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What fans need to know ahead of TSU-Jackson State John A. Merritt Classic
College football returns to Nashville Saturday night as Tennessee State University faces Jackson State in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic.
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5 former QVC employees accused in $58,000 refund fraud scheme
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - Several former QVC employees were arrested in South Carolina. Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office said they worked with global security operations at QVC to arrest five former employees who are charged with breach of ...
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3 generations, including 91-year-old farmer, work together with harvest: ‘He’s just having fun’
ZAP, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - It’s harvest time in North Dakota. Harvest is a family affair for many families. It takes everyone to get the crop off the field. That’s especially true for the Sailer family. Three generations of the Sailer family are working together to bring in t...
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Body camera video shows 49ers owner’s arrest during prostitution sting
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Police in Ohio released body camera video showing the arrest of the San Francisco 49ers owner during a prostitution sting over the weekend. John “Jed” York was arrested Sunday in East Palestine after he allegedly responded to an ad posted...
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Historic Latimer House in Sumner County approved for new ownership
The Sumner County Commission and school board approved transferring the historic Latimer House to a local nonprofit organization. County commissioners said this was a pivotal turning point for the property....
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Proposed ICE coordination center in Donelson draws opposition from Nashville residents
Community members gathered in Donelson Thursday night or an information session organized by opponents of the proposal, who said they are still trying to learn more about the project while exploring whether they can stop it from moving forward....
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Nonprofit repurposes and donates flowers at Dolly's statue to patients in the hospital
Dolly's passing has brought many together at murals, venues and other places that represent her. That includes a beloved statue in Sevier County, where many left beautiful gifts gifts that keep on giving. After hundreds left flowers at her statue in Sevierville, the county reache...
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Fans honor Dolly Parton with tribute tattoos at Middle Tennessee shop
Grief over the death of Dolly Parton is being etched into skin at a Hermitage tattoo shop, where fans are turning heartbreak into permanent tributes. At Lone Wolf Tattoo, artist Jason Ponce spends his days putting stories in ink grief, love, legends and the people no one wants to...
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Donelson residents gather to discuss potential ICE facility in their neighborhood
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) held a community meeting Thursday night to share their limited knowledge of the plans to builds an ICE facility in the Donelson neighborhood and help residents come up with ways to fight back. W...
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From Gallatin to the world: Inside the Beretta USA factory
Since 2015, a connection has been forged between Gallatin and Brescia, Italy, thanks to Beretta.
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High school football player dies in farming accident; game canceled
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A student and football player died after a farming accident Thursday morning, according to school and law enforcement officials. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a 911 call just after 7 a.m. about a farming ac...
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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea addresses quarterback decision for week 1
Lea, who has been asked about the quarterback battle at every media availability until this point, wasted no time on Thursday to address Tuesday's news that Berlowitz would start in Vanderbilt's home opener against Austin Peay State University....
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Federal judge temporarily blocks new mail-in voting restrictions
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Thursday night, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, that once again blocks the Trump administration’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November midterm elections. Massachusetts U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the 14-d...
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Buchanan man accused of sending threatening emails to Henry County officials
A Buchanan man has been arrested after investigators say he sent threatening and harassing emails to multiple Henry County officials.
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State leaders discussing audit of Metro Schools, House Speaker confirms
Tennessee lawmakers are discussing the possibility of a forensic audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools.
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After six months of war in Iran, is the US achieving its goals?
When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four weeks to five weeks. Six months later, there still is no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was n...
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Buchanan man accused of threatening multiple Henry County officials, TBI says
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson requested on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that TBI special agents investigate allegations against Nicholas Guarnieri, 35....
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State finds multiple safety failures after Ascension Saint Thomas medication mix-up
A newly released state investigation is revealing multiple safety failures surrounding the medication error that harmed four patients.
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Nashville honors Dolly Parton at 12 South studio built with Whitney Houston royalties
What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s death has prompted people in Nashville to gather at her 12 South recording studio and office, a building she funded using royalties from Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Why It Matters Parton’s studio and her approach to paying a...
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‘We needed to get rid of these’: City turns off Flock cameras, cites misuse concerns
TEMPE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The city of Tempe announced this week that it has turned off its Flock cameras with plans to end its contract with the company. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said the cameras have helped law enforcement, but the city’s decision followed reports of prob...
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Trump brings GOP support to Texas, but MAGA Inc. super PAC spending is still quiet
President Donald Trump is headed to Texas. The president is expected to take part in a fundraiser for the RNC. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to attend, according to a GOP source. Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico for a Senate seat in Texas. Preside...
