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Plane crash in Coffee County

Four hospitalized, multiple injured after plane crash in Coffee County

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter and Kassidy Brown
Three people were taken to hospitals via helicopter and one sent by ambulance for serious injuries.

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‘It’s like having a whole new child’: Parade held for young boy after kidney transplant

‘It’s like having a whole new child’: Parade held for young boy who received kidney transplant

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The parade was held on Sunday morning, and MNPD and THP escorted the procession down Central Avenue.

Kentucky

Teen flown to Nashville hospital after shooting in KY

Teen flown to Nashville hospital after shooting in KY

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
WKDZ reports a 15-year-old was shot in the leg in the backyard of a home on North McPherson Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

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Missing TN Zebra captured

‘He is safe’: Owners say missing zebra caught over a week after escaping

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The zebra had been missing since late May.

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2 kittens rescued after fire damages home in Putnam County

2 kittens rescued after fire damages home in Putnam County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

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Monday is a First Alert Weather Day for the chance of more strong-to-severe storms in the area.

First Alert Weather Day: A few strong storms possible again Monday

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Melanie Layden
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible for some on Monday.

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Search underway after juveniles flag down officers to report drowning

No victim found after juveniles flag down officers to report drowning

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
At this time, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has three boats in the water searching for a victim.

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Charlotte Lester

TBI cancels Silver Alert after missing Rutherford County woman found safe

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Charlotte Lester, 59, was last seen riding a “graphite, grey” bike on Saturday, TBI said.

News

Kyndal Bradley (pictured) noticed her teacher was feeling off and ran to get help from adults...

Four-year-old credited with saving her teacher’s life at Clarksville daycare

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Steve Mehling
Witnesses say a teacher collapsed and was having a seizure. That teacher was the only adult in the room at the time, but Kyndal Bradley noticed something was wrong, to which she quickly ran to get help.

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One flown to hospital, another extricated in crash involving tractor-trailer

One flown to hospital, another extricated in crash involving tractor-trailer

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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Escaped Arkansas inmate Grant Hardin captured

Hardin transferred to Varner SuperMax prison

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By K8 Newsdesk
Escaped inmate Grant Hardin was captured shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, a mile and a half west of the North Central Unit where he was being held.

News

FILE: Blue Angel 7 lands at the Magic Valley Regional Airport, Jan. 14, 2025.

Great Tennessee Air Show cancels Blue Angels’ Saturday show due to visibility issues

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The Great Tennessee Air Show said Saturday attendees can go to Sunday’s show with a complimentary Day Pass.

News

Putnam County Fire Department

House fire closes roadway in Putnam County

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Buffalo Valley Road has been closed, starting at Deer Creek Drive.

News

Lewisburg Police Department

Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on TN highway

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

News

Michael Tait, of The Newsboys, performs a concert as part of the Faith and Football event...

Christian band addresses rumors about former lead singer’s inappropriate behavior

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Since the article was posted, former Newsboys lead singer, Michael Tait, has yet to address the allegations.

News

Sgt. Aaron Cox

Fort Campbell soldier dies during training in Hungary

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Officials said the cause of the accident is under investigation.

News

Mt. Juliet Fire Department

Fire reported at Mt. Juliet home

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
The fire was reported in the 3100 block of Erin Lane just before noon.

News

Trey Reaves Paddling Tennessee River

‘You don’t have to be anybody special to do hard stuff’ | Long distance paddler looking to set record on Tennessee River

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM CDT
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By Evan Lasek
Trey Reaves is hoping to paddle 652 miles in just seven days, setting record for time on the Tennessee River.

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A baby girl is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the head, but doctors told her...

Sleeping baby hit by bullet after shootout in Spring Hill neighborhood

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington and Brendan Tierney
The suspects involved in the shootout remain at large at this time.

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One injured in shooting in Clarksville

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The victim sustained a graze wound and was not seriously injured, CPD said.

News

Friday through the weekend with heavy rain and high winds being the main threats

LIVE UPDATES: First Alert Weather Day: Severe storm threat through Saturday

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible through Saturday.

News

Man displaced after fire at Nashville quadraplex

Man displaced after fire at Nashville quadraplex

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
NFD said the fire likely started in the kitchen, but investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire.

Kentucky

Kentucky State Police

Investigation underway after domestic disturbance suspect fatally shot by KY police

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Joshua Stanka was fatally shot during an encounter with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.

News

Fallen power pole, wires cause road closure in Wilson County

Fallen power pole, wires cause road closure in Wilson County

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The closure is estimated to last around five to six hours.

News

CMA Fest orders attendees to shelter, delay opening outdoor stages

CMA Fest Friday: New times announced for nighttime stages

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Attendees have been ordered to take shelter immediately or head to Fan Fair X inside the Music City Center.

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Man kills his grandmother with a hammer, steals her car, police say

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Joel Moore
New details have emerged about a killing in the East Memphis area, and a suspect is in custody.

News

Owner renames missing zebra, hones search to confined area in TN

Missing TN zebra evades capture after being sighted for the first time in six days

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Jordan James
Despite deploying drones and K9s, search crews have been unable to corral the Zebra after six days.

News

THP releases video of traffic stop involving Maryland man deported to El Salvador prison

Indictment details human trafficking charges, stemming from TN traffic stop, against man deported to El Salvador

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
The indictment details that from 2016-2025, Abrego Garcia and others, known and unknown to the Grand Jury, conspired to bring undocumented immigrants to the U.S. from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador and elsewhere, passing through Mexico before entering Texas.

