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Family’s story shows how they appealed denied medical insurance claim

( Aging Untold ) — Layla Nielsen was born a 3-pound preemie and spent more than 50 days in the NICU on doctor’s orders before coming home. Her mother, Kelly Nielsen, said she fed her a special neonatal formula as directed by doctors. “It was scary. It was regimented,” Nielsen sai...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

business

Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe and laid off 900...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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‘Aging doesn’t have to hurt’ — Here’s how to advocate for your health

( Aging Untold ) — Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your symptoms were brushed off or explained away as “just aging”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way to get real answers. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down how to recognize when you’re bein...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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This wig expert creates custom hair solutions for breast cancer patients

RIB MOUNTAIN, WI ( InvestigateTV ) — While 98% of all wigs are ready-to-wear and typically one size, a wig expert in Rib Mountain said heads are as unique as fingerprints. Terry Halone, who calls himself a “Wig Master,” has been behind the barber chair since 1965. Today, he serve...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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Trump and Xi meet at White House for China's first state visit since 2015

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting at the White House Thursday for a bilateral summit that marks China's first state visit to the United States since 2015. Xi arrived Wednesday evening at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump personally greeted him on t...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

InvestigateTV+: Fraudsters using AI cloning

( InvestigateTV ) — Fraudsters use AI technology to create convincing voice clones in a matter of seconds. InvestigateTV+ examines how online criminals are cashing in and the simple steps you can take to protect your family. Plus, drivers arrested for DUI and later proven complet...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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McConnell, Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package

(Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and three other Republican senators have asked the Trump administration to move ahead with aid and arms sales to Taiwan. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, McConnell, Sen. John Cor...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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How data centers shift landscape of rural communities

CANTON, Miss. ( InvestigateTV ) — All 50 U.S. states are home to data centers, which power the growth of artificial intelligence. Companies are building large warehouse-like facilities filled with computing technology to expand their capacity. In Madison County, Mississippi, one ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Indianapolis officers accused of abusing police camera system to track women

In Indianapolis, four police officers and a former officer are accused of abusing the departments Flock camera system. They now face misconduct charges, including one officer charged with stalking. Flock uses a network of cameras that can read license plates and create a database...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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Here’s why you’ll see smoke, emergency vehicles at the Nashville airport this week

What This Story Is About Nashville International Airport will conduct a federally required full-scale emergency preparedness drill on Thursday, September 24. Why It Matters The exercise will include controlled fire and smoke on the airfield that may be visible from surrounding ar...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch

AI data centers are fueling a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, driving up costs and potentially slowing construction of homes and businesses. In a 2026 survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Center for Construction Educat...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

MY HERO: Katelyn Steakley, From Tornado Relief To Student Support

COOKEVILLE, TN - FROM TORNADO RELIEF TO STUDENT SUPPORT September 24, 2026: MY HERO Katelyn Steakley Katelyn Steakley is making a difference for students and families across Putnam County through the Putnam Education Partnership. After the 2020 tornadoes, Katelyn founded Cookevil...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

business

A dry stretch into the weekend, fall-like before the heat returns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After a cloudy past few days, skies will clear going into tonight. Seasonal temperatures are in store for this weekend before the heat returns. Clear skies will allow temperatures to cool into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Some patchy dense fog may form F...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Driver indicted on traffic charges, not vehicular homicide, in deadly school bus crash

A grand jury has indicted the driver of a Clarksville school bus involved in a deadly crash in Carroll County on two traffic violations, but declined to indict her on a vehicular homicide charge. Sabrina Ducksworth faces charges of failing to operate a vehicle with reasonable car...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

business

Judge orders Trump White House to restore CNN, MS Now, Politico access

A federal judge ruled early Thursday that the Trump administration must immediately restore access to multiple media outlets that were barred from White House coverage while a lawsuit plays out. In a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Timothy ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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Fall Guide 2026: Theater, Dance and Opera

The Rep’s ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ and a tale of proto-Japan lead our picks for this season’s best performances

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Sep 24, 2026

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Fall Guide 2026: Can't-Miss LGBTQ Events

The opening of Vanderbilt’s Jackie Shane archives tops our list of can’t-miss LGBTQ events for fall

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Sep 24, 2026

Local

Fall Guide 2026: A Bag Full of Musical Treats

From Johnny Blue Skies at Bridgestone Arena to Medium Build at Brooklyn Bowl and beyond, here are our picks from a jam-packed concert season

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Sep 24, 2026

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Press corps team beats lawmakers in annual charity softball game

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Wednesday, Washington lawmakers set aside politics for the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game . Congresswomen from both parties teamed up at Audi Field to take on Washington’s press corps. “In this incredible time of anger and frustration at politic...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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Parents weigh in on new Waymo teen account

Teenagers have a new way to get around town. The driverless rideshare app Waymo is debuting its latest feature rides for teens with parental permission. Nashville is the second city to test it out. With a parent's consent, young riders ages 13 to 17 can now catch a driverless rid...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

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Middle Tennessee woman paralyzed after man falls from tree at Louisville music festival

A Middle Tennessee woman is paralyzed after a man fell from a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend. Jamie Will Ulshoffer was attending Louder Than Life with her husband and friends Friday night when the incident happened. Her niece, Cheyenne W...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

Rutherford County approves Ten Commandments, historic document displays in schools

What This Story Is About The Ten Commandments, along with parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution could start popping up in Rutherford County Schools soon. Why It Matters A new law went into effect this year allowing schools to display the texts if they...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

69-year-old man hit and killed while getting mail, police say

PLAQUEMINE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A 69-year-old man died after he was struck by a truck while checking his mailbox, authorities said. The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 75, just south of Louisiana Highway 404 in Iberville Parish, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. According to...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026