Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Haiti’s transitional council names new prime minister in hopes of quelling stifling violence
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Monday, 29 April 2024
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Saturday, 27 April 2024
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
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Dolphins draft Vols RB Jaylen Wright in fourth round of NFL Draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright is headed to Miami after being drafted by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Dolphins are getting some more speed. In fact, Wright had the second-fastest 40-yard dash out of all the running backs who ran at the combine this year. He was also one of just a few juniors invited to the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Last season in Tennessee, Wright led the team with 1,013 rushing yards on 137 carries, while ranked second in the FBS with 7.4 yards per carry.
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Friday, 26 April 2024
‘One last chance’ at hostage deal before Rafah invasion, Israel tells Egypt: Report
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Thursday, 25 April 2024
What is the Outer Space Treaty and why the US and Russia are at odds over it?
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Potential bank fraud crime ring under investigation in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Fraud detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department have launched an investigation into a possible crime ring where people are reportedly using fake IDs and personal account information to take thousands of dollars from victims' bank accounts.
According to authorities, the latest incident took place on Thursday, April 18 at the Redstone Financial Credit Union (RFCU) on Medical Center Parkway.
Police said an unidentified man made a fake driver’s license with his photo and the account holder's name, address, and birth date. Then, he allegedly withdrew $9,000 in multiple transactions.
Officials said the victim, who is from Alabama, closed the account after realizing money was fraudulently withdrawn.
On Monday, April 15, a different man reportedly used two different fraudulent IDs -- which had his photo and the personal information of two different victims -- and withdrew $7,700 from the two accounts at the RFCU South Rutherford Boulevard and Medical Center locations.
"It doesn’t appear these men are amateurs, they are comfortable making these fraudulent transactions," said Murfreesboro Public Safety Public Information Officer Larry Flowers. "Since the IDs were so well produced, there were no red flags that the transactions were fraudulent."
If you can help identify these men, you are asked to call Detective Ray Daniel at 629-201-5512 or Detective Jessica Rice at 629-201-5550.
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Bridge damaged in Manipur blast, over 150 trucks carrying essential goods stranded
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid
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SC to pronounce directions on pleas for cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT
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Monday, 22 April 2024
Udit Narayan says he had doubts if song Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak song Papa Kehte Hain would work: ‘I was ready to go back home…’
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Sunday, 21 April 2024
Germany’s Scholz warns Israel’s Netanyahu against escalation
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'Suspicious package' near Nashville church prompts road closure on Ewing Drive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A portion of Ewing Drive was closed early Sunday morning as authorities investigated a suspicious package that was found near a church.
According the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers were sent to a church in the 600 block of Ewing Drive to respond to reports of a suspicious package on Sunday, April 21.
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Authorities said the pastor of the church moved the congregation outside and continued service at another location.
MNPD's Hazardous Device Unit (HDU) were notified and responded to the scene to investigate, officials said.
After conducting procedures, crews deemed the package was "safe and empty," according to MNPD.
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A portion of Ewing Drive was closed Sunday morning as authorities continued their investigation, but has since been reopened.
No other information was immediately released.
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Saturday, 20 April 2024
Intense heatwave grips parts of India, maximum temperatures touch 46 degrees Celsius
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Friday, 19 April 2024
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
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Thursday, 18 April 2024
Bombay High Court seeks material collected in preliminary enquiries against Wankhede from NCB
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$5K reward: Metro police looking for suspect in deadly 2022 hit-and-run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More than a year after 35-year-old Cierra Burrage was struck and killed at an East Nashville crosswalk, investigators are still looking for the driver responsible.
Burrage was heading home from her job as a cook on the evening of Dec. 6, 2022, when the Metro Nashville Police Department said the deadly crash happened. It was around 5:50 p.m. and she was making her way across a marked crosswalk on Oakwood Avenue.
A driver in a burgundy 2006 Chevy Tahoe reportedly sped through the crosswalk, continuing down the road even after striking Burrage. Friends and family said they were shocked by the driver's carelessness in an interview with News 2 after the crash.
“You didn’t even stop to ask, to see if she was okay, to see if she’s breathing or anything. You just left her there,” Burrage’s partner, LaTrica Edwards, said while shaking her head.
Edwards described Burrage as "the most beautiful, honest and genuine person you could have ever met" with a deep love for food and family. She would have turned 36 last August.
While the investigation has remained ongoing, police renewed their calls for information in the case on April 18, offering tipsters a reward of up to $5,000. Detectives are still trying to track down the suspect vehicle, which may have front end damage, including a missing grill.
