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‘No one can replace Truman’: WGNS remembers longtime host and former Rutherford County Sheriff Truman Jones
Truman Jones graduated from Central High School in 1959 and began his career with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in 1972.
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Man shot, killed by officers after domestic disturbance in Clarksville
Authorities are investigating after a domestic disturbance led to a deadly officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Clarksville.
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Judge dismisses Nashville reporter’s petition against ICE, claiming her detention was retaliatory
What This Story Is About Estefany Rodriguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, was taken into custody by ICE agents outside a gym on Murfreesboro Pike on March 4. Why It Matters Her arrest spurred a heated debate between Democratic lawmakers and ICE, w...
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TBI investigating officer-involved shooting after gunfire exchanged in Clarksville
An armed man was shot during an exchange of gunfire with Clarksville police Monday morning, according to the Clarksville Police Department. Officers responded to Fairview Lane around 10:56 a.m. for a domestic disturbance in progress. Police said the caller reported her adult son ...
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All eyes on 'The Pitt' as the 78th Emmy Awards take center stage
The 78th Emmy Awards are taking place Monday night in Los Angeles. NBC will roll out a special blue carpet this year as the network celebrates its 100th anniversary. Among those looking to win big tonight is HBO Max's real-time emergency room drama "The Pitt." Last year, the show...
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Man accused of trying to break into a home he said was a ‘frat house,’ police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner told officers that so...
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Central City teen charged in murder of 11-month-old
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Central City Police have confirmed a 19-year-old has been charged in the death of an 11-month-old who was reported missing. According to Central City Police, officers were called to a disturbance in the 800 block of Harrison Avenue just after 5 p.m. on Sat...
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Eric Church's Chief's, Hawkers to debut at Nashville airport as part of $855M expansion
Travelers at Nashville International Airport will get a bigger taste of the city's food, music and creative culture when the new Concourse A opens in 2028....
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A Flock camera hit sent troopers to her door. They had the wrong car.
Palm Coast, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle captu...
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Aging Untold: Decoding your blood pressure numbers
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
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Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, the cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway and killed 5
Amazon said Sunday that it has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages careened off a Miami runway last week and killed five people. The Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and then barreled roughly 1,300 feet (396 ...
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Tennessee starting tight end Ethan Davis out for remainder of 2026 season with torn ACL
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to Head Coach Josh Heupel. The Vols are looking for their third 2026 win. At a news conference Monday afternoon, the coach said Davis had torn his ACL, and recovery wou...
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Millions of migrating birds spotted on First Alert Live Radar in Tennessee. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About That wasn’t rain on the radar; it was actually millions of birds migrating south! Why It Matters This shows how far radar technology has come. A strange sight on First Alert Live Radar over the mid-September Tennessee weekend may have looked like widespre...
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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones died Monday. He was 87. "He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his drea...
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Tenn. optometrist sentenced to 42 months for $6.9M Medicare fraud
A Brentwood optometrist who admitted billing Medicare for wound care products she had not actually purchased or used has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison. Prosecutors said Helen Boerman used her practice, Brentwood Eye Care, to split wound care products intended for ...
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, reports say. Here’s why
(Gray News) - Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour after several venues said they would not let the rapper perform, according to several reports. “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. to...
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What is ‘Cat’s Claw’ and why is Tennessee law enforcement warning public about it containing illegal compound?
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning consumers and store owners about products labeled “Cat’s Claw” that authorities say may actually contain MGM-15, a compound made from kratom. Why It Matters Cat’s Claw is legal in Tennessee, but kratom is i...
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YMCA of Middle Tennessee installs underwater AI surveillance
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee emailed members Friday announcing that AngelEye, an artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system, has been installed at its Nashville facility....
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'We are so back': Pilgrimage Music Festival announces dates for 2027 return in Franklin
After taking a hiatus in 2026, the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival is set to return to Franklin next year.
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Music festival returning to Middle TN. Here’s what you need to know
What This Story Is About Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return to Franklin on April 10 and 11, 2027. Why It Matters The festival is returning after taking 2026 off, and it will move from its usual fall timeframe to the spring. What Happens Next Organizers said addition...
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Trump downplays need for AI guardrails as industry leaders call for regulation
President Donald Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on artificial intelligence, pushing back against some of the technologys most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight as AI systems rapidly become more powerful. The only control or guard...
