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Elementary school in Virginia evacuated following ‘emergency situation’

WAYNESBORO, Va. (Gray News) - Students and staff have been evacuated from an elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia. Waynesboro Police Department said it is managing an emergency situation at Westwood Elementary School, according to WVIR . A local hospital, Augusta Health, rep...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Scientists make surprising discovery after extracting DNA from mummified cheetah

When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of wildlife in 2022 and 2023, they came across something unexpected: seven naturally mummified cheetahs in five caves near the northern city of Arar. The remains were largely inta...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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US extends ban on flights to Haiti's capital as gang violence surges

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended a ban on U.S. flights to Haitis capital until March as gang violence persists. The ban means that commercial operators and U.S. registered civilian aircraft can't fly below 10,000 feet (around 3,000 meters) in Port-au-Prince a...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Woman accused of trying to intimidate jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

A 56-year-old woman is accused of intimidating jurors in the criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children. Dawn Light of Sutton, Massachusetts, was arraigned Wednesday in the same courthouse where the Clancy trial is being...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Child dies at alleged illegal daycare in Smyrna. Here’s what we know

What This Story Is About A child reportedly died at what the Tennessee Department of Human Services described as an illegal child care operation in Smyrna. Why It Matters The death is under a joint investigation involving the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and law en...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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21-year-old woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Murfreesboro

A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Police responded to the intersection of Lytle Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard around 7:24 a.m. for a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. Polic...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Man arrested in theft of veteran grave markers from Hopkinsville cemeteries

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of 27 veteran grave markers from two Hopkinsville cemeteries, according to the City of Hopkinsville. Robert Lafon was taken into custody Aug. 27 on an arrest warrant obtained by detectives. He is charged with first-degree crimi...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Southwest Airlines to open first-ever lounge at Nashville airport. Here’s when

What This Story Is About Southwest Airlines plans to open one of its first-ever airport lounges at Nashville International Airport in late 2027. Why It Matters The 30,200-square-foot lounge will be built in the post-security central lobby mezzanine of the BNA Marketplace, adding ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Dollywood to announce plans to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy

What This Story Is About Dollywood will announce plans Wednesday to honor its namesake, Dolly Parton, following the country star’s death. Why It Matters Her death prompted an outpouring of support, with notable figures from across the world highlighting her acts of generosity, bu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Missing tourists in Nepal floods make contact as death toll tops 1,100

Tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday, as families of locals still unaccounted for after last week's catastrophic floods held symbolic funerals for their loved ones. Nepals Foreign Ministry said 324 foreign nati...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Bowling Green man indicted on attempted fetal homicide charges in Glasgow

What This Story Is About A Barren County grand jury indicted Abdullah Mohmand, of Bowling Green, on a charge of attempted fetal homicide in the first degree. Why It Matters The case centers on an alleged attempt to end a pregnancy without the victim’s knowledge or consent. What H...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Fewer foreign tourists visiting Tennessee

Tennessee’s tourism economy took a multimillion-dollar hit last year as overseas arrivals fell by about 60,000 visitors.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

business

Chevron, Trump administration move forward on ambitious Venezuela oil plans

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nations oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only U.S. oil company that has a major pr...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Tiger Woods entered plea agreement after being accused of DUI

Golfer Tiger Woods entered into a plea agreement on Wednesday on a reckless driving charge after he was arrested in March on suspicion of DUI following a rollover crash in South Florida. Prosecutors amended the original DUI with property damage charge to reckless driving, resulti...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Woman sexually assaulted aboard WeGo bus

A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her while they were riding on a WeGo bus.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

business

MapQuest becomes America’s top iPhone app after rejecting ‘Lake America’ rename

The most popular iPhone app in the US is one that few people have thought about since dial-up internet: MapQuest. The mapping service is making a comeback on US App Stores after refusing to change Lake Ontarios name, following President Donald Trumps executive order rebranding it...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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HCA Healthcare announces layoffs

HCA Healthcare, which owns and operates TriStar hospitals, is laying off a small percentage of positions.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Heat alerts through Friday, some relief this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The dangerous heat will stick with us through the remainder of the workweek. All of the News 2 area is under a Heat Alert. There is some potential relief from the humidity this weekend as rain chances increase slightly. Looking long term, the heat (above...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 2, 2026

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Critic's Pick: Hooked

6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at The Eighth Room

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Sep 2, 2026