Sunday, 30 June 2024
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More than 1K patients receive free medical care at Nashville Fairgrounds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On Saturday, Ascension Saint Thomas hosted a free healthcare, dental and vision clinic for those in need across the city.
Ascension Saint Thomas partnered with several community organizations to put on the ‘Medical Mission at Home’ event which serves as a one-stop shop for Nashville’s low-income and uninsured populations to receive a myriad of complimentary medical services.
“We commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable,” said Nancy Anness, a practicing nurse practitioner at Ascension Saint Thomas. “We are advocates for a just and compassionate society, and that's why, since 2008, we started these medical missions, just to serve those who are most in need and to serve those who don't have access to health care.”
The hospital system has served more than 25,000 Tennesseans through its ‘Medical Mission at Home’ events that happen several times a year and have been around for the last 16 years. Event organizers said Saturday’s crowd of over 1,000 was its largest mission in history.
“The fact that we were able to reach people who needed care and they were able to get here, we appreciate,” said Greg Pope, chief mission officer for Ascension Saint Thomas.
For those who didn’t speak English, Ascension Saint Thomas had translation services available in more than 30 languages, either over the phone or with an in-person interpreter.
Upwards of 550 volunteers staffed the event and offered their respective health and social services.
“We are the Volunteer State for sure,” Anness said. “I call our volunteers ‘missionaries’ because we truly serve those who are uninsured and underinsured. This day is just part of our ministry, mission and fabric as an organization, and this is what we do best.”
Pope said some patients had never been to a doctor before and were finding out about medical conditions for the first time.
Following the event, Ascension Saint Thomas provides follow-up care to ensure no one gets left behind or lost on their medical journey.
“This is the first step,” Pope said. “They're having an opportunity to get an evaluation and then we help them find primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, whatever they might need to the resources available in the community and through Ascension Saint Thomas.”
To learn more about Ascension Saint Thomas, click here.
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Saturday, 29 June 2024
Don’t blame Modi, Yogi for BJP’s poor performance in Uttar Pradesh: Uma Bharti
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Innocent bystander killed after armed robbery at Mt. Juliet restaurant, police say
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement in Wilson County are teaming up to investigate after an armed robbery at a restaurant turned deadly Friday night.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department said officers were sent to Cedar Creek Marina and Restaurant in the 9100 block of Saundersville Road on Friday, June 28 to respond to a reported robbery.
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Shortly after the restaurant closed, armed suspects reportedly ambushed staff in the restaurant, assaulted them and forced them to open the cash safe. Officials said the staff was treated and released by medics at the scene.
Authorities said the suspects fled to the parking lot after the robbery, where a 27-year-old man was found unresponsive suffering from gunshot wounds.
The 27-year-old was an innocent bystander and attempts to save his life were unsuccessful, police said.
Now, the Mt. Juliet Police Department and Wilson County Sheriff's Office said they are working together in the investigation since both incidents are connected.
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call the Mt. Juliet Police Department at 615-754-2550. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (615) 754-TIPS (8477).
Detectives say particularly interested in any reports about a vehicle that someone may have seen driving at a rate of high speed on Saundersville Road or potential suspects in the area.
No other information was immediately released.
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Friday, 28 June 2024
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New TN law allows law enforcement to continue to use drones without a warrant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee law enforcement agencies will continue to be able to use drones without a search warrant in various investigations following the approval of a bill earlier this year.
In 2021, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a new set of laws regarding law enforcement use of drones. The provisions would have ended on July 1, 2024. However, during the latest legislative session, lawmakers voted to extend them.
The bill extending the provisions was sponsored by Sen. Becky Duncan Massey (R-Knoxville), who told News 2's sister station WATE, "It really is a very useful tool in public safety, and I think the more tools we can give law enforcement to help keep us safe, the better."
Prior to 2021, law enforcement agencies were allowed to use drones, but it required a search warrant signed by a judge. Under the current law, there are a few different scenarios where agencies can use drones without a warrant, as long as they stay in compliance with federal aviation administration rules.
Authorities don't need a warrant when using drones to investigate a crime scene, provide aerial coverage of natural disasters during a state of emergency, or to enhance security on private property with the owner's consent.
Several law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee have employed drones in various capacities over the past few years. In July 2023, the Sumner County Sheriff's Office said a drone helped deputies save a man's life during a tense welfare check.
While responding to the call, authorities said they spotted a razor blade and a blood trail leading into a 50-acre cornfield. The 5-foot-tall crops were so dense that deputies could not see the man. Minutes after launching a drone, they found him in the middle of the field.
Officials said deputies were able to provide life-saving care and the man ultimately survived the ordeal. According to the sheriff's office, drones are also used to search for missing children, runaways, Silver Alerts, and individuals inflicting harm.
Drones were deployed to help search for 22-year-old Riley Strain after he went missing in Nashville during a fraternity trip in March.
