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William Driver was a retired sea captain who found himself in Nashville in the middle of the Civil War. But it’s his contribution to the legacy of the American flag that endures more than 160 years later.
William Driver was a retired sea captain who found himself in Nashville in the middle of the Civil War. But it’s his contribution to the legacy of the American flag that endures more than 160 years later.
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MESA (InvestigateTV) — A Mesa woman’s health coverage was at risk after someone used her Social Security number to work at an oil field in Texas.Corina has been on disability since 1999. The state asked her to confirm new income in Odessa, Texas.“Someone was using my Social Security number. That’...
(Aging Untold) — Caring for one aging parent is hard. Caring for two sets of parents — yours and your spouse’s — at the same time can feel impossible. Add in jobs, children, distance and the emotional weight of watching the people you love decline, and what you have isn’t just a logistics problem...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Preparations are underway for what organizers say will be the largest July 4th celebration in Nashville history, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend the two-day “Let Freedom Sing” event.The weekend festivities will include live concerts across multipl...
(Gray News) – Some canned Pedigree dog food has been voluntarily recalled for possible metal and plastic contamination. The recall includes cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken and Duck Flavor for dogs with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC, according to the FDA.The FDA said the dog food “appea...
William Driver was a retired sea captain who found himself in Nashville in the middle of the Civil War. But it’s his contribution to the legacy of the American flag that endures more than 160 years later.
Intense heat and storms continue to be an issue Friday, continuing the trend of triple digit feels-like temps and brings high rain chances, which return late Saturday to threaten Independence Day plans.
While Nashville's Let Freedom Sing! celebration is known for its star-studded concert lineup and spectacular fireworks, this year's event offers much more.
Metro Nashville Police are urging people planning to celebrate Independence Day downtown.
The Seamour Shavin House is located at 334 North Crest Boulevard on Chattanooga's historic Missionary Ridge.
Early intervention group offers preventative services for partygoers
A majority of Americans are excited to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but are divided about President Donald Trumps role in the festivities, a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll finds.More than 7 in 10 Americans say they are very or somewhat excited to celebrate the nations milestone ...
(Gray News/WXIX) – Squishy toys are all the rage right now, but there are serious concerns about leaving them in the heat.Squishy toys, which can be made from soft plastics, rubber, silicone, or other materials, have surged in popularity, driven in part by viral TikTok videos.One store representa...
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A 58-year-old woman was charged after allegedly attempting to kill her husband while he was asleep Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities said Paula Marlowe admitted to slashing her husband’s throat while he was sleeping around 2:45 a.m. Tues...
MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was visiting the area an...
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. Akron police said a 14-year-old boy went to Josiah Harris’s home to visit. When the 14-year-old a...
Over 100,000 Purple Martins swarm to Nashville for a pre-migration roost from late June to early September. Three years ago, Nashville was declared an "urban bird treaty city" by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Metro Nashville Police Department's latest year-to-date crime report shows reported rapes have increased 7% compared to the same point last year. Through this point in 2025, police had received 287 reports. This year, that number has risen to 307.
Top ten recruit, Lauren Hassell takes her talents to Vanderbilt Women's Basketball, joining a rising program.
Metro Nashville Police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of attacking an 84-year-old Navy veteran outside an East Nashville gas station last month, leaving him with serious facial injuries that will require surgery.Dallas Mathis was sitting in his SUV at a Shelby Avenue gas sta...
TORONTO (AP) — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristi...
According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Brandon McBroom was arrested on Tuesday, June 30. He is charged with aggravated neglect of an elderly adult, theft of property and financial exploitation of an elderly adult.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group rallied for hours outside the offices of MarketStreet Enterprises on Thursday, urging the company to cancel its planned land sale to DC BLOX, an Atlanta-based data center developer that wants to build a facility next to the Nashville Zoo.Protesters carried signs ...
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, 52-year-old Nakia Bohanon admitted to shooting a man on University Court in the Napier-Sudekum neighborhood on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A caregiver is facing charges for neglect of his 84-year-old grandfather, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.PCSO said deputies were contacted by Adult Protective Services on April 13 about alleged neglect and financial exploitation of Brandon McBroom’s 84-y...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The 23-year-old Tennessee man who was arrested earlier this week for allegedly stabbing a market clerk with a machete is now facing an additional charge. Clarksville Police said Thursday that Aaron Boodoosingh, who was previously charged with especially aggravated robb...
(AP) - The United States has World Cup fever.The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.The peak audience was 31.8 million.The United States won the game...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Sixteen children, some of whom appeared to be unable to speak, were removed from a home in “disgusting condition” during a raid in southeastern Ohio.EN ESPAÑOL: Hallan a 16 niños viviendo en condiciones deplorables en una casa de Ohio; 4 adultos enfrentan ca...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An admitted hitman and the man who allegedly hired him to shoot someone at the Napier-Sudekum homes Tuesday were arrested Thursday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.MNPD said a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both legs and a graze wound to his ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - One week after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, House Democrats are urging him to sign the legislation into law.Trump called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act “of minor importance” compared to the SAVE Ame...
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the popes consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the har...
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week i...
MORRISON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the plane crash that left two brothers dead in Warren County last month.According to the preliminary report, the pilot’s wife told investigators the purpose of the June 17 flight was to reloca...
Forget the fireworks. Nashville's most jaw-dropping summer aerial display is free, happens every night, and the performers are quite attention-grabbing.
Less than a week after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration is taking the steps to cancel TPS, or temporary protected status, for thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. from at least seven countries.The countries include Ethiopia, Burma, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore tha...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - AAA said Thursday is the busiest day for travel of the July 4th holiday weekend.The company is urging drivers to avoid the roads between 3 and 6 p.m., calling that period the worst for congestion.More than 72 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from h...
Yes, it is hot outside, but that does not mean you have to stay parched all summer!
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Louisiana authorities say a child has died after being injured during a domestic situation. According to Addis Police Chief Jason Langlois, officers were called to the MyHand Trailer Park Wednesday night after receiving a report about a young girl being unresponsive....
Murfreesboro police arrested 20-year-old James Edge, 19-year-old Casey Stevens and a 15-year-old whose identity wasn't released.
Dozens of neighbors rallied outside Market Street Enterprises on Thursday afternoon, urging the company to abandon its deal with DC BLOX the company planning to build a data center near the Nashville Zoo.Neighbors, city leaders and zoo officials have all voiced opposition to the project. Nashvil...
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