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Student with special needs injured at Metro school Video included

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A student with special needs is black and blue, and his family is seeing red after he tumbled down a flight of stairs at school. More>>

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Stronger semitrailer rear guards succeed and fail in crash tests Video included

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Stronger safety devices in Canada designed to protect drivers in accidents with semitrailers both succeed and fail in crash tests, a Channel 4 I-Team investigation found. More>>

Shooting leaves man dead in Christian County

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Christian County authorities are investigating a shooting death Friday along a state highway south of Hopkinsville. More>>

Woman fights to keep her troubled dog alive

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It was an extraordinary commitment to save a loved one from execution. A woman in Forest Hills kept her dog alive for more than a year through complicated legal maneuvering, but she has run out of time and money. More>>

Austin Peay grows food pantry to help fill need

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It's the first of it's kind in Tennessee - a food pantry on a college campus. A class project at Austin Peay State University revealed many students are struggling to pay for food and sometimes going hungry. More>>

Bonding company uses billboards to catch crooks jumping bail

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A bonding company in Murfreesboro is turning to billboards to catch crooks. Free At Last Bonding is trying a new approach that will leave bail jumpers' faces for everyone to see.  More>>

Teen saves two girls from 4-wheeler accident

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Two Middle Tennessee teenage girls were badly injured in a four-wheeler accident in Westmoreland. Had it not been for another quick-thinking teen, they might not have made it. More>>

Cost of Metro cycling markings questioned

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There are some new roadmarkings around Nashville that look like sergeants' stripes surrounding a person on a bike. They're called sharrows, and the symbols are supposed to let motorists know there could be bicycles sharing the road. More>>

Hanlen leads Belmont to rout Lipscomb, 84-58

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Drew Hanlen scored a career-high 21 points, hitting a career-best 7 of 9 from beyond the arc, and Belmont routed cross-town rival Lipscomb 84-58 Friday night for the Bruins' fourth straight win. More>>

TN lawmakers welcome Air Force changes

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The Air National Guard in Memphis would get eight C-17 planes under planned restructuring by the Air Force, replacing C-5A aircraft being retired. More>>

No charges against Armstrong

The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. More>>

Top TDEC officials fired by Haslam administration

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Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's administration has fired two top officials at the Department of Environment and Conservation, while a third has announced his retirement. More>>

Metro business owner sues over limo, taxi fees Video included

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A Metro business owner has sued the city over a law he said he will destroy his business. Then, he said, Metro staked him out for fines and citations. More>>

Fire officials, home builders battle over sprinkler requirements Video included

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There is a battle brewing on Tennessee's Capitol Hill between home builders and firefighters, and your life might be in the middle of it. More>>

Bulger's Beat: Founder, visionary still leads community paper Video included

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A Nashville woman, who delivers the news every week to Middle Tennessee's black community, started the local paper at an age when most people start thinking about retirement. More>>

Jobs report lifts Dow to highest mark since '08 Video included

A drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average Friday to its highest close since May 2008, before the financial meltdown later that year. The Nasdaq composite... More>>

Friday's Recipe (2/3/12) - Aimee Fortney's spicy hot chicken dip

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Perfect for your Super Bowl Parties, try this Spicy Hot Chicken Dip! More>>

Hiring surges in January; jobless rate at 8.3 pct. Video included

In a long-awaited surge of hiring, companies added 243,000 jobs in January - across the economy, up and down the pay scale and far more than just about anyone expected. Unemployment fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three... More>>

State Sen. Haynes to retire after 28 years

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Sen. Joe Haynes announced Friday that he will not seek re-election in 2012, saying a newly redrawn district by Republicans wasn't necessarily a factor in his decision. More>>

Company recalls egg salad sandwiches in TN

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A company is recalling egg salad sandwiches in Tennessee with the brand names Quick Café and Take Away Café because of possible listeria contamination. More>>

Suspect sought in south Nashville Taco Bell robbery

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Police are searching for a man they say robbed a south Nashville Taco Bell restaurant at gunpoint Thursday night. More>>

Angry Birds will arrive on Facebook this Valentine’s Day

The epic battle between bird and pig will spill over to Facebook on February 14. You have been warned. More>>

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Felon arrested after fatal Madison apartment shooting

Updated: Jan 20, 2012 07:20 AM

Metro Police arrested a convicted felon who is suspected of being involved in a fatal shooting last month at a Madison apartment complex.
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Cookeville targets more sporting events

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Cookeville, the site of the TSSAA football championship games, is gearing up to host more sporting events. More>>

2 sought after south Nashville home invasion Video included

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Police are looking for two men who burst into an apartment on Wallace Road in south Nashville Thursday night.
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1 dead, others injured in Clarksville crash Video included

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A head-on crash just outside of downtown Clarksville killed one person and injured three others Friday morning.
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Salvage work to begin at site of KY bridge collapse Video included

