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Joelton man questioned in fatal I-24 crash Video included

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Metro police say they have questioned a man who has admitted to his involvement in a fatal crash Monday evening on Interstate 24. More>>

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Clarksville salesman dodges bullet from resident

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A man in Montgomery County was arrested after police said he fired a shot at a 20-year-old door-to-door alarm salesmen. More>>

Feds say Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads

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The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush. More>>

Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A'

Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by... More>>

TSA to beef up security - eventually

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The Transportation Security Administration has promised to beef up security measures, but little has been done as the group works through the rulemaking process. A TSA official appeared before a House subcommittee Wednesday to explain why. More>>

Portland filmmaker recreates Beastie Boys hit video 'Sabotage' with kids

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Portland filmmaker James Winters' video features his kids playing the parts of the Beastie Boys in "Sabotage."
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Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter. More>>

Room burglarized at Maxwell House Hotel

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Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who burglarized a guest's room at the Maxwell House Hotel on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. More>>

Woman burned in LaVergne house fire

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A Rutherford County woman suffered second-degrees burns during a house fire Wednesday. More>>

Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress

John Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of... More>>

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Puppy survives 30-foot drop by hawk

A 2-month-old puppy in Los Banos, CA, survived being dropped by a hawk.  (5/16/12) More>>

NES to survey power lines from air, ground

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Nashville Electric Service officials said they will have a contractor surveying power lines both on the ground and from a helicopter from May 23 to June 15. More>>

Currey Ingram breaks ground on new student center

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Hundreds of students, staff and guests gathered Wednesday to break ground on a 35,000-square-foot student center at a private Brentwood school. More>>

Small town doctor loses medical license

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A doctor from rural Sumner County has lost his license to practice in Tennessee. More>>

Juvenile captured after brief escape

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A teen being transported to the Juvenile Justice Center escaped from a moving van briefly Wednesday but was recaptured within minutes. More>>

Metro honoring fallen officers

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Metro police officers are pausing to honor the lives of officers who have died in the line of duty. More>>

MBI following hundreds of tips to catch highway killer Video included

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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said it has gotten hundreds of tips, but none of them have cracked the case of the highway killer yet. More>>

TVA officials visiting Fort Campbell

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The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation on Wednesday. More>>

11 employers attending Spring Hill job fair today

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If you're looking for work in Williamson or Maury counties, a job fair is being held today. More>>

2 teens arrested, 1 sought after police chase Video included

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Two 17-year-olds were arrested, but one person is still on the run, after a stolen sport-utility vehicle was involved in a high-speed police chase overnight.
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Blackman teacher accused of inappropriate contact

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A teacher at Blackman High School may lose his job over an incident on a bus. More>>

Construction begins on Hillsboro Village streetscape

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Work begins Wednesday on a streetscape project in Hillsboro Village. More>>

4 men fined for stealing cultural artifacts from TVA site

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Four Alabama men have been fined in federal court after stealing cultural artifacts from Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir property. More>>

Former TN judge arrested on federal charges

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A former Tennessee judge who authorities say was addicted to prescription painkillers has been indicted on federal charges that he did not report the commission of a felony. More>>

Father of I-24 wreck victim wants justice for daughter Video included

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A local man who lost his daughter in an awful I-24 wreck is asking for just one thing. He wants the driver who triggered the hit and run to come forward. More>>

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Family of Tina Stewart speaks to Channel 4 News Video included

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The past few days have been especially difficult for the family of murdered Middle Tennessee State University basketball player Tina Stewart. More>>

Japan to honor Sen. Alexander, Vandy professor

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Japan is bestowing national decorations on Sen. Lamar Alexander and a Vanderbilt University professor. More>>

State library hosts War of 1812 workshop

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The Tennessee Library and Archives is hosting a workshop on the War of 1812. More>>

Measure to allow students to opt out of activities

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Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a measure that allows parents to opt their children out of extracurricular school activities. More>>

Pedestrian struck along Ellington Parkway

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A pedestrian was hospitalized Tuesday after he was struck while crossing a busy north Nashville road. More>>

Suspect arrested in violent baseball bat attack

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A man wanted for a violent attack has been arrested in Springfield. Gregory Dale, 51, is accused of beating his girlfriend with a baseball bat. More>>

Man receives organ donation from unexpected work connection Video included

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Two Middle Tennessee families are forever connected in a way they never expected. It's a relationship that started at the office several years ago, but earlier this month a former boss and employee relationship became much more special. More>>

Teen kills herself while in sheriff's custody Video included

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There are many unanswered questions after a teenage girl, in the custody of a sheriff's department, took her own life Monday. More>>

Church ordered closed by its own denomination Video included

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The Church Of The Living Word only has about 70 members. It was organized as a denomination of the Church of God six years ago, but suddenly the congregation doesn't have a place to call a spiritual home. More>>

Council approves first reading of property tax hike proposal

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Metro Council members got their first look at Mayor Karl Dean's proposed property tax increase Tuesday. The proposal passed on its first reading 30-4, with three members abstaining. More>>

'Stolen dog' comes home to Meals on Wheels driver Video included

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It's a true life version of Lassie Come Home right here in Middle Tennessee More>>

