TN NAACP president calls for charges in Darius Chappell death, now ruled homicide
The TN NAACP president is calling for charges after Darius Chappell's death was ruled a homicide. He was attacked by a police K-9 and died four days later.
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Middle Tennessee voter guide: Key federal and state races for the 2026 election
Middle Tennessee voters will go to the polls on November 3 to pick a new governor, as well as cast ballots in dozens of Congressional and state legislative races. More than 1.4 million Tennesseans will be voting in a new congressional district this year. State lawmakers were call...
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Secrecy and Standoff: Internal logs reveal 30-minute delay during botched Christa Pike execution
Outside the prison gates, a parallel crisis of communication and bureaucratic paralysis was unfolding in the dark.
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17 theme park workers among 281 arrested during undercover operation
POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) — Florida law enforcement officials said a seven-day undercover operation resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies. About the operation The operation, called “Polk Around & Find Out II,” included simultaneous investi...
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Nashville teen fights for her life after party shooting as her mother pleads for prayers and justice
A Nashville mother is holding onto hope and demanding justice after her 16-year-old daughter was critically wounded in a shooting that injured four teenagers at a party on Jefferson Street. Metro Police say gunfire erupted around 12:25 a.m. Sunday during a party outside on Jeffer...
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Judge issues temporary restraining order in lawsuit challenging new driver’s license restrictions for legal noncitizens in TN
What This Story Is About A judge signed a temporary restraining order in Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition’s (TIRRC) lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS). Why It Matters The TIRRC said that the TDOS is “not allowed to requ...
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Late Election Day showers could bring flooding and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee
Showers are expected to arrive late Tuesday and stick around through a good part of Wednesday.
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Franklin businessman offers $100K reward after $1M watch theft
A Franklin businessman is offering a $100,000 cash reward after he says thieves broke into his home and stole a watch collection worth more than $1 million. Chuck McDowell, known for his advertisements about timeshare cancellations and his donations to the community, said he and ...
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Where Tennessee’s governor candidates stand on cost of living, immigration and rural healthcare
What This Story Is About Four Tennessee governor candidates — Marsha Blackburn, Jerri Green, David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston — explained their positions on cost of living, immigration and rural health care. Why It Matters Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, and the recap covers issues...
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Springfield sex offender sentenced to prison in child sexual exploitation case
A registered sex offender is sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
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US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official says. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasnt authorized to comment publicly and spoke Monday on condition of an...
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Rutherford County father banned from YMCA after petition over underwater cameras
Dru Kaegi told News 2 he’s had concerns ever since the system, called AngelEye, was installed. Since its installation, he hasn’t let his 6-year-old daughter go back to swim. He also started an online petition that so far has more than 1,200 signatures....
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Five Tennessee cases are part of DOJ’s nationwide election-crime announcement
Federal prosecutors have charged five noncitizens in Tennessee in cases alleging they voted in federal elections or made false citizenship claims.