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State report cites failures at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown after 4 patients given wrong medication during surgery
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission has released an 80-page report regarding four Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown patients receiving the wrong medication during surgical procedures. Why It Matters The report says that four patients suffered...
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Nashville musicians hope to carry Dolly Parton's legacy forward
Whether you knew Dolly Parton personally or not, countless people are grieving her loss, especially musicians.
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How Sumner County helped make Dolly Parton famous through the power of mail-order music
Before Dolly Parton's voice reached far, a powerful signal out of Nashville carried music across the country. Ryan Baker, the executive director of the Sumner County Museum, said that signal belonged to WLAC, known today by its TV counterpart, NewsChannel 5. "Randy Woods started ...
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'This wasn’t an easy decision': Bonnaroo's cancellation and impact on the city of Manchester
The home of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will lose out on funding it's come to rely on over the last two decades, since the festival announced it was taking 2027 off....
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State report: 7 patients given wrong medication at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
What This Story Is About A new state investigation shows that more people than previously thought were given the wrong medication at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown earlier this month. Why It Matters The report says that four of the seven patients suffered adverse reactions after ...
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Spring Hill first responders train with new emergency management technology
Spring Hill first responders are finding new ways to be more efficient when it comes to handling a disaster. That includes becoming proficient with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)....
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Nearly 250 dogs found living in cages, owners charged weeks later
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Weeks after nearly 250 neglected dogs were rescued from a wooded 5-acre property, charges were filed against the owners. Kentucky State Police charged Michael and Natasha York with second-degree animal cruelty and failing to vaccinate the anim...
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Meet the Nashville Dolly Parton fans who launched the petition to rename the airport to honor her
As of Thursday afternoon, around 140,000 people have signed a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, with 90,000 of those signatures coming in the short time since Parton died. The petition was launched last year by two Nashville residen...
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Thousands of century-old photos found in garage reveal Gallatin's hidden past
A parking lot just off Gallatin’s square holds the secret of the city's past. More than a century ago, photographer Ernest Merle Stark worked above the old Randy's Records....
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Will Tennessee use the $751 million from Meta to make social media safer for kids?
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti was eager to announce the state's share of the pot in a landmark $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta....
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Plane to fly over Nashville in push to rename airport after Dolly Parton
A campaign to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton is taking to the skies.
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I-65 southbound crash in Williamson Co. shuts down three lanes
A crash involving an overturned RV trailer has caused three lanes to close on Interstate 65 southbound in Williamson County. The crash occurred at mile marker 65, near the Murfressboro Lane exit. The three left lanes are blocked, leaving one lane open. According to Franklin Polic...
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Dolly Parton’s connection to Broadway: How one bar founder helped propel her to stardom
What This Story Is About Nashville musicians on Lower Broadway are remembering Dolly Parton, who died Aug. 25, and the role Robert Moore played in giving her one of her first gigs in 1964. Why It Matters Parton’s connection to Lower Broadway, particularly Robert’s Western World, ...
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NFL star Josh Jacobs facing charges of battery, criminal damage to property from previous arrest
GREEN BAY, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors stemming from an arrest earlier this year. Jacobs was taken into custody in May on suspicion of domestic abuse, but at the time, the Brown County distri...
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Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House, federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rece...
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‘Love like Dolly’: Tennesseans leave messages for Dolly Parton’s family in funeral home remembrance book
Harpeth Hills Funeral Home has opened a public remembrance book where fans can share memories, messages of love and condolences following the death of Dolly Parton. The book is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the next 30 days, and at their sister funer...
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Tennessee could face $1 billion shortage for road projects by 2028
As Tennessee's population continues to grow, state researchers say the revenue streams used to pay for roads and bridges may not be keeping pace.
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Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations
Flock Safety cameras are seemingly everywhere but what are these automated license plate readers actually recording, and is the technology being abused? Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri launched a congressional investigation Wednesday into Flock Safety, a company that oper...
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Parents push for changes after 11-year-old killed by dump truck in Tullahoma
What This Story Is About Parents in Tullahoma are pushing for changes after an 11-year-old boy was hit and killed by a dump truck while riding his bike to school. Why It Matters Parents are concerned about the intersection. They say drivers in the area often speed and ignore stop...
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TN man charged with threatening county officials after eviction, TBI says
What This Story Is About A Buchanan man was arrested after TBI agents said he sent threatening and harassing emails to multiple Henry County officials. Why It Matters Investigators said the emails began after the Henry County Sheriff’s Office assisted the man’s mortgage company w...
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Gov. Lee grants clemency to 34 Tennesseans after Board of Parole review
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has made executive clemency decisions for 34 people in the state.
