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HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky State Police trooper shot a black bear in self-defense on Thursday night in Harlan County. The KSP said that around 9:40 p.m., the trooper discovered the bear had gained access to the James A Cawood Field House. The trooper found garbage out...
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DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention concluded its second day in Dallas with President Donald Trump and party members working to draw voters to the polls in November. Republicans are betting the convention will help turn out voters and preserv...
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A police chase in Christian County finished with a car on fire and a teenager in handcuffs.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - It takes just one person to start a movement. In one Washington, D.C. neighborhood, Kathy Sykes started planting. Then she recruited her neighbors to help plant flowers that keep bees, butterflies and birds alive. Those pollinators keep food on your table. ...
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What This Story Is About The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is on the verge of setting an all-time record for the latest first hurricane to form, with zero hurricanes recorded through September 10. Why It Matters September 10 marks the statistical peak of hurricane season, yet pe...
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What This Story Is About The Nashville chapter of the NAACP partnered with advocacy group Stand Up Nashville to bring data center experts from Memphis and across the country together for an informational town hall Thursday night. Why It Matters Co-founder of Memphis Community Aga...
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For one country singer, two very different career paths defined his life. He began breaking barriers and hoped to open doors for others. Now, he's ready to share his story in some big ways. "You hold the pen in your hand to write your chapters," said Cleve Francis, speaking from ...
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As Nashville's airport authority board prepares to endorse renaming the airport after Dolly Parton, how much will the renaming cost and where will it come from?...
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GOOSE CREEK, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A 13-year-old girl is dead, and her parents have been arrested after an apparent fentanyl overdose claimed her life. According to a report by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of Aug. 27, police responded to a home on Keye...
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Tennessee drivers suffer hundreds of blown tires, bent rims and other vehicle damage each year after hitting potholes on state highways and interstates....
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Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They're also setting...
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Brian “Nashville” Neil Duckworth, a singer with the family country group Taylor Made, has died at age 56, according to his obituary.
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PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — A 17-year-old’s dying words to first responders became the foundation of the case against two people accused of killing him. Joshua Armstrong and Luis Gonzalez, both 18, were arrested on charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. Their arrests ...
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NOAA just released a major El Niño update, and the signal in the Pacific is getting stronger.
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Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Lebanon this Saturday morning for Sherry's Run, an annual fundraiser supporting people battling cancer. The event benefits Sherry's Hope, a Wilson County nonprofit that helps cover the costs some people may struggle with ...
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Two teenagers suspected in gun store burglaries around Middle Tennessee were apprehended after a chase, a crash, and a manhunt in Nolensville early Wednesday morning....
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What This Story Is About Hundreds of people are now asking that their names be removed from a petition that seeks to end auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Why It Matters Many of those requesting the signature removal say they were given deceptive information when...
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On Friday, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board is voting on a resolution to change the name.
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According to newly released court documents, an 18-year-old was forced to live in a backyard shed in Cheatham County without electricity, running water, or a bathroom, leading to charges against the teen's mother and her boyfriend....
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A major investigation led police to search two massage parlors in Columbia, suspected of human trafficking and prostitution, this week.
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Metro Nashville police are investigating a shooting at the J.C. Napier Homes on Wednesday afternoon.
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For almost two years, some residents in Jackson County have been resisting what they view as a far-right takeover of their community. Recently, the developers behind that effort came to Gainesboro with a proposal to build a drone manufacturing facility right in the middle of town...
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Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, FOX 17 News will honor those lost and the lives forever changed.Join us beginning at 5 a.m. CT and throughout the...
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CLARK COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A family is mourning the loss of their 4-year-old girl who died in an accident involving a tractor. The Clark County Coroner identified the child as Hellayna Michelle King. The coroner said Hellayna was riding on the back of a tractor, fell ...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One person was injured and two other have been detained after a shooting in the Napier area, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Officers responded to the 500 block of Charles E. Davis Boulevard just before 5 p.m. Thursday for reports of ...
