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Tennessee Titans trading star safety Amani Hooker to Buffalo Bills, reports say
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Titans are trading safety Amani Hooker and a fifth-round draft pick to the Buffalo Bills for a second-round pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Why It Matters Hooker has spent his entire eight-year career ...
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‘A lot of people knew her’: 18-year-old college freshman found dead in her dorm room
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A first-year student-athlete has been found dead in her dorm room over the weekend at Newman University. According to the university, a resident found 18-year-old McKenzie Rohr, a member of Newman’s new track and field team, in her room on Sunda...
government
Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise to become House Republican minority leader
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has been elected House Republican minority leader after defeating Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a closed-door vote Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Jordan won the secret ballot vote 106-73. Jordan, the current chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will l...
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Woman speaks out after being seen making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students’ apartment
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) — A woman who apologized after she was seen making racist gestures in a viral doorbell camera video outside an apartment where three Black Ole Miss students live has now been identified as Alaina Kunes. Kunes said in a statement sent to WMC that he...
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‘Together, we’ll continue our tradition of excellence.’ WSMV4 names Bree Smith Chief Meteorologist of First Alert weather team
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WSMV4, Nashville’s NBC affiliate owned by Gray Media, Inc., announced today the promotion of Emmy-winning meteorologist Bree Smith to Chief Meteorologist. Smith, who joined the WSMV4 First Alert Weather team in January 2026, assumes her new role today, f...
schools
Lockdown lifted at 3 Rutherford County schools after threat deemed unfounded
A precautionary lockdown at three Rutherford County schools has been lifted after authorities determined a reported threat at Blackman High School was unfounded. Blackman High School received a threatening phone call around noon Tuesday, prompting officials to place the high scho...
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Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
(Gray News) - The Trump administration proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for 6.3 million people. The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal , released Monday, would limit automatic eligibility for SNAP to low-income households that receive cash assistance throug...
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AI scanners at rental car lots are ‘definitely not perfect,’ watchdog says
( InvestigateTV ) — Several rental car companies are now using AI scanning systems to check vehicles for damage, and a consumer watchdog says renters should document the car themselves to avoid a surprise bill. The scanners look like a car wash at pick-up or drop-off. Cameras tak...
schools
Murfreesboro schools ‘secure and safe,’ under ‘precautionary lockdown’ after reported threat. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Blackman Elementary, Middle and High School were placed under lockdown Tuesday morning. Why It Matters The lockdowns were initiated as a precaution after the high school received a threatening phone call, according to Rutherford County Schools. What Happe...
business
Veterans Day 2026: Restaurants offering free meals and deals
As a thank you to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, dozens of restaurants are offering free meals and other deals for Veterans Day. Check out the list below for some of the offers available. Beverages and gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted. Most...
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Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn launches portal to find new administration
Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn announced an online application portal to hire people for her new administration.
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Sen. Dawn White announced as Majority Leader of State Senate
Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn announced in a social media post that Sen. Dawn White is to be the next Majority Leader of the Tennessee State Senate.