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Nashville mayor affair: More on the case former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie is accused of researching
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was implicated in a federal indictment Friday afternoon after her former security guard, NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie, was indicted on wire fraud and false statement charges. Cantrell, who has not been indicted, was referenced as “Public Official One, Mayor of the...
Last of several MS-13 members that committed multiple crimes in Middle Tennessee are sentenced
SEATTLE - After more than eight years of investigation, the last defendant of 18 La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members was charged with felonies stemming from a multi-year investigation led by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The investigation involved charges for racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering,...
UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Crash – Male Suspect Arrested After a Female Initially Claimed Responsibility
MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is continuing their investigation into a hit-and-run fatal collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred on Thursday, July 18. The tragic incident took place next to the Walmart store in the 2900 block of S. Rutherford Blvd. around 5:30 in the evening. The identity of the 30-year-old male bicyclist is currently being withheld until his next of kin can be properly notified.
Taylor Swift’s Co-Writer and Brad Paisley Among Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees
It’s the middle of summer, but Cracker Barrel is already stocking Christmas decorations, and the country music community already has its eye on November’s award show season. This week, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed its 2024 nominees – a selection of which will be recognized at...
Hendersonville business owner sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for bank, wire fraud
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Hendersonville business owner was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison and to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution for crimes related to wire and bank fraud along with tax charges. The Department of Justice announced 56-year-old Scotty Thomas Lumley was sentenced to 47...
Nashville Symphony announces layoffs amid ongoing financial challenges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Symphony is citing ongoing financial challenges stemming from the pandemic as to why it chose to lay off a small number of employees. The symphony said receipts from ticket sales, fundraising and building rentals haven’t fully recovered to pre-Covid levels — at the same time, its expenses have increased and remained higher than pre-Covid levels.
Reese Witherspoon Made a Big Lifestyle Change After Her Divorce From Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon is taking a page from the Kelly Clarkson and Angelina Jolie’s playbook. Sometimes a new location is the perfect remedy after a major life change. While Clarkson and Jolie moved to New York City, the 48-year-old actress decided that Nashville, Tennessee would be the ideal spot for her post-divorce life from Jim Toth. Angelina Jolie Revealed That Her Ongoing Court Battle With Brad Pitt Is Exhausting It’s been refreshing for Witherspoon to get out of Los Angeles for a while. “Reese has always said she’s a total Southern girl, so returning to her roots was a dream,” a source told...
Restrictions Changed For Relative Caregiver Program
A new state law reduces the requirements needed for families to become eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP). UCDD Case Manager Marcia Riddle said the change allows relatives with any court order to enroll in the program instead of requiring a final order. Riddle said she thinks it is a positive change because they have a lot of people in the region who are now able to access the program.
Tennessee man who tried to provide material support to ISIS learns his prison fate
From News Channel 9: A Tennessee man convicted of leading "a global digital media operation to distribute pro-ISIS propaganda" for years has learn. From News Channel 9: A Tennessee man convicted of leading “a global digital media operation to distribute pro-ISIS propaganda” for years has learned how long he’ll spend in a federal prison.
TPC Southwind golf club prepares for FedEx St. Jude championship with new attractions
MEMPHIS, Tenn — There is less than 30 days before the beginning of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, running Aug. 15-18. The crew at TPC Southwind is busy preparing for the annual golf tournament that marks the beginning of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Thursday, the grounds held media day...
Germantown water crisis: One year later, some think twice before they drink
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — It’s been almost one year since the Germantown Water Crisis, when diesel fuel spilled into a local reservoir, leaving the 40,000 people living in the city under an order to avoid using water for everything except flushing toilets. For about a week, the city shut down its water supply. Germantown leaders said the diesel spill […]
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