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Shoppers are turning to AI for help deciding what to cook and buy
Consumers are using artificial intelligence increasingly more in day-to-day activities. According to new research, more shoppers are turning to AI for help deciding what to cook and buy. RELATED STORY | A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home The...
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87-year-old driver charged after deadly Broadway crash
Police have charged an 87-year-old Kentucky driver after a deadly crash at a busy Nashville crosswalk left one person dead and three others injured.
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Nashville pedestrian hit by tow truck has been identified
An update has been released about a man who died after a tow truck hit him as he crossed the street.
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61-year-old killed when part of a tree falls on top of him, officials say
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) – A 61-year-old man died earlier this week when a tree fell on him, officials said. First responders found the man with serious injuries when they got to him Monday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said it looked like the ...
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Driver charged in Lower Broadway crash that killed Australian tourist, injured others
What This Story Is About The driver involved in the deadly Lower Broadway crash has been charged with four misdemeanor counts, including failure to yield resulting in death. Why It Matters Police said Thomas Cahill, 87, drove through a red light at Fourth Avenue and Broadway and ...
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83-year-old Tenn. man convicted of murdering wife, sentenced to life
An 83-year-old Sumner County man has been convicted of first-degree murder after prosecutors said he admitted to killing his 81-year-old wife inside their Portland home. A jury found Joseph Anthony Scrofne guilty of the premeditated murder of Linda Carole Scrofne following a thre...
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AAA activating Tow to Go for Labor Day Weekend
AAA is once again offering free, confidential rides home for impaired drivers this holiday weekend.
safety
Former Kentucky governor arrested while on the set of a holiday movie
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on Thursday in Bourbon County on a contempt charge while he was on the set of an upcoming holiday movie. The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office said they were notified around 5:30 p.m. that Bevin, who served as the state's governor fr...
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‘Doubtless saved countless lives every year.’ Metro Nashville officer honored after talking man in crisis down from bridge
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police Lt. Mike Hotz was honored after talking a man in crisis away from the edge of the Victory Memorial Bridge last July. Why It Matters Hotz, a former Crisis Negotiation Team member and military combat veteran, was recognized for using ...
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87-year-old driver charged in Nashville Broadway crash that killed 1, injured 3
An 87-year-old Kentucky man has been charged in the August crash on Lower Broadway that killed one pedestrian and injured three others. Thomas Cahill, of Bowling Green, is charged with one count of failure to yield resulting in death and three counts of failure to yield resulting...
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Man arrested for allegedly attacking roommate, setting him on fire over owed money in Nashville
What This Story Is About Connor Mulvaney, 30, is facing multiple charges after he allegedly punched, kicked and set another man on fire over what he alleged was money owed to him for a past job, according to arrest records. Why It Matters The victim suffered a brain bleed, an orb...
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New EPA proposal could make it harder to know when a data center is coming
As data centers multiply across the country and draw growing scrutiny from the communities where they're proposed, a federal rule change could make it harder fo...
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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands
( InvestigateTV ) — Several homeowners in south Mississippi say they hired the same man for home repair projects, paid him for the work, and were later left with delays or incomplete projects. Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband, Gary, said they hired the man last year to remode...
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Stewart County jail life skills class provides incarcerated individuals with tools for once they are released
Some of the people incarcerated at the Stewart County Detention Center graduated from its life skills class in August. This is a course they choose to take in order to provide them with skills that can benefit them once they are released. It prepares incarcerated individuals with...
safety
High school principal arrested after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker room, authorities say
WELLSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia high school principal was arrested after hidden cameras were found in a girls’ locker room, according to authorities. Eric James, the principal of Brooke High School, was charged with one count of intentionally intercepting ele...
safety
Mystery animal attacks at least 3 times. Here’s what witnesses think it is
LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...
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TBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in McMinnville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in McMinnville after a domestic disturbance call Thursday night. McMinnville police responded to the 200 block of Dogwood Pointe Drive just after 7 p.m., according to the TBI. Investigators ...
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Game on official White House site lets users arrest undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration launched a series of arcade-style games on the official White House website Thursday to tout its priorities the latest turn in its aggressive online effort to troll Democrats that has at times surfaced racist and offensive images. The White Houses online ...
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Judge in Lindsay Clancy murder case says he will declare mistrial after jury can't reach a verdict
The judge in the criminal case of Lindsay Clancy said on Friday he would declare a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict for the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children in 2023. He then granted the defense an hour to file an emergency appeal...
parks
Let Me Help: Supporting veterans' mental health
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and while 6% of Americans have served in the military, veterans account for 17.8% of suicides according to the National Library of Medicine. The American Psychiatric Association Foundation has expanded its public awareness campaign, Mental H...
library
A new bookstore is coming to Mt. Juliet with big plans to bring more access to books
A new and used bookstore is coming to Mt. Juliet, and its owner has goals to help promote literacy in the city. The Open Shelf Books is currently operating out of a temporary pop-up location in the Village Forager, but owner Megan Austin has plans to open a permanent space on Leb...
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Horizon Organic chocolate milk recalled for potential spoilage. Here are the impacted cases
(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...
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FCC asks judge to dismiss ABC lawsuit over broadcast licenses
The FCC is asking a federal judge to dismiss ABCs lawsuit over broadcast licenses. ABC sued to block the agency from taking steps that could potentially strip the networks local broadcast licenses and force stations off the air. RELATED STORY | Disney sues FCC over challenge to b...
