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"Have you looked at this book in a while?" I asked Carroll McMahan as he leafed through a yearbook. "No, it's been a little while," he answered, quickly looking for specific pages. "That was a few months before the Beatles came to America, and I let my hair grow out," he said, po...
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A Wilson County family narrowly escaped with their lives during a house fire after lightning struck their roof during a thunderstorm late Saturday night. WATCH: Lightning strike ignites house fire; Wilson County family loses nearly everything but escapes safely Lightning strike i...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman who operated two massage businesses is facing charges related to prostitution, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Anna Liu, 39, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two felony counts of promoting prostitution. MNPD said an inv...
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RUTLAND CITY, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a child in Rutland, according to police. Investigators say James Traynor, 70, of Rutland City, tried to lure the child into his vehicle on South Street. One neighbor, Curt E...
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Nicole Maclellan filed a lawsuit after she said she was mistakenly arrested during a June 29 traffic stop for crimes she did not commit. The lawsuit alleges Monterey police officers arrested her based on a warrant for a different woman with the same name....
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police have arrested a pet groomer who is accused of killing several dogs. According to a Shelby County arrest affidavit, Keaton Stuckey was hired as a groomer for Adrianna Gruins’ five Yorkies on Aug. 24. Gruins said that Stuckey had be...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was shot and killed while working overnight at a Sam’s Club in the Nashville area. Investigators say it was a stray bullet that killed the 55-year-old. Victim identified as Navy veteran Paris Carlock was a Navy veteran and a father of three....
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What This Story Is About O’Charley’s is closing all Middle Tennessee locations on Wednesday. Why It Matters Employees and longtime customers had almost no warning. For Context Tennessee requires WARN notices before large layoffs, but O’Charley’s filed none. Catch Up O’Charley’s l...
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According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, 39-year-old Anna Liu is charged with two felony counts of promoting prostitution. She reportedly operated two massage businesses on Eugenia Avenue and Nolensville Pike where employees agreed to sex acts for money....
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 45-year-old Indiana woman is facing felony charges in connection with a deadly crash on Monday. Kandice Baker is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death and possession of methamphetamine. Baker is accused of hitting and kill...
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TAZEWELL, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after they say a woman was caught on camera at a restaurant stealing from a donation jar that was meant to support an area animal shelter. Tazewell Police Chief Jeremy Myers said the stolen money was in ...
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A mother and stepfather in Cheatham County are accused of leaving their 18-year-old son, who has autism, alone in a hot shed for days.
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A longtime Smithville restaurant owner and former law enforcement officer is being remembered for his generosity and decades of service to the community after his unexpected death. Jeff Cawthorn died Monday at 59. For the past six years, he and his wife, Jeania Cawthorn, owned Th...
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President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end after the midterm election, but suggested oil prices may not fall significantly before then as fighting between the US and Iran flared this week. The president issued the new timeline while en route to Dallas, Texas, where he...
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What This Story Is About Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee offers a free financial literacy curriculum to schools to help high school students learn to budget for the real world. Why It Matters Tennessee ranks 40th in the nation for financial literacy, 50th in financial solv...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves reliever Robert Suarez continues to progress toward a return and is expected to face live hitters early next week, manager Walt Weiss told reporters on Wednesday. Facing hitters is typically the final step before a rehab assignme...
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What This Story Is About Blaise Taylor, a former NFL scout convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Taylor was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the death of Jade Benning and their unborn baby. What Happens N...
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On September 1, 2026, officers with the Portland Police Department responded to 112 West Knight Street.
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What This Story Is About The father of a boy injured by a hair pick at Whites Creek High School are speaking publicly about how the school and district handled the aftermath. Why It Matters The family’s account raises questions about school communication with parents during emerg...
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A Nashville lawmaker is calling on the comptroller's office to look into the state's $9.2 billion toll lane project after questions about the procurement process arose....
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Williamson Health could soon fall under the umbrella of Ascension Saint Thomas.
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The potential fallout from a devastating drug mix-up last month at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown is even bigger than we first thought. Tuesday, we reported how both the Midtown hospital as well as Saint Thomas West could lose all Medicare funding because Ascension still has not ...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A Missouri postal worker is facing federal charges after being accused of dumping thousands of pieces of mail in vacant lots. Armond Paige, 54, has been charged with one count of delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee. Authorities allege ...
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The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade. That blunt admission from former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon made waves Tuesday, as the just-quit 27-year-old AI researcher spilled the beans on his way out the door in a resignation t...
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MORRISVILLE, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A 9-year-old boy is recovering at home after being bitten by a copperhead snake while fishing over the weekend, according to his family. Zac and Niki Smith said their son, Tucker, was fishing with his father Sunday morning on the banks of the ...
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What This Story Is About 312 Pizza, a family-owned Chicago-style pizzeria in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood, nearly closed this week before a surge of community support gave it a temporary reprieve. Why It Matters Owner Kimberly Wolff said revenue is down roughly 25% this ye...
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The Tennessee Titans threw a special lunch honoring Nashville’s first responders ahead of Sept. 11.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (GrayDC) — A handball court in Brooklyn painted with the names of the neighborhood’s fallen has served as a gathering spot since the Twin Towers fell 25 years ago. Millions visit the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan each year. But this wall in Sheepshead Bay, Brook...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: TDOT officials said Hamilton Avenue over I-65 from Fort Negley Boulevard to Ridley Boulevard will be closed until a more significant repair can scheduled. TDOT said to use several alternate routes in the area. PREVIOUS: Hamilton Avenue over Inter...
