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NASCAR Wraps Up Weekend in Nashville
It was a successful weekend for NASCAR as they had a stop in Music City this past weekend for three races at Nashville Superspeedway. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series saw Carson Hocevar win on Friday...
Paxton Elmore Jun 26, 2023
TBI Agents Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting; Officer Dragged 100 Yards
TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in Shelby County which left the suspect dead and the deputy seriously injured. Prelimina...
Jun 25, 2023
Man Dies After Jumping From 6th Floor Parking Garage At Nashville International Airport Sunday Morning
A 30-year-old Kentucky man jumped to his death at the Nashville International Airport just before 6 O'clock Sunday morning. Airport police were talking with him about his depressed state when he ran a...
Jun 25, 2023
Two Earthquakes Hit Grainger County Over The Weekend
Grainger County was hit by two earthquakes over the weekend. WVLT reports the first one hit Saturday morning in Blaine and was a 2.6 magnitude and about 10 miles deep. The second one hit Sunday mornin...
Jun 25, 2023
Help Keep Your Children Safe With TNKidKit
To help parents and caregivers keep their children and teens safe, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has developed the TN KIDKIT. When a child goes missing, every second matters. So does having th...
Jun 25, 2023
7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled After Children Injured
About 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after at least a dozen children suffered impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds. Consumers should immediately stop using the rec...
Jun 25, 2023
Marion County Grandmother Fell Asleep At The Wheel Before Car Plunged Into Sequatchie River; She Saved 10-Year-Old Grandson But Lost Her Own Life
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released new details about a Marion County grandmother who drowned on June 5, 2023 after saving her 10-year-old grandson's life. According to the THP report, 64-year-o...
Jun 25, 2023
22-Year-Old Hiker Found Dead On Lookout Mountain Friday
A 22-year-old hiker was found dead Friday on Lookout Mountain. He had been reported missing by his father who grew concerned after his son missed a doctor's appointment. The Hamilton County Office of ...
Jun 24, 2023
Putnam County Sheriff's Office Number Spoofed
On its Facebook page, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert that someone is spoofing the Putnam County Sheriff's Office number and using the name of an actual employee of the office. ...
Jun 24, 2023
Cumberland County Schools 2023-2024 Enrollment & Registration Starts July 1
Cumberland County Schools returning and new student online enrollment and registration will open on July 1. All students will need to complete the 2023-2024 enrollment/registration before reporting to...
Jun 23, 2023