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Suspect charged in June shooting that left three people injured in South Nashville
What This Story Is About An investigation into a shooting in June on Lafayette Street in South Nashville resulted in charges for 30-year-old Azon Smith, who was already in custody for unrelated crimes in Davidson County. Why It Matters Three people drove themselves to Nashville G...
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30 Days 30 Vols: TJ Metcalf got his first offer the same day his uncle passed away — now he plays for him
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s almost game day! We’re counting down the days to kickoff with one of WVLT Sports’ yearly traditions: 30 Days 30 Vols. For the final entry in our countdown to Tennessee’s first game, Ted Hall sat down with TJ Metcalf. Ted: All right, TJ, glad you’re ...
parks
Oh deer! Buck wanders into Florida home, bathroom and pool before deputies escort it out
A wild buck wandered into a Florida home, stood over a bathroom sink and swam in a pool before deputies guided it outside.
safety
MNPD release body camera video of shootout at Dickerson Pike motel room
A man barricaded himself inside a bathroom at a Nashville motel and opened fire on police officers during a standoff, newly released body camera video shows. The incident began when officers located a stolen Infiniti parked at the Royal Inn on Dickerson Pike. Motel staff told pol...
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Man dead after officer-involved shooting in McMinnville
A man is dead after a domestic disturbance led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in McMinnville, officials said.
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Barricaded man shot, killed by officers, marking 7th officer-involved shooting in Middle TN in recents weeks
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night in McMinnville as Scott Carroll Jr., 44. Why It Matters TBI said Carroll was armed and barricaded inside a home after officers responded to a re...
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer gets into heated argument with judge over instructions to jury
(Gray News) — Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney Kevin Reddington got into a heated argument with the judge Friday morning over the judge’s instructions to the jury. Reddington explained that he believed Judge William Sullivan was not forceful enough in his instructions to the jur...
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Hiring begins for the multi-million-dollar ICE call center planned for Nashville. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Amid community pushback, a government contractor is moving forward with hiring for a purported ICE call center planned for Nashville. Why It Matters DHS has said that the facility would be a tool in Pres. Donald Trump’s plan to expand immigration efforts ...
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Frozen berries sold at Walmart are recalled. Here’s what to know
(Gray News) - You may want to check your freezer; some frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled. Packages of the Great Value brand of organic triple berry blend has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The blend includes strawberries, blackberries and blu...
safety
There’s a higher risk of fires through Labor Day Weekend in KY and TN, forcing a burn ban in some areas. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Some areas have implemented an immediate burn ban amid soaring temperatures. Why It Matters Extreme heat and low humidity could help spread fires — which could be extremely dangerous amid Labor Day Weekend festivities. What Happens Next Several burn bans ...
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Man brutally strangles 81-year-old wife to death in their Middle Tennessee home, gets life in prison
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. What This Story Is About A Portland man has been convicted of murdering his 81-year-old wife at their home in January of 2025. Why It Matters A jury convicted Joseph Anthony Scrofne, 83, of premeditated first-de...
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Clarksville council weighs traffic concerns over new development proposal near Costco site
As plans move forward for Clarksville’s first Costco and the massive Freedom Farms development, another property nearby could eventually bring even more....
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August hiring beats recent trend while unemployment holds at 4.1%
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, marking the largest monthly increase since March, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS also revised July figures. Initial estimates showed the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs that month, but updated data s...
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‘Very concerning high temperatures’ are closing a Middle TN school district Friday. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Extreme heat will close Wilson County Schools on Friday. Why It Matters Heat indexes are expected to surpass triple digits, threatening to cause illness amongst those who are outdoors for too long. What Happens Next Wilson County Schools will resume opera...
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Trump administration defends authority to start work on massive DC arch
The Trump administration plans to break ground on the presidents triumphal arch in the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Thursday. We are pleased to announce that after a very long wait (over 125 years!), we are preparing to start, over the next two-week...
safety
Multi-vehicle crash blocks 2 lanes on I-24 West in Davidson County
As of 6:27 a.m. Thursday, a multi-vehicle crash was reported on Interstate 24 westbound in Davidson County.
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Two workers rescued alive from Nepal tunnel 9 days after floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a tunnel at a hydropower plant Friday, raising hopes of reaching dozens of others believed to be trapped nine days after deadly floods swept away villages and submerged the Himalayan region in mud and debris. Search teams first hear...
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Officials searching for vicious dog in Hartsville
According to the Trousdale Sheriff's Office, the incident happened on Old Highway 25 near Oldham Road.
safety
Juvenile to face charges for allegedly stealing Nashville Fire brush truck, hitting officer’s vehicle during pursuit
What This Story Is About A juvenile was taken into custody Thursday night after Metro Nashville Police said he stole a Nashville Fire brush truck, hit a responding officer’s patrol vehicle, lost a tire and crashed into two other civilian vehicles on Murfreesboro Pike. What Happen...
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Gas prices hit record highs for Labor Day weekend, experts warn of more increases
Gas prices are reaching record highs just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend, and experts say drivers should expect to pay more than ever before to fill up. GasBuddy predicts the national average will reach $4.03 a gallon this Labor Day weekend $0.87 higher than last year ...
government
O’Connell Outlines Possible Assistance Opportunities for Local Restaurants
The mayor entered a lion’s den of restaurateurs at a recent trade show
safety
14-year-old faces charges after alleged fire truck theft, leading police chase
A 14-year-old boy is facing charges after police say he stole a Nashville Fire Department truck and led officers on a chase down Murfreesboro Pike.
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Dangerous heat continues with storms possible in Middle TN
Dangerous heat continues today and Saturday as Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect.