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What This Story Is About Some residents at a Murfreesboro apartment complex have been displaced after a fire on Friday, according to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. What Happens Next Residents whose apartments could not be occupied are being assisted by the American Red ...
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A 30-year-old Portland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for using artificial intelligence to create images and videos of child sexual abuse.
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A Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant and another driver are expected to recover after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 in Dickson County, according to THP. THP said Sgt. Goddard, who works in the agencys Memphis District, was returning from a training session in Nashville on Thu...
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What This Story Is About The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) will begin working on the first phase of a safety project on Gallatin Pike. Why It Matters Certain lanes along the corridor will be closed for paving, repairs and striping, bu...
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What This Story Is About A grass fire has closed an Interstate 24 East exit ramp near Nissan Stadium. Why It Matters The right shoulder is also blocked near mile marker 48.2, creating potential traffic delays. What Happens Next It was not immediately clear when the exit ramp woul...
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HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Multiple flight attendants on a flight heading to Hawaii required medical assistance this week after feeling ill. First responders from multiple agencies were called to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Thursday afternoon. According to Honolulu ...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested after Memphis Police said they allegedly forced a man to strip naked, shot him in the leg, and punched his teeth out. Two people charged Bailey Jobin and Joseph Polk were both charged with especially aggravated robb...
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What This Story Is About Cafeteria staff at Franklin Special School District are now preparing meals from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge culinary technology to feed students healthier, restaurant-quality dishes. Why It Matters Franklin Special District is the only one in t...
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What This Story Is About A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at the BNA Ground Transportation Center last week. Why It Matters The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. What Happens Next The airport authority said the driver received two misdemeanor citations in relat...
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What This Story Is About Tennessee officials are investigating after a 5-year-old child was left unattended on a bus for nearly 30 minutes at Kid’s Stuff & More C.D.C. in Clarksville, according to state child care compliance records. Why It Matters The records state the child was...
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as the methods of instruction are almost unrecognizable to the “carry the one...
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GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A 66-year-old man in Mississippi was convicted of sexual battery after meeting a 13-year-old online. David Patrick Burkart was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 15 years, to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department...
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What This Story Is About A new mural in honor of the late music legend has popped up in Nashville. Why It Matters Local artists pay tribute to Dolly Parton, making her a part of an already reputable mural. For Context The mural is located between the North Gulch Greenway to Frank...
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What This Story Is About A McDonald’s employee was arrested this week in Nashville after allegedly threatening a customer’s life during an argument. Why It Matters Cedric Johnson, 38, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident. What Ha...
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Metro Nashville Police are urging Hyundai and Kia owners to check whether their vehicles qualify for free anti-theft upgrades as thefts involving the two brands continue across the city. So far this year, more than 180 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen in Nashville, accor...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down what “clean” eating means and share smart, budget-friendly ways to cut back on ultra-processed foods. Plus, we look at the crucial questions families should ask when deciding on a major medical procedure later in l...
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A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform. It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per vio...
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(Gray News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines for his comparison of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks against his people to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In his speech Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the Oct. 7 at...
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What This Story Is About The Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video showing a wrong-way driver colliding with a trooper’s patrol vehicle on Interstate 40 in Dickson County. Why It Matters The crash involved Sgt. Goddard of THP’s Memphis District, who was returning from a train...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...
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Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBAs first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. He was 93. Pettit's alma mater, LSU, announced Thursday that he died a day earlier. The university did not provide a cause of death. Pet...
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SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...
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East Nashville drivers will begin to see work on a major road improvement project along Gallatin Pike starting this weekend, NDOT announced.
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( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...
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(Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy in Colorado was awarded $65 million after his mom was killed while driving them home from the water park. Dulin McQuinn Young LLP said Tuesday that the verdict followed a five-day trial against truck driver Darnell Yingling and his employer, Import...
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( Aging Untold ) — Vaccine decisions for older adults aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially for those managing chronic conditions or weaker immune systems. Questions about flu, shingles and RSV shots come up more often with age. We are breaking down the factors to consider. Unders...
