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Two arrested, stolen gun recovered in Mt. Juliet traffic stop
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two people were arrested and a stolen gun was recovered after a traffic stop, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department. MJPD said officers stopped a vehicle on Lebanon Road near Lookout Drive for a Move Over Law violation. During the stop, officers...
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Man shot, killed after accused of attacking deputy in Coffee County
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called out to Coffee County after a deputy was reportedly attacked with a machete and the suspect was fatally shot by law enforcement Friday night....
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After Nepal flooding tragedy, this is how Nepalese in Nashville are supporting their own
Search and rescue operations in Nepal continue in areas devastated by flash flooding, triggered by a massive glacier collapse and landslide. At least 550 people are confirmed dead, and at least 2,500 are missing, including 90 Americans. More than 3,700 people have been rescued in...
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Proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gains momentum
What started as a fan petition more than a year ago, while Dolly Parton was still alive, could become a lasting tribute in her honor. A proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Parton is gaining momentum, and for travelers passing through Music City, the conversat...
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Travelers react to possible Nashville airport name change in honor of Dolly Parton
What This Story Is About Governor Bill Lee is backing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters The idea has drawn public support, including a petition with over 150,000 signatures and a banner plane flying over downtown N...
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Jokability; adults with special needs sell out comedy show at Zanies
"When we're up on the stage, where are our eyes?" stand-up comedian Derrick Tennant asked a crew seated in Zanies Nashville. I've heard something from a lot of stand-up comics. When you're on stage and the audience is locked in, laughing, under your spell, there's nothing like th...
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Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill not fit for continued service 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters in recent decades, according to a federal report released Friday. The U.S. ...
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High school’s entire football season canceled amid developing criminal investigation
TONOPAH, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — An Arizona school district has canceled a high school’s entire football season amid a developing criminal investigation. On Friday, Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superintendent Michael Winters announced that Tonopah Valley High School...
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Trump announces plan to break up meatpacker monopoly amid rancher backlash
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is announcing new measures to lower the cost of beef after facing backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers and Republican lawmakers from agriculture states. The backlash stemmed from a White House announcement that the U.S. market would be ...
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Pharmacy expert weighs in on Ascension medication error: "This is a larger system error"
An independent pharmacy expert says the medication error that harmed four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown was not the result of a single mistake....
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Congress faces a packed schedule as soon as lawmakers return from recess
Congress returns to Washington Monday for the first time in a month with a busy and condensed agenda as lawmakers make their final push to pass bills before the midterm elections. On the top of the agenda is a short-term government funding bill to avert a pre-election government ...
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Friday Night Rivals, Aug. 28, Springfield vs. Clarksville
Springfield plays against Clarksville for Aug. 28's Friday Night Rivals matchup!
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Driver blows past stopped school bus in front of officer, who immediately pulls vehicle over
GASTONIA, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a driver was stopped after blowing past a school bus in front of a Gastonia police officer. The department shared a video this week of the vehicle seemingly traveling right past the stopped bus as captured by t...
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Bricen Rivers gets life without parole in killing of Lauren Johansen
Bricen Rivers pleaded guilty Friday to capital murder in the 2024 killing of Lauren Johansen and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Internal Meta documents were at the center of Tennessee's historic social media lawsuit
Internal documents showed Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, knew they were dangerous for teens, but the company "aggressively" marketed to them anyway. That's according to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who came on Inside Politics and provided details about ...
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ICE arrests brothers linked to drugs, weapons in Williamson County
Last month in Williamson County, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested two brothers accused of illegally entering the U.S. multiple times.
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Former Dollywood performer shares time in recording studio with Dolly Parton
Tennesseans have been sharing their stories of Dolly Parton through the ages, but for one local publicist, he spent time with the country star in a way not many had....
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Trump announces deal to secure billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil for the US
President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. would take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela. In a social media post , the president claimed administration officials were working with Venezuelan leadership. "At my direction, Secretary of St...
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NES adopts ratepayer protection pledge as utility fields increasing requests from large-load data centers
As the energy demand for data centers increases in Metro Nashville, NES is adopting framework to respond to the increasing number of requests for large-load data center requests. The utility system said they want to ensure these projects are evaluated transparently and protect ex...
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Bricen Rivers pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend Lauren Johansen
Bricen Rivers pleaded guilty in Mississippi Thursday morning for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Johansen. He was later sentenced to life without the possibility of probation or parole. Rivers had been expected to stand trial in Forrest County, Mississippi, later this year...
