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Officials inspect KY bridge after ship damages structure Video included

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State officials are inspecting a portion of a Kentucky bridge after it collapsed when it was struck by a cargo ship.
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Metro Police bust local heroin distribution ring

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Metro Police have arrested a man they said is at the center of a local heroin distribution ring. Carlos Jimenez-Aguilera, 22, was arrested Wednesday on ten felony counts. More>>

Memphis officer charged with trying to buy 10 kg of cocaine

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Federal prosecutors say a 32-year-old Memphis police officer has been charged with trying to buy cocaine while in uniform and driving his patrol car. More>>

Tennessee man suspected in threat on AZ sheriff

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Authorities in Tennessee say they've arrested a man who's suspected of threatening the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" in America. More>>

Fort Campbell soldier pleads guilty over Army property

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A Fort Campbell soldier acquitted last year in a fatal northern Kentucky crash has pleaded guilty to having musical equipment belonging to the Army. More>>

Haslam unveils online TN data dashboard

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Gov. Bill Haslam can check one item from his campaign list. The Tennessee Data Dashboard has been unveiled. More>>

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Serious wreck closes major Lebanon roadway

Updated: Jan 27, 2012 05:18 PM

Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash that has closed a major thoroughfare in Lebanon. More>>

Clarification: Houston County story on teen pregnancy

Channel 4 wants to clarify some information in a story we aired recently about teen pregnancy. It was a story that brought some strong reaction from viewers in Houston County. More>>

American economy not healthy yet, but it's healing

The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing. More>>

Man dies after accident at LaVergne steel plant

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A Venture Express truck driver has died after he was struck by the 40,000 pound coil of steel he was delivering to a LaVergne business Friday afternoon. More>>

State takes control of Tennessee Commerce Bank

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The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions took possession of Tennessee Commerce Bank in Franklin on Friday, and announced Republic Bank & Trust of Louisville, KY will reopen the bank on Monday. More>>

Long road ahead for Conn. home invasion survivor

How does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them? More>>

Aimee Fortney's Rich Macaroni and Cheese Video included

Try out various cheeses to take this already delicious Macaroni and Cheese to the next level! When you see that how easy it is to make, (it just takes a little extra time) I hope you will set aside some time this weekend to make this comfort food classic! More>>

Cancer-surviving student suspended over long hair

A few locks of hair are standing between a high-schooler and his education. More>>

Teen charged after fireworks prank at Spring Hill H.S.

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Authorities say a Maury County teen didn't intend to hurt anyone, but he is in trouble for allegedly bringing explosives to school. More>>

Communities join together to remember bullying victims Video included

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Several Middle Tennessee communities are coming together to remember two gay teens who took their life and to try to keep it from happening again. More>>

Demi Moore 911 call: 'She's been having some issues' Video included

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A 911 call released Friday indicates that before being hospitalized, actress Demi Moore was suffering from convulsions after smoking an unknown substance.
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TN bill would weaken limits on lobbyist entertaining

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A bill proposes to make it easier for lobbyists to wine and dine lawmakers, a move that critics say would be a "step backward" from ethics reforms imposed on the General Assembly. More>>

Cannon Co. man charged with TennCare fraud

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A Cannon Co. man is charged with TennCare fraud after officials say he visited several doctors within a month to obtain prescriptions. More>>

TN boy dies 3 days after accidental shooting at home

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A 7-year-old Morristown boy has died three days after he was accidentally shot. More>>

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Driver dies in accident at Smyrna Nissan plant

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A logistics company employee for Nissan was killed in an accident at the Smyrna plant Friday morning. More>>

Cafeteria worker saves student from choking

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A Madison County sixth-grader is doing just fine thanks to an alert cafeteria worker. More>>

Blue Raiders surging at 20-2 in best start ever

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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are responsible for their own chemistry experiment. More>>

Former Tennessee AD: Threats led family to flee

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Former University of Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said he received threats last spring that led him to move his family out of Knoxville briefly. More>>

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Truck crash shuts down Bedford Co. highway

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Highway 41A in Bedford County is shutdown in both directions Friday morning after a tractor-trailer crash, said the local sheriff. More>>

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each. More>>

'We’re All for the Hall' concert tickets go on sale Friday

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One of the hottest tickets in Nashville goes on sale Friday morning. More>>

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors... More>>

Merle Haggard released from Georgia hospital

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Country music singer Merle Haggard is recovering at home after a recent hospital stay in Georgia. More>>

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2 arrested after shooting victim crashes, dies Video included

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Two suspects are in custody after a homicide in Madison earlier this week.
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Antioch mobile home destroyed by fire

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A mobile home in Antioch was destroyed by a fire Friday morning, said fire officials. More>>

Loretta Lynn returns to stage after pneumonia

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Country music legend Loretta Lynn will return to the stage in Knoxville Friday after a bout with pneumonia late last year. More>>

Audit uncovers questions about Nashville Farmers' Market

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Nashville Mayor Karl Dean says he's expecting prompt action on financial questions uncovered at the city's Farmers' Market. More>>

Nashville Ballet to perform 'Aesop's Fables'

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A Nashville Ballet official says setting recognizable stories to dance helps even young children learn about the communicative power of dance. More>>

