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Trump administration defends authority to start work on massive DC arch
The Trump administration plans to break ground on the presidents triumphal arch in the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Thursday. We are pleased to announce that after a very long wait (over 125 years!), we are preparing to start, over the next two-week...
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks 2 lanes on I-24 West in Davidson County
As of 6:27 a.m. Thursday, a multi-vehicle crash was reported on Interstate 24 westbound in Davidson County.
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Two workers rescued alive from Nepal tunnel 9 days after floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a tunnel at a hydropower plant Friday, raising hopes of reaching dozens of others believed to be trapped nine days after deadly floods swept away villages and submerged the Himalayan region in mud and debris. Search teams first hear...
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Officials searching for vicious dog in Hartsville
According to the Trousdale Sheriff's Office, the incident happened on Old Highway 25 near Oldham Road.
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Juvenile to face charges for allegedly stealing Nashville Fire brush truck, hitting officer’s vehicle during pursuit
What This Story Is About A juvenile was taken into custody Thursday night after Metro Nashville Police said he stole a Nashville Fire brush truck, hit a responding officer’s patrol vehicle, lost a tire and crashed into two other civilian vehicles on Murfreesboro Pike. What Happen...
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Gas prices hit record highs for Labor Day weekend, experts warn of more increases
Gas prices are reaching record highs just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend, and experts say drivers should expect to pay more than ever before to fill up. GasBuddy predicts the national average will reach $4.03 a gallon this Labor Day weekend $0.87 higher than last year ...
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O’Connell Outlines Possible Assistance Opportunities for Local Restaurants
The mayor entered a lion’s den of restaurateurs at a recent trade show
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14-year-old faces charges after alleged fire truck theft, leading police chase
A 14-year-old boy is facing charges after police say he stole a Nashville Fire Department truck and led officers on a chase down Murfreesboro Pike.
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Dangerous heat continues with storms possible in Middle TN
Dangerous heat continues today and Saturday as Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect.
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Record diesel prices threaten higher grocery and delivery bills
Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher tr...
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Nashville teen in custody after police say he stole a fire brush truck
A troubled teen will soon face charges after stealing a fire truck from a Nashville Fire Station Thursday night. It happened at Nashville Fire Station 35 on Hobson Pike. The 14-year-old showed up to the station, told firefighters he was going to kill himself, and then set off the...
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Woman calls police after seeing girl crying for help in SUV; man facing kidnapping charges
HAWLEY, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota man is facing several charges after police say he forced a 17-year-old girl into his vehicle and assaulted her. Preston Thomas Larson, 18, was charged Thursday in Clay County District Court with two counts of kidnapping, domestic a...
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Helicopter crash reported in Warren County
The helicopter came down near the Warren County Memorial Airport on Old Nashville Highway just after 2 p.m.
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Neurosurgeon charged with possession and production of child pornography
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — Alabama investigators say they have arrested a Mobile neurosurgeon on child pornography charges. Shawn Broxton Clark, 59, has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of production of child pornography. The...
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Driver charged with DUI after crashing into a church at speeds of nearly 100 mph, police say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A driver is facing numerous charges, including driving under the influence, after crashing and rolling his truck into an Anchorage church Wednesday night. Wyatt Baker, 21, appeared in court on Thursday after he allegedly crashed into the Dim...
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East Nashville's Pearl Diver Changes Ownership
Nashville-based Working Man Ventures pays undisclosed sum for Gallatin Avenue bar and restaurant
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Troopers stop truck hauling horses bound for Canadian slaughterhouse
DEKALB, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A Pennsylvania truck driver is facing charges after police say they stopped him with a trailer of horses that were being taken to Canada to be slaughtered. According to the New York State Humane Association, multiple horses were being transpo...
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Georgia Tech falls to Colorado after game-winning kick is blocked
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Georgia...
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Pregnant woman, 24, dies after getting her hair caught in a go-kart sprocket, family says
SUMTER, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina family is mourning the loss of a woman and her unborn child after they died following a go-kart accident. According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, 24-year-old Baylee Johnson was injured on Aug. 23 when her hair got caught ...
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Juvenile steals Nashville Fire Department brush truck before crashing, police say
The juvenile reportedly went to a fire hall — located at 2034 Hobson Pike — and threatened suicide before stealing an NFD brush truck, officials said.
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Average mortgage rates reach highest level this year
Mortgage rates have hit their highest level since July of last year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.71% this week, according to Freddie Mac. The eye-popping number has some home-buyers hesitating and some home-sellers at a standstill. "For the average Jo...
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Juvenile in custody after stealing Nashville Fire brush truck, hitting officer’s vehicle, police say
What This Story Is About A juvenile was taken into custody Thursday night after Metro Nashville Police said he stole a Nashville Fire brush truck and hitting an officer’s patrol vehicle. What Happens Next The juvenile was taken into custody and taken to a hospital as a precaution...
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‘Just total shock’: Mother, daughter found shot to death in home
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A double homicide investigation is underway after the bodies of a mother and daughter were found at a South Carolina home. Neighbor Rosalynne Kauffman watched as blue lights rushed down Pudding Swamp Road Wednesday afternoon, where the bodi...