CMA Fest

CMA Fest magic: Man gets picture with Trisha Yearwood after 34 years of waiting

CMA Fest magic: Man gets picture with Trisha Yearwood after 34 years of waiting

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Erin Newnam and Kassidy Brown
John Smith was at the county fair in Hopkinsville in 1991 when he ran out of film in his camera and wasn’t about to get his picture with Yearwood.

News

CMA Fest canceled due to weather

Fans, musicians disappointed after CMA Fest closes outdoor stages

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Dryden Quigley
Fans were out on Broadway waiting for hours for a chance to see their favorite musicians not knowing if the show would go on. Unfortunately the lightning just wasn’t going away today. CMA Fest announced that all outdoor daytime and nighttime stages at the Hard Rock Stage have been suspended due to incoming storms.

News

The Ridge Top Resort outside of Pigeon Forge was the center of action on Friday as crews...

Pigeon Forge visitors shocked to be woken up by mudslide

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Kyle Grainger
The Ridge Top Resort outside of Pigeon Forge was the center of action on Friday as crews worked to clear mud and debris that had slid down the mountain, trapping dozens of people from leaving their cabins.

News

Mayor O’Connell still focused on finding out more about South Nashville ICE operations despite...

Nashville mayor remains focused on uncovering names, charges from ICE operation amid federal investigation

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
An executive order the mayor signed is now at the center of two federal investigations.

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Clarksville Police Department

Clarksville police officer accused of abusing 5-month-old baby

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
The TBI reports that agents began an investigation into allegations of child abuse involving Officer Isaac Baretto on Thursday.

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Blount County school director calls for firing of special education teacher facing...

Blount County school director calls for firing of special education teacher facing ‘disturbing’ accusations

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Blount County Schools Director Justin Ridge has called for the firing of Kathryn Goins, a tenured special education teacher, because of several disturbing incidents involving students dating back to 2020.

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Metro Nashville Police vehicle.

Man accused of damaging Nashville Fire employee’s car after stopping her from leaving firehouse

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The affidavit said Norman admitted to damaging the victim’s car, but he “could not give a legitimate reason” why he did it.

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Fort Campbell soldier indicted for child exploitation offenses

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Gabrielle Bunton
There is no parole in the federal system.

News

Young child thwarts burglar inside TN home

Young child thwarts burglar inside TN home

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
SCSO said the suspect was interrupted by a child who encountered him in the kitchen.

News

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Informal reviews of property assessments mailed to Davidson County residents

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
“Today, we have begun the mailing of decisions for 19,225 Informal Review appeals. This is a historic number of Informal Review requests."

Health

Savannah Madison is firefighter turned public information officer for Maury County Fire and...

Midstate firefighter, pageant contestant champions CPR preparedness

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By Alexandria Adams
“I’ve actually seen the difference between life and death up close…if a bystander starts CPR versus if they don’t.”

4 Your Community

Nook is hosting a Pride Festival in Mt. Juliet

Local store set to host Pride festival in Mt. Juliet

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM CDT
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By Jerry Shannon
Marc Vera, the CEO of Nook, says you can expect lots of entertainment, including live music as well as an appearance by local drag star Veronika Electronika.

News

New playground coming to Clarksville park

New playground coming to Clarksville park

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
The new playground will feature a bright and modern layout with netted climbing structures, a dome-shaped rope course, swings, a slide and soft rubber surfacing for safety and accessibility.

News

The missing zebra was located in a field right off the interstate.

Missing zebra found wandering in Christiana, Tennessee field

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
Search crews located the missing animal using a drone early Friday morning.

News

Franklin police combatting child hot car deaths with new mirror tags

Franklin police combatting child hot car deaths with new mirror tags

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
FPD is urging all residents to stop by, pick up a free tag, and join the effort to prevent hot car tragedies.

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Cookeville Police Department cruisers.

Man accused of sexually abusing minors in TN

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Minors from two different families came forward to report incidents involving Begley between May and July 2024.

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The Nashville Fire Department is pushing to get more fire inspectors approved in the upcoming...

Person disappears in Cumberland River during attempted rescue

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
The person was last spotted going underneath a barge.

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The Tennesse Bureau of Investigation.

Woman charged with intentionally setting camper on fire in Benton County

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
One person was injured in the fire 60 block of Highlander Lane on Tuesday.

News

An SUV remains at the crash scene on Broad Street.

Driver facing DUI, gun charges after crash takes out powerlines in Murfreesboro

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia and Kassidy Brown
The crash also left a telephone pole lying across NW Broad Street.

WSMV4 Investigates

ICE agents questioned the driver about his immigration status.

Lawmaker questions constitutionality of ICE, THP operation in Nashville

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM CDT
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By Stacey Cameron
“And we are not accusing patrolmen of racial profiling or doing anything illegal. What we are concerned about is what order were they given, and by whom and pursuant to what agreement with the federal or state government.”

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MNPD investigates a shooting at a short-term rental house on Fern Avenue.

Teens charged in early-morning shooting at Nashville short-term rental

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
The incident occurred at a rental property on the corner of Fern Avenue and Brick Church Pike the morning of June 2.

News

Jeffery Brindly and Robert Syverson

Two escaped inmates from East TN captured in Putnam County

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Brindly and Syverson were both being held on felony warrants in Morgan County.
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