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Family descendant takes lead in preserving historic Latimer/Brown house
Plans to restore a historic Sumner County house are finally happening.
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Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It's exp...
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'We got what we needed': Supporters react after Thomas Clardy's sentence commuted
While the governor's decision may not have been the ideal outcome for Thomas Clardy, supporters said it still provides a path forward.
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15-year-old girl gets maximum prison sentence for murdering her newborn child
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A teen girl has been sentenced in connection with the murder of her newborn child. According to the District Attorney’s Office in Louisiana, the now 15-year-old was ordered to remain in custody until her 21st birthday, which is the maxi...
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Dolly Parton spent years quietly helping abused and neglected children in Williamson County
Dolly Parton never sought recognition for the lives she touched but her generosity reached far and wide, including into the lives of some of Williamson County's most vulnerable children. For years, Parton donated signed instruments to Williamson County CASA, a nonprofit that help...
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State investigation into drug mix-up at Nashville hospital pharmacy finds multiple and systemic failures
We are getting stunning new details about that catastrophic drug mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown two weeks ago. State regulators have just released their initial investigative report into what went wrong before, during, and after four patients got the wrong medication in...
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Longtime Dollywood collaborator reflects on more than two decades working with Dolly Parton
As tributes continue pouring in following Dolly Parton's passing, many have shared stories about the impact she had on people she never met through her music, philanthropy and Imagination Library program. For Brian Hull, the connection was more personal. For more than two decades...
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Tennessean among Americans missing after Nepal flooding
What This Story Is About At least one Tennessean is among the Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding struck a group of Isha Foundation trekkers near the Nepal-China border. Why It Matters Twenty-two Americans, including one Tennessean, were part of the group caught...
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Petition starters overwhelmed on Nashville's airport to be renamed to Dolly Parton
Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport plan to rename Nashville's airport to Dolly Parton instead of BNA.The announcement comes as a petition on chan...
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Bryan throws for 300 yards, 3 TDs in first start as BGA quarterback
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Bo Bryan threw for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns in his first game as starting quarterback for Battle Ground Academy, leading the Wildcats to a 41-18 win. “I thought I was going to be really nervous, but I wasn’t,” Bryan said. “I was just more...
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‘I keep asking God why.’ Nashville mother of teen killed after football game asks witnesses to come forward
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police are still searching for the person who fatally shot 16-year-old Cameron Frierson after a high school football game last Friday. What Happens Next The family is planning to have a balloon release for Cameron at 6 p.m. Saturday at Wat...
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Advocates push for statewide animal shelter access in Tennessee
Roughly one-third of Tennessee's 95 counties do not have an animal shelter, leaving animal welfare groups, neighboring counties, and rescue organizations scrambling to find places for animals in need....
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3 ambulances responding to crash involving entrapment in Robertson County
ROBERTSON CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - Robertson County Emergency Medical Services said at least three ambulances responded to a crash in the 2600 block of Highway 49W near the Interstate 24 West entry ramp on Friday. RCEMS said reports indicate that one adult is trapped in a vehicle foll...
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POLL: Should Nashville International Airport be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton?
We want to hear from you. Should Nashville International Airport be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton?
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Thousands rally on National Mall for voting rights
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thousands of protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday to rally in support of voting rights on the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington. People from across the country came to the site to speak out against what they described as attacks o...
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Multiple crews respond to crash near Highway 49W, I-24 in Pleasant View
Multiple emergency crews responded Friday afternoon to a crash near Highway 49W and the Interstate 24 westbound ramp in Pleasant View.
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18-year-old charged with murdering grandfather after argument at home, police say
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - An 18-year-old has been charged with shooting and killing his grandfather. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a home on John Harold Drive following a report of a shooting Thursday afternoon. Upon arr...
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Zoo seeking charges against man who climbed fence into tiger enclosure
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) — A man climbed into the tiger enclosure at the Saint Louis Zoo over the weekend. The incident happened Saturday. The man was seen climbing over a barrier fence at the exhibit. A zoo visitor captured the moment on video. “So there’s a guy in the tiger...
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Man dies in shootout with Dickson County deputies after leading them on chase with stolen trailer, officials say
What This Story Is About A man accused of stealing a trailer died in a shootout with Dickson County deputies after leading police on a chase through two counties. Why It Matters Dickson County authorities have been investigating several trailer thefts over the last week. What Hap...
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Nursing mother detained by ICE in Nashville released after nearly 3 months
A nursing mother detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Nashville in May has been released after nearly three months in custody and reunited with her two young daughters, immigrant rights groups said. The woman, identified by the pseudonym Maria Perez, was released Au...