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Former governor arrested, officials confirm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB/WAVE /Gray News) — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday evening in Paris, Kentucky, according to 911 dispatchers. According to Bourbon County Dispatch, he was arrested by Bourbon County sheriff’s deputies between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dispatch ...
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Recent string of officer-involved shootings raises questions across Middle Tennessee
A string of officer-involved shootings across Middle Tennessee is raising questions.
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Legal team of Christa Pike, only woman on Tenn. death row, petitions governor for clemency
The legal team for the only woman on Tennessee's death row says they have filed a petition for clemency. Christa Pike, 50, is scheduled for execution Sept. 30. If executed, she will be the first woman in Tennessee put to death by the death penalty in more than 200 years and first...
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Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton
Elon Musks super PAC has disclosed its first spending on behalf of Republican candidates, providing roughly $800,000 to help congressional contenders across several states, new filings show. The expenditures by America PAC, made in August and disclosed on Wednesday night to the F...
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Is your personality in your DNA? New study says it is only part of the story
A new study suggests your DNA may play a small role in those tendencies... but it is far from writing the whole story.
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Dog with 'vicious tendencies' still loose in Trousdale County, investigation underway
The Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a 'vicious dog incident' near Old Highway 25 and Oldham Road in Castalian Springs.
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Vance: Countries privately aiding Iran isolation effort
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that “Operation Economic Outcast,” the Treasury Department’s effort to isolate Iran economically, is working, even as China continues trade ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the operation early ...
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Metro Police lieutenant honored for mental health, drug safety work
Tennessee State Representative John Ray Clemmons surprised Metro Police Lt. Mike Hotz with a proclamation at Central Precinct Thursday, recognizing his work in mental health intervention and drug safety. Clemmons honored Hotz for his leadership with Nashville's ONEbox program and...
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Woman killed, toddler hurt in horse and buggy crash
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A woman is dead and two others were injured, including a toddler, after a horse and buggy was hit from behind on a highway, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Route 50 ne...
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Tennessee Titans prepare for farewell season at Nissan Stadium
The final season at Nissan Stadium will kickoff next Sunday with several features to commemorate the Titans legacy.
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From Roy Orbison to senior living: Musician Janet McMahan finds her greatest audience
Janet McMahan has played some of the biggest stages in the world with some of the biggest names in music.
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GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell’s return
House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnells staff have told him they are hoping the senator who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14. Althoug...
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Stolen car investigation turns into shootout at Nashville motel
What This Story Is About A police investigation into a possible stolen vehicle at a Nashville motel led to a man shooting at officers, prompting officers to return fire and arrest three people. Why It Matters Metro Nashville Police say officers were put in danger during what bega...
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Mother speaks out after infant dies at her child’s unlicensed Smyrna daycare
What This Story Is About A mother who sent her son to an unlicensed daycare in Smyrna is speaking out after an infant died there over the weekend. Why It Matters A complaint released by the Tennessee Department of Human Services states the home was operating as an unlicensed dayc...
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Flock camera debate heats up in Wilson County
Flock cameras have become part of a controversial conversation nationwide, but the debate is now being heard in Wilson County, which was one of the first counties in Tennessee to be entirely equipped with license plate readers....
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Lebanon residents raise concerns over Flock cameras
What This Story Is About Residents in Lebanon are raising concerns about Flock cameras in their city. Why It Matters Flock cameras have received backlash across the country, with some cases of officers using them to stalk people. For Context More than 50 cities and counties have ...
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Suggs Creek bridge closure near Gladeville continues; officials hope for mid-October completion
A bridge closure near Gladeville has forced Wilson County residents to spend more time commuting and running errands since January, and the project is still months away from completion. The bridge on Stewarts Ferry Pike over Suggs Creek has been closed while a new one is being bu...
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Job postings appear for proposed ICE call center in Donelson as questions about location persist
According to federal documents, the facility would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and support ICE enforcement and removal operations.
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How Sept. 11 changed travel
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Consumer advocacy groups say most people know that TSA was formed after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, leading to increased security checks for passengers. But some changes since then have been forgotten. John Breyault, with the National Consumers League, sai...
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TSU Small Farm Expo brings farmers together to explore new technology, tackle industry challenges
Tennessee State University's 22nd Annual Small Farm Expo brought together farmers and agricultural experts to share ideas and strategies for combating rising input costs pressures that ultimately reach consumers at the grocery store. For more than two decades, the Small Farm Expo...
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HCA class action lawsuit: Patients say trackers needed to book urgent care appointments online
Three patients, who used pseudonyms instead of their real names, claim that cookies and tracking tools were used on CareNow's website, which allegedly shared their information with Google....
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Williamson Health newborns dress up as bookworms for National Read a Book Day
Some newborns at Williamson Medical Center had a sweet surprise for National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.
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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republi...
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Clarksville police terminate officer connected to K-9 use-of-force incident
The Clarksville Police Department says Officer Steven Deering was terminated after the department completed an internal investigation.