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Tennessee State Capitol

Temporary ban stops Tennessee drag bill

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Danica Sauter
A temporary restraining order was granted Friday night by a federal judge in Shelby County, blocking the law banning public drag shows in Tennessee from going into effect.

First Alert Weather

The storm threat for Middle Tennessee has increased. Areas along the Tennessee River are now a...

Strong to severe thunderstorms headed to Middle Tennessee tonight

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Lisa Spencer
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for this evening and overnight. Strong to severe thunderstorms will move in from west to east. They could reach the Tennessee River as early as sunset. The storm threat level has increased today.

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Preparations before Covenant School shooting

Teachers’ active shooter training saves lives at Covenant School, expert says

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Stacey Cameron
Fidler says Covenant’s teachers put their training to use without flaw, responding to the life and death threat without flaw.

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Two of the nine soldiers who lost their lives during the deadly Black Hawk crash.

Families remember Fort Campbell soldiers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Courtney Allen
The nine Fort Campbell soldiers who died Wednesday night in a helicopter crash were from all over the United States.

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Nashville tornado sirens in need of repair weeks after storm

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Marissa Sulek
At this point, NOEM doesn’t know when the sirens will be fixed.

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‘We just had no chance’: Doctors recount effort to save Covenant School victims

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Brendan Tierney
Three children and three adults were killed in the Covenant School mass shooting on Monday morning.

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Severe weather tool kit: Power outage maps, emergency contacts

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
Here are resources to keep you safe and informed during severe weather.

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Interest in window security film grows following deadly Nashville school shooting

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Michael Warrick
The attacker shot out glass doors to gain access to The Covenant School on Monday.

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Nashville Sounds postpone season opening game

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Severe weather led the team to reschedule the game for Saturday.

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9 soldiers identified in deadly Black Hawk crash

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez, Tony Garcia and Daniel Smithson
The soldiers died when two helicopters crashed during a training exercise in Trigg County on Wednesday night.
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9 soldiers dead after two Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter, Tony Garcia, Ryan Breslin and Daniel Smithson
Fort Campbell officials confirmed two Blackhawk helicopters were involved in a crash in Trigg County, KY.

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‘I’m afraid I’m going to die’: Covenant School shooting 911 calls released

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson, Tony Garcia and Carmyn Gutierrez
In one 911 call, a child can be heard begging to leave the school.

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Woman sexually assaulted, robbed during Snapchat meetup in February

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The arrest report states the two met in a McDonald’s parking lot after months of Snapchat conversations.

Tennessee

One dead, 3 people shot, including shooter, at body shop in Roane Co., sheriff says

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kelly Ann Krueger
Officials with the Harriman Police Department confirmed the Roane Co. Sheriff’s Office was investigating a shooting.

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Cadiz man recounts hearing deadly helicopter crash, seeing wreckage

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Michael Warrick and Joylyn Bukovac
Witness recalls rushing to the scene of Wednesday night's crash involving Fort Campbell Black Hawk helicopters.

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Clarksville veterans react to Fort Campbell crash

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Courtney Allen and Joylyn Bukovac
Veterans react to the fatal crash involving two Black Hawk helicopters based at Fort Campbell.

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Transportation bill heads to Governor’s desk

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The "landmark" bill will invest $3.3 billion to meet transportation needs.

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Decomposing body found in apartment complex in Putnam Co.

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The body was unidentifiable due to the severe state of decomposition, according to police.

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Sexton: Focus is keeping kids safe, whether in public or private schools

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Stacey Cameron
Lt. Gov. McNally said it’s time to modernize school security at Tennessee schools.

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From hugging stuffed animals to school shooter: how Audrey Hale changed in nine years

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
Audrey Hale cited a popular children’s book in her yearbook.

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TIMELINE: Nashville school shooting

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The shooter entered the school, opened fire, killed six people and was killed by officers less than an hour after leaving home.

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Neighbors describe details of Black Hawk crash

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
Nine Fort Campbell soldiers died when the two helicopters crashed in Trigg County.

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Vigil held to remember Evelyn Dieckhaus

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
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By Danielle Jackson
“She was that bright light. She was a nurturing child with other children.”

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Funerals set for Nashville school shooting’s 6 victims

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and TRAVIS LOLLER and ADRIAN SAINZ
Heartbreaking new details continued to emerge about the lives of the three adults and three 9-year-old students who police say were killed during the shooting Monday at The Covenant School.

