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What This Story Is About Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an independent third-party review of the state’s execution procedures after death row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempt to execute her by lethal injection, renewing questions about whether the state’s protocol is ...
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What This Story Is About Animal Rescue Corps said it has removed 24 animals from a West Tennessee property amid an animal cruelty investigation. Why It Matters ARC said it removed 24 surviving animals from the property. Those animals included 12 dogs, 10 cats and kittens, a rabbi...
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TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - Healing continues for Audrey Austin following a brutal dog attack back in July , when she was 24 weeks pregnant, that changed her life forever. “I’m going to stay strong, and I’m going to keep moving, and it’s going to take time to forgive the p...
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BUENA VISTA, Colo. (Gray News) — Quick-acting police officers and first responders helped save the life of a choking infant in Colorado, authorities said. The Buena Vista Police Department said officers responded on the night of Sept. 27 to an emergency call reporting an infant w...
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Pike's attorneys said they warned the state before the execution that accessing her veins could be difficult. Now, medical experts said what happened inside the execution chamber raises concerns about whether the drug was given properly....
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What This Story Is About Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he plans to work with state senators to investigate the failed attempted execution of Christa Pike and prior execution failures. Why It Matters Sexton said the state failed to carry out Pike’s lawfully imposed d...
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Members of three law enforcement agencies pursued a teenager accused of driving at speeds close to 100 mph and then crashing into the woods near the Cheatham County-Dickson County line early Thursday morning....
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Nashville's John C. Tune Airport just got an upgrade as Jet Access opens a new private terminal for business and private flyers.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A Tennessee anesthesiologist is weighing in on what may have gone wrong during the botched execution of Christa Pike. Dr. Paul Allen, a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said the details coming ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump left the White House on Thursday afternoon to start a monthlong midterm campaign tour, beginning in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama, three Republican-leaning states. The tour aims to build support for members of the president’s party who ...
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Attorneys for Christa Pike reportedly raised concerns over the medical team involved in her execution after the state botched the execution of Tony Carruthers in May....
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More than 500 people came together at Father Ryan High School's Relay For Life, helping the school raise over $70,000 for cancer research.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Artificial intelligence has become a recent hot topic of debate on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers consider how to move forward with the quickly changing technology. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) is one lawmaker proposing legislation that supports humans while als...
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BOTHELL, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Public health officials say more than a dozen people were sickened by a parasite linked to a hotel swimming pool. Health officials in King County shared that an investigation was opened earlier this summer after 14 people reported falling ill a...
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Growing up in Middle Tennessee, the rides at Opryland USA were a core childhood moment.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man injured in the Edgehill neighborhood late Wednesday night. Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to a shooting call around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday. They found a man sufferi...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will review the Trump administration’s policy of detaining immigrants who entered the country illegally without a bond hearing. Previously, most immigrants who entered the country illegally were given a bond hearing, ...
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Christa Pike's attorneys say she is in critical condition after two deadly doses in the failed execution attempt, raising questions as to what's next.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — A Warren County grand jury indicted Emonnie Branch Thursday after he allegedly fatally shot Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. Branch, 51, was indicted on charges of murder of a first responder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felo...
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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is calling for Tennessee to address failed executions after the state was unable to carry out Christa Pike’s lethal injection....
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According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, the traffic stop was conducted due to an expired registration.
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(Gray News) - Amazon Prime members are getting a new fuel discount in time for the holiday travel. Here’s how it works. Prime members in the United States can only use this discount between Oct. 2, 2026, and Jan. 29, 2027, at participating bp, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons locations ...
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A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after authorities say he forced a girl to make explicit videos and photos for him.
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What This Story Is About A Kentucky criminal complaint alleges Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 after approaching a Honda Civic with an expired temporary tag, driven by 51-year-old Emonnie Branch. Why It Matters The complaint says...
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What This Story Is About The owners of Innisfree Farm in Williamsport say they’re at risk of losing their business due to construction of a water pipeline on their property. Why It Matters Columbia Power and Water Systems (CPWS) told the couple they plan to build a water pipeline...
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(Gray News) - Walmart is recalling nearly 4.5 million grill brushes because small metal wire bristles can detach, stick to grills or food, and cause severe internal injuries requiring surgery if swallowed. The recall covers approximately 4,477,655 Expert Grill metal wire bristle ...
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(Gray News) - Automatic payments as part of an expanded federal settlement over billing and cancellation practices involving Amazon have reportedly started going out. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Amazon was accelerating and widening consumer refund payo...
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What This Story Is About A TDOT road project on Highway 100 in Fairview has narrowed access to Fairview Liquors and Fine Wines to a 17-foot gap, and owner Don Norman says sales have dropped about 75% since Tuesday. Why It Matters The limited access is directly affecting the busin...
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What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee has called for a “comprehensive, third-party” review of Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection and has called off the remaining execution for 2026 — but this is not the first time Lee has paused executions in Tennessee due to issues with let...
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Should Tennessee make the electric chair the primary method of execution?
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Vanderbilt (3-1, 0-1 SEC) has not beat Georgia (4-0, 2-0 SEC) in Athens in a decade; it was Kirby Smart's first season as head coach of the Bulldogs. Georgia has won six in a row in the formerly annual SEC East matchup....
