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Parents of boy injured with hair pick at Whites Creek High School speak out
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· September 9, 2026
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Key points The boy's father is speaking out about how the school and district responded. A family is sharing their experience after a teenage boy was hurt in an incident.
A family is sharing their experience after a teenage boy was hurt in an incident. The boy's father is speaking out about how the school and district responded. Questions are being raised about how schools communicate with parents during emergencies.
The incident involved a hair pick becoming lodged in the boy's body, reportedly during playful behavior. The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Further details about the incident and the school's response are available, including the district's plans to cooperate with an investigation and follow applicable processes.
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Category: schools ·
Published: September 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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