New equipment helps Franklin fix roads quicker, cheaper Video included

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Potholes and the ensuing road repair process have been causing headaches for drivers for years, but Franklin officials may have found the solution to a smooth commute and some big savings. More>>

Clarksville community collects cards for soldiers at Walter Reed Video included

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Sometimes a simple "thank you" can mean a tremendous amount. It's even more special when it comes in the rare form of a handwritten note.
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Woman receiving calls on personal phone intended for bank Video included

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One woman says she has received hundreds of calls from people who think they're calling a Suntrust Bank line. But it's actually her personal cell phone number. More>>

Man arrested in restricted area of Nashville airport Video included

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A man is accused of breaking into a restricted area of the Nashville International Airport and boarding a plane. More>>

Franklin teen remembered during touching memorial Video included

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A crowd packed The Factory in Franklin to say final goodbyes Tuesday to a teenager killed in a tragic golf cart accident. More>>

McDonald's vandalized over "messed up" burgers

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Two men apparently disliked their cheeseburgers so much they trashed the McDonald's restaurant where they were eating, police said. More>>

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Robertson Co. highway reopened after tractor-trailer crash Video included

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A tractor-trailer caught fire after it was hit by a car early Tuesday morning, closing Highway 41 North in both directions near Drake Road in Robertson County. More>>

New driving tour trail launched in Gatlinburg

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You have a new trail to explore in the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee. More>>

Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook prior to robbery

As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times. More>>

Bain family focused on healing

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A Bain family representative is offering new insight into the relationship between the Bain sisters and their suspected kidnapper, Adam Mayes. More>>

TVA raises fuel adjustment for June

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The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June. More>>

Former Fisk basketball player killed in Buffalo

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Police have released the name of the former college basketball player who was fatally shot at a house party in Buffalo last weekend. More>>

1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education

One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. That's a poorer showing than those with other disabilities... More>>

Henry Co. student dies in wreck days before graduation

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A Henry County High School student died in a terrible crash Monday afternoon in Paris. More>>

Jostens moving KS production work to Clarksville Video included

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Memorabilia maker Jostens says 372 jobs will be affected when it moves all production work from its Topeka plant to Clarksville, beginning in July. More>>

Springfield mother wants son's killer caught Video included

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A grieving Middle Tennessee family is asking for your help this weekend finding the person who murdered their only son. A community is coming together to help them get out an important message. More>>

Clarksville prostitution sting results in 6 arrests

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Clarksville police conducted their second prostitution sting of 2012 on Friday and Saturday and arrested six men on various charges. More>>

Unsolved murder victim's family to boost Crimestoppers reward

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It's been nearly two years since the murder of Nathan Morgan Jr. in Murfreesboro, shot to death by an unknown gunman. With clues slow to surface, Morgan's family has established a benefit fund to boost the Crimestoppers reward. More>>

Police say bomb in car at hotel is a hoax

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Police in Dickson are investigating what could be a bomb in a car in the parking lot of a local motel Saturday evening. More>>

Bill would stop employers from asking for social media passwords

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Legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate which would prohibit companies from obtaining social media passwords from employees or job candidates. More>>

Channel 4's Julia Bruck flies with Blue Angels Video included

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are among the most elite teams in the country. Thousands of training hours are needed to join, and only few pilots are ever selected. More>>

Yep, I'm nursing

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This week's Time magazine cover depicts a 3-year-old boy latched on to his mother's partially exposed left breast. More>>

Gov. Haslam signs unemployment benefits bills Video included

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Starting soon, it could be more difficult for those on unemployment benefits in Tennessee to obtain and keep those benefits. Gov. Bill Haslam signed a trio of bills designed to keep people from abusing the system. More>>

Relative: Kidnap suspect claimed girls were his Video included

A Mississippi man killed a Tennessee mother and her teenage daughter so he could abduct two young sisters who are still missing, according to court documents filed Wednesday, and a relative says the suspect thought the two... More>>

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Wynonna joins Channel 4's Jimmy Carter at Grammy Block Party

Some big name stars are helping kick-off the start to the summer music season. The annual Grammy Block Party was under way Tuesday on Music Row, and Wynonna Judd joined Channel 4's Jimmy Carter. (5/8/12)
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Construction clears governor, staff out of Capitol

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Gov. Bill Haslam has relocated to temporary office space while the state Capitol gets renovated. More>>

Teen drivers risk death with each additional passenger

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The likelihood of a teen dying in a car crash increases significantly with each passenger they have under 21 years old when there are no older passengers, according to a study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. More>>

MTSU meeting seeks to improve student performance

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About 30 leaders in education are meeting at Middle Tennessee State University this week to share ideas on ways to improve student performance. More>>

TN college gives WWII-era vets honorary degrees

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A Tennessee university is giving honorary degrees to World War II-era veterans who came to the state in the early 1940s for large-scale training exercises prior to the war in Europe. More>>

Santorum endorses one-time rival Romney

Former presidential hopeful Rick Santorum urged his supporters to back fellow Republican Mitt Romney's campaign Monday in a late-night email that ignored that Santorum once calling Romney the "worst Republican in the... More>>

Local police using high-tech license plate scanners Video included

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Even law-abiding citizens are often tracked by police cars on area roads. For about a year now, many local police departments have been using high-tech scanners to catch criminals. More>>

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