NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Earlier this week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said that the botched execution attempt of Tony Carruthers will not change the state’s protocols moving forward. But an attorney for Carruthers says the state “has a responsibility” to adjust after the “horrific” incident. In Ma...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Josef Newgarden will try to become a back-to-back winner at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. But, he will have to do it while not being fully healthy.The Hendersonville native and two-time IndyCar champion remains in a walking boot as he recovers from a crash...
All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic commissioners Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned her ...
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Nebraska officials say they have confiscated dozens of animals, including a zebra, from a Nebraska home on Thursday. According to Steve Glandt with the Nebraska Humane Society, charges are pending after about 60 animals were found to be living in deplorable conditio...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 20 people were charged in connection to months of drug investigations in Putnam County, according to the sheriff’s office.The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said its Narcotics Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Tenne...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rapper Young Bucket is taking on the ice bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS after former Tennessee Titan Chris Johnson announced his diagnosis of the disease. The rapper, whose real name is David Darnell Brown, posted a video partaking in the challenge on Wednes...
A Metro Nashville councilmember is calling for changes in how the city responds to homeless encampments after a 6-month-old baby was found.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Earlier this week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said that the botched execution attempt of Tony Carruthers will not change the state’s protocols moving forward. But an attorney for Carruthers says the state “has a responsibility” to adjust after the “horrific” incident. In Ma...
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.In its monthly update, NOAA said this year's El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial P...
Law enforcement officers, family members and loved ones gathered Wednesday morning to honor two officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Putnam County authorities and six state and federal agencies arrested 16 people and charged 22 total on drug trafficking offenses Thursday.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Officials announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who flew in this year’s Salute from the Shore event over the July Fourth weekend.According to the South Carolina Army National Guard, the pilots’ suspension stems from an investigation into ...
Dreaming of white sand beaches and turquoise water? If Turks and Caicos is on your travel list, here's some important points you need to note.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Dozens of dogs are on their way to Middle Tennessee after the animal shelter where they were residing in Arkansas became overwhelmed. Animal Rescue Corps said Thursday that the “mass rescue” involves 34 dogs being brought to their rescue center outside Nashville. The dog...
Panda Express is turning up the heat this summer.The popular fast-casual chain announced that Hot Orange Chicken is making a limited-time return to restaurants
They said the investment will create jobs, generate millions in tax revenue, and strengthen Nashville's position as one of the nation's top destinations for conventions and tourism.
The Berry Hill Police Department is asking for the public's help tracking down a couple of people who reportedly stole copper scraps and construction equipment late last month.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a gene therapy that can eliminate complications from sickle cell disease in children as young as 2 years old, expanding access to a treatment previously limited to patients 12 and older.Rickey Buggs, 13, is among the first patients to receive the trea...
Hendersonville police are asking the public to help identify a driver who struck a 15-year-old pedestrian from behind on Neverbreak Drive on Wednesday night.
The defendant in Charlie Kirks killing told his roommate he wishes he hadnt done it the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, a recording played in court revealed Thursday.Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinsons ...
North Nashville neighbors near Whites Creek Quarry said blasting has rattled their homes and left behind cracks. Now, a shift to underground mining could reduce some of those impacts though residents still have questions.Quinta Martin, who lives near the quarry, said she regularly feels the effe...
New data shows scamming is not only on the rise in Tennessee, but is also becoming more advanced.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Charges are pending after the Sevierville Police Department said officers found an explosive device in a car on Thursday.Around 3:20 p.m., SPD received reports of two people who were said to be unconscious in a car at a parking lot in the 1000 block of Old Knoxville Hi...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Murfreesboro police sergeant’s bodycam video showing him buying toys for a non-verbal boy with autism who wandered into a Target store has drawn tens of thousands of views online.Sgt. Travis Henderson, a 20-year veteran of the Murfreesboro Police Department, respond...
What started as a 911 call ended in a display of patience and compassion when a Murfreesboro police officer returned a young boy with autism back to his mother.
Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Darrell Hines are again asking Gov. Bill Lee to delay Hines' scheduled execution, arguing the state should first comple
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents on South Green Hill Road say a nearby creek has been overflowing into their backyards, and they believe construction for a neighboring townhouse development is to blame.Rion Edwards, who lives on South Green Hill Road, captured video of water rushing through th...
Murfreesboro has unveiled a new mosaic mural celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary, with contributions from hundreds of residents across the city.The America 250 Mural Mosaic, titled "The Patriot's Flag," is located on the Shacklett's Photography building at 105 S. Church Street in dow...
Twenty-two alleged drug suspects have been indicted after a major drug enforcement operation in Putnam County.
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Every piece of land in Gallatin tells a story.Some empty lots signal where the city is headed. Others show what has already been left behind.Jenna Ingeman has lived in Gallatin for a long time, and the changes are impossible to miss."I've seen it happen in the neighborhood where I grew up. There ...
MONROE, N.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say the former owner of a popular wedding venue admitted to stealing over a million dollars.Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud Monday while admitting to taking money from couples and vendors who booked e...
Nashville's air traffic control tower has faced ongoing staffing shortages for more than a year, causing repeated ground stops and flight delays and a new federal memorandum suggests the problem may require financial incentives to fix.The FAA's goal is 52 certified controllers at Nashville's tow...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The mother of an 8-year-old girl struck by a bullet fragment during Fourth of July celebrations downtown is speaking out, urging the community to find other ways to celebrate after her daughter was rushed to the hospital that night.Perri Orman said her family had planned...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers responded to a home Thursday afternoon.Investigators reportedly found more than 100...
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
A six-month-old is in DCS custody after the baby was found living in a homeless encampment.The parents were there, too.During a welfare check, Metro police arrested both on outstanding warrants.The hope is to reunite the family, but Metro Councilmember Sheri Weiner tells me there was concern abou...
According to the Hendersonville Police Department, officers responded just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, to Hendersonville Medical Center where the 15-year-old was being treated for serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A flood watch is in effect through Sunday as a storm system moves into the Midstate, with the potential to bring up to five inches of rain. With flooding possible, officials are urging residents to be prepared and know what steps to take if water enters their home.Get to...
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