In Putnam County, the devices have been useful in helping deputies track suspects and during drug investigations. When a man crashed his car and ran into the woods in February, deputies launched one of their tracking drones to quickly take the man into custody.
"Drones, as well as our K-9 [team], you put both of those together in an area where we can use both of those — especially this time of year with no foliage — it's very difficult to elude law enforcement," Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris told News 2 following the arrest.
However, the law does have some provisions limiting what can be used in court. Any data obtained by law enforcement must be deleted within 15 days, unless the data is needed in a criminal prosecution.
Under the statute, data is not admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution if it was obtained unlawfully, and it may not be used as probable cause to obtain a search or arrest warrant or detain a person if collected unlawfully.
In an interview with WATE, Knoxville Assistant Fire Chief Mark Willbanks emphasized that officials don't want to overstep privacy with these tools.
“We want to think about that, no matter what we do we think about people’s privacy and protecting any right that they can," he said. "We want to make sure that we are doing everything we should do to make people feel comfortable in how we operate."
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Thursday, 27 June 2024
Train and bus collide in Slovakia, killing 4 people and injuring 5
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Baltimore police officers face discipline over lackluster response to mass shooting
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Biden, Trump’s age and fitness in focus in early debate faceoff
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Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Netanyahu’s coalition appears steady after court ruling
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‘A huge issue’: Nashville pharmacist reacts to shortage of ADHD medications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning those who medically need prescription drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face a disruption in accessing care.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal healthcare fraud indictment against Done Global, a large telehealth company. According to the lawsuit, prosecutors alleged that Done Global helped prescribe more than 40 million pills of Adderall and other stimulants and made over $100 million in revenue.
“As alleged, these defendants exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to develop and carry out a $100 million scheme to defraud taxpayers and provide easy access to Adderall and other stimulants for no legitimate medical purpose,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a statement. “Those seeking to profit from addiction by illegally distributing controlled substances over the internet should know that they cannot hide their crimes and that the Justice Department will hold them accountable.”
According to the CDC, this potential disruption coincides with an ongoing prescription drug shortage involving several stimulant medications commonly prescribed to treat ADHD, including immediate-release formulation of amphetamine mixed salts (brand name Adderall®), which has been on the federal drug shortage list since October 2022.
“When it's something that has a stigma on it, we hate that because there are patients that do need these medications, and we don't want them to go onto the streets,” said Alec Sain, a pharmacist at Reeves-Sain Drug Store. “There are studies that show that seven out of 10 medications that police officers see have illicit counterfeit products in them. We want medications to be safe and we want them to be accessible.”
It was about seven months ago when Sain said he noticed the problem of not being able to keep ADHD medications in stock heightening.
"For instance, right now, Adderall has been a very hard one to get - the generic versions of it, the extended-release versions of it, and certain strengths have been very hard to get and the supply chain is not maintaining it,” Sain said. “We always watch our wholesaler's website, they say, come back on this date and there should be allotments available. It's usually about one to two weeks without us getting certain strengths."
Sain described the situation as chaotic, but he said it’s important to speak face-to-face with your pharmacist to ensure you’re getting the best care possible under the unfortunate circumstances.
“It's just been a huge issue. We've been working with prescribers around Middle Tennessee, letting them know that there's an issue going on, but also working with the patient,” Sain said. “Parents that have children that have ADHD medications, that's a huge thing. We want our children in schools to be able to pay attention and not cause disruptions, and stimulants actually are a medication that is very commonly prescribed for that reason. So when there's a disruption in the chain, we want to sit down with those patients and those parents and let them know, there are other options out there.”
To read the CDC’s health alert, click here.
If you’d like to learn more about Reeves-Sain Drug Store in Murfreesboro, you can check out their website, follow them on Instagram or visit them in person at 1801 Memorial Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
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Tuesday, 25 June 2024
In IIM Mumbai first batch, 47.1% female students, more than double from past years
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Monday, 24 June 2024
Delhi HC to pass order on Tuesday on ED’s plea for stay on Kejriwal’s bail
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Man robbed, shot outside South Nashville apartment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A man was shot during an attempted robbery outside of his South Nashville apartment early Sunday morning.
Metro police said officers were sent to the 300 block of Millwood Drive at around 4 a.m. Sunday, June 23 to investigate reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the leg.
The victim told detectives through a translator that two men armed with guns approached him as he was leaving his apartment and demanded his belongings. The suspects took his wallet and then shot him in the leg, according to investigators.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
No other information was released.
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Sunday, 23 June 2024
Inside Zaheer Iqbal-Sonakshi Sinha wedding: Zaheer kisses his bride, touches Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha’s feet. Watch
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Saturday, 22 June 2024
Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper, famous for songs after Mahsa Amini in 2022 death
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Friday, 21 June 2024
Punjab Police conduct statewide operation ‘EAGLE-IV’ against drug hotspots, arrest 254
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Thursday, 20 June 2024
US envoy Kritