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‘Jagged teeth’ and a $20 reward: Tenn. kids’ handmade poster helps bring lost dog home
A handmade lost-dog poster created by a 10-year-old boy helped reunite a 12-year-old golden retriever with her family after she was found wandering in Fairview. Williamson County Animal Center said an animal control officer picked up Elsa earlier this week. She was not microchipp...
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Most wanted Tennessee murder suspect captured, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About The Pickett County Sheriff’s Office announced the capture of Jesse Wayne Phillips, who had been listed among the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted fugitives. Why It Matters Phillips was wanted on a second-degree murder charge in connection w...
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Coffee County high school adding weapons detection systems
Coffee County Central High School is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for every student.
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Woman sues city, detective for $10 million over wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition error
FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A woman is suing for millions of dollars, alleging that a flawed facial recognition match led to her facing bank fraud charges that were later dropped. Angela Lipps, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Cour...
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Murder suspect awaiting extradition to Nashville after Florida arrest
A murder suspect is awaiting extradition to Nashville after being arrested in Florida, more than a year after police say he shot and killed a man at a Nashville apartment complex. Police say Markese Greer shot and killed 26-year-old Dante Jenoure on July 5th of last year at the P...
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Hendersonville opens urban bow hunting registry to help control deer populations
Hendersonville has opened its 2026 urban bow hunting registry , a program designed to help control deer populations by connecting homeowners with certified bow hunters. WATCH: Hendersonville's 2026 bow hunting registry connects homeowners with hunters Hendersonville's 2026 bow hu...
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Step-grandfather of 11-month-old boy found dead arrested in connection to infant’s death
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Another arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into a baby’s death in Kentucky. Jeff Barnett is charged with tampering with physical evidence. His citation shows he had a warrant and was arrested at a gas station in Grah...
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Deputies investigating after Middle TN child says stranger stopped their car near bus stop and offered them a ride to school
What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a student reported that someone stopped and offered them a ride while they waited at a bus stop Thursday morning. Why It Matters The incident was reported near the Waters Edge and St. Marlo com...
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Williamson Co. deputies investigating suspicious incident near school bus stop
The Williamson County Sheriffs Office is investigating a suspicious incident reported Thursday morning near the Waters Edge and St. Marlo communities. According to the sheriffs office , a student waiting at a bus stop around 8 a.m. reported that an individual stopped and asked if...
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ICE agent accused of shooting a man and lying about it arrested in Minnesota
An ICE agent accused of shooting a man during an immigration crackdown was arrested Thursday in Minnesota, where he made his first appearance in court on charges of felony assault. Christian Castro is charged with the shooting of 24-year-old Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis ...
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Spring Hill Little League delays all warmups, activities and games due to heat
What This Story Is About Spring Hill Little League said it’s delaying its Thursday games by 30 minutes due to the heat. Why It Matters With the extreme temperature comes the risk of heat-related illnesses. These can lead to several adverse health effects, including nausea, dizzin...
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Were middle school students exposed to blood? Rutherford County Schools says no. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Rutherford County Schools said a sixth-grade student brought a small sealed bag containing blood to Siegel Middle School, where it was shown to and passed among several students before school. Why It Matters The district said social media claims that the ...
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Titans, City Seek $75 Million for Bridge Extension to New Stadium
A second tweak will extend the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge as Nashville prepares to host 2030 Super Bowl
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7-year-old girl dies on school bus, officials say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl in Cincinnati died on a school bus after she got stuck in the seatbelt, according to officials. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified the Roselawn Condon School student as 7-year-old Ngone Talla. Talla was on the bus whe...
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Mt. Juliet LPR alert leads to arrest of man wanted in Rutherford County for felony child abuse
What This Story Is About A license plate reader alert in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a man who was wanted in Rutherford County for felony child abuse. Why It Matters Arrest warrants for the 44-year-old Murfreesboro man had been issued six days ago for felony child abuse, dome...
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Suspected serial killer now connected to the deaths of 6 women, authorities say
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Prosecutors announced an indictment of a suspected serial killer in Oregon now connected to the death of half a dozen women. Multnomah County authorities said Jesse Calhoun is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with the dea...
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'9 to 5' Day: How Nashville will celebrate Dolly Parton on Sept. 25
Nashville plans to work 9 to 5 — and well into the night — to celebrate the woman whose music and generosity helped shape Music City.
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Millie Bobby Brown welcomes baby number 2, reports say
(Gray News) - Millie Bobby Brown is officially a mom of two The “Stranger Things” star and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, welcomed their second baby via adoption, according to People. Almost a year ago, Brown announced that she and her husband welcomed their first daughter together....
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WATCH: Golden retriever offers toys, tail wags to intruder instead of guarding home
“Nash is the worst guard dog,” another caption reads.
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Movie star Brad Pitt premieres ‘Heart of the Beast’ in Franklin as Tennessee film industry grows
What This Story Is About Brad Pitt brought the world premiere of his new survival thriller, “Heart of the Beast,” to FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin. Why It Matters The premiere adds to Tennessee’s growing presence in the film and television industry, which state officials say...
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The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tenn. has been found, 2 years later
The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, Jimmy Tucker, when flooding from...
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Landscaper finds human remains of woman whose family hadn’t seen her in 50 years, reports say
(Gray News) - A woman whose skeletal remains were found by a landscaper near a wooded area in Florida in 2023 has been identified. The human remains discovered in May 2023 were identified as Regina Hess, who was born on Aug. 22, 1948, according to a press release. “But identifyin...
