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Coroner requested after motorcycle crash in Kentucky

What This Story Is About First responders requested the coroner after a motorcycle and vehicle crash Sunday night near Tuckaway Lane and Fort Campbell Boulevard in Oak Grove. Why It Matters Emergency crews initially reported one patient after the crash. The person’s condition was...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Pedestrian killed in crash on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville

What This Story Is About A male pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night on Murfreesboro Pike at Summercrest Boulevard, Metro Nashville police said. Why It Matters The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to positively identify the pedestrian. What Happens Nex...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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3 arrested after 15 abused children found in apartment, warrants say

MARIETTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — Three people were arrested after police said they found 15 abused children living with them. Ashley Jackson, Derrick Jackson and Briana Reynolds each face charges of first- and second-degree child cruelty, as well as possession of marijuana. They...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Ky. father charged with murder after death of 1-month-old infant

A Caldwell County man has been charged with murder following the death of his 1-month-old son, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP Post 1 said troopers received a report Saturday, Sept. 26, that a 1-month-old infant from Trigg County had been found unresponsive early that mor...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Aging Untold: Here’s how families can make multigenerational living work

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the rise of multigenerational living and the practical steps families can take to balance care, costs and boundaries under one roof. Plus, we examine the warning signs of neuropathy and when you should talk to your do...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall

Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall, major U.S. airlines and industry analysts say. The price of jet fuel shot up after the Iran war began and retreated sharply in the spring before surging again as the summer went on. Such fluctuati...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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FAA proposal to loosen airline medical kit rules draws criticism

( InvestigateTV ) — Tami Caperton has flown between Dallas and Grand Rapids for work more times than she can count. But on July 12, that familiarity ended at 30,000 feet, when a meal she’d eaten nearly closed her throat. Caperton was bumped to first class at the last minute on th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Camp Bluebird offers community and connection for adults who have or have had cancer

For adults who have or have had cancer, Camp Bluebird offers something that can be hard to find elsewhere a community of people who truly understand the journey. "It is like summer camp when you were a kid," said Debi Ponder, a former camper and now volunteer. Brian Gadbois says ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Clarksville authorities respond to rollover crash

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A driver became trapped during a rollover crash involving two vehicles in Clarksville. Officers with the Clarksville Police Department responded to the scene at the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and Ringgold Road Monday morning. As of 10:30 a...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

business

Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue

Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform that the chipmaker said can stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. The company said that its Open Agent Safety Platform includes open source software that "sets boundaries for agents," and follows a series of revela...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Serial merchandise thief arrested, faces nearly 20 charges in Nashville

What This Story Is About A man with a long history of theft in the Nashville area was tied to another incident that occurred in March 2026 and was arrested over the weekend. Why It Matters The man faces 19 charges of theft and an out-of-state warrant, according to Davidson County...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Mother accused of killing 10-month-old with morphine

ANDERSON, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A mother in South Carolina is accused of killing her 10-month-old child with morphine. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Tynisha Lashae Jones was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse on Friday. She remains at the Ande...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Woman finds recovery at home for women battling addiction

NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — A recovery home in New Albany, Indiana, called The Breakaway, is helping women break away from addiction, and one woman who says it helped her find her way back is sharing her story. Addiction started in high school Erin Wyatt said life felt li...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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More than half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level

( Aging Untold ) — The number of American adults who read below a sixth-grade level is at its highest point ever, creating what experts call a “silent crisis” that affects the economy, health care and communities nationwide. Around 50% of American adults read below the equivalent...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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78-year-old Vermont logger still cutting trees after 55 years

MIDDLESEX, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Jed Lipsky arrives with a roar to his latest job, taking down pine trees in Vermont. “So I started cutting when I was 15 and loved it,” Lipsky said. “Very challenging.” Now 78, Lipsky is still logging old school. His crew is just him, a chainsaw,...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Metro police warn Hyundai, Kia owners about rising vehicle thefts in the city

Metro police are warning Hyundai and Kia owners about a rise in vehicle thefts targeting those two brands. More than 180 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen this year. Suspects have attempted to steal nearly 250 others without success. Police say owners can make it harder f...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet? Spotting warning signs of neuropathy

( Aging Untold ) — If you’ve ever felt numbness, tingling, or burning in your hands or feet, it could be neuropathy — a condition that happens when nerves are damaged or irritated. Left untreated, it can throw off your balance, increase your risk of falls and make it harder to no...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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How horseshoes can keep players active and connected across generations

BRISTOL, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Debra Brown is warming up at the Sod Busters Horseshoe Club on a hot afternoon, where players prep the clay, water the pit and get ready to throw. Brown is not just at the club for fun. She is one of the best horseshoe players in the world. “I am 2...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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Missing woman from Maury County, TN, found dead, sheriff reports

What This Story Is About A 30-year-old woman whose family had reportedly not heard from her since early September has now been found dead, according to the Maury County Sheriff’s Department. Why It Matters The sheriff’s office put out a bulletin for 30-year-old Savannah Pierce on...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: New math confusing parents

( InvestigateTV ) — Math lessons add up to confusion for parents. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at why lesson plans have changed and potential solutions helping moms and dads get back into the equation. Then, a medical provider turns scrap bike parts into prosthetic legs ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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How this company uses AI to recover millions in hidden music royalties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - At a time when artificial intelligence-generated songs are topping Billboard charts, creating a scary and confusing conversation for many in Nashville’s music industry, one company just off Music Row is using the technology to help artists rec...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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He’s creating prosthetic legs from bicycle parts for those who need it

SAGINAW, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - A prosthetist is working to address a global mobility crisis by creating prosthetic legs from old bicycle parts. Ben Hogan, a prosthetist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, invented “Project Bike Leg” to help amputees in developing nation...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

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The Historic Value of the Seigenthaler Bridge

With the Titans hoping to extend the 100-plus-year-old pedestrian bridge, here's a look at the structure's greater context

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Sep 28, 2026