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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Six students were treated after experiencing heat-related symptoms Saturday during halftime at a high school football game, school officials said. According to the Riverview Gardens School District, Riverview Gardens High School was playing a f...
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TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A former attorney accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife inside an Ohio restaurant full of patrons has been convicted, authorities said. A Lucas County jury found Matthew Exton , 43, guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious as...
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Newly-shared video captured the final seconds of a deadly officer-involved shooting in McMinnville, and police and neighbors disagree about what happened....
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After years of turmoil and investigations over a toxic work environment at one Metro department, a new proposal would anonymously survey all employees yearly....
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Vanderbilt beat Austin Peay 28-9 in the Commodores’ season opener Saturday night that ended with 2:16 left after lightning near the stadium stopped play....
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Lainey Wilson is back as the host of the CMA Awards this November.
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OLYMPIA, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - Luck may be what helped a Cedar County man survive an accident in Missouri when a bulldozer partially rolled over him. According to the Olympia Rural Fire Department , it happened around noon on Aug. 29. The 76-year-old man was driving up an emban...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The votes are in, and the Memphis Zoo’s newest additions officially have their names: Boneka and Kari. The zoo turned to the public earlier this month to help name the two female Sumatran tiger cubs, who were born on August 12 to mom Dari and dad Badar. As ...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Philadelphia Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night. Luis Arraez h...
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What This Story Is About Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th annual CMA Awards for the third year in a row. What Happens Next Nominees for the CMAs are expected to be announced on Thursday, Sept. 10, and tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept. 18. For Context Country music s...
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Millions of Americans have already started traveling for Labor Day, and they'll be in for sticker shock when they hit the gas station. Gas is up 95 cents a gallon from 2025, and the cost of diesel fuel hit an all-time high of $5.85 a gallon. AAA expects the national average for g...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - The Vols dominated Furman 56-9 to open the 2026 season inside Neyland Stadium. True freshman Faizon Brandon shined in his Tennessee debut, throwing for 226 yards with three touchdowns while adding two rushing scores. Tennessee's new-look defense under Ji...
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Two firefighters had to be evaluated for heat-related reasons after battling a tobacco barn fire, according to the Montgomery County Fire Department.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Like many across East Tennessee and the world, the Vols paid tribute to Dolly Parton Saturday with multiple times during their first game of the 2026 season. The first tribute to Dolly came during the Pride of the Southland Band's halftime performance. A...
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( FDA /Gray News) - Foods Alive is recalling some moringa leaf powders due to possible salmonella contamination. Specifically, 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder with a freshest date of 110127 and the number 02726 printed below are under recall. The affected product ...
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Authorities have identified a man who died after a pickup truck hit him early Saturday morning in the 5700 block of River Road.
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KEIZER, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon man was sentenced to six years in prison for beating his wife with a Bible and threatening her with guns, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. According to the DA’s office, on the night of May 10, 2025, 4...
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OAKDALE, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A police officer in Louisiana is accused of attempting to plant drugs and trying to coerce a victim into having sex. Jalen Melbert, 33, of Oakdale, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office. According to detectiv...
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A large team of firefighters from across Williamson County jumped into action early Wednesday morning when a large home on Beech Hill Road caught fire....
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s Football Time in Tennessee as No. 20/18 Tennessee welcomes Furman to Rocky Top to open the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers will begin their 130 th season of football when the ball kicks off on Saturday inside...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is presenting three days of free programming over Labor Day weekend showing the work involved in running a circus. The program, called “Artistry, Education, and Labor of Circus Arts,” is held at the ...
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The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a self-defense claim in an apparent road-rage related shooting that took place on I-24 Friday night....
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Detectives are investigating what led to a shooting on Interstate 24 East near Spring Street that left a man seriously hurt and involves a claim of self-defense...
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A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside t...
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(Gray News) - Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports. People reported that a spokesperson for Harrison’s family confirmed Friday that the 61-year-old underwent the surgery after going to the hospital for...
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A Middle Tennessee mom stood with families from across the nation at the White House on Monday, Aug. 31, to mark the end of the first National Drug Overdose and Poisoning Awareness Week....
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(Gray News) - A man was arrested for alleged unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight, causing it to divert to Baltimore, according to multiple reports. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, ABC News rep...