Anyone with information on the vehicle or any other details regarding the crash is asked to contact the MNPD's Crash Investigation Unit at 615-862-7738 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Posing as ‘Lt Gen from US Army’ Cyber fraudsters con Pune woman of Rs two crore
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Teen charged with DUI, other offenses following Middle TN chase
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A teenager is facing multiple charges after reportedly being involved in a crash with one law enforcement vehicle and then hitting another one during a pursuit through two Middle Tennessee counties.
According to Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2020 Ford Explorer was heading westbound on State Highway 49 as it fled from a marked THP vehicle in Robertson County on Sunday, April 14.
Officials said the Ford turned onto the eastbound entrance ramp to Interstate 24 and lost control, causing it to enter the THP vehicle's path. Then, the THP vehicle reportedly hit the driver's side of the Ford, which became disabled, so the driver got out of the SUV and tried to run away.
At this point, THP said a Cheatham County Sheriff's Office vehicle crossed the eastbound entrance ramp to "intercept the fleeing suspect," who ran into the front fender area on the driver's side of the vehicle, fell to the ground, and was "inadvertently struck" by the vehicle as it came to a stop.
According to authorities, the suspect -- identified as 19-year-old Dillon Duke of Tennessee -- sustained minor injuries and was taken into custody.
THP reported Duke has been charged with evading arrest, driving under the influence, theft, and burglary.
Neither the state trooper in the THP vehicle nor the deputies in the sheriff's office vehicle were injured over the course of the pursuit
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Luxury golf course backed by Justin Timberlake coming to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A luxury golf course backed by Tennessee native and superstar Justin Timberlake is set to open in the Bellshire area later this year.
According to 8AM Golf, the Bounty Club will be an "exclusive 18-hole golf course developed by 8AM Golf in collaboration with Justin Timberlake."
The property is located off Briley Parkway at the Whites Creek exit and is set to include 363 acres of land with a King-Collins golf course and a Pfeffer Torode clubhouse.
More than a year ago, King-Collins reported the collaboration on social media:
Tad & I are thrilled to announce our next project, Bounty Club @bountyclubgolf, in Nashville, TN. A little over a year ago, we saw the property for the first time, and we were immediately enamored with its potential. Blessed with centuries old dry & wet creeks and gently rolling terrain, it’s nearly impossible to believe that this seemingly remote site is only thirteen (13) minutes from downtown Nashville! Working with @8amgolf has been a dream, and we’ve enjoyed refining and tweaking the routing over the last fourteen months. The golf course takes full advantage of the natural terrain and opens and finishes with a dramatic flourish where the visible downtown Nashville skyline reminds you just how rare this opportunity is. Construction is slated to start this spring & and daily queries about the status of the project from our all-star cast of shapers & finishers lets us know that we’re all chomping at the bit to get rolling.
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According to its website, "despite its secluded location, the course offers stunning and unobstructed views of Nashville's iconic skyline from four elevated vantage points, providing a unique and unmatched golfing experience for its highly curated membership."
The course is set to open in fall 2024.
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Tuesday, 16 April 2024
After much delay, RTE admissions begin in Maharashtra
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Franklin, Nashville renters have highest monthly rates in Middle Tennessee, report finds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new report from Zumper says renters in the Nashville metropolitan area have sky-high rates for one- and two-bedroom homes.
Over the last month, Zumper analyzed rent prices for active listings across metro cities and found the cities with the fastest-growing rents, as well as the most and least expensive cities.
According to the Zumper Nashville Metro Report, Franklin renters pay a median $1,760 per month for a one-bedroom home. The state median price for a one-bedroom was $1,177 last month, according to Zumper.
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Renters in Nashville came in second, with a median price of $1,680 for a one-bedroom, followed by Spring Hill at $1,430, and Columbia, Lebanon, and Murfreesboro all with $1,330 per month. Gallatin was slightly cheaper for a one-bedroom at $1,320, followed by Clarksville with a median price of $950 per month.
According to the latest report, Columbia had the fastest-growing rent price year-over-year, with rental prices up 8.1% from this time last year. Clarksville was the second-fastest with 8%, followed by Spring Hill with a growth rate of 1.4%.
The same period also saw decreases in the median price for some cities. Franklin saw a 2.8% decrease from last year, but Nashville and Lebanon saw double that decrease. Nashville's median rent prices decreased 5.6%, and Lebanon 5.7%. Murfreesboro rates remained the same from last year, the Zumper report found.
The same report said the median price for two-bedroom homes exceeded $2,000 in Franklin, at $2,160 per month. This was a 1.8% decrease month-over-month and a 6.9% decrease year-over-year.
