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9 puppies abandoned at Houston County property rescued
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescueis giving nine puppies a new life after they were dumped on a rural property.The animal rescue shared in a post to social media tha...
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches
Anyone in the United States searching for Lake Ontario on Google Maps can no longer find it as of this weekend. Users in the country will now see the smallest of the Great Lakes identified as Lake America on that site, following President Donald Trumps executive order on Thursday...
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South Carolina police officer killed, second injured in shooting at park
A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a gunfight Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, the police chief in Columbia said. The suspect, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, also died, Chief W.H. Skip Holbrook said at...
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Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clea...
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Nashville man wanted for fleeing police, crashing and leaving the scene in July arrested in Mt. Juliet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man who Mt. Juliet police said was wanted for fleeing from police, crashing and running from the crash scene in July was arrested during a traffic stop on Sunday. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer stopped a vehicle on Central P...
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No escape from the heat this week
Hot, humid, and sunny weather is expected for the next week. Each day will be hotter than the last until mid workweek. Take breaks and drink plenty of water!...
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30 Days 30 Vols: First-generation college student Javin Gordon is motivated by his seven siblings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Volunteers running back Javin Gordon is gearing up for an explosive season on Rocky Top after transferring from Tulane. We’re counting down the days to kickoff with one of WVLT Sports’ yearly traditions: 30 Days 30 Vols. Ted Hall sat down with ...
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Search for Dickson County teen canceled after he returns home
A search for a missing teenage boy was called after after the teen returned home.
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Former Adairville employee accused of stealing from city
Kentucky authorities are investigating a former Adairville city employee following the alleged theft of city funds.
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Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC
Treating the Federal Communications Commission like his own personal enforcer, President Donald Trump said on social media Sunday that NBCs Kristen Welker would be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment over a TV segment he didnt like. In a separate post, Trump complained i...
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Man arrested after reportedly stealing Krispy Kreme truck from Nashville Walmart
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested after reportedly getting kicked out of a Walmart and stealing a Krispy Kreme truck parked outside the entrance, according to an arrest report. On Aug. 29, just before 7 a.m., officers received a call from Walmart security at 4040 Nolen...
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Criminal charges pending against pastor featured in Netflix documentary about his wife’s alleged suicide
HORRY COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife documentary series is bringing thousands of new eyes to a Myrtle Beach resident’s death. The Netflix series follows the Mica Francis Miller case. Throughout the three episodes, Mica’s family members and fr...
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Sumner County dog recognized for helping child abuse victims
dog trained to comfort young victims and witnesses in criminal cases received special recognition from Sumner County officials on National Dog Day.
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4 dead after small plane crashes into scenic tidal waterway
SELDOVIA, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Four adults died after a small plane crashed into Seldovia Slough Wednesday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers said. Troopers were notified of the crash at 1:18 p.m. The agency sent a helicopter crew from Anchorage and sent troopers by boat fro...
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Republicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump team’s cash
Senate GOP leaders gave President Donald Trump a clear warning before the Texas primary election in May as he weighed endorsing Ken Paxton over longtime incumbent John Cornyn: If the state attorney general won, Trumps political operation would have to bankroll the expensive gener...
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5-year-old boy killed in suspected accidental shooting in home, MNPD says
Investigation continues into a an apparent accidental shooting that claimed a 5-year-old boy's life.
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Tennessee firefighters to battle Ross Fire in Texas
Tennessee fire departments began making their way to Texas on Sunday to support efforts to contain the Ross Fire.
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Manhunt underway after deadly Switzerland rave shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau left one person dead and five injured early Sunday, local police and media reported. Police said they are still looking for potentially more than one suspect. Aargau cantonal police wrote earlier on X that a 22-year-old ...
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Dickson teen charged with DUI after truck crashes into pond
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with underage driving under the influence after a truck crashed into a pond on Friday.
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
NASAs newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope shortly after daybreak aboard a triple-the-fire-power Falcon Heavy rocket...
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Kentucky juvenile faces charges over concerning social media trend
A juvenile linked to the "Cat in the Hat" social media videos targeting Allen County turned themselves in to law enforcement on Saturday.
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TN Governor's race: Will independents play spoilers?