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A tense standoff on Dogwood Point Road ended with one person dead after police spent several hours trying to safely resolve a domestic situation.
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What This Story Is About A teen is hurt after being struck by a vehicle. Why It Matters A teen was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after being struck by a vehicle while participating in a 5K. What Happens Next WBKO is working to learn more information. Police say more informati...
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More than 45 firefighters responded to a massive house fire in Williamson County Saturday morning.
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FINNEYTOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - Students at a school in Ohio took matters into their own hands to demand cooler conditions after their classrooms hit more than 90 degrees. Upperclassmen walked out of Finneytown Secondary Campus Thursday in protest of the sweltering classroo...
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Lainey Wilson is returning to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards, as the show marks six decades of country music's biggest night....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road rage incident in Nashville on Friday resulted in a shooting that left a man in critical condition, but no charges have been filed. Metro Nashville Police said the apparent road rage-related shooting occurred on I-24 East near Spring Street.Hayden ...
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Skies over Davidson County are expected to fill with hundreds of thousands of birds on Saturday as fall bird migration picks up.
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A man on Nashville's most-wanted list has been arrested on sex crime charges involving a teenage girl he supervised at a fast-food restaurant.
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More than 1,600 runners took part in the inaugural 9 to 5K Run and Walk in honor of Dolly Parton on Saturday at Music Circle South in Nashville. The sold-out event is a celebration of Parton's music, joyful spirit and commitment to childhood literacy. WATCH: Inaugural 9 to 5K run...
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HORRY COUNTY, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a gas station during a job interview and then attempting to cash them in at three stores. Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart allegedly stole a pack of South Caro...
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STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — A man in Oklahoma died after driving into a pack of wild hogs. The crash happened sometime between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it does not know the exact time of the crash. T...
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Williamson County Fire/Rescue (WCFR) said more than 45 firefighters were on the scene of a large house fire on Beech Hill on Saturday morning. Officials said WCFR and surrounding agencies were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Beech Hill at around 2:32 a.m. on Sept. 5...
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A man was killed in a Davidson County crash early Saturday morning.
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The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would if necessary, destroy Irans limited and exposed oil fleet. The strikes a day after President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict ...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 52-year-old Nashville man was fatally struck by a pickup truck early Saturday morning after police say he had reportedly been lying in the road. Metro Nashville Police said the incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of River Road. A pre...
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Grill masters might want to swap the charcoal for the kitchen stove this Labor Day weekend.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A massive fire took over a roughly 10,000-square-foot home overnight. Williamson County Fire and Rescue said Saturday that agencies responded to the place just after 2:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters said they found the rear portion of the Brent...
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What This Story Is About An ordinance banning smoke and vape shops from existing near schools, churches and parks has passed first reading in Clarksville. Why It Matters The rules would impact new smoke and vape shops that want to open after Oct. 1. What Happens Next The ordinanc...
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President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with any nation with which the U.S. runs a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates. Trump made the comments after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, signaling...
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Janet Levine March, 33, was an illustrator of children's books who lived with her husband and two young children in the Nashville suburb of Forest Hills....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A coach at a Nashville high school has been placed on administrative leave as the district conducts an investigation. The coach, whose name has not been confirmed to WSMV4 by Metro Nashville Public Schools, works at John Overton High School. The district...
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What This Story Is About Labor Day could see a gas price record in the U.S. Why It Matters The conflict in Iran has caused the cost of oil to surge. Catch Up Gas prices nearing record highs in Middle Tennessee for Labor Day US strikes Iran after failed Iranian missile, mine attac...
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A Portland man faces criminal charges after allegedly smashing into an ambulance parked along West Market Street on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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After the Trump administration ended temporary protected status for thousands of Haitian migrants in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday that immigration agents had arrested 380 people in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield was thrust into the national s...
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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to try to revive a stalled push to end Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian state news outlets reported. The visit came as both sides escalated their aerial attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
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We are weather alert for two reasons on Saturday. The extreme heat continues, and severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday evening.
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MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A high school football coach in Arizona has been fired after police say he fired a gun during a road rage dispute. Mesa authorities say Natrell “Natal” Curtis, 34, was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly we...
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COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving report...
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PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A middle school principal in Missouri is accused of possessing child pornography and has been arrested. According to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Daniel Ott has been charged with one count of possessing child pornogra...
