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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A farm in Indiana is featuring the late Charlie Kirk in a corn maze this year. Goebel Farms in Evansville said it chose to honor Kirk because he believed that disagreement should lead to conversation, not violence. Officials with Goebel Farms...
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A woman was arrested after police said she drove drunk through a highway construction zone and dragged a worker Monday night. Mary McGhee, 64, was charged with a third-offense driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a dead...
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A Florida man who investigators say worked as a social worker at Centennial Medical Center has been indicted on rape and sexual battery charges in Davidson Coun...
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What This Story Is About A seven-month-old infant was found dead in an unlicensed at-home daycare in Smyrna on Saturday, sources confirmed to WSMV. Why It Matters The Tennessee Department of Human Services confirmed the home was allegedly operating as an illegal or unlicensed day...
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The area is under a Code Orange air quality alert through Thursday, Sept. 3.
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More former Metro Nashville Public Schools teachers are raising concerns about student grades.
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UPDATE: 8pm | Mother comes forward Anna Townsend, mother of the 4-year-old victim, spoke with WBBJ about the incident. Townsend told us, “I mean it’s difficult. Honestly it’s really difficult to navigate this situation. I feel like it would be for any parent, but we’re being stro...
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Radar can actually detect debris flying through the air during a tornado.Older Doppler radar primarily showed us where precipitation was located but dual-polari...
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The U.S. and Venezuela are moving forward with efforts to expand energy deals, on the heels of an agreement allowing the U.S. to tap into Venezuelan oil, with aims of boosting the countrys oil production. Chevron and Eni, both already operating in Venezuela, were among them. The ...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A vandalism incident at the Eastgate Shopping Center has put a spotlight on the controversial surveillance cameras quietly monitoring Memphis roadways. Memphis Police officers responded to a vandalism call at 5100 Park Avenue at 11:18 a.m., discovering at l...
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(Gray News) - The cause of death for Christy Knowings was reportedly revealed about a month after her death. Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show “All That,” died last month at the age of 46. On Wednesday, People reported that the 46-year-old died from cardia...
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McMurry continued by saying he's accepting responsibility and asking for forgiveness.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -Bill Hoover, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, traveled to Washington on an Honor Flight after seven years on the waiting list. The trip marked the first time he saw the memorial built to honor his fellow service members. Hoover was greeted in Washington b...
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Long after the the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair is over for another year, the Dedman Store's still right there in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. "Some of us are seasoned vets that have been carving for years and some of us are brand new," said Andrew Endert, carving a p...
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A pedestrian was hit and killed on Murfreesboro Pike in the middle of rush hour Tuesday. The Metro Council member for that area in South Nashville said this death serves as a tragic reminder for people to slow down and pay attention....
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What This Story Is About Detectives with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office are pursuing charges for an individual they believe is behind the “Cat in the Hat” TikTok page, where several threatening messages have been posted, according to Williamson County Schools. Why It Matt...
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Dollywood Parks & Resorts announced plans for several new experiences and installations honoring Dolly Parton.
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A new report shows just how much tourism money is flowing into Nashville and the surrounding communities.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driver was injured after a WeGo bus carrying students on a school field trip collided with a car on Wednesday afternoon in Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the bus was on Herman Street when a car turned into the bus’ path. The driv...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (Gray DC) - One of the most profound and lasting impacts of the attacks on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001 was the “Global War on Terror.” Originally, the US targeted al-Qaida and the Taliban, but over the months and years, it tu...
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A former social worker at Centennial Medical Center has been indicted on rape and sexual battery charges after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe into allegations involving two patients. The TBI identified the man as Robert Bailey, 54, of Florida. Agents began investigatin...
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CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road in Cedar Hill is closed as firefighters work to extinguish a large tobacco barn fire, according to Smokey Barn News. SBN said the tobacco barn fire has closed Jones Chapel Road as firefighters work to get the blaze under control. No injuries have...
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Smyrna police and state agencies, including the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, are investigating the death of an infant at a Lake Farm Road home....
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What This Story Is About TDEC has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for parts of Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, through Thursday. Why It Matters Children, seniors and those with asthma or upper respiratory conditions could experience severe breathing issues. What Hap...
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New York City will temporarily ban the use of AI for students until they reach high school. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday schools will discontinue AI programs for students below the 8th grade. "Each day when our children come to school, we teach them to ask questions, t...
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Wilson County cattle farmers said they fear for their profits this fall.
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What This Story Is About The annual stuffed animal donation drive that was launched to honor the memory of a child who died after being swept into a storm drain is now seeking nonprofit status. Why It Matters Asher’s Animals was launched in honor of Asher Sullivan, the 10-year-ol...
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At least one person was killed and six others injured Wednesday in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, according to officials. The Minneapolis Police Department responded just after 4:30 p.m. and warned the public to stay away from the area. Two police of...
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What This Story Is About High school football teams in the Nashville area are taking precautions with extreme heat for this week’s games. Why It Matters TSSAA has guidelines and hydration precautions meant to protect student athletes, officials and fans who are outside for hours ...
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PIEGON FORGE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dollywood officials announced what’s next for the park following the death of its co-founder and country music icon Dolly Parton. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton announced Wednesday that the upcoming renovations and current plans will ...
