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Forecast

Scattered showers develop tonight and last into Sunday.

Rain Returns for Sunday & Much of Next Week

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By Cruz Medina
Scattered rain returns to the Mid-State for Sunday. Expect more rain at times almost every day in the next work-week as well.

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Chief CJ Davis

MPD decides to permanently deactivate SCORPION Unit

Updated: 14 minutes ago
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis police officers assigned to the SCORPION Unit (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) met with Chief C.J Davis on how to move forward for the department after the death of Tyre Nichols and it was decided that it was best to permanently deactivate the unit.

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RowVaughn Wells

Tyre Nichols’ family receives over $500K in donations on GoFundMe

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
RowVaughn Wells, Tyre’s mother, asks for support with his memorial service on the GoFundMe site.

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Devaunte Hill

Caitlyn Kaufman murder trial continues, Hill takes the stand

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez, Tony Garcia and Marissa Sulek
Devaunte Hill and James Cowan are accused of murdering a Nashville nurse while driving on I-440 in 2020.

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Clarksville PD launches homicide investigation following fatal gas station shooting

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The man was pronounced dead at the hospital

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Shelby Co deputies ‘relieved of duty’ in connection to Tyre Nichols investigation

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The two are relieved of duty following the release of bodycam footage.

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Injuries reported in head-on Clarksville crash

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
Motorists were advised to find an alternate route until the roadway was opened back up.

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FDA proposes new blood donation guidelines

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Justina Latimer
The new guidelines would ease restrictions on blood donations for gay and bisexual men.

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Recovering from ‘unforgettable’ explosion, Guthrie starts fundraiser for victims’ families

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Michael Warrick
Alex Wix, 21, died from his injuries Monday, officials confirmed.

News

A ‘Girls Gone Wild’ party, Strip Uno and Lies: WSMV4 obtains transcripts of La Vergne police sex scandal interviews

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
The shocking interviews were obtained first by WSMV4.
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US & World News

FDA eases rules again for gay men seeking to donate blood

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.

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GRAPHIC: Memphis authorities release video showing police officers beating Tyre Nichols

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By ANDRIAN SAINZ
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told a news conference that although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.”

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Court date set for 5 former MPD officers charged with murder of Tyre Nichols

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
Five former Memphis Police Department officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death made bond hours after being booked in jail.

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Nashville personal trainer expected to plead guilty to charges

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
Once named one of the city’s most popular trainers, Nikko Glasper is expected to plead guilty Monday to criminal charges after being accused of taking photos of female clients naked without their knowledge and accessing their personal phones to steal intimate photos, WSMV4 Investigates has confirmed.

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Nearly 50 pounds of marijuana seized from luggage at BNA

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
Rashaun Erick Adams, 32, was charged with a felony drug offense.

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Women accused of conning senior out of debit card

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:48 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The women asked for only a few items, but returned with a full cart.

News

Victim identified in deadly Napier apartment shooting

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM CST
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By Amanda Hara
The victim was found after midnight Friday morning inside an apartment on Lafayette Street.

News

Vehicle pursuit leads to arrest

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The driver attempted to drive away from police but crashed a short time later.

News

Tennessee leaders work to tackle teacher shortages

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The state will have to replace around 40,000 teachers in the next eight years.

News

State rests its case in Caitlyn Kaufman murder trial

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia and Marissa Sulek
Devaunte Hill and James Cowan are accused of murdering a Nashville nurse while driving on I-440 in 2020.

News

Law enforcement prepared for possible Tyre Nichols protests

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The protests are in response to the investigation and the bodycam footage set to be released on Friday.

News

Lipscomb students transported to hospital following chemical accident

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:05 AM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Several transports were made to Vanderbilt Medical Center following the accident

Tennessee

President Biden, Gov. Lee issue statements on Tyre Nichols’ death

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:55 AM CST
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By Chuck Morris and Joylyn Bukovac
President Biden releases statement on the Tyre Nichols death investigation in Memphis.

News

101st Airborne Division set to return to Fort Campbell

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:35 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The men were part of a larger deployment to Europe that started in June 2022.