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Monday, 15 April 2024
Senior Punjab Police officer claims Tamba who killed Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh is ‘still alive’
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Sunday, 14 April 2024
Can country where 80 crore people survive on free ration become ‘vishwaguru’: Akhilesh
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Saturday, 13 April 2024
19 killed in two days of Eid festivities in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Friday, 12 April 2024
UN experts slam Pakistan on its lack of protection of Hindu, Christian women
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Thursday, 11 April 2024
PM Modi reviews preparedness for heat wave conditions, urges Centre, states to work in synergy
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Covenant School parent discusses new bill to arm teachers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- In a 26-5 vote, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow faculty or staff members of a school to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds under certain conditions.
The bill is controversial and sparking concern, especially among community members impacted by the deadly Covenant School shooting.
Mary Joyce, a Covenant School mother, said, to her, the bill is "extremely reckless" and not effective as written.
"I think the bill could work in some schools, but not as written," said Joyce.
One of her biggest concerns is that nobody will know who is carrying a handgun.
Joyce said she's heard from a handful of teachers who are uneasy about the additional responsibility, uncertainty, and risks created by concealed carry. In addition, if a teacher is carrying, she said they will likely spring into action during an emergency, leaving their students alone in the chaos.
"It would leave them completely exposed and I, frankly, think that is extremely irresponsible of our legislators to not consider real-world scenarios when arming teachers and what they will actually face in the light of danger," said Joyce.
According to Everytown Research and Policy, 34 states allow teachers to carry firearms in classrooms as of 2023.
Supporters of the effort -- including state Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), who sponsored the bill --argue it’s vital for rural areas with limited law enforcement and longer response times.
“Not all schools and school systems could afford a school resource officer, and this was just another line of defense that...would be possible for schools to use, especially in the rural areas,” Bailey said in an interview with News 2's sister station, NewsNation.
The bill is scheduled to move through the Tennessee House next week.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024
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Woman arrested after drugs, gun found in Carroll County home
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A Carroll County woman is facing multiple drug charges following a joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Huntingdon Police Department.
According to officials, the case began in December 2023, but on Monday, April 8, the TBI and the Huntingdon Police Department -- with some help from the Bruceton Police Department and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department -- executed a search warrant for a home in the 100 block of Butler Speedway.
During the search, law enforcement reportedly found bags of packaged methamphetamine, containers of marijuana, Xanax pills, a loaded pistol, and a variety of drug paraphernalia.
As a result, authorities said they arrested the home's resident, 62-year-old Gina Marie Pierce, and charged her with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The TBI announced on Wednesday, April 10 that Pierce was booked her into the Carroll County Jail on a $127,500 bond.
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Tuesday, 9 April 2024
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TN House passes $400M business tax cut, $700M rebate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The largest business tax cut in Tennessee history has passed the House.
This after the Tennessee lawmakers adopted Senate Bill 2103, which would tie the state's franchise and excise tax to a businesses' net worth and allow for businesses who paid into those taxes over the last year to claim them back from the state in a refund or rebate.
According to House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland), the bill is necessary because the franchise tax has "really held us back for decades."
By cutting the franchise tax, Lamberth told colleagues the measure would keep Tennessee in a competitive position for business recruitment.
The current franchise and excise tax has been on the books in Tennessee since 1935, Lamberth said during the House floor debate Monday, April 8. It applies to the greater of a business's net worth or real property value.
Lamberth said the measure would be the biggest business tax cut in state history and was "the right thing to do" for Tennessee businesses. He said current tax law allows for a look-back provision, and this bill keeps that look-back provision to just one year.
This is in contrast to the Senate proposal, which allowed for a three year look-back provision and significantly higher fiscal note. According to Lamberth, the House version is about $800 million cheaper than the Senate proposal.
According to the terms of the amended bill, businesses who paid into the franchise and excise tax in the last year have until Feb. 3, 2025 to claim a refund for those taxes or sue the state for them back. If they opt for the refund, however, they would be required to sign a waiver stating they would not sue the state over the franchise tax. Additionally, if they accept the refund, that filing would be made public record for anyone in Tennessee to see who claimed such a rebate.
While the tax cut was supported by the majority party, the refund portion is where there was some resistance from the GOP.
Rep. Ryan Williams previously told News 2 the state did not owe taxpayers that money back once they've already paid it, and refunding money to businesses would be a huge hit at first and then continuous losses in subsequent years.