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What This Story Is About TDOT is testing new technologies to track open truck parking spaces at the Interstate 40 Welcome Center in Smith County. Why It Matters A national truck parking shortage leads to drivers parking dangerously on shoulders and ramps. What Happens Next TDOT s...
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A Warren County High School student was served with a juvenile petition Tuesday after an investigation into a reported online threat.
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A medication mix-up that left at least one patient paralyzed at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown is now fueling debate in Williamson County over whether to move forward with a $950 million deal to sell Williamson Health to the same hospital system. In July, the Williamson Health hosp...
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What This Story Is About A small plane crashed near an elementary school playground Tuesday evening, and the pilot survived without injury. Why It Matters The crash happened close enough to a school and youth sports field to raise safety concerns among nearby residents and famili...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections. Sullivan, a two-term Republican, finished second in last month’s primary. He will face former Congresswo...
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A gas leak has shut down an intersection in Murfreesboro. The Murfreesboro Police Department said at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday that a gas leak closed down the intersection of Bell Street and University Street. “The roads will remain closed for an unknown...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The mayor of Mississippi’s state capital released a statement Wednesday after the death of Cassandra Wilson, a 70-year-old Jackson native and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist. “Jackson has lost an extraordinary native daughter, and the world ...
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New and expectant parents in Middle Tennessee got access to a wide range of free resources Wednesday at a fair organized by Mental Health Cooperative and Mother to Mother. Tents, tables, and a sea of car seats greeted the 500 people who signed up for the event. When it opened, mo...
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What This Story Is About Meteorological fall has started, but summer heat is lasting longer and delaying the arrival of true autumn weather in Middle Tennessee. Why It Matters According to Climate Central, summer temperatures now extend 10+ days later into fall, which prolongs ri...
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BEREA, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A man died after a machine-related incident at a manufacturing plant in Kentucky on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The Madison County Coroner’s Office was called to the Astemo Americas plant on Mayde Road in Berea. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison id...
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Two advocates are asking leaders in Montgomery County to do more to make government services and public meetings accessible for the deaf community. Brice Pruyn, a deaf advocate, and American Sign Language interpreter Artie Terrell Grassman recently brought their concerns before t...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it lodged an immigration detainer against a man charged in a July crash in Washington County.
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This game features the only ranked matchup of the first weekend of the 2026-2027 college football season.
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What This Story Is About Wawa is continuing its expansion to Middle Tennessee by opening another gas station in Lebanon on Wednesday morning. Why It Matters The openings are part of Wawa’s larger Tennessee expansion. What Happens Next The company has another store opening in Murf...
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The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing With the Stars was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player. Among this year's 16 celebrity contestants: a...
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Netflix is turning a real-life presidential security operation that took place this year into a documentary. "Instadocs: The Decoy Plane" premieres Friday and takes viewers behind the scenes of a secret flight switch used during the president's trip to Turkey amid security concer...
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What This Story Is About Delia Gavrilenko, the woman who was inside the car when police shot and killed Jason Sexton, is speaking publicly for the first time about the days leading up to his death. Why It Matters Gavrilenko’s account provides the first firsthand description of th...
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Artificial intelligence is already helping people decide what to buy and even what to eat, but is it really making life easier or just helping retailers sell more? A new study from Bayes Business School in London found customers using smart carts spent 32 percent more at the supe...
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A Warren County High School student has been charged following an investigation into an online threat involving an AI-generated image of the Cat in the Hat. The Warren County Sheriffs Department said the student was served with a juvenile petition Tuesday afternoon and charged wi...
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Austin Drummond, who is charged in a separate West Tennessee quadruple-murder case, has been sentenced after his conviction in a prison-fight case.
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SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Spring Hill Police Department is asking for help identifying two men who reportedly stole items from the Circle K on Jim Warren Parkway. As the men were leaving, police said they walked behind the employee-only area, threatened and shoved the store...
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CEDAR HILL, Texas (Gray News) — An armed customer at a bank in Texas shot and killed an attempted robber, police said. According to the Cedar Hill Police Department , the shooting happened Monday morning at a Chase Bank. Officers were called to the bank just after 9 a.m. regardin...
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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A Georgia couple is offering a message of forgiveness after police arrested a driver accused of killing their unborn child during a summer street racing crash. Symeon Izaguirre and his pregnant wife, Samantha, were involved in a reported s...
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What This Story Is About Station Camp High School is mourning the death of senior Luke Precioso. Why It Matters School officials remembered Precioso as a kind, hardworking student and a cherished member of the JROTC program who brought joy to those around him. What Happens Next T...
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What This Story Is About The city of Brentwood is honoring country music icon Dolly Parton following her death last week. What Happens Next To honor Parton, the city said they will be hosting “Steel Magnolias in the Park,” a community tribute event, at Crockett Park on Sept. 25. ...
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A 10-year-old girl was injured Monday after being struck by a pickup truck on private property in Dickson County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol....
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(Gray News) - A woman whom Florida authorities are dubbing “Black Widow” is accused of targeting men on dating apps for money and drugging them. Samantha Adams, 39, was arrested Aug. 27 at a shopping center in Davenport after she agreed to meet the 69-year-old man there. Accordin...
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What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received a report Wednesday of scam calls from several people claiming to represent Xfinity or an internet service provider. Why It Matters Scam callers are using basic information about people to coerce people into ...
