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What This Story Is About After two doses of a lethal injection failed, an expert weighs in on whether Tennessee can attempt to execute Christa Pike again. Why It Matters Pike is reportedly unconscious and on a ventilator after surviving the state’s attempt to execute her. What Ha...
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What This Story Is About Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada is stepping down as an independent review examines what went wrong in the Christa Pike execution attempt. Why It Matters An attorney with the Federal Public Defender’s Office says a change Strad...
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What This Story Is About A bridge near Downtown Nashville will be demolished, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Why It Matters TDOT said demolition must begin as soon as possible and will require a closure of I-65. What Happens Next I-65 will have ma...
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What This Story Is About Two signs dedicating an East Tennessee bridge to President Donald Trump have been removed. Why It Matters According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the signs were vandalized. What Happens Next TDOT says the signs will be replaced. For Conte...
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What This Story Is About The union that represents musicians of the Nashville Symphony is publicly questioning last week’s announcement that musicians would be furloughed with less than three-weeks notice. Why It Matters Dozens of orchestra members were expected to be furloughed,...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is promising government payments to senior citizens, with just a month to go until the midterm elections. It’s a move aimed at helping those on Medicare, so the president is promising $90 checks to more than 20 million seniors. The Wh...
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Two children abducted from Mooresburg, Tennessee, were found safe Thursday night after police in Dalton located them at a local hotel and arrested a man and wom...
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SWEET HOME, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A 15-year-old Oregon high school student who suffered a severe brain injury during a football game is preparing to donate his organs, his family said. Mason Flores was injured during a home game at Sweet Home High School on Monday. He had a s...
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The Supreme Court's new term begins Monday with cases on climate change, religious rights and President Donald Trumps crackdown on immigration high on the agenda. Heres a look at what's in store: Climate change The high court is starting its term with a major climate change case....
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When attorney Rocky McElhaney saw Lamont Bell empty out a backpack overflowing with legal paperwork, he said he felt compelled to help. "I looked at that mound of paper ... and I'm like, this poor guy," McElhaney said. "Look at all the stuff he's trying to gather and understand."...
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President Donald Trump will visit Nebraska Monday evening as he looks to boost Republicans ahead of the midterm election. The rally is part of Trumps 32-day tour ahead of the election, which has heavily focused on red states thus far, like Alabama, Ohio and Oklahoma. Trump said h...
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What This Story Is About A child was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a hit-and-run in Bowling Green, according to NBC affiliate WNKY. Why It Matters The man was reportedly operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and was driving on a suspended li...
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Music City Loop construction progresses, Boring Company says in latest blog post
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Many of the biggest names in country music — as well as a few bluegrass and Broadway stars — are set to perform in a live tribute to Tennessee icon Dolly Parton that will air on WKRN later this month....
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What This Story Is About The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County said its 41st annual PumpkinFest will expand from one to two days for the first time in the festival’s history. Why It Matters According to a press release from the Heritage Foundation, the PumpkinFest is Middl...
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Country music is getting ready to celebrate Dolly Parton with a star-packed tribute right here in Nashville, Tennessee.
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A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in Febru...
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What This Story Is About Billy Ray Cyrus met the family of fallen trooper Hayden Phillips and performed at Phillips’ memorial service over the weekend. Why It Matters Phillips was fatally shot a week ago during a traffic stop. What Happens Next The Kentucky State Police Foundatio...
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(Gray News) — “Days of Our Lives” actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died Saturday. He was 62. TMZ was the first to report his death. Kelker-Kelly was best known for playing Bo Brady on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995, according to his IMDb page . His character arc often revolved ar...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A Kansas judge sentenced Angelynn Mock on Monday to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years. Mock, a former television news anchor in St. Louis, was suspected in the Oct. 31, 2025 death of her mother, 80-year-old Anita Avers, ...
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LAKE MARION, S.C. (Gray News) - A couple traveling from Philadelphia turned chaos into a lifelong memory during a massive crash involving more than 60 vehicles. Kevin Cossa and Meghan Quinn were traveling for vacation when they were caught in the crash on the Santee Bridge over L...
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THOMSON, Ga. ( WRDW/WAGT /Gray News) - A Georgia man is accused of selling invalid CPR certifications to employees at daycare and adult care facilities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged James Ed Lewis, 66, of Thomson, with three counts of filing false docu...
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As convicted killer Christa Pike reportedly remains unconscious after her failed execution attempt, questions are being raised as to why she's still alive?...
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What This Story Is About Nashville leaders have released a new report outlining the potential impacts of data centers and strict regulations to try and avoid those that are most harmful. Why It Matters The continued push for artificial intelligence has also resulted in a push for...
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Metro police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night in South Nashville's Napier neighborhood. Police got the call around 8 p.m. at an apartment in the 100 block of University Court after a large fight involving several women. Officers found two women suffe...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville preschool was evacuated Monday afternoon as firefighters searched for a gas leak. The gas leak was reported shortly after 12:30 at Green Hills Child Development off Belmont Boulevard. As of about 2 p.m., the Nashville Fire Department is still...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update 4:09 p.m.: The Nashville Fire Department said that a gas company technician has confirmed the odor present was not natural gas, but “an industrial solvent present in a Metro Water sewer line.” “Out of an abundance of caution, crews evacuated the c...
