PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - After many questions and immense public pressure, a Mississippi sheriff is speaking about the death investigation of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said his department has conducted witness interviews and has been in contact with...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday in the first step of his confirmation process to become the nation’s official Attorney General.“I’m here today to earn your trust once more,” Blanche said in his opening remarks, s...
What This Story Is AboutA Hendersonville, Tennessee coffee shop, the Cozy Nook Cafe, is temporarily closed after a fire broke out in the attic and bathroom Tuesday, but firefighters arrived within two minutes and saved most of the store.Why It MattersThe story highlights a mutual support relation...
A man is facing charges after police say he stole a car with a 1-year-old child still inside.
What This Story Is AboutFour people are facing charges after a “major drug seizure” during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Putnam County.Why It MattersThe stop allowed police to get a large amount of drugs off the streets, the sheriff’s office said.What Happens NextThe four suspects have court...
(Gray News) - McDonald’s is adding a new sauce and menu items to its summer lineup.The fast-food giant announced that customers will soon be able to spice up their craveable items with a new Caesar Sauce, described as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with lemon.To accompany the sauce, Mc...
What This Story Is AboutA water main break in Westmoreland caused chlorine levels to drop, prompting the city to issue a boil water notice that has forced several businesses to close.Why It MattersSmall businesses in Westmoreland are losing revenue during an already slow season, with no timeline ...
What This Story Is AboutSmyrna town council voted to update their charter to allow guns in public parks following a state court ruling.Why It MattersPrevious laws prohibited the presence of guns in public parks, but following Hughes v. State in Gibson County, the ban was ruled unconstitutional.Wh...
While burglaries are down across Davidson County overall this year, new Metro Nashville Police Department data shows some precincts are experiencing the opposite trend.
Tennessee students made academic gains across every tested subject on this year's Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), according to newly released state assessment results.
Wood dust drifted to the floor as members of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners worked on projects."We all have a common interest in woodturning, and we all turn on a lathe," said Chris Price of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners.Seeing the group work was practically like watching som...
Williamson County leaders said the current judicial center can no longer keep up with the county's rapid growth.
Castalian Springs Bethpage Water Utility issued a boil water notice in its Mt. Vernon Tank Area.
What This Story Is AboutThe father of missing Tennessee teenager Sebastian Rogers has filed two federal lawsuits against the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, alleging both agencies failed his son — one before his February 2024 disappearance and o...
What This Story Is AboutThe father of missing Tennessee teenager Sebastian Rogers has filed two federal lawsuits against the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, alleging both agencies failed his son — one before his February 2024 disappearance and o...
WILSON Co., Tenn. (WSMV) - A semi-truck crashed in Wilson County on Wednesday, shutting down a road for the foreseeable future. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said shortly after 4 p.m. that the crash happened at 4876 East Division Street. The incident caused the area to “shut down indefinitel...
MONONGAH, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) - A woman was arrested for allegedly slapping a patient and causing them to fall out of a wheelchair at a West Virginia nursing home, deputies say.Desiree Heater, 34, of Barrackville, has been charged with abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult, according to t...
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the def...
During the first half of 2026, Mt. Juliet officers apprehended 342 wanted individuals. Of those, 301 were NOT from Mt. Juliet.
East Division Street is currently closed after a semi-truck crash involving injuries, according to the Wilson County Sheriffs Office.The road is shut down indefinitely near 4876 East Division Street while crews work at the scene.Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.The Ten...
What This Story Is AboutA mother and her two children are in serious condition after their vehicle struck a tree Wednesday morning.What Happens NextThe Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and what caused the crash.ADAMS, Tenn. (WSMV) - A mother and two children were seriously i...
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburns office was the target of a confidential ethics investigation last year that focused on allegations involving the use of taxpayer dollars for her political campaigns,NewsChannel 5 Investigateshas confirmed.Disclosure of those never-revealed questions about how Blackburn...
Centennial Park is getting its first permanent place dining destination this summer!
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Take a catchy TikTok sound, add the chillest animal on the internet, and you’ve got today’s breakout star: the capybara.Now zoos across the country are cashing in with capybara meet-and-greets. National Correspondent Debra Alfarone takes us to NOVA Wild, in Virginia.
Kentucky residents ages 18 to 20 will now be able to obtain a provisional concealed carry license under House Bill 312, which requires proper firearm safety training and background checks.Gun safety advocates are stressing the importance of knowing the law and handling firearms responsibly.Jeff P...
The Hollywood Reporter says Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter has contacted the embattled entertainment conglomerate
What This Story Is AboutThe mayor has proposed multiple new policies and appointed a new member to the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board.Why It MattersThe initiatives would shape who gets a say in BNA activities and could affect the future of local landmarks. What Happens NextMetro Council ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Public Schools reports that its Evolv weapons detection systems have been installed in all high schools and middle schools as of May 14, 2026.Installation of the systems for the district began in 2025 following the deadly shooting at Antioch High School.P...
What This Story Is AboutTDOT is installing a new sign after it fell during the January 2026 winter storm.Why It MattersCrews will be conducting rolling roadblocks, causing traffic.What Happens NextTDOT is letting people know ahead of the installation of the upcoming traffic in the area.For Contex...
What This Story Is AboutA woman said her car was broken into twice in one weekend near Hartwood and Clyde Avenue in Smyrna.Why It MattersThe woman is warning her neighbors to be vigilant in removing valuables from vehicles and to lock them.What Happens NextThe woman is asking anyone who may have ...
The Greater Nashville Regional Council recently approved funding for a major connector project between Rutherford and Williamson counties.
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) — A 20-year-old Florida man has been arrested on an arson charge after investigators say he set his grandfather’s home on fire. Officials said the fire destroyed a house the family had owned for more than 50 years.Joseph Jomall Antonio Hester, 20, who goes by “Jamal,”...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, pressing him on his handling of the Epstein case and the independence of the intelligence community.Clayto...
Why It MattersThose who choose not to boil their water in the impacted area could see an “imminent and substantial health risk” that causes a range of digestive issues. What Happens NextThe boil water notice is immediately in effect and impacted customers will be notified once it’s lifted.For Con...
As school districts across Tennessee are showing improvements in state standardized test scores, FOX 17 News is digging deeper.
A man wanted on attempted criminal homicide and firearm-related charges in Davidson County was arrested during a traffic stop in Portland last week.
What This Story Is AboutA Middle Tennessee school district is leading the state in proficiency in all subjects on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) test.Why It MattersA WSMV4 Investigates analysis of state data showed that less than half of Tennessee students are proficient in...
What This Story Is AboutNashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is helping raise money for ALS.Why It MattersTitans legend Chris Johnson announced his diagnosis a few weeks ago, spurring a resurgence of the 2010s’ ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a social media trend to bring awareness to the illness. What Ha...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Midtown restaurant owner is defending his decision on denying service to National Guard members.Action News 5 received dozens of calls and emails Tuesday night from viewers about social media posts claiming Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza turned away service members who were part...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Franklin Police Department said they are seeing an uptick in mail thefts across the city in recent weeks and months. FPD said criminals are specifically targeting checks placed in residential mailboxes.FPD said that people who need to mail a check should consider the ...
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