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Cookeville spa investigation leads to 2 arrests on prostitution-related charges
Law enforcement in Cookeville spent months investigating a local spa before arresting two people on prostitution-related charges.
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Judge bars nine people from downtown Nashville in alleged phone payment scheme
Nashville police are using an unusual legal strategy to address repeat crime downtown, securing a temporary gang injunction that bars nine people from much of the city’s entertainment district....
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Cross Plains home ‘100% loss’ after early morning fire
What This Story Is About A home in Cross Plains was destroyed after a fire Friday morning, according to Smokey Barn News. What Happens Next Smokey Barn News said due to the extent of damage, the scene was turned over to the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office for investigation. NAS...
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Brief 9/11 ceremony exchange between Mamdani, AOC sparks political backlash
A brief interaction between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez captured on video Friday during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, sparked fierce criticism that was met with pushback from those who...
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Tennessee fishermen fined following Percy Priest Lake over-limit catch
Two fishermen have had their licenses suspended until 2027 after an over-limit catch on Percy Priest Lake.
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Kentucky teen faces ‘terroristic threatening’ charges over alleged high school gun threat
LYON COUNTY, KY. (WSMV) - A Kentucky high school student faces charges after allegedly making threats involving a gun, according to WKDZ. WKDZ reported that the threats were made by a student at Lyon County High School. School resource officers were notified of the threats around...
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18-year-old college student dies after jumping out of moving vehicle, police say
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating the death of an Albany State University student. According to the county coroner, Olivia Robinson, 18, died after jumping out of a moving vehicle on Newton Road around 1:30 a.m. Friday. The Albany Police Depar...
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Barricaded suspect in custody after reported shooting prompts shelter-in-place in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents were asked to shelter in place on Saturday morning after a reported shooting incident in Columbia, Tennessee. Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to the incident in the 300 block of Skyview Drive. CPD said there was a large po...
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Anthropic CEO warns AI could outpace safety measures within a year
The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire...
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Former church employee accused of stealing more than $350K
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A former Southall Church employee is facing a felony theft charge after investigators say he took more than $350,000 in church funds. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said Southall Church contacted detectives in August 2025 about susp...
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Man injured after officer-involved shooting at hotel in Murfreesboro
The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) said an investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting at a hotel on Friday night. MPD said the officer-involved shooting occurred at the Clarion Inn & Suites at around 6:53 p.m. on Sept. 11 as officers were attempting to ser...
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Lady Gaga welcomes her first baby with her fiancé, reports say
(Gray News) - Lady Gaga is reportedly now a mother! People , citing a source, reported that Gaga, 40, and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, 42, have welcomed their first child together. The Grammy winner has previously expressed her desire to become a mom. In a YouTube video with Nik...
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Two women arrested after 'road-rage incident' in Old Hickory
Two women are facing criminal charges after a "road-rage incident" on Thursday.
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El Nino keeps Atlantic hurricane season historically calm
The Atlantic is quiet record quiet this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are likely to form for at least another week, even though this would normally be the peak of...
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Judge allows environmental lawsuit against Spring Hill to move forward
A federal judge has cleared the way for an environmental lawsuit against the City of Spring Hill to proceed.
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Intruder shot and killed during home invasion, his alleged accomplice is facing charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A man is dead after police say he and an accomplice broke into a home, triggering a violent fight. Now, his accomplice faces multiple felony charges. According to an arrest affidavit, Devonta Johnson and Zarian Sanders went to an apartment in Me...
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High school student suspended after bringing cup of coffee on first day of school
BEAVER FALLS, New York. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A high school student in New York was suspended for bringing a cup of coffee to class on her first day of school. Julie Kaputa, a senior at Beaver River Central School, said her first day of school did not go as planned. “I walked in, ...
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UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill after emotional debate
U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was rejected 286 to 270. The o...
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Man accused of kidnapping a 1-year-old child out of a mother’s Walmart shopping cart, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) - A man in Oklahoma is accused of kidnapping a 1-year-old child out of a mother’s Walmart shopping cart Tulsa Police officers responded to a kidnapping report at a Walmart on Tuesday, Sept. 8, around 5:08 p.m., according to a press release. The mother of ...
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Knicks champion Jalen Brunson to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ season premiere
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host Saturday Night Live when the new season begins later this month, with future guests including Inde Navarrette, Gracie Abrams and Katseye. Brunson, who helped the Knicks become champions this summer for the ...