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(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning. In addition to finding holiday apparel, licensed items, Christmas decorations, and some creepy Christmas items, the chain will also give shoppers the chanc...
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The U.S. says it is monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman who worked at a plague research institute died from an unknown cause after developing pneumonia. "Were looking at it very strongly," President Donald Trump said on Monday. "We just heard about it." The case has ra...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning in Nashville. Police say a man was shot and then ran and collapsed near the corner of Herman Street and Blank Street, near Fisk University. They got the call reporting the s...
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The Davidson County Democratic Party is set to welcome Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the keynote speaker at its annual fall dinner.
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Looking for legal advice? You can talk to a licensed attorney for free Tuesday.
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The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese presidents son and his family, federal officials said. Wanying Heather Zhang, of Irvine, allegedly surveilled a clo...
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According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old behind the wheel of a Lamborghini got into a crash that started a fire at a gas station.
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The only operation World War II Landing Ship Tank is currently docked in Hendersonville.Experience a piece of American wartime history in Middle Tennessee while...
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VANDALIA, Ohio (Gray News) — President Donald Trump vowed to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers and anyone who kills a law enforcement officer. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Vandalia. The trip was part of...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever for criminals to hack into personal devices, according to Kara Sprague, CEO of cybersecurity firm HackerOne , which works with some of the world’s biggest companies to find security flaws before hackers do....
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The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research that opened a new field with the wonky name optogenetics, comb...
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The failed execution of Christa Pike has put Tennessee’s prison system under renewed scrutiny, but one inmate advocate says the focus should extend beyond the state’s death penalty procedures....
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( InvestigateTV ) — Would you ever pay a bill that wasn’t yours? Depending on which state you live in, you could be forced to pay for your parents’ debts. It’s called filial responsibility, and you could be legally liable for unpaid bills. The laws vary state to state and histori...
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Tennessee's top prosecutor is suing over the improper disposal of sewage next to Kentucky Lake.
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The United States moved all of its long-range bombers stationed in the United Kingdom back to their American home bases on Sunday after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official. It comes days after the British government arrested a number of individuals in connection...
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A woman is facing serious charges after police say she robbed and kidnapped a man who did not pay her for a hairstyling service.
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What This Story Is About Murfreesboro police arrested a woman accused of robbing and kidnapping a man after he was unable to withdraw money from an ATM to pay her for hairstyling services. Why It Matters Police said the 23-year-old victim was robbed at gunpoint, held inside an ap...
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Officers were called to the 900 block of Blank Street around 7:45 a.m.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was struck by a car and killed while reportedly lying on a roadway in Clarksville over the weekend. According to a report by Dash 10 Media, officers with the Clarksville Police Department responded to Cumberland Drive after a call came in about a...
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Housing costs are forcing people around the world to cut spending on necessities, according to a new report from Habitat for Humanity International. The report, based on surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, says 75% of respondents reported cutting back on at least one ex...
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What This Story Is About Nashville police identified the woman killed in a shooting Sunday night near University Court as 35-year-old Shalethia Horton. Why It Matters A second woman, 32, was also shot during the incident but is expected to recover, police said. What Happens Next ...
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A 19-year-old is facing felony charges after allegedly robbing and kidnapping a man over unpaid hair services.
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What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, is asking a Tennessee court to delay a hearing on a temporary restraining order sought by her estate-management entity so he can hire an attorney, according to the Associated Press. Why It Matters The court hearing is ...
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What This Story Is About Brandon Nixon was arrested in Hopkinsville after police said he allegedly shoplifted unopened Pokémon card packs from a Walmart and ran from officers. Why It Matters Police records show Nixon was also served with numerous outstanding warrants from multipl...
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The Supreme Court is rebuffing an appeal from a Michigan woman fighting a school district's ban on shirts with the phrase "Let's Go Brandon," a jab at then-President Joe Biden with a coded reference to profanity. The mother of two boys says their First Amendment rights were viola...
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(Gray News) - More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled in 37 states, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero, according to the ...
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(Gray News) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced automatic enrollment is complete for Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for American children under age 18. American children born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028 are eligible for $1,000 in seed mo...
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SPARTA, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than a dozen agencies coordinated to rescue an injured hiker from intense terrain during rainstorms in Sparta last week. The Sparta Rescue Squad was notified on Friday, October 2, about a female hiker who fell while on a trail inside the Scott’s Gulf W...
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News. Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1, the network said Monday. "Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign ...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians in Nashville is bringing live music to hospital rooms for patients, families and staff. Alex King takes the music from room to room at TriStar Centennial. She has performed for patients, including Penn Pennington,...
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of the FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it, regional officials said Sunday, raising new questions over how the attacker...
