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Officers Successfully Identify Suspect in 4-Car Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Following a four-car hit-and-run injury crash on Friday afternoon, officers successfully identified the driver responsible and obtained warrants for his arrest. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 21-year-old convicted felon Donte Bell, Jr. of Nashville, rear-ended a car, causing a 4-car collision on...
Major construction project starting in Centennial Park
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Parks is getting ready to begin one of the biggest construction projects in the history of Centennial Park. Officials said the $10 million renovation includes multiple new roads, event spaces and a restaurant on the north side of the park. It will complete a three-phase renovation that has already restored the West End Avenue side of the park and the Great Lawn.
F&M Bank removes CEO, names new CEO and president
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Seven months after announcing John Peck as its CEO, F&M Bank has removed Peck from the position. The move was confirmed to Clarksville Now on Friday by former Chief Financial Officer DeWayne Olive, who has been named CEO to replace Peck. He did not not say why Peck was removed.
Operational loophole at city garage let people leave without paying
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As recently as May, people were able to park their cars for weeks, months or even years at a city garage and not pay a single dime. It was because of an operational loophole that WSMV 4 Investigator Courtney Allen uncovered at the Public Square Garage downtown.
Lawmakers call for action after neo-Nazis harass Black children in downtown Nashville
A viral video of neo-Nazis harassing Black children with racist insults in downtown Nashville has sparked outrage from residents and public officials alike. In response, House District 52 Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and District 93 Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D-Memphis) are calling for answers from police and legislative action. The July...
Titans sign former Broncos' first-rounder who hasn't taken an NFL snap in six years, per report
The Tennessee Titans added several standouts of yesteryear this offseason, including wide receiver Calvin Ridley and safety Jamal Adams. On Thursday, they dipped even further into the past, signing former Denver Broncos pass rusher Shane Ray, according to the Nashville Post. Ray, 31, hasn't taken an NFL snap since 2018,...
Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
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