"In our business, we have willing buyer [and] willing seller; both agree to those terms," he told News 2's Chris O'Brien.
The franchise tax alone brings in about $400 million in state revenue, and with leaner fiscal outlooks, Democrats say the move is irresponsible. They say the effort is a corporate handout rather than a tax cut as well as a gift to corporations over Tennessee taxpayers.
Rep. Chris Todd (R-Madison County) said Monday he spoke with business owners in his district who told him they only cared about the taxes going forward, not taxes they've paid previously.
Additionally, Todd took issue with the reporting requirements of the refund, calling it a slippery slope of privacy issues for business owners in Tennessee. The state policy has been to keep taxpayer information private, he said, and he would like to see it remain that way.
Lamberth said his concerns were well-taken, but because the relief was an "extraordinary amount," it necessitated the transparency.
"If they take advantage of that rebate, it is going to be public that they got a rebate and how much," he said. "Now, look, I'm not wild about that, but here's the deal: if we're going to grant taxpayer dollars back to a company that's paid in, then the taxpayers of this state are gonna know. They're going to know what name of the company and how much they got just for the last year."
Going forward, however, all of that information would be kept private just as it is currently, Lamberth added.
The refund measure also received intense pushback from House Democrats on the floor Monday afternoon.
Clemmons said the House did not have to "codify a refund to corporations" into law, calling it "fiscally irresponsible" of lawmakers and "not what we are here to do."
Rep. Justin Pearson also said the legislation was not a responsible piece of legislation because corporations didn't need either the $400 million tax cut or $700 million rebate over everyday Tennesseans who needed meals at school or access to health care.
"I could understand if it was a legal problem that folks were trying to get around, that this is partly why this decision is being made," he said on the floor. "But we're just doing this because we think we have the money to spend, we think we have the resources to give away to these corporations and these companies in our state—this is ridiculous. We need to use taxpayer money on taxpayers."
Clemmons challenged the rebate portion of the law, saying it was "gifting people $700 million out of the goodness of our heart."
"We don't owe those companies anything for the last year. We don't owe them anything, and that difference in value—we owe them nothing," he said. "They operated under the laws of Tennessee. They benefitted from the goods and services of Tennessee. They benefitted from the hard working people of Tennessee. They do not deserve a $700 million refund."
He also called it the "voluntary codification of a corporate handout" and "fiscally irresponsible and unprecedented."
"That $700 million could go a long way in our budget this year," he added.
Lamberth bit back, however, saying it wasn't a gift; rather, it was giving back money that business owners worked hard for and earned.
"It's their money to begin with. It doesn't belong to the government, or the governor or this chamber," he said. "This money belongs to those folks. We are merely giving them back a tiny portion—10% of what they've worked hard and paid in for."
After significant debate, the bill ultimately passed the House 68-20-8 on a mostly party-line vote. Republican Reps. Jody Barrett (Dickson), Michele Carringer (Knoxville), Scott Cepicky (Culleoka), John Crawford (Bristol/Kingsport), Johnny Garrett (Goodlettsville), Michael Hale (Smithville), and Justin Lafferty (Knoxville) and Democratic Rep. Ronnie Glynn (Clarksville) were all Present Not Voting.
Memphis Democrat Johnny Shaw joined with Republicans in voting for the measure.
For now, the bill will likely be sent back to the Senate for final adjustments. The pieces at odds are the look-back provision and the transparency piece. If the Senate can't agree to conform with the House version, the bill would head to a conference committee to hash things out with party leadership before heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
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Monday, 8 April 2024
Condoms, gutka found in samosas at canteen of automobile major, one held
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Sunday, 7 April 2024
25 civilians killed in militia attack in eastern Congo
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Franklin native advances to top 24 on 'American Idol'
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) - The top 24 "American Idol" contestants are taking their talents to Hawaii and Middle Tennessee is representing strong!
Franklin's own Quintavious Johnson brought the judges to their feet in his first audition on the competition show and he hasn't stopped singing since.
Johnson's audition song of choice was “Alabaster Box” by CeCe Winans, paying homage to his early start in music by singing at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church when he was just two years old.
Now, 19 years later, Johnson's singing career continues and despite feeling nervous, Johnson said he can count on the support from his fellow contestants.
"The nerves are definitely real," Johnson said. "But what's awesome about this season, and this class, is that our bond is so strong. We've kind of grown together even through Hollywood week. So, we're nervous, but it still doesn't really feel like a competition. It's almost like a showcase."
In fact, one of those contestants is Emmy Russell, another Middle Tennessee native who has also earned a spot in the top 24.