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Teen survives 2 days on overturned skiff in Alaska’s Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy survived on top of an overturned skiff in Alaskas frigid Bering Sea for roughly two days, losing his older brother and then his cousin to the ocean after the boat capsized while they were out fishing. The teen, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga,...
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Pleasant Saturday night, more sunshine and heat tomorrow
A weak area of low pressure will move out on Saturday with heat building on Sunday and through the week.
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Trump calls Irish unity ‘fantastic’ while visiting golf resort
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a unified Ireland would be fantastic, wading into a complex and politically charged subject during a weekend visit to a major tournament at his Irish golf course. At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin in Dublin, Trump ...
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Metro police arrest man with stolen AR-style pistol
A stolen AR-style pistol was recovered during a traffic stop in Nashville on Wednesday, Sept. 09.
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PHOTOS: Dollywood Harvest Festival returns this September
If you want to soak up all the fall fun in the Smokies, Dollywood Harvest Festival is bringing a packed lineup of flavors and music the next two months....
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Father charged in infant’s death told police Satan, supernatural force caused injuries
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Two Baltimore parents are behind bars after the death of their infant. A chilling and deadly case of child abuse unfolded inside the basement of a Brooklyn Avenue home. The parents of 2-month-old Aida Alvarado are now in jail. Aida’s mother, 21-year-old Katerin ...
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Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A Portland, Oregon, podiatrist was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in prison after 13 women reported he sexually abused them during treatment and surgical recovery. Brian Bowen, 52, received a 100-month prison sentence following his J...
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Lone flight after 9/11 takes organ from Nashville to Houston to save baby's life
Friday marked 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks claimed almost 3,000 lives, but a team of people in Tennessee helped make sure a baby girl in Texas did not die as a result of that tragedy....
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19 students sent to hospital following Louisiana school bus crash
GRANT PARISH, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A school bus crash in Louisiana Friday evening resulted in multiple students being transported to a hospital. The crash happened north of Montgomery on Highway 71 at Campground Cutoff. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain said 21 students were...
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WeGo Transit proposes new Antioch bus route connecting jobs, shopping and schools
WeGo Public Transit is proposing a new cross-town bus route through Antioch that would connect riders to jobs, retail and schools, along with frequency improvements on several existing routes. The proposed route would run from Nolensville Pike to Hickory Hollow, serving Bell Road...
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Daughter of man killed by stray bullet at work urges witnesses to come forward
A Tennessee family is mourning the loss of a man they say was devoted to his family, his work, and the people around him after police say he was killed by a stray bullet while on the job. Paris Carlock, 55, was working inventory for Frito-Lay inside the Sams Club on Antioch Pike ...
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New video shows suspect pointing guns at McMinnville police before being fatally shot by officers
What This Story Is About The McMinnville Police Department shared new video Friday of the moments just before officers fatally shot an armed suspect during a barricade situation earlier this month. Why It Matters MPD said it released the body camera footage to give factual inform...
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Nashville paramedic remembers being at Ground Zero on 9/11 as towers came down
A total of 2,977 victims died on Sept. 11, 2001, but many more people survived. While most adults over the age of 30 can remember exactly where they were that day, few people have a story like Robert DeMeo....
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McMinnville Police release update on officer-involved shooting
A man died after a tense situation unfolded on Dogwood Pointe Drive, where police responded to reports of a fight in a home involving children.
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Nashville organ donation flight from Sept. 11, 2001 reunites donor coordinator, recipient 25 years later
What This Story Is About A liver donation flown out of Nashville on a military plane on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, saved the life of a 6-month-old Houston infant who has now met her donor coordinator in person. Why It Matters Amid the chaos and grounded flights of 9/11, coord...
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5 charged with homicide by child abuse in death of 5-year-old girl
NEWBERRY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Five people were arrested in connection with the death of a 5-year-old girl in South Carolina, authorities said. Newberry Police Chief Kevin Goodman said 5-year-old Aniyah Williams was unresponsive and taken to the hospital by a family member on...
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Bodycam video released following deadly officer-involved shooting in McMinnville
Just over a week after a domestic disturbance turned into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death, the McMinnville Police Department released body camera footage showing what happened right before the shots were fired....
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Officer-involved shooting under investigation at Old Fort Parkway
Police are looking into what happened after a shooting that involved an officer at a hotel on Old Fort Parkway.
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Firefighter dies while fighting wildfire
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A firefighter died after being hurt while battling a wildfire in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest on Wednesday, federal officials said. The firefighter was hurt Sept. 9 during suppression efforts on the Austin Fire, according to the U.S. F...