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What This Story Is About Law enforcement officers are searching for a driver who crashed on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County and then fled into a wooded area, the sheriff’s office said. Why It Matters The search is underway near the 14-mile marker of I-24. What Happens Next Mon...
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What This Story Is About One person has died after an early morning crash in Montgomery County, according to the sheriff’s office. What Happens Next THP is investigating the incident. For Context The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a serious crash at...
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What This Story Is About Before Christa Pike’s attempted execution, her attorneys challenged Tennessee’s lethal injection process and asked that, if the state proceeded with execution, it use hanging instead. Why It Matters Pike’s legal team cited her blood disorder, concerns abo...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies face off Thursday night at Truist Park in a decisive Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series. First pitch was moved to 8:15 p.m. after all other Wild Card matchups wrapped up in two games, lea...
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What This Story Is About The execution of Christa Pike was a day of back-and-forth amongst courts and mishaps during the attempt. Here’s a timeline of how it all unfolded. Why It Matters Christa Pike did not die after receiving two doses of what were supposed to be lethal injecti...
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The Predators are rolling out the gold carpet for Barry Trotz, who will be inducted into the team's Golden Hall this October.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) — Rapper Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts, is facing charges for an alleged domestic violence issue in August. But the judge Ross appeared in front of Thursday did not know who he was. Brad Horenstein, Ross’ lawyer, wanted his client’s release...
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — Fifteen 18-wheelers were involved in a 50-car pileup in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, on Thursday morning. The pileup happened on I-95, causing all lanes to be blocked from mile markers 97.5 to 102. About 11 people were injured an...
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(Gray News) - New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna Raridon, announced the death of their newborn son. “Our angel, Peter James Raridon, was born on September 11,” the couple announced on Instagram . In the announcement, the couple said that they learned du...
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Nashville Business College dominated women’s AAU circuit in ’50s and ’60s
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What is this story about Liberty Creek visits Springfield in Week 7of the high school football season. Why It Matters Both teams are 5-1 so far this season. What Happens Next The Yellow Jackets play the Wolves in a 4A Region 6 showdown. For Context The winner of this game keeps p...
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WASHINGTON (Gray News) - Millions of Americans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be seeing changes Thursday, including a slight cost-of-living increase. Every year on Oct. 1, the federal government adjusts its monthly SNAP benefits to account for in...
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What This Story Is About Multiple Region games will take place in Week 7 of the high school football season. Why It Matters The TSSAA is in the back half of the regular season. What Happens Next Teams in the state will compete this Friday night. For Context The HS football season...
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CLEVELAND ( WOIO /Gray News) - The trial for the 11-year-old girl accused in the brutal rape and assault of a 5-year-old girl wrapped up in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Wednesday afternoon. Judge Kristin Sweeney will release her decision on Friday. What happened Prosecutors sai...
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What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Correction said it “followed every step” of the state’s execution protocol during the failed lethal injection of Christa Pike. Why It Matters Pike’s failed lethal injection is the second to happen in Tennessee, with the first h...
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a man is now in jail after a July death in Gainesboro led to a months-long investigation.
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What This Story Is About Erin police arrested three people after officers serving an outstanding warrant allegedly found methamphetamine and obtained a search warrant for a home. Why It Matters All three defendants are charged with child abuse or neglect in addition to drug-relat...
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A politically engaged evening with a variety-show feel wound its way through the duo’s four-decade catalog
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Three members of "a violent street gang" in Memphis, the Unknown Vice Lords, have been sentenced to a total of just over 42 years in prison for conspiring and attempting to commit a gang-related murder and firearms violations, according to officials....
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What This Story Is About Christa Pike is alive more than 12 hours after the state of Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, the maximum amount of lethal injections outlined in Tennessee’s execution protocol. Why It Matters Pike is hospitalized in critical condition an...
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OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) — Mississippi leaders and lawmakers are calling for a crackdown on kratom and kratom-like products after two Ole Miss students died last week. Toxicology tests are incomplete, and the autopsies on both young men are still pending. But court documen...
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What This Story Is About Christa Gail Pike is still alive after being administered a lethal injection, according to Luke Ihnen, an assistant federal defender on her defense team. Why It Matters It marks the latest update in a complicated process surrounding the “Jobs Corps Murder...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Personal bankruptcy filings have jumped nearly 50% since 2022, according to a new LendingTree analysis , as inflation on housing, insurance, groceries and health care, combined with high interest rates, pushes families deeper into credit card debt. About 1,400...
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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is alive and receiving treatment after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution at a Nashville prison, her attorneys confirmed Thursday....
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(Gray News) - An Iowa high school teacher has been fired for offering students extra credit in return for cash donations to her personal GoFundMe account. Stephanie Mullaley, a teacher at a high school in the Clinton Community School District, told students in spring 2026 that sh...
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Christa Pike is still alive as of Thursday afternoon and is in critical condition, her attorneys confirmed during a virtual press conference.
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After Tennessee's failed attempt to execute Christa Gail Pike, the victim's stepfather is sharing his frustration.
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A man was flown to a hospital after he was severely burned following a propane explosion in Rutherford County, officials said.