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Missing Lebanon mother reportedly found safe in Wilson County, police say
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Lebanon Police Department reports that missing 42-year-old Krystal Butcher was found safe on Thursday. Earlier: Police search for missing Lebanon mother. Here’s what we know Police are searching for a 42-year-old Lebanon mother who was last see...
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Trial Date Set for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind After Decades of Delays
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks, is scheduled to stand trial in June 2028, a U.S. military judge announced. The trial date comes just over two weeks before the 25th anniversary of the historic attack...
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Former preacher accused of sexual assault now charged with embezzling thousands from church
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A former Baptist preacher has been arrested after authorities say he stole thousands of dollars from a North Carolina church to cover personal expenses. The new charges against Devin Carroll, who was also an in-school suspension aide at ...
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Centennial Park lake odor traced to dying algae, repairs underway
What This Story Is About A strong odor at the Centennial Park lake in Nashville, caused by dying algae and low water circulation, has been noticeable to park visitors. Why It Matters The smell has been surprising and unpleasant enough that some visitors have turned back or reacte...
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Trump looks to boost Texas Republicans as Senate race shifts toward Democrats
President Donald Trump is hoping to give Republicans a boost in Texas as he attends a GOP fundraiser in Houston on Thursday night amid signs that several races, including the state's high-profile Senate contest, are becoming more competitive. With less than eight weeks until earl...
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Communication failures preceded safety incident involving Marine One, NTSB says
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House , federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rec...
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Dolly Parton’s ’19th Amendment’ song spotlights women’s equality
What This Story Is About A look at Dolly Parton’s song “19th Amendment” and her support for women’s rights being highlighted alongside Women’s Suffrage Month, Nashville’s Song Suffragettes showcase and plans for a new women’s monument on the National Mall. Why It Matters In the w...
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Patient sues Vanderbilt University Medical Center over HIV, hepatitis exposure risk
A Nashville patient is suing Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he said he was at risk of HIV or hepatitis exposure following a procedure..
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Threat against Antioch High School determined to be hoax
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A threat made against Antioch High School on Thursday morning was determined to be a hoax, according to Metro Nashville Public Schools’ spokesperson Sean Braisted. Braisted said AHS received a threat over the phone Thursday morning, prompting a lockdown ...
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Tennessee governor grants clemency to 34 people
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to 34 people on Thursday, including commuting a sentence for man who has maintained his innocence after being convicted of murder....
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Gov. Lee grants clemency to 34, including man who served 17 years, was freed in 2023 and sent back in 2025
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday that he is granting executive clemency to 34 people, including pardons and one commutation. Thomas Clardy is the only person listed as receiving a commutation. Clardy was convicted in 2007 for a 2005 shooting outside a Madison auto-repai...
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Gov. Bill Lee granting clemency to 34 Tennesseans, including man ‘wrongfully’ imprisoned for years
What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for more than 30 Tennesseans, including 33 pardons and a commutation for Thomas Clardy. Why It Matters Clardy’s commutation will allow him to be released on parole supervision after years of legal uncer...
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Thomas Clardy has sentence commuted by governor, will go on parole
Thomas Clardy will be released from prison for the second time, after Gov. Bill Lee commuted his sentence.
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Dolly Parton wrote more than 3,000 songs in her lifetime. Here are her chart-topping hits
What This Story Is About WSMV4 is looking at some of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits during her career. Why It Matters Dolly Parton died this week after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80. Catch Up Remembering Dolly Parton NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Queen of Country has died, ...
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Look up: Partial lunar eclipse arrives tonight over Middle Tennessee
What This Story Is About: A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Middle Tennessee tonight, Aug. 27, beginning at 9:33 p.m., peaking at 11:12 p.m., and ending at 12:51 a.m. Why It Matters: It’s a rare, easy-to-view astronomical event that requires no special equipment, tho...
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Man sentenced after stabbing 7-year-old at Walmart ‘for the rush,’ then attacking Dollar Tree employee
PARKER, Colo. (Gray News) - A man in Colorado was sentenced after going on a random stabbing rampage that left three people injured, including a 7-year-old boy who was stabbed at Walmart. Luke Barkhaus pleaded guilty to felony child abuse and two counts of first-degree assault in...
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Unemployment rates drop in nearly all Tennessee counties in July, data shows
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development released July data showing that unemployment rates fell in 93 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Why It Matters Low unemployment signals a strong state economy, with counties like Sevier and Cheatham le...
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Rescue kitten takes first steps using Lego wheelchair
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina store employee used his passion for Legos to help a rescued kitten take its first steps. Rex, a 4-month-old kitten rescued by a group called Rescue Connect, is learning to walk for the first time thanks to a custom wheelchair...