds migrating south! Why It Matters This shows how far radar technology has come. A strange sight on First Alert Live Radar over the mid-September Tennessee weekend may have looked like widespre...
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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones died Monday. He was 87. "He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his drea...
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Tenn. optometrist sentenced to 42 months for $6.9M Medicare fraud
A Brentwood optometrist who admitted billing Medicare for wound care products she had not actually purchased or used has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison. Prosecutors said Helen Boerman used her practice, Brentwood Eye Care, to split wound care products intended for ...
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, reports say. Here’s why
(Gray News) - Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour after several venues said they would not let the rapper perform, according to several reports. “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. to...
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What is ‘Cat’s Claw’ and why is Tennessee law enforcement warning public about it containing illegal compound?
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning consumers and store owners about products labeled “Cat’s Claw” that authorities say may actually contain MGM-15, a compound made from kratom. Why It Matters Cat’s Claw is legal in Tennessee, but kratom is i...
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YMCA of Middle Tennessee installs underwater AI surveillance
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee emailed members Friday announcing that AngelEye, an artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system, has been installed at its Nashville facility....
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'We are so back': Pilgrimage Music Festival announces dates for 2027 return in Franklin
After taking a hiatus in 2026, the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival is set to return to Franklin next year.
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Music festival returning to Middle TN. Here’s what you need to know
What This Story Is About Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return to Franklin on April 10 and 11, 2027. Why It Matters The festival is returning after taking 2026 off, and it will move from its usual fall timeframe to the spring. What Happens Next Organizers said addition...
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Trump downplays need for AI guardrails as industry leaders call for regulation
President Donald Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on artificial intelligence, pushing back against some of the technologys most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight as AI systems rapidly become more powerful. The only control or guard...
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Health department reports 9 cases of measles confirmed in Tennessee this year. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Health confirms that nine people have contracted measles in the state so far this year. Why It Matters Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that typically appears as a red, blotchy rash on the face and behind the ears...
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WSMV4 expands high school football coverage with live games on Tennessee Valley Sports Network. Here’s how to watch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WSMV4 will begin airing live high school football broadcasts on the Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) starting Friday, Sept. 18, the station announced. The launch is part of a groundbreaking partnership with Williamson County Schools that will bring...
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Employee accused of deleting own bill, altering hundreds of patient records, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An employee at an optometry office deleted her own bill and altered hundreds of patient records, according to investigators. Evansville Police Department responded to the Brizius, Embry & Smith optometry office to take a fraud report. Officer...
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Police say more arrests coming in death of Tasia Fortune, Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing. Loved ones also painted a picture of Fortune as a mother, athlete and woma...
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TBI warns Tennesseans of 'Cat's Claw' drug
The products are labeled as "Cat's Claw" and contain MGM-15, which is a compound made from Kratom, according to the TBI.
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2.3 million bottles of sour children’s candy sold at Walmart recalled. Here’s why
(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...
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Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death spans 2 states, drugs potential focus: Reports
It's been nearly a month since Hayden Panettiere died in South Carolina, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Myrtle Beach tap ensemble gives adults a second act
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach is blending fancy footwork with fun for a group of adult dancers. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2014. She teaches all ages at Coas...
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Project Pink helps covers cost of mammogram for uninsured woman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey visits the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute regularly for appointments. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “By 6 o’clock, an oncologist came in and she said, ‘Have they talked to you?’ And I said, ‘N...
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Pilgrimage Announces 2027 Dates After Skipping 2026 Festival
An autumn event since its launch in 2015, Franklin music fest sets move to spring
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Michigan family turns son’s cardiac death into school AED mission
GRAND LEDGE, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Fourteen-year-old Everson Guild was a football player, band member, student council member and wrestler. He went into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice at Grand Ledge High School on July 24, 2017, just a month away from starting high...
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Trump says he uses AI ‘for a lot of things,’ but didn’t reveal exactly how
(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...
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11-month-old found dead in Kentucky
A missing 11-month-old boy has been found dead in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
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Volunteer musicians bring live music to hospital patients
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians is bringing live music directly to hospital rooms, an effort that organizers say lifts the spirits of patients, families and staff. Alex King goes room to room at TriStar Centennial in Nashville and performs for p...
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Franklin's Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return after year-long break in 2027
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is set to return in 2027.After taking a year-long hiatus, the beloved Franklin music festival is back next spring....
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1 hospitalized after Nashville crash
At least one person was taken to the hospital by ambulance after a crash on Interstate 40 in Nashville Monday morning, according to authorities.