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When young people get in trouble, the consequences can follow them, but there's a program out there giving students a role in helping their peers get back on track. Through Youth Court, Metro Nashville Public Schools students hear real juvenile cases involving lower-level offense...
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ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Bryce Elder underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will be placed on the injured list, according to manager Walt Weiss. Weiss said Elder’s recovery could take three to four weeks. Having the procedure immediately gives the 27...
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SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial will take place in the Midlands. Judge Debra McCaslin ruled Tuesday that the former Lowcountry lawyer and alleged killer’s retrial for the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, will take place in Sumter County. ...
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After turning to the public for help finding a missing 84-year-old man who was last seen Sunday after his vehicle went off the road, Nashville authorities announced Tuesday he had been found safe....
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COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee police department is offering up its officers for off-duty assignments with local businesses. The Columbia Police Department announced that starting this month, it’s launching a program that will allow businesses and citizens to hire of...
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What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police expanded their search for Austin Smith, 84, who disappeared after crashing his pickup truck near Hunters Lane in Madison. Why It Matters Smith was reportedly in poor health and showing signs of memory loss, police said. For Context ...
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SAVOONGA, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Two boaters who went missing on a fishing trip in Alaska over the weekend have died, with a third surviving. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, it began searching for the boaters near St. Lawrence Island after Alaska State Troopers notified w...
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What This Story Is About Emergency crews are responding to separate crashes in both directions of Interstate 65 near the White House exit and another multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 East near Pleasant View. Why It Matters Officials reported one person may be trapped in a veh...
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(Gray News) - Two new Girl Scout cookies are coming next year! Girl Scouts of the USA announced that two new cookies will be available during its 2027 cookie season. “There’s no party like a Girl Scout Cookie party, and this year is sure to be the best on record. Two exciting new...
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ATHENS, Ga. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A man in Georgia reportedly spent months believing he was engaged to a female sheriff’s deputy he had never met, eventually giving the catfish suspect money and even allowing the use of his vehicle. Police said the woman never existed. Investigato...
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U.S. forces struck Iranian tankers Tuesday, in a response to new attempted Iranian attacks against a U.S. Navy vessel. Forces hit multiple Iranian tankers tied to the IRGC, according to a US official. The strikes were in response to more attempted attacks on a US Navy warship, ac...
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What This Story Is About Blaise Taylor, the former NFL scout who was convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in 2023, is set to be sentenced tomorrow in Nashville. Why It Matters Taylor was convicted earlier this summer for giving his girlfriend a fatal dose of coc...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Braves split their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies, maintaining a four-game lead in the NL East. Atlanta now faces another test as the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays come to town. Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will s...
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I-65 northbound is closed in Robertson County after a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The crash was reported near mile marker 108 on Tuesday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. TDOT said all northbound lanes are clo...
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What This Story Is About The Thompson Station mayor said that Costco is looking to buy land just south of Interstate 840 near Highway 31. Why It Matters The Thompson Station mayor said the new Costco would take some pressure off the Brentwood location. What Happens Next WSMV4 has...
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Dolly Parton and Herschend just announced that Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will both open their doors in Nashville....
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - The Mid-American Conference is officially appealing Michigan’s controversial last-second win against Western Michigan Saturday night. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the conference, saying that i...
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This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. At 11:30 p.m. on a Friday in 2023, Nashville real estate developer Mack McClung emailed then-Metro Water Services assistant director John Honeysucker, asking him to look into a holdup on a ...
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U.S. President Donald Trump's latest map-making exercise has rattled the North Atlantic. During a flurry of social media posts over the long holiday weekend, Trump posted a map showing the U.S. sprawling across all of North America and extending to Greenland and Iceland. The map ...
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What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will open together in downtown Nashville in late September. Why It Matters The destinations will celebrate Parton’s life, music and legacy through a 245-room hotel, live music venues a...
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What This Story Is About Vanderbilt University will help deliver a new advanced-manufacturing training program launched by the Trump administration. Why It Matters The program is designed to prepare workers and industry leaders for an estimated 3.8 million skilled manufacturing j...
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The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program that allows eligible TSA PreCheck members to pass through security and enter the gates without plane tickets. The program, called " Gateside by TSA PreCheck " is free, but those interested must apply online one...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A 27-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after police in Tennessee said he beat his mother with a baseball bat because she wouldn’t fix him a meal. DeAngelo Billingsley is being held at the Shelby County Jail on $52,000 bond. He is c...
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More than a year after two siblings were killed in a Robertson County crash, a judge has sentenced their father to serve two decades in prison.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (News 10) - The Mid-American Conference is officially appealing the result of Saturday’s Michigan vs. Western Michigan game that ended in controversy. MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher initially released a statement Saturday night saying the conference had re...
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What This Story Is About A stray bullet struck and injured a woman during a shooting on 39th Avenue North in West Nashville Monday night. Why It Matters The shooting has alarmed neighbors who say stray gunfire put bystanders, including children, at risk in what they describe as a...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, says agriculture specialists in Memphis intercepted a shipment from Tanzania containing mantis egg masses concealed...
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Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of U.S. history by the Smithsonian museums and other cultural entities. Bunch said in a news release Tuesday ...