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3 daycare workers answer to charges after 6-year-old girl died inside hot van
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — Three daycare workers indicted in the hot car death of a 6-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in a Tennessee court Monday morning. Tametria Norry, 49, Amilya Hardin, 21, and Sabrina Powe, 43, each face charges of aggravated child neglect, criminal...
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Why using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt can backfire
( InvestigateTV ) — More Americans are trying to dig out of credit card debt by rolling balances into personal loans. Americans owe $277 billion in personal loan debt as of the first quarter of 2026, up $1 billion from the previous quarter, according to a new analysis by LendingT...
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UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.s top human rights body say they have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. They also accuse Irans theocratic government ...
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‘She’s why I’m here’: Sevierville realtor plays NBC’s ‘The Traitors’ to fund wedding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Logan Smith, a realtor from Sevierville, Tennessee, is competing on NBC’s “The Traitors,” a murder-mystery competition show filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The two-episode season premiere airs Thursday at 7 p.m. on WSMV. Smith was sel...
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How AI could trigger the apocalypse, according to some researchers
Artificial intelligence could kill the entire human species, according to people in the artificial intelligence industry. Specifically, they say, it could exterminate humanity within the decade. Politicians, major news organizations, and Sheryl Crow reacted with alarm last week a...
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Volunteer Gameday gears up for Tennessee - Kennesaw State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Volunteer Gameday is gearing up for the third week of Vols action this 2026 season, and there’s plenty in store for fans looking for the latest Tennessee updates right before kickoff. Voice of the Vols Mike Keith, WVLT’s Brittany Tarwater and VFL Heath S...
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‘There are strict rules’: Corrections officer fired after bringing home-cooked meals to inmates
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A Darlington County corrections officer accused of bringing prohibited items to inmates has been terminated. Sgt. Shift Supervisor Matrese Grant was fired on Thursday and taken into custody, according to Darlington County Sheriff Micha...
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Trump says the US is planning to build an Army base in Poland
(Gray News) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. is working toward building an Army base in Poland. Trump made the announcement Thursday afternoon in a post on Truth Social . He wrote: “GREAT NEWS! Thanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland,...
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‘Incredibly difficult time’: Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Duncan Sheik in ‘critical condition’
(Gray News) - Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Duncan Sheik, known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” is currently receiving medical care. A statement posted to Sheik’s Instagram page reported that the 56-year-old is in “critical but stable condition.” The statement did...
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Driver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA
A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter that was covering the collision...
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AccuWeather, National Weather Service adds ‘Lake of America’ to its maps, forecasts
(Gray News) - AccuWeather and the National Weather Service have started using “Lake America” in their forecasts this week. The National Weather Service released a memo Monday stating the organization is in the process of changing its maps from “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America.” “W...
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Beyond the headlines: New documentary takes another look at Christa Pike before execution
For three decades, the story of Christa Pike has largely been told through a brutal murder, a pentagram carved into the victim's body and the death sentence tha...
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Jury trial begins for man accused of killing Nashville woman in dating app scheme
A jury trial is underway for a man accused of killing a Nashville woman he allegedly lured from a dating app.
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‘We hit hard’: Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee recalls plane crashing into lake
Wisconsin Republican Congressman and gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany is recalling the moments the plane he was on crashed into Lake Wausau . Tiffany said he braced for impact just seconds before the plane hit the water. "I yanked that seatbelt tight, and I would guess it was no...
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Police departments are turning to AI for help writing up their reports
Tempted by promises of efficiency, a small but growing number of Michigan police departments have turned to artificial intelligence to help officers write police reports. The new technology, pitched as a time-saving tool for strapped departments, is being embraced by a handful of...
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Christa Pike's attorney: Woman facing execution is 'not at all' who she was at 18
Christa Pike was 18 when she committed the murder that put her on Tennessee's death row.She's 50 now.And with Pike scheduled to die Sept. 30, an attorney who ha...
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NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. The steep-sided hole about 728 feet (222 meters) across and up to 141 feet (43 meters) deep is the solar sys...
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Nashville declares 'Dolly Day' to honor country legend with citywide celebration
Music City is preparing to honor one of its most beloved icons with a citywide celebration that embodies the spirit of giving and community that has defined Dolly Parton's remarkable career. On Friday, Sept. 25, Nashville will officially observe "Dolly Day" a date chosen as a nod...
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Cities won’t survive on the moon as there isn’t enough water, scientists say
If, like Elon Musk, you have been dreaming of a future in which large populations of humans can live on the moon, youre likely to be disappointed. Even though there could be trillions of pounds of water trapped inside tiny glass beads spread across the lunar surface, scientists e...
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Vanderbilt Athletics announces multi-sport partnership with Nissan. Here’s what that means
What This Story Is About Nissan and Vanderbilt Athletics announced a new partnership spanning football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. The agreement includes marketing, branding and fan-engagement efforts. Why It Matters The partnership brings one of Tennessee’s “bes...
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated record producer, died of drug overdose: Autopsy report - ABC News
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Aging Untold: Why the thyroid could be behind some aging symptoms
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what your thyroid does and the warning signs to watch for when this vital gland is off. Plus, we look at the emotional and practical steps of hosting an estate sale, and what to expect before you hire help. ...
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Nashville to celebrate first ‘Dolly Day’ on 9/25 with music, giving and fireworks. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Nashville will celebrate “Dolly Day” on Friday, September 25, with citywide events honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of music, generosity and community service. Why It Matters The date, 9/25, is a reference to Parton’s hit song and movie, “9 to 5.” Mayor Fre...
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Dolly Day: Nashville to honor beloved icon in citywide celebration
Several organizations, including Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, are encouraging everyone to celebrate Dolly in their own way on Friday, Sept. 25, dubbed "9 to 5 Day."...