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Work is expected to begin this weekend to remove a cargo ship and a section of a western Kentucky bridge that remains on its bow after the vessel crashed into it last week. More>>

Troops' pets get care while owners serve overseas

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An organization is ensuring deployed service members' pets are getting cared for while they're out of the country. More>>

Honda's Bueller wins Super Bowl buzz battle

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The pregame release of a Super Bowl commercial featuring Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller  has gotten more than 4 million hits. It won the battle for pregame buzz as ads were released early to maximize buzz.
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Nashville considers Iraq War vet parade

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The St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans is spurring talk of similar parades in at least 10 other cities, including Nashville. More>>

Rodney Atkins headlines Country Music Marathon concert

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Country music star Rodney Atkins will headline this year's Country Music Marathon. More>>

Keith Urban returns to the Ryman stage after surgery

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Throat surgery is over, and now it's time to sing! Keith Urban is set to return to the stage Friday, singing at the Grand Ole Opry Show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. More>>

Soldier charged in double slaying gets trial delay

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A court martial has been delayed for a Fort Campbell soldier charged with killing his estranged wife and her former mother-in-law.
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Fort Campbell troops get day off after Super Bowl

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The commanding general of Fort Campbell, who is also a Massachusetts native, is giving his soldiers a day off on Monday so they can celebrate the Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.
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Bill to strip certain Tenn. licenses for bad loans

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Teachers and lobbyists would be penalized for defaulting on student loans under legislation headed to the governor for his consideration. More>>

Komen blinks, reverses 'Parenthood' decision

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The Susan G. Komen foundation announced Friday it had reversed its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood after loud public backlash led to the resignation of several top executives.
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Loaded gun found at BNA security checkpoint

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A loaded firearm was found at the security checkpoint inside the Nashville International Airport on Thursday evening, according to the Transportation Security Administration. More>>

Party like a pro this Super Bowl Sunday

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Even football enthusiasts with no loyalty to the New York Giants or New England Patriots will host Super Bowl parties. If you're planning a party in honor of America's favorite contact sport, here are some tips to keep in mind. More>>

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Worker injured at TN-N.C. rock slide clean-up site

Updated: Feb 1, 2012 08:38 PM

A worker helping to clear a rock slide from Interstate 40 in Cocke County was injured when a large boulder came loose and smashed into a track hoe.
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Megabus expands Tennessee service

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Megabus, known for rides as cheap as a dollar, is now expanding its route here in Nashville. Express bus service is now available between Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis beginning Feb. 29.
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Musician sings his Sonic order

(2/3/12) - A man in Connecticut used his guitar and harmonious voice to make his order at his local Sonic restaurant. More>>

Titans, state officials honor designated driver fans

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State officials and the Titans will honor fans who vowed to be designated drivers during this year's football season.
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90-year-old fights fire for hour, then calls 911 Video included

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Carter County Sheriff's officials say a 90-year-old woman battled a chimney fire herself for an hour before calling 911 for help. More>>

Person shot at Hadley Park

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Metro police are searching for the person who shot a man overnight in north Nashville.
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Suspects named after officer dodged bullets during chase Video included

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Police have named three suspects after a chase and shooting that started in Hopkinsville, KY, and ended in Tennessee on Monday night. More>>

State Rep. Sontany critical of horse regulations Video included

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State Rep. Janis Sontany says the state department of agriculture doesn't do enough to protect horses. She's surprised that livestock dealers inspection records are not open to public scrutiny.  Under state law, they are confidential.
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Guard unit leaves Saturday for Afghanistan

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Tennessee National Guard soldiers from a 45-man Air Medivac unit leave Saturday for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan. More>>

Traveling Civil War exhibit adds 2 new panels

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A traveling exhibit about the Civil War has been enlarged to include two new panels about West Tennessee. More>>

Nashville officer nominated to top post

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A Metro police officer has been tapped by President Obama to be a US Marshal for the middle district of Tennessee. The president nominated Deputy Chief Louise Kelton for the top post. More>>

ConnecTV to enhance TV viewing

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With the Super Bowl days away, Channel 4 is proud to announce our new social media partnership to enhance your experience. More>>

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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>>

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A 90-year-old woman near Elizabethton, TN, battled a chimney fire herself for an hour before calling 911 for help. More>>

Check out police mugshots from around Middle Tennessee for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3.
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Why wait for the Super Bowl when the best part of the game - the commercials - are being released early on the 'net? More>>

It's been more than 10 years since the War in Afghanistan began. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the combat mission in the country will end next year. Here's a look back at the numbers of a decade of war. More>>

Looking at 500 of the largest companies by sales, 24/7 Wall St., a financial news group, examined which inexpensive goods were making businesses the biggest bucks. More>>

Water-skiers in Australia attempted to break a record off the coast of Strahan.  The 145 skiers stayed up for a full nautical mile.
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Mud and rocks tumbled onto Interstate 40, closing the highway near North Carolina. More>>

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

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