News

New K-9 in town in Allen County

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:53 AM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
K-9 Sulley is the newest member of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office

News

Knife found in student’s possession on school bus

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:53 AM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The student was showing the knife off to a friend.

News

Apartment burns in Hermitage

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:51 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
Fire crews arrived to smoke coming from the upper unit and quickly located the source before it spread to the roof.

News

Tyre Nichols’ mom speaks at Memphis vigil

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
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By Courtney Allen
Activists, community leaders and family spoke at a vigil held in Memphis Thursday night for Tyre Nichols.

Education

Parents upset over third grade retention law

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By Chuck Morris
Parents voiced frustration at a meeting over a new law that could lead to many students being held back if they don’t do well on their TCAP tests.

News

Rumors spark police presence at Lebanon High School

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The principal of the high school dismissed all rumors

News

Key witness, emotional testimony highlight Caitlyn Kaufman murder trial

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia and Marissa Sulek
Two men are accused of murdering a Nashville nurse while driving on I-440 in 2020.

Davidson County

Metro Action Commission restructures funds to resume emergency assistance programs

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
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By Chuck Morris
The Metro Action Commission will resume its emergency assistance programs after announcing it was out of money last week.

Montgomery County

Clarksville home destroyed by overnight fire

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
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By Chuck Morris
A Clarksville family is without a home after an overnight fire.

News

Tyre Nichols: 5 ex-MPD officers charged with second-degree murder

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Tyre Nichols, 29, died on January 10, days after a confrontation with police put him in the hospital.

News

Mental health issues affecting African American men

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Marius Payton
The instances of mental health issues within the African American Community are growing at an alarming rate. The suicide rate among black males has grown exponentially. WSMV takes a closer look at the reasons why African American males do not get the help they need concerning their mental health. We also speak with a Nashville man who is a survivor of suicide and experienced a horrific tragedy, about how therapy kept him alive.

WSMV4 Investigates

Friends, family who exposed Army wife’s cries for help prepare to testify at murder trial

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:55 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
Trial is underway at Fort Campbell is determine if a sergeant killed his wife and injured their unborn child.

News

Derrick Henry surprises veteran with trip to Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:09 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Henry announced in a tweet that he would be helping Titans fan and veteran John Lambert attend Super Bowl LVII.

News

Mayor Cooper releases capital budget

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
This year’s budget totals over $475,000,000.

News

John Mayer to perform at Bridgestone Arena

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Mayer will perform in Nashville in March

News

Extras in Nashville needed for film featuring Nicole Kidman

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:15 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The casting director is searching for locals in the Nashville area.

News

Defendant in Caitlyn Kaufman murder nearly falls asleep during trial

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:06 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
James Cowan appeared to be dozing off during witness testimony on Wednesday.

News

Nashville woman who used investor funds for plastic surgery sentenced to prison

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
The case was investigated by the FBI.

Tennessee

TN Gov. Lee to deliver State of the State address on Feb. 6

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:04 AM CST
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By Chuck Morris
Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his fifth State of the State address to outline his priorities for the next year.

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Vigil held as police search for Christmas road rage gunman

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By Brendan Tierney
Metro Police said they have not been able to identify the killer.

News

Petition circulates against Hendersonville redevelopment

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST
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By Michael Warrick
A petition nearing 200 signatures is circulating in Hendersonville, opposed to a plan to redevelop West Main Street - one of the main roads into the city.

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Woman in fear after accused teen carjackers released from jail

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
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By Sharon Danquah
The woman at the center of a carjacking that turned into a shootout and car crash is scared for her safety after the accused teens were released from custody.

Tennessee

Springfield resident calls for barriers across bridge, near dam

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
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By Tosin Fakile
A Springfield resident wants changes made after two teenage girls almost drown in the creek at the dam near the fairgrounds.

Davidson County

More foxes are being spotted across Nashville

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Lydia Fielder
Urbanization is the top reason more foxes are being scene in the Nashville area.

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Mom of slain Nashville nurse testifies in murder trial

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia, Marissa Sulek, Joylyn Bukovac and Chuck Morris
Two men are accused of killing the nurse as she drove to work in 2020

News

Second batch of mailed payments stolen from popular post office

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:45 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
More people are coming forward claiming checks dropped in mailboxes were stolen and altered.
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