The 21-year-old said he and Russell have become close friends this season.
"She's been so sweet," he said. "We both have bonded over our love for God. She really loves the Lord. She has a beautiful heart and a voice and [her] songwriting skills are out of this world."
After each performance, Johnson said he has received great feedback from the show's celebrity judges like the Grammy-nominated Katy Perry.
"She likes to see aces, you know, she likes to see versatility," Johnson said. You know, in my audition, she said you have to be good at everything, like a jack of all trades. She said I would like to see some aces up your Sleeve. And so that's one thing I've been focusing on showing the different aces."
Despite what happens on the "American Idol" stage, Johnson said his goal for the show hasn't changed.
"It is to impact lives," he said. "It is to let people know that they can do this. Let people believe in their dreams and and if you don't believe in yourself enough, believe in God enough that he can take you beyond your wildest dream."
The two-part special of "American Idol" in Hawaii will air at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 on News 2.
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Saturday, 6 April 2024
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit
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Germany’s Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of upcoming EU elections
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Friday, 5 April 2024
4 Pakistanis arrested in Nepal for taking Sri Lankans hostage
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Thursday, 4 April 2024
Facing BJP’s opposition, Shinde Sena replaces sitting MPs in Hingoli, Yavatmal
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Wednesday, 3 April 2024
With only 15-day stock of anti-TB drug, Maharashtra dists scramble to procure medication amid nationwide shortage
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Tuesday, 2 April 2024
Court upholds IOC ruling to remove International Boxing Association from Olympic family
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Monday, 1 April 2024
Cryptocurrency scam: ED attaches assets worth Rs 433 cr of Darji, others
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‘A ray of sunshine’: High school coaches remember Rossview’s Cam Ward
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On March 29, 2024, Rossview High School (RHS) senior Cameryn “Cam” Ward was playing a game of pickup basketball with his friends when he suffered a medical emergency and died.
Many in the Montgomery County community were devastated by Cam’s sudden passing. More than 100 people were present at a candlelight vigil held in his honor over the weekend. There, coaches, classmates and family members spoke about the profound impact Cam had on those around him.
“Cam was just a ray of sunshine,” said Johnny Jackson, head boys basketball coach at RHS. “When he walked in the room, he just lit up the place, constantly smiling and constantly positive. He enjoyed life to its fullest, and that's what makes this so sad. He brought joy to not just the popular kids, it was every kid and anyone from the cafeteria ladies to the custodians.”
Two weeks ago, Cam helped lead RHS to its first Class 4A state basketball tournament. The standout guard reached the 1,000 career points milestone and also earned the title of the school’s all-time dunk leader.
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“Cam was an absolute freak athlete,” Jackson said. “He was bigger than basketball. He was a star for us. Last year, he was the district MVP. This year, he helped us get to the Final Four at state.”
The 17-year-old was on track to graduate in May with several offers to play at the collegiate level. According to Cam’s social media posts, he received offers to play basketball at Shasta College, Cleveland State Community College, Motlow State Community College, Volunteer State Community College, Walters State Community College, Midway University and Rust College.
“The sky was the limit for Cam because he was so athletic and, and his basketball IQ was amazing,” Jackson said. “He constantly studied the game. I think he had a chance to be a phenomenal player at the next level. I just wish that dream would have come true for him.”
Cam was a gifted, multi-sport athlete. RHS head football coach Todd Hood said he contributed to his team’s success on the gridiron this past season as well.
“He was such a light to the team,” Hood said. “His energy, his focus, he was just great vibes for the team. He really made us a lot better of a football team, but in turn, I really think he made me a better person just being around him.”
Hood said it’s not very often you get to coach a young man as mature as Cam was.
“He was an example of who you’d want your son to be, you’d want your daughter to date Cam, and I think anybody would be happy with that. We know the sports aspect is huge, but really, he was even bigger in life, not just in his personality and his relationships with other students, but also with our community here at Rossview. He was just a phenomenal kid. He’ll be truly missed, and we'll never forget him.”
RHS principal Dr. Meghen Sanders sent News 2 the following statement, which detailed the support available on campus on Monday:
“Students, faculty and staff who need support should come to the library, which will have counselors and social workers ready to assist. They will be available all day to support our campus. If you need someone to supervise a class so that you can step out to the library, please contact the main office so we can send a sub. Our counselors will also be present throughout the building- guidance, library, Cam’s classes, hallways, etc. to support those in need.”
The cause of Cam's death is not confirmed at this time. If you'd like to help Cam's family with medical expenses and funeral costs, you can donate to their GoFundMe page.
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