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Lawmakers across the state are responding to the failed execution attempt of Christa Pike, a woman sentenced to death for crimes she committed when she was 18....
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What This Story Is About Current Tennessee Senator and gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn responded to the failed execution of Christa Pike by calling for the state to bring back the electric chair as an option. Gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green is against the death penal...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT/ Gray News) - Colleen Slemmer’s niece said the process of executing Christa Pike should not have taken 31 years. After learning the state was fighting to lift the stay, Seeley expressed both frustration with the delay and hope that the high court would fin...
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The Tennessee Department of Correction tried and failed twice to kill Christa Pike by lethal injection Wednesday night
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LEWISTON, N.Y. (Gray News) — Federal border officers seized an estimated $6 million worth of cocaine after discovering 174 packages concealed under the floorboards of a commercial truck bound for Canada, authorities said. On Sept. 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers a...
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A former Northern Arizona University fraternity leader was sentenced Wednesday in connection with the death of an 18-year-old pledge. Carter Eslick, 20, was sentenced to 60 days in jail . He pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge in connect...
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What This Story Is About A woman who ran a dance team for middle schoolers and reportedly exposed children to a pedophile was sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Why It Matters The woman knew her husband and then ex-husband had a history of sexual abuse when she invited th...
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What This Story Is About A Granville man has been charged in connection with the July death of his uncle in Gainesboro, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Why It Matters Investigators said evidence indicates Ryan Parsons was responsible for the death of Terrance ...
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What This Story Is About We’re learning what it means when the Tennessee Department of Correction places a rock during an inmate’s execution. Why It Matters It’s a notorious part of the state’s execution protocol, and one that has raised questions. For Context Witnesses to Christ...
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A former attorney in Putnam County is facing new theft charges as state investigators dig deeper into missing money from a university alumni group and an estate...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Witnesses to the failed execution of Christa Pike said their view of her attempted execution was often obscured, raising questions about Tennessee’s already scrutinized execution process. Several witnesses were told by Tennessee’s Department ...
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Nearly three months after a man was found dead in a Jackson County home, his nephew was indicted for multiple charges, including murder, according to law enforcement....
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down the hidden warning signs of depression in older adults and explain when to seek professional help. Plus, we explore how older Americans are turning passion projects and hobbies into profitable side hustles to boos...
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What This Story Is About The United Nations Human Rights Office is condemning Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike on Wednesday night. Why It Matters The failed execution is sparking global conversations about the ethics of lethal injection, and the United Nations H...
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What This Story Is About A $1 billion investment is set to make Middle Tennessee home to the first facility in the world to mass-produce an advanced type of battery cell. Why It Matters Ultium Cells say the technology boasts 33% greater energy density than than lithium iron phosp...
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The nearly 170-year-old mansion has weathered the years. However, time had begun taking a serious toll on the historic property.
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Three months ago, RJ and Rebekah Apostol started with some dough in their kitchen. Now, they're building a business. "We are starting a donut business from the ground up," RJ said. The Spring Hill couple makes their donuts fresh, offering classics like chocolate and vanilla along...
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Opinion: I don’t want to talk about stadiums, or symphonies, or Elon Musk's tunnels. I’d like to talk about Peter Thiel’s Antichrist lectures in Nashville....
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What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee said Tennessee’s attempted execution of Christa Pike did not meet the public’s expectation that a lawfully imposed death sentence be carried out legally, constitutionally and effectively. Why It Matters Pike remained alive after receiving tw...
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A judge in the nation's capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President...
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Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party's chances in November. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Publi...
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The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday just before heading home to campaign for the midterm elections. Keith Sonderling, who was confirmed 47-41, has been the acting secretary since April and has served in multiple roles wi...
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) — Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in Florida on domestic violence-related charges, online jail records show . The rapper, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts, was charged with battery by strangulation. He was booked into the Turner Guil...
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Tennessee has halted the final execution scheduled for 2026 after the state failed to execute Christa Pike Wednesday.
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A man who was placed for adoption as a baby nearly 60 years ago learned that his father is five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald. Michael Goessling said he always knew he was adopted and had a “wonderful childhood.” “I could not pick two fi...