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Bus drivers rescue students from Covenant School shooting

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney
Seven Metro Nashville Public Schools bus drivers were called to take evacuated students to the family reunification center.

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Son fights for gun reform after dad helps officer enter Covenant School

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:25 PM CDT
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By Marissa Sulek
Jack Sullivan came home to advocate for gun control after a shooting at his dad's school.

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Covenant victim Evelyn Dieckhaus remembered for ‘unmistakable warmth’

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
Evelyn would have turned 10 in August.

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General Assembly sends medical marijuana bill to Beshear’s desk

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Chad Hedrick
After several years, and a strong push from lawmakers, patients, and advocates, medical marijuana has passed in Kentucky.

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Lt. Gov. McNally proposes security changes after Nashville school shooting

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
In a letter to Gov. Bill Lee, McNally said it’s time to modernize security at Tennessee Schools.

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‘Protect our kids’: Parents rally at capitol days after Covenant School shooting

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:59 AM CDT
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Groups plans to voice their concerns to lawmakers as they head to session.

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Crisis Response Canines in Nashville following school shooting

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:45 AM CDT
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By Melanie Layden
Crisis Response Canines are in Nashville this week following the tragedy at the Covenant School.

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Car catches fire off interstate in Pleasant View

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:32 AM CDT
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The car crashed onto the shoulder of I-24 West and became engulfed in flames.

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Another pleasant day followed by storms Friday

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:25 AM CDT
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By Lisa Spencer
One more pleasant day before rain and storms return on Friday. Looking ahead the weekend will be stunning.

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Nashville Pre-K’s vouch for notification system in emergencies

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:28 AM CDT
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By Michael Warrick
A group of Nashville preschools are calling attention to the lack of a notification system when threatening incidents are happening nearby.

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Mourners walk for Covenant shooting victims demanding change from lawmakers

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:21 AM CDT
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By Marissa Sulek
Wednesday night, after a vigil downtown, to mourn the six lives lost in The Covenant School shooting, a group of people came together to walk and demand changes from lawmakers.

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Berry Hill Walmart evacuated after bomb threat, according to Berry Hill Police Chief

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
A Walmart in Berry Hill was evacuated after police say they received a call from someone who said they were in the bathroom at the store with a bomb.

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Before shooting, Audrey Hale repeatedly trained at local gun ranges

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Finley
Photograph shows suspected shooter at gun range in May 2022.

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Jill Biden visits Nashville shooting memorial, attends citywide vigil

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Chuck Morris
Jill Biden visited each of the victims' memorials before placing flowers at the memorial.

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Tennessee senators introduce resolution honoring The Covenant School shooting victims

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
“We mourn with the victims’ families and Covenant School community.”

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‘Mr. Mike’s got you’: Slain custodian called hero after school shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
He was a father of seven children and 14 grandchildren.

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Man convicted of killing Nashville nurse to spend 25 years in prison

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Chuck Morris
Devaunte Hill shot Caitlyn Kaufman after a road rage incident on I-440 in December 2020.

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Kids, substitute, custodian among victims in Nashville school shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
Three children were among the six victims killed in the shooting.

US & World News

Ky. General Assembly overrides veto of ‘anti-trans’ legislation

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Marresa Burke
Kentucky’s General Assembly has voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill containing a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

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Citywide vigil for Covenant shooting victims in Nashville

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
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By Carmyn Gutierrez and Daniel Smithson
The shooting took the lives of three students and three staff members.

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Video shows kids running across Hillsboro Pike to escape school shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By Chuck Morris
Surveillance video shows children and staff emerging from woods before crossing highway.

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Thief steals trailer packed with non-profit’s merchandise

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Chuck Morris
The non-profit was launched to help provide employment to people with autism.

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Several vigils held in Nashville after Monday’s Covenant School shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Ryan Breslin
‘There’s been a lot of tears today.’

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Body camera footage shows officers engage Nashville school shooter

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hara and Tony Garcia
Police say Audrey Hale shot through glass doors to gain entry and fired at officers through a second-story window.

US & World News

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:01 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
It’s the second consecutive year that the show will be hosted by Dolly Parton but marks the first time Garth Brooks will take the stage to host an awards show.

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Bill would allow teachers to carry guns at school

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:42 AM CDT
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The bill would allow faculty and staff members to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds.
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