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What This Story Is About McEwen High School is mourning the death of former principal Dr. Jerry Honea, who served as a school administrator for 23 years. Why It Matters Dr. Honea was the longest-serving school administrator in Humphreys County history, leading McEwen from 1995 to...
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What This Story Is About Paris Carlock was working at Sam’s Club when a stray bullet fired during a confrontation near a nightclub down the street struck and killed him. His sister, Shameeka “Starr” Carlock, drove from Memphis to Middle Tennessee after learning her brother had be...
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Talking with Michael and Kate Lovett about their new vision for the former Alison’s Record Shop space
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(Gray News) - Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is looking for an International Ice Cream Taster, and the three-month gig pays $30,000. Yes, this is a real job. The position, posted by Dr. Bombay/Bosslady Foods, is open to applicants around the world. According to the listi...
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A new study from 'Retirement Living' finds some states stretch retirement savings much further than others. RELATED STORY | Retirement savings grow, yet more workers take hardship withdrawals The study ranked all 50 states on housing costs, taxes and overall cost of living. One o...
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Somewhere around spotlights and curtains, popcorn and flashing lights, you will find Chris MacPherson. "It's a happy stress to have," he nodded. These days in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, MacPherson plays the sheriff in the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud. In the past, he's played rol...
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IOWA CITY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - The family of a University of Iowa marching band member said their son has been taken off life support after he collapsed in the heat during Saturday’s Hawkeye football game. Derek Phillips collapsed in the heat and suffered a sudden cardiac a...
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Mathew Davis, who lives in a homeless shelter in Austin, Texas, would love an apartment of his own. But with the little money he makes donating blood plasma, even a $450-a-month tiny home with no running water and a communal bathroom would be a stretch. Meanwhile, over 4,500 unit...
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TDOT is holding two community meetings this week to give residents a chance to learn more and ask questions about the next phase of the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project. The first open house is being held Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Nashville Public Library P...
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Tennessee state Rep. Aftyn Behn suggests a bill to pause new data center tax exemptions and require reporting on their costs to taxpayers and compliance....
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Metro Nashville Public Schools has released its annual list of schools participating in a federal meal-reimbursement program.
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The United Kingdom on Tuesday banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says settler terrorists are carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, in a significant toughening of Britain's stance toward a longtime ally. France and Canada announced t...
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A new Parks Associates study has found that 51 percent of U.S. internet households prefer a bundle that combines live TV with their favorite streaming services. According to the study, consumers still want live news, sports and events, but they're also looking for flexibility and...
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What This Story Is About A fourth suspect indicted in the December 2025 murder of Gavin Thompson has been taken into custody in Georgia, police said. Why It Matters Police said Deundre Bridges fled from officers in a stolen Nissan Maxima before reaching 130 mph and crashing. He w...
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Left-handed pitcher struck out eight Durham batters and needed just 94 pitches in 3-0 road victory
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The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning families of recently arrested people about a scheme involving callers who pose as jail staff.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As children head back to school, cybersecurity experts are issuing a critical warning to parents about a sophisticated, high-tech new threat: AI-driven voice cloning scams. Scammers are now using readily-available artificial intelligence tools to mimic children...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Traffic on the way to work is not just costing commuters time — it may be costing them money too. A new NerdWallet analysis finds a record number of vehicles are now being used just to commute, and that increase could be a factor in rising insurance costs. Acc...
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At least five people were arrested on drug charges in Christian County over Labor Day Weekend.
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A man accused in a Nashville murder case was arrested in Georgia after police say he crashed a stolen car while trying to get away.
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What This Story Is About Maury County firefighters are trying to identify the owner of a kayak found abandoned on the Duck River east of Interstate 65. Why It Matters The kayak remained in the area the following morning, prompting a welfare check. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources...
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What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Health announced the initial recipients of funding through its new Rural Health Transformation Program, providing awards to 53 innovative projects that strengthen healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and advance the long...
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The shooting happened at Americas Best Value Inn Nashville Downtown on Brick Church Pike just after 11 a.m.
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A Murfreesboro man surrendered Monday night peacefully after police said he barricaded himself inside an apartment with two small children.
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Nearly two weeks after being indicted for a deadly Nashville shooting, a murder suspect was arrested in Georgia after crashing a stolen vehicle while traveling at speeds above 100 mph....
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What This Story Is About The Dickson County Help Center and Thrift Store will be providing free meals on Saturday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., until the food runs out. Why It Matters The free food is meant for anyone who may need it. What Happens Next The event will be held at the fa...
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One person has been found dead as a South Florida family asks for help finding three other loved ones after a plane carrying four relatives went missing while flying from the Bahamas to the Miami area, prompting a multi-agency search effort involving the US Coast Guard. The PA-34...
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MILTON, Georgia ( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up the tempera...
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An 8-year-old Black student is transferring out of a Hendersonville private school after his parents reportedly refused an administrative demand to cut his shoulder-length locs....
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Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The islands of Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning Tuesday, while Oahu, the state's most populated island ...
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Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said he hopes President Donald Trump will consider a pardon for the Massachusetts mother who killed her three kids after the case ended in a mistrial last week. Reddington made the statement on Tuesday during an interview with Ge...
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Police have identified the man killed in a downtown Nashville parking garage shooting, and investigation shows he is linked to a major marijuana seizure....