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Renee Good s family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old womans killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis. The two lawsuits were filed ...
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The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out a sweeping immigration crackdown. The justices will consider whether immigrants who have been living in the U.S. have a right to a heari...
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An Indian airline captain who was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight when his copilot stabbed him in an apparent attempt to crash the plane has been hailed as a hero, with his actions to thwart the disaster drawing praise from world leaders and those who knew him. Capt. Smit Ma...
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What This Story Is About U.S. Senator and gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn called for Tennessee to bring back the electric chair following the failed lethal injection execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. Why It Matters Pike, convicted in the 1995 torture and murder...
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all executions for the rest of the year after the scheduled execution of Christa Pike was called off late Wednesday night....
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — Lucy J’s, a bakery in Memphis, is providing jobs and training opportunities for people who need a fresh start, according to head baker Josh Burgess. Burgess is also Lucy J’s executive director. The bakery is named after his daughter and eldest so...
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PHOENIX ( Aging Untold ) — Rob Macgregor has a full-time job, running a small car dealership in Phoenix. He spends at least 40 hours a week selling cars. Then he works on his side hustle, giving golf lessons. He’s been playing golf since he was a kid, and teaching the game he lov...
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A Thursday morning crash claimed one person's life, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and...
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What This Story Is About Christa Pike is still alive after she received what was supposed to be two lethal injections. Why It Matters She was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday morning, but a U.S. Court of Appeals issued a stay just before it was set to happen. Hours later, th...
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A man was taken into custody Monday after officers attempted to shut down an amateur demolition derby in Monterey.
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( Aging Untold ) — Depression in older adults doesn’t always show up as tears or sadness. Sometimes it looks like irritability, withdrawal or suddenly sleeping all day. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down the signs, why this generation is especially at risk and what to do ...
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Governor Bill Lee: “Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be don...
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As Middle Tennessee continues to grow, transportation planners are asking a big question about one of Nashville’s biggest traffic trouble spots.
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( InvestigateTV ) — Poor vision could be sabotaging young students as they learn to read. InvestigateTV+ looks at how a lack of access to screenings could play a part. Then, we take an in-depth look at plan to help protect innocent lives from dangerous decisions made on American ...
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LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Outside of Kansas City, a high school para-athlete is pushing past expectations and capturing track championships. And Jeremiah Mangels is doing that while challenging himself and inspiring his team. “I’d say just whenever I’m on the track, a...
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Robin Greenfield doesn’t buy his food. He finds it. Greenfield is traveling the country foraging 100 percent of his food and medicine. Greenfield said his lifestyle starts with his clothes, which are 100% compostable. “This outfit is 100% ...
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PHOENIX, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) — Experts have labeled car crashes as a public health concern. Every day, over 100 people in the United States are killed in a car crash. But they also stress traffic collisions are preventable. In 2021, the number of traffic-related deaths hit a ...
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Gaylord Opryland Resort is investing $131 million into a project that will add more meeting and event space as the city continues to see growth in tourism and convention business....
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SPRINGFIELD, TN. (WTVF) - A MISSION BREWING IN ROBERTSON COUNTY MY HERO: Elecxus Ellis At just 25 years old, Elecxus Ellis is making a lasting impact in Springfield, Tennessee. As the founder and owner of Kofee Broz LLC, Ellis has created much more than a coffee shop.. She has cr...
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Pilates Franklin is partnering with Shear Haven , a nonprofit offering free 20-minute domestic violence training, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins October 1. The effort comes after the studio lost a close friend, Allison "Che Che" Rawl, who was killed in July. "She was...
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Let's take a look at what is trending on Thursday morning on Oct. 1.
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Metro Nashville Police say that a juvenile was stabbed during a domestic incident Thursday morning and a suspect is in custody.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The brutally hot month of September has finally ended! Nashville's mean temperatures in September averaged out to rank second hottest all time! Now that October is here, we are starting out on a hot trend, but temperatures cool back down this weekend as ...
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The state of Tennessee failed to put Christa Pike to death Wednesday after two doses of a lethal drug were administered following a stay granted by a lower court before the Supreme Court allowed the execution to proceed....