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TBI investigating after officer-involved shooting leaves 1 injured in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a man was injured in an officer-involved shooting on Friday. MPD said officers were attempting to serve a warrant at the Clarion Inn & Suites on Old F...
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1 injured after officer-involved shooting in Murfreesboro
An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting at a Murfreesboro hotel Friday night.
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Nurse accused of performing exorcism on elderly nursing home resident, report says
NAZARETH, Pa. (Gray News) - A nurse is accused of attacking an elderly nonverbal patient and attempting to perform an exorcism on her. The charges stem from an alleged assault on June 23 at a county-run facility in Pennsylvania, according to NBC Philadelphia . Octavia Robinson wa...
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Murfreesboro police reopen investigation into neurodivergent Wendy’s employee being tied to kitchen equipment
What This Story Is About The Murfreesboro Police Department is reopening their investigation into a Wendy’s manager who tied a neurodivergent employee to kitchen equipment, according to a co-worker and a source close to the investigation. Why It Matters The family of the employee...
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High school football player hospitalized after exposure to toxic herbicide
LAKE CORMORANT, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - A high school football player in Mississippi has been hospitalized after being exposed to paraquat, a highly toxic chemical that’s banned in more than 70 countries. Zach Brown, a junior offensive lineman at Lake Cormorant High School, has...
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'Why not try?': How a Nashville woman got a plane in the air on 9/11 to save a baby
As planes across the country were ordered out of the sky on Sept. 11, 2001, a six-month-old baby in Houston was running out of time.
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Columbia police shut down massage parlor amid prostitution, human trafficking investigation
The Columbia Police Department teamed up with state and federal law enforcement agencies to shut down a massage parlor at a popular strip mall in the heart of the city....
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$5K reality check: Experts say Trump's promise of midterm checks would strain the economy
President Trump on Friday once again promised each American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections. "When I say something, I mean it! The $5,000 Dividend will happen because the People of our Country deserve it. VOTE REPUBLICAN," ...
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Convicted felon with stolen items, fake tags & handgun arrested in Nashville
Detectives arrested a 35-year-old convicted felon Thursday night after finding a handgun and stolen items in a Nissan near Sylvan Street.
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, TSA reflects on mission to protect and ‘stay ahead’ of threats
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - The Transportation Security Administration commemorated 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Friday, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost while pledging to protect the nation against evolving threats. TSA was created when President George W. Bush...
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With skies closed on 9/11, a Nashville phone call helped save a baby’s life
"We've got to figure this out because we can't let another patient die." That's what Jill Grandas from Tennessee Donor Services remembers about her mission on Sept. 11, 2001. Watch report from Austin Pollack The skies were closed on 9/11. A Nashville phone call helped save a baby...
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Investigation underway after man shot in the leg in Nashville
What This Story Is About The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating after a shooting left a man injured on Friday. What Happens Next The investigation into the incident is ongoing. For Context MNPD said the man called 911 as he was driving along Hermitage Avenue and t...
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Doctor of natural medicine accused of having sex with underage patient and giving them meth
BROOKFIELD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut authorities say a doctor has been arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile patient and giving them drugs. Jose Mahfoud, a doctor of natural medicine at Sophia Natural Health Center in Brookfield, was taken into custody on an a...
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Looking back at Middle Tennessee on Sept. 11, 2001
I was in second period Algebra II. Coach Sluder's class. One of my classmates raised his hand and asked, 'has something happened in New York?' If you're old enough, you remember what you were doing that day. NewsChannel 5 has these old books listing out the stories worked each da...
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Arrest made as police investigate death of woman found hanging from tree as homicide, chief says
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. During a press conference on Friday, Jackson Police secured two search warrants and an arrest warrant for a man identified as Jacq...
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9/11 response inspires future police officer to join the force
The events of 9/11 and the first responders who ran toward the danger to help inspired one future Franklin Police officer to join the force in New York City....
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Mother charged with murder months after deadly dog mauling killed baby, grandfather in Tenn.
A mother is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her 3-month-old daughter, nine months after a fatal dog attack in Tullahoma that claimed the lives of the baby and her grandfather. Tullahoma Police arrested three people in connection with the December attack. Zaccaha...
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Nashville residents reflect on where they were and how 9/11 changed them 25 years later
Members of Fifty Forward's Madison Station gathered to share their memories of September 11, 2001 a day many say changed them forever. "I remember so distinctly where I was when the towers got hit," Charles Brown said. "I stopped the car and turned around and went home. Turned on...