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What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police are urging Hyundai and Kia owners to check whether their vehicles qualify for free anti-theft upgrades intended to make the cars harder to steal. Why It Matters Police said more than 180 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen in ...
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MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...
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OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - Oxford Police Department has arrested two men after a search warrant was carried out at a business due to alleged sales of illegal substances. The search warrant was executed Thursday at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store on Heritage Drive in Oxford. The Laf...
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Leadership is changing at CoreCivic after the company announced Friday Patrick D. Swindle, previous president and CEO, is stepping down for health reasons....
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A Portland man, who used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material and then traded them with a Canadian citizen, was sentenced Thursday in Sumner County....
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( 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 ...
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What This Story Is About A 17-year-old Pearl-Cohn High School student was arrested Friday after the school’s Evolv weapon detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun inside his backpack. Why It Matters Police said the gun was found as the student entered the school. What H...
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New Jerseys Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after the governor demanded he step down over sexual harassment allegations and ethical lapses involving his relationships with women. Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell an ultimatum that he resign by Frida...
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( Aging Untold ) — For many older adults across the country, caregiving does not end when a child reaches adulthood. Some parents find themselves continuing in primary caregiving roles well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, caring for adult children with developmental disabilities,...
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Some faculty express wariness, while the university says the process is meant to rejuvenate the school and will only last two years
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Free daytime gigs with locals like Soot, massie99 and a Third Man tribute to Glenn Danzig set to precede White's shows at The Truth
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What This Story Is About UT Athletics is offering 50% off all concessions inside Neyland Stadium, including alcohol, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Why It Matters With over 100,000 fans arriving alongside heightened Secret Service security protocols for Donald Trump, earl...
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( Aging Untold ) — Multigenerational households are becoming more common across the U.S. A recent Pew Research report found that in 2023, 22% of adults 65 and older lived in a multigenerational home. For some families, the arrangement means more support and shared costs. It can a...
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The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before Novembers elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Depar...
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What This Story Is About A 17-year-old Pearl-Cohn High School student was arrested Friday after the school’s Evolv weapon detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun inside his backpack. Why It Matters Police said the gun was found as the student entered the school. What H...
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MESA, AZ ( Aging Untold ) — A police officer and firefighter helped pull a driver from a burning truck moments after a crash and fire officials are encouraging drivers to consider keeping a fire extinguisher in their vehicles. Video from the scene shows first responders working t...
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Gray News) — Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts that were scheduled for this weekend. The back-to-back concerts were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots. According to a post on Gillette Stad...
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CoreCivic has named Lucibeth Mayberry its new president and CEO after Patrick Swindle stepped down from the role due to health reasons. The Brentwood-based private prison company announced the leadership change Friday. Swindle said he is pursuing treatment for stage four metastat...
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A Newbern man has been charged with attempted rape after a girl was abducted from her home earlier this week, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville intersection was shut down overnight after a violent crash that knocked out power to the area early Friday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a 79-year-old male driver was traveling east on Old Hickory Boulevard just...
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Luanne James alleges First Amendment violations, discrimination and retaliation after refusing to remove LGBTQ books from children’s and YA sections
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that US President Donald Trump will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles, a key demand as Kyiv tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks. There are concrete agreements in place, Zelensky told reporters. During ...
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What This Story Is About A Portland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after investigators said he used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material and exchange it for real abuse material. Why It Matters The Sumner County District Attorney’s Office said the...
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What This Story Is About A 22-year-old man was arrested this week after allegedly posing as a teen to sexually assault and exploit a 15-year-old girl in Nashville. Why It Matters Arrest papers show Jerson Diaz is charged with statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor. Wha...
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Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It's Dolly Parton Day. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton's hit song "9 to 5." Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impr...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing charges after residents in the Cayce Homes neighborhood reported hearing loud gunfire in their yards early Thursday morning. According to arrest affidavits, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the 600 block of...
