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Scammers are using everyday tech tools to flood your phone

( InvestigateTV ) — Scam calls and texts have become the top way scammers reach their victims, outpacing overall scam growth, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the scale of the problem conti...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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A voice that lifts everyone

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, there’s a server turning one-time guests into regulars. Loren Korn introduces us to the woman everyone keeps coming back to hear....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Babies after 40: How having babies later alters roles for parents, grandparents

( Aging Untold ) — More women are waiting until their 40s to have children, and the numbers show it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, total U.S. births fell 14% from 1990 to 2023. During that same period, births among women 40 and older rose by more th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Thrifting a treasure

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A teen in Portland, Oregon paid three dollars for a jacket at goodwill. His keen eye knew there was something more to it. Turns out -- it belonged to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Leslie Dominique shows us how a thrift store find made its way to one of the w...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Aging Untold: How to spot the signs you need to step back from caregiving

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, explore how to recognize when family caregiving demands have become too overwhelming and why stepping back can be the healthiest choice for everyone involved. Plus, find out how to safely navigate physical intimacy and rebuild c...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Fans send off Braves as they head to LA to face Dodgers in NL Division Series

Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA — Fans at The Battery Atlanta on Friday gathered to give the Atlanta Braves an energetic send-off ahead of their postseason showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Supporters lined the team’s bus route at 12:30 p.m....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Nashville man accused of attacking teen girl with a hammer, police say

What This Story Is About Nashville police arrested Devin Butler, 35, after they said he randomly attacked a 14-year-old girl with a hammer outside her apartment complex early Thursday morning. Why It Matters The teenager suffered serious head injuries but is expected to make a fu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Tony Romo out at CBS Sports following his arrest

(Gray News) - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will no longer work for CBS Sports, according to reports. Sportswriter Richard Deitsch posted a statement from CBS Sports on X that said the network and Romo “mutually agreed to part ways.” “We thank Tony for his contribut...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Popular frozen pasta sold nationwide at Walmart recalled. Here’s why

(Gray News) - More frozen pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide is being recalled over listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Last month, the company announced it was recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine be...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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‘We need to know what happened.’ Tennessee attorney general says Gov. Lee has officially called for an investigation into failed execution of Christa Pike

What This Story Is About Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s office said an investigation is needed into the failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike. Christa Pike live updates: What to know as she remains in ‘critical condition’ after failed execution a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Nashville interstate shut down after car hits guard rail, veers into tree line

What This Story Is About A crash has shut down I-40 in Nashville. Why It Matters A car crashed into a guard rail and then veered off the road into a nearby tree line, police say. What Happens Next The MNPD Fatal Team has been called to the scene to investigate, police confirmed. ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Line-dance instructor builds community while inspiring students

PETERSBURG, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — Richard Caple leads a line dancing class at Club 17 in Petersburg, and he also gives back to the community through scholarships and fundraisers. How the class started Caple said he did not initially want to lead the class. “So, a year ago, we ha...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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4 arrested for murder of Nashville teen after August football game

More than a month after a teenager was shot and killed while walking home from a high school football game, Nashville authorities announced they took four other teens into custody in connection with the case....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Quicksand won’t swallow you whole, here’s how to escape

( InvestigateTV ) — As kids playing outside, a lot of us were afraid of running into quicksand. But as it turns out, quicksand is not a bottomless pit like in the movies. It is a mixture of sand and water that appears solid. According to Scientific American , quicksand can look s...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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How geography plays a role in overwhelmed animal shelters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) — Many animal shelters across America are overwhelmed, and where animals are located is a big reason why. In regions like the South, shelters are under-resourced and over-capacity, packed with dogs and cats waiting for adoption. For many, that w...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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They were born on the same day in the same hospital. Now they’re getting married

CRANE, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Inside of Crane High School, home of the Pirates, scavenging through decades of student pictures are Principal Tara Mease and science teacher Karen Faucett. Their own children, Brayden Faucett and Lorene Mease, are included on the wall of graduates....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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First look inside Flexdrive by Lyft's newest Waymo hub in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Waymo, in partnership with Flexdrive by Lyft, has completed construction of an 80,000-square-foot depot where Waymo vehicles will be charged, serviced, and maintained. "Take a look around you; it's pretty impressive," Jerry Golden, Chief Policy Officer a...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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2 students injured in Nashville school bus crash. Here’s what we know