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Police seeking suspect after deadly shooting in Hopkinsville
Authorities are trying to track down a 19-year-old man wanted for murder in connection with a shooting in Hopkinsville earlier this week.
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Dolly Parton sued a radio station in 1976. Here’s why
WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - Country music legend Dolly Parton sued a radio station in Waco for unpaid wages in 1976. Dolly would have been about 30 when she brought her “Dolly Parton Show” to the former Heart O’ Texas Coliseum. She performed two shows on April 9, 1976, two y...
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Blue Raiders to wear patch commemorating Dolly Parton
What This Story Is About Middle Tennessee State football will wear a jersey patch honoring Dolly Parton. Why It Matters The patch is a tribute to one of the state’s icons. What Happens Next Middle Tennessee State’s opening game is September 5. For Context The Blue Raiders are hon...
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MTSU Blue Raiders football team to honor Dolly Parton with jersey patch in home opener
The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raider football team will wear a special commemorative patch in honor of Dolly Parton during their home opening game Sept. 5....
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6 students experience seizure-like episodes the same day. It’s not the first time it happened at this school
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) — Six students experienced seizure-like episodes at an Alabama high school Monday, and it’s not the first time something like this has happened at the school. The situation happened at Colbert County High School. All six students involved a...
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‘Worth it’: Mother admitted to kidnapping, killing her 11-month-old son because she did not want to give up custody
GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (Gray News) - A mother admitted to kidnapping her 11-month-old son and killing him because she didn’t want his father to have custody of him. Madeline Veronique Daly, 36, was convicted of killing baby Basil inside an RV in rural New Mexico, prosecutors said. Sh...
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Man posing as San Francisco 49ers player charged with defrauding dozens of women
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud after posing as NFL players. According to court documents, 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love and 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan created fictitious investments to defraud numerous women in Oregon, Washingt...
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Nursing mother of 2 released from ICE custody months after arrest in Nashville
What This Story Is About The nursing mother of two who was arrested by ICE in May as she was placing her children in a car for a doctor’s appointment has been released from custody, according to the Tennessee Immigrants and Refugee Rights Coalition. Why It Matters Perez’s case sp...
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‘Miracle of God’: Family of 8, including 6 children, burned but survives massive home explosion
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. ( WEEK /Gray News) - A family of eight has been injured after an explosion destroyed their home, but loved ones say they are expected to survive the scary situation. Danvers firefighters said the reported explosion occurred just before midnight on Wednesday at a...
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Gov. Bill Lee, BNA announce plan to name Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton
What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced plans to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton. Why It Matters Parton’s team said it is touched by the idea and open to continuing the conversation about a lasting tribute to the Tennessee icon. What...
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Woman surprised with $1K check after volunteering 1,000 hours at Nashville Humane Association
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One Midstate woman has volunteered at the Nashville Humane Association for two years, but already, she’s given their felines more than a thousand hours of TLC. “This is my getaway, just being with those sweet, loving cats,” said Paula Barlis. “Unconditio...
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Brooklyn Haitian restaurant owner says the end of TPS is 'worse than COVID' for business
At least 5,000 Haitian immigrants in New York City and roughly 300,000 across the country have lost their ability to work legally in the U.S. after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. Businesses that depended on those workers are now struggling to...
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64 percent of online shoppers are using AI to help find products, study shows
A new Ryder study has found that 64 percent of online shoppers are using AI tools to help find and compare products prior to purchase. The study looked at more than 1,100 shoppers and found consumers are putting more value on convenience, delivery speed and flexible return option...
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Tenn. man accused of using fraudulent card to buy $2.5K Pokémon card arrested
A man suspected of a fraudulent purchase of a $2.5k Pokmon card in Clarksville was arrested in Orange Beach, Alabama after he was connected to similar credit card fraud investigations. Andrew Taylor Brown was recently arrested along with three other individuals. According to poli...
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Nursing home employee accused of stealing more than $2K from 86-year-old resident
WESTLAKE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – An Ohio nursing home employee was arrested for stealing money from an 86-year-old resident. According to a release from Westlake Police, at around 10 a.m. on July 28, a Bay Village woman called to report fraud and theft involving her blind and ...
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Clarksville police identify suspect in alleged $2,500 Pokémon card fraud case
Clarksville police said Friday they have identified a suspect in the alleged fraudulent purchase of a $2,500 Pokémon card.
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Plans to name Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton are announced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport have announced plans to name the airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Lee said he spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal this week. Her team said it appreciates the outpouring of s...