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Health department reports 9 cases of measles confirmed in Tennessee this year. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Health confirms that nine people have contracted measles in the state so far this year. Why It Matters Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that typically appears as a red, blotchy rash on the face and behind the ears...
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WSMV4 expands high school football coverage with live games on Tennessee Valley Sports Network. Here’s how to watch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WSMV4 will begin airing live high school football broadcasts on the Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) starting Friday, Sept. 18, the station announced. The launch is part of a groundbreaking partnership with Williamson County Schools that will bring...
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Employee accused of deleting own bill, altering hundreds of patient records, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An employee at an optometry office deleted her own bill and altered hundreds of patient records, according to investigators. Evansville Police Department responded to the Brizius, Embry & Smith optometry office to take a fraud report. Officer...
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Police say more arrests coming in death of Tasia Fortune, Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing. Loved ones also painted a picture of Fortune as a mother, athlete and woma...
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TBI warns Tennesseans of 'Cat's Claw' drug
The products are labeled as "Cat's Claw" and contain MGM-15, which is a compound made from Kratom, according to the TBI.
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2.3 million bottles of sour children’s candy sold at Walmart recalled. Here’s why
(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...
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Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death spans 2 states, drugs potential focus: Reports
It's been nearly a month since Hayden Panettiere died in South Carolina, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Myrtle Beach tap ensemble gives adults a second act
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach is blending fancy footwork with fun for a group of adult dancers. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2014. She teaches all ages at Coas...
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Project Pink helps covers cost of mammogram for uninsured woman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey visits the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute regularly for appointments. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “By 6 o’clock, an oncologist came in and she said, ‘Have they talked to you?’ And I said, ‘N...
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Pilgrimage Announces 2027 Dates After Skipping 2026 Festival
An autumn event since its launch in 2015, Franklin music fest sets move to spring
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Michigan family turns son’s cardiac death into school AED mission
GRAND LEDGE, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Fourteen-year-old Everson Guild was a football player, band member, student council member and wrestler. He went into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice at Grand Ledge High School on July 24, 2017, just a month away from starting high...
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Trump says he uses AI ‘for a lot of things,’ but didn’t reveal exactly how
(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...
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11-month-old found dead in Kentucky
A missing 11-month-old boy has been found dead in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
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Franklin's Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return after year-long break in 2027
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is set to return in 2027.After taking a year-long hiatus, the beloved Franklin music festival is back next spring....
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1 hospitalized after Nashville crash
At least one person was taken to the hospital by ambulance after a crash on Interstate 40 in Nashville Monday morning, according to authorities.
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Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel begins soft opening Monday, guest reservations available
Guests can now begin reserving rooms at Dolly Parton’s new SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville.The hotel began its soft opening period Sunday, Sept. 14. Duri...
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Brentwood woman sentenced after $6.9M Medicare fraud
Helen Boerman used her practice, Brentwood Eye Care, to submit false claims to Medicare over a period of three-and-a-half years.
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Decoding your blood pressure numbers: What that reading really means
( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...
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InvestigateTV+: Family battles cancer over generations
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ reporter Kristin Crowley’s journey after genetic testing reveals she carries the BRCA mutation and leads to a life-changing preventive decision. Experts also break down what BRCA can mean for families and the range of options available, includin...
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This 13-year-old opened up a sandwich shop to serve his community
MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
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He takes photos of local high school sports for free, here’s why
WILLAMSTON, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — A retired Mid-Michigan man has spent 13 years photographing Williamston High School sports, uploading the images to a website where students and families can access them at no cost. Dave Ferguson photographs basketball, football, volleyball, ...
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Top AI companies have discussed creating their own standards body
Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have discussed creating an AI industry standards body, people familiar with the situation told CNN. The conversations preceded the events of the past week, when a former Anthropic researcher resigned, saying the top AI companies were not behaving resp...
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New seasons of ‘Investigate TV+’ and ‘Aging Untold’ are here – plus a daily dose of ‘The Good Side’
(Gray Media) – Gray Media is rolling out a refreshed weekday lineup this week, starting Monday, with two fan-favorite shows returning for new seasons, plus a new addition to the lineup - all offering new content at least five days a week. InvestigateTV+ Season 4 InvestigateTV+ re...
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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration's effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matt...