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Vanderbilt University just made a big leap by landing in the top 10 on Forbes’ 2027 America’s Top Colleges list.
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According to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Sean Eckert was arrested on the charge on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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What This Story Is About The city of Oak Hill and South Nashville residents have filed a federal lawsuit challenging FAA flight-path changes at the Nashville International Airport. Why It Matters Petitioners said the frequency of flights has increased and they don’t think the FAA...
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However you imagine a college marching band, the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands moves to a completely different beat, with a strong standard of excellence....
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Anthropic says it has blocked multiple accounts that used the companys artificial intelligence models in ways that could support the development of biological weapons. In a report published Thursday, the AI company known for its Claude model said it considers biological misuse on...
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What This Story Is About The reopening of the Cozy Nook Cafe in Hendersonville following a fire that closed it for two months. Why It Matters It shows how community support helped a local, first-responder-owned small business recover and reopen. What Happens Next The owners hope ...
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A Nashville man claims he paid roughly $50,000 for a home addition only to have the contractor walk away before the job was done.
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The Tennessee Board of Parole has denied parole to James Spann, who was convicted in the killing of 17-year-old Karie Newberry.
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According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, on the 500 block of Charles E. Davis Blvd....
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Williamson County commissioners voted this week to sign a letter of intent to exclusively negotiate with Ascension St. Thomas to buy Williamson Health even as the hospital system faces potential loss of Medicare and TennCare funding over a devastating medication mix-up. Nearly a ...
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What This Story Is About Second Harvest Food Bank is building a new, larger campus along Donelson Pike to replace its current Metro Center warehouse. Why It Matters The organization now distributes more than 50 million pounds of food a year, up 45% since the pandemic, and says it...
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What This Story Is About The family of a neurodivergent Murfreesboro Wendy’s employee is asking police to reopen an investigation after a video showed him tied to kitchen equipment with trash bags. Why It Matters The Wendy’s general manager confirmed the manager involved was fire...
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RENO, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - Three deaths were reported at this year’s Burning Man festival, bringing the event’s death toll to a level organizers say is unusually high. Over the past 25 years, Burning Man has averaged one death a year. This year marks an all-time high for the...
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(Gray News) - A former Pennsylvania Catholic priest has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $740,000 from his own mother and multiple churches. Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, originally from Ukraine, was arrested on Aug. 14, in Vero Beach, Florida, the Pennsylvania Office...
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What This Story Is About Chaz Molder says that Charlie Hatcher has agreed to debate him ahead of Tennessee’s midterm elections. Why It Matters Molder and Hatcher are facing off to determine who will take the place of Rep. Andy Ogles in representing Tennessee’s District 5 in the H...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next week. Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys , 53, is scheduled for execution on Sept. 16. The 53-year-old was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori...
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded Roan Mountain State Park as the Tennessee State Park of the Year.
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A father charged with murdering his newborn daughter appears to have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for her funeral. Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murder, felonious assault and endangering children, police announced Thursday. His daughter,...
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Lawmakers across the country have taken action to honor Charlie Kirk and address the issues raised by his assassination on September 10, 2025.
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CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Brad Pitt’s latest film is set to debut in Franklin. The city announced that the Paramount Pictures movie, “Heart of the Beast,” will premiere at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. The move is centered around the character of Special...
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The North Nashville Arts Coalition has a store inside the 100 Taylor building called 37208 Creates, giving artists the chance to showcase their work.
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Smyrna police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people suspected of attempted vehicle thefts or break-ins early Sunday, Sept. 6.
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What This Story Is About Columbia police arrested two people and seized more than $104,000 after a months-long investigation into suspected prostitution and human trafficking linked to two massage parlors. Why It Matters Police said investigators found evidence of illegal sexual ...
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mysterious "Kirkaversery" flyers advertised a gathering marking one year since Charlie Kirk's assassination.