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US bond yields rose Wednesday to their highest levels in almost three years after the Treasury Department said it would buy back up to $6 billion of government bonds, putting a dollar figure on the operation first announced last month. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 4.84%,...
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Middle Tennessee State University is getting ready to launch a brand-new concert series called Live in the Boro and some major music acts are coming to campus....
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For more than 50 years, OCharleys has been a fixture across Middle Tennessee. Now, employees and longtime customers are grappling with the apparent end of an era. NewsChannel 5 has learned that some, if not all, OCharleys locations in Middle Tennessee are expected to close Wednes...
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A kitten found with a dart lodged through her torso has been released from veterinary care as an adult and two juveniles face charges in the Erin animal-cruelty...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) — A musician from Nebraska is wanted after failing to show up at several events where he had already been paid to perform. In each case, he sent a cancellation text at the last minute. Daniel Butler is accused of stringing along multiple event organ...
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MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Alabama authorities say a Mobile homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into the house through a window. According to Mobile police, officers responded to the home Monday night on Calgary Drive following a shots-fired call. Investigators said ...
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville woman surrendered to police on Tuesday after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend. Metro Nashville Police said that 28-year-old Yavonda Cowan assaulted her 25-year-old boyfriend on Sunday night on 12th Avenue South. Police said she was seen pu...
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What This Story Is About Jolene’s, a lounge and rooftop bar at Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, that is set to open at the end of September 2026, is now accepting reservations. Why It Matters Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are set to open S...
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Dolly Parton's life is being celebrated in a new comic book from TidalWave Comics.
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(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...
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A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the chest during a domestic-related incident in Nashville has surrendered, police said.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is turning his performance on the field into support for single parents seeking stable housing in Nashville. Simmons is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to launch Sacks for Forever Homes, an initiative aim...
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AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) — A Texas father says he was being tracked for months by an officer who was using city databases and Flock cameras to follow him. Speaking anonymously, the targeted father explained the impact of knowing his daily routines were monitored by a no...
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What This Story Is About Two parents were arrested overnight in Cheatham County and charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult. Why It Matters The Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office said the vulnerable adult was living in deplorable conditions inside a home along Highway 12 South. ...
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will remain in jail while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where they are accused of rape and sex trafficking. A federal judge in Miami ruled Wednesday the brothers had not demonstrated that they were not a flight risk or a danger ...
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HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A suspected robbery on Wednesday turned into a police pursuit that ended with a vehicle on fire. The H opkinsville Police Department said that officers responded to the 1900 block of Jan Drive shortly after 11 a.m. about a reported robbery. Within min...
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CADIZ, Ky. (WSMV) - A man is facing arson charges following a barn fire in Cadiz this weekend, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said it was requested to investigate a barn fire in the 5000 block of Princeton Road in Cadiz on Sep. 4. The fire was believed to have been inten...
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Nashville Zoo has canceled its 2026 Zoolumination festival after the organization said visa applications for participating Chinese artisans were denied....
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A woman turned herself in two days after a "domestic-related incident" in Nashville's Edgehill community left her boyfriend injured, according to officials....
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Detectives arrested an 18-year-old on Tuesday connected to a shooting that left a baby hurt this past June.
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A major American aid group is promising to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world after receiving its largest ever donation. Americares, a nonprofit that supports thousands of health centers globally, announced a $50 million gift Wednesday from an unidentified...
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(Gray News) - The emergency slide appeared to have been deployed on Air Force One, delaying President Donald Trump’s departure for his GOP convention. The inflated slide was visible on the far side of the Qatari-gifted aircraft as Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews. He had staye...
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A Missouri man has changed his license plate following reports it contained a derogatory term toward Asians. Stephen Martchink, the 73-year-old brother of the license plate owner, explained that it was a nickname spelled using the last...
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What This Story Is About A new flight could be coming to Nashville International Airport (BNA). Why It Matters According to the letter, if the board of commissioners doesn’t approve the funding, staff said it could jeopardize the launch in Nashville and could impact future airlin...
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What This Story Is About Sarah Fuson, daughter of former Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson, will get a hearing for a new trial. Why It Matters The child suffered a concussion and skull fracture. What Happens Next The hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2027. For Context A jury fou...
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What This Story Is About The Nashville Fair is starting Friday, Sept. 11 and will run until Sept. 20 at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Wedgewood Houston. Why It Matters The fair will have rides, animals, a circus, music, a butterfly exhibit, art exhibits, crafts, comedy shows and m...
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What This Story Is About The Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board will vote Friday on a resolution supporting the renaming of Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport. Why It Matters Two people who started the petition said there is no better perso...
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What This Story Is About Federal regulators warned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown that its Medicare provider agreement could be terminated after an investigation found “immediate-jeopardy conditions” tied to a medication error that harmed four surgical patients. Why It M...
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Following John Ray Clemmons' questions over toll lane procurement process, Skrmetti’s office claims it has no jurisdiction
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Nashville Zoo is bringing some magic to town with its adults-only fundraiser event and a brand-new theme: Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