What This Story Is About Two students were injured in a school bus crash in Nashville on Friday morning. What Happens Next The crash is being investigated and the students have been transported to a local hospital for treatment for what appears to be minor injuries. Catch Up Driv...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Two students injured in school bus crash in Madison

A school bus crash in Madison has resulted in two students being transported to the hospital.The crash between the Metro Nashville Public Schools bus and a vehi...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 2, 2026

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Secondhand shopping surge: More Americans are buying used clothing

( Aging Untold ) — Retail experts say many American consumers, including older shoppers, are seeking out pre-owned and sustainable products. According to the 2025 Resale Report from ThredUp, the U.S. secondhand apparel market is growing at an average of about 9 percent each year....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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See the full interview with the man behind ‘Taking Care of Granny’

( Aging Untold ) — Caring for an aging loved one can reshape a family, and it’s a responsibility more men are shouldering than ever before. Today, an estimated 21 million men are in caregiving roles, according to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. They are navigating ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Do you need to step back from caregiving? How to spot the signs

( Aging Untold ) — Caregiving is often called an act of love, but over time it can wear down your mind, your body and your relationships. The Aging Untold experts explain the warning signs of caregiver burnout, why stepping back can actually be the safer choice and how to make th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Vehicle fire forces road closure during morning commute in Clarksville

What This Story Is About A vehicle caught fire in Clarksville, Tennessee. Why It Matters The incident forced a road closure, affecting the morning commute for nearby residents. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Clarksville Police Department was forced to shut down a road in norther...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: A conservation success story

( InvestigateTV ) — An American symbol once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle is considered a conservation success story. InvestigateTV+ explores its decades-long journey to recovery. Then, we uncover the paper trail leading to a Russian citizen in Texas and why Medicare...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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This grocery store employee makes sure every customer finds what they’re looking for

WAUSAU, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) - For almost three decades, Greg Atchison has been a friendly face in the grocery business. “It’s greeting people. Meeting people, seeing people, it’s therapeutic,” Atchison said. Atchison has worked 28 years in customer service. Twenty years at Fes...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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‘Learn from Lutz’: Sharing his son’s traffic death to encourage safe-driving

GEORGIA ( InvestigateTV ) — Mike Lutzenkirchen is sharing his son’s story with teens and young adults in hopes of preventing fatal crashes caused by unsafe driving. Lutzenkirchen’s son, Philip, died in a car accident in 2014. Philip, a former Auburn football player, had been drin...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Times of rain across Middle TN for the weekend

The first weekend of October is upon us, and there are increasing rain chances plus cooler temperatures on the way in the next few days.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Van Epps defends 7th District seat against Copeland in rematch of a different kind

What This Story Is About Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Darden Copeland face off in race for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district seat. Why It Matters This race is worth watching, because its political makeup has changed after Tennessee’s congressional map was redrawn ea...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé, found dead on his birthday, reports say

RACELAND, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé Ken Urker was found dead in Louisiana, according to several reports. He was 34. A source close to the family confirmed his death to People . TMZ was first to report the news. Urker’s brother Dylan found him unres...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Court tosses manslaughter sentence after AI video of road-rage victim used in court

CHANDLER, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A convict will have to be resentenced after the Arizona Court of Appeals vacated his sentence because an AI video of the victim affected the judge’s decision. Gabriel Horcasitas was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison last year for the roa...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 2 sons

WAXAHACHIE, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A Texas mother is facing two counts of capital murder after authorities said she shot and killed her sons Thursday morning. Forty-two-year-old Colleen Nichole Lemmon of Waxahachie was booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center following...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Suspect arrested for evidence tampering in fatal shooting outside Nashville vape shop

What This Story Is About A suspected gunman in last Saturday’s fatal shooting outside of a Jefferson Street vape shop was arrested Thursday on an evidence tampering charge, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. What Happens Next MNPD said the investigation is ongoin...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026

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Pike’s attorneys say execution was botched, call for sentence commutation

What This Story Is About Christa Pike is on life support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after what her attorneys called a botched execution attempt at Riverbend prison. Why It Matters Attorneys said they warned the courts prior to the execution that Pike’s blood disorder...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 2, 2026