Nashville resort gardener tends to 50,000 plants

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Proud of your big garden? Then consider Hollis Malone, who's in charge of maintaining 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and Southern species at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention... More>>

Man surrenders to Cheatham authorities after Dec. escape

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After more than a month on the run, a man who escaped from sheriff's deputies has surrendered to authorities. More>>

Murfreesboro officer investigated for ethics violation Video included

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A Murfreesboro police officer has lost his police powers after being accused of falsifying documents in order to get a gun to add to his personal collection. More>>

Proposal would add photos to TN driver's licenses Video included

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It was an idea that was born from the controversial voter ID law. Now, one state lawmaker wants to make a change to driver's licenses that will impact thousands of Tennesseans. More>>

Bill would re-classify landfills within municipal limits Video included

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There may be change in the wind for a tiny Tennessee town struggling with the ammonia stench of an aluminum dump. More>>

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I-40 reopens after Hickman County wreck

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 07:51 PM

Emergency officials have reopened all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Hickman County following a wreck involving a tractor trailer and several other vehicles Thursday afternoon. More>>

Jaclyn's Law would allow 911 responders to force entry Video included

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One family lost a loved one because a door stood in the way of first responders, and now one local woman is determined to make sure that doesn't happen here. More>>

Woman warns sex offender to stay away from her child Video included

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A local mother is warning a man who is on the sex offender registry to stay away from her daughter, or else. The Channel 4 I-Team found the man has been convicted of sexual battery. More>>

Metro audit of County Clerk Arriola released Video included

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Metro released its own audit of Davidson County Clerk John Arriola, which covers many of the same questionable practices found by a state audit released the day before.
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Grads question Hemlock jobs program Video included

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Fewer than half of the students who graduated from a two-year chemical engineering program designed for Hemlock Semiconductor have been hired by the company. The program cost taxpayers more than $6 million. More>>

Officer attacked at gas station; suspect arrested Video included

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A man who police say attacked and assaulted a Metro officer overnight was taken into custody and charged with attempted homicide.
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Rep. Blackburn: Defense cuts could gut military

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Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee said proposed cuts to the defense budget that were announced this week would gut the nation's military that is already spread too thin. More>>

Protesters picket outside Ringling Brothers circus

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The "Greatest Show on Earth" has come to town and so have protesters who say the circus animals are abused. More>>

Montgomery County sheriff hospitalized

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Montgomery County Sheriff Norman Lewis is at a Nashville hospital seeking treatment for an undisclosed illness, according a department spokesman. More>>

Woman suspected in Gallatin check forgery scheme

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Gallatin police say they have arrested a woman who may be part of a five-state fraud ring. More>>

Police raid Nashville gas station, owners charged

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Metro police raided an East Nashville convenience store Thursday and charged its owners after police suspected the store of selling illegally-purchased materials. More>>

Suspects face 23 counts after Clarksville catalytic converter thefts

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Clarksville police have arrested two men following an extensive investigation into several thefts of catalytic converters. More>>

Players, colleagues remember Paterno's 46-year legacy

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Punctuated by broken sentences and throat clearing, former players and colleagues reminisced on their time with Joe Paterno and highlighted the breadth of his legacy. More>>

Kroger Food Angel Tree Program feeds more than 13,000 families

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Kroger and the Salvation Army announced this week that their Food Angel Tree Program helped feed more than 13,700 families during the holidays last month. More>>

Deputy shoots self, sues Marshall County

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There are new details about the lawsuit filed by a Marshall County Sheriff's deputy who shot himself in the foot. More>>

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Judge imposes new rules on Nashville night club

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A Nashville judge outlined new restrictions Thursday for a downtown club once known as Luau Louie's. More>>

Vols' beloved mascot recovering from knee surgery

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A prominent fixture on the sidelines at the University of Tennessee is on the mend. Smokey, the team's live animal mascot, is recovering from knee surgery. More>>

Bookkeeper accused of taking $240K from employer

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A Coffee County bookkeeper was taken into custody Wednesday after thousands of dollars were embezzled from her employer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. More>>

A Michigan school has suspended a cancer-surviving boy after he grew his hair out for Locks of Love. Should school districts make dress code exceptions for charity?

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Bulger's Beat

Terry Bulger brings you stories of people and places that make Tennessee unique and interesting in Bulger's Beat, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Channel 4 News at 4. More>>

Photo galleries

A portion of a southwest Kentucky bridge at the western entrance of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area collapsed Thursday after being struck by a ship. More>>

Check out police mugshots from around Middle Tennessee for the week of Jan. 23-27. More>>

"Travel and Leisure" magazine surveyed its readers for the Rudest Cities in America contest, and also determined which cities had "America's Friendliest People." The survey is in its fifth year. More>>

Metro detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found inside a burning camper. More>>

A trip to a restaurant/spa in Brentwood can make you feel like you are on a three-hour European getaway. More>>

Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions. More>>

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its 2012 Oscar nominees Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Big winners include 'Hugo,' a film nominated for 11 awards. More>>

Channel 4 viewers submitted dozens of their photos after a spectacular sunset Monday, Jan. 23. More>>

Check out the Nashville Zoo picture of the week, updated each Monday.
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