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green won the Republican and Democratic nominations for governor in August handily.
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Frozen buffalo chicken products recalled over inspection failure
(CNN) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat buffalo chicken products. The products were sold to food service locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Ve...
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Nashville firefighters work to defend "Fill the Boot" state title
Nashville firefighters hit the streets Friday to launch their annual "Fill the Boot" campaign, defending their title as Tennessee’s top fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association....
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Soldier surprises sister while dressed as school’s mascot after yearlong deployment
PIEDMONT, Okla. (Gray News) - A high school student was surprised to see her brother, who had been deployed overseas for a year, dressed up as her school’s mascot. Piedmont Public Schools shared a video that showed someone in Wildcat costume dancing during what members of a high ...
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Tennessee nonprofit releases update on missing pilgrims
A Tennessee nonprofit group confirmed Saturday that search and rescue teams are working near a Nepal-Tibet border immigration center, which is the last known location of its pilgrimage group....
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Toddlers nearly hit by car lead police to home with unresponsive infants, toddler with bleach bottle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee mother is facing multiple child neglect charges after police say four of her eight children were left alone at a dirty home with no air conditioning. Keenia Haynes is charged with four counts of child neglect after Memphis Police say...
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Pedestrian hit along Lafayette Street in Nashville
A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Nashville.
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Police investigating after 5-year-old killed in Antioch
The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating whether a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot himself.
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92-year-old accused of killing his wife had shown signs of dementia, family says
GOODYEAR, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 92-year-old Arizona man accused of attacking and killing his wife had been showing signs of dementia, his family says. John Biggs Jr., 92, was arrested Monday after his wife, 89-year-old Jane Biggs, was found dead inside their home, acco...
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‘Needs a good family’: Baby left behind strip mall with note from mother, court docs say
INDIANAPOLIS (Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after police say she left her infant son behind an Indianapolis strip mall with a note that read “I am unable to keep him, needs a good family.” Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested the baby...
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Thousands gather at Grand Ole Opry to honor Dolly Parton
It was a tribute fit for a queen- the Queen of Country. Thousands gathered to honor Dolly Parton during a special memorial concert at the Grand Ole Opry....
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Grand Ole Opry honors Dolly Parton with sold-out tribute show
What This Story Is About The Grand Ole Opry was a sold-out, standing-room-only show Saturday night to honor Dolly Parton. Why It Matters Every artist who took the stage during the show had a tie to Parton. For Context Dolly Parton first stepped onto the Opry stage in 1959 at age ...
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Nashville police chief decommissions officer who fatally shot sword-wielding suspect as TBI investigates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake has directed that Joshua Baney, the officer who fatally shot a sword-wielding suspect on Saturday, be “decommissioned and relieved of all police authority” while the Tennessee Bureau of Investiga...
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Nashville police investigating to determine if 5-year-old’s fatal shooting was accidental
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department said detectives are working to determine if a 5-year-old accidentally fatally shot himself on Saturday. Officers responded to Bison Court on Saturday just after 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting involving a juvenile. ...
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Sword-carrying man shot, killed by MNPD veteran identified
More information is released on the deadly officer-involved shooting in North Nashville.
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Toddler hit, killed by vehicle in Lobelville home’s driveway, sheriff says
LOBELVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Perry County Sheriff’s Office reported on Saturday that a 2-year-old was killed being hit by a vehicle in a driveway at a home in Lobelville. The sheriff’s office said a family member of the 2-year-old backed over the child in their driveway on Scho...
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Nearly 20 measles cases confirmed in southwest Kentucky amid state’s worst outbreak since 1991
What This Story Is About Nearly 20 cases of measles have been confirmed across multiple counties in southwest Kentucky as the state experiences its worst outbreak of the disease in 35 years, according to data from the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Why It Matters Kentucky ...
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Officer and suspect killed, another injured in shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting near a park on Hazelwood Road that took the lives of a suspect, an officer, and injured a second officer. According to police, the shooting resulted in the death of 29-year-old Chris DeL...
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Harris’ clutch RBI double puts Braves past Rockies for 6th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, the sixth straight for the National League East leaders. Brent Suter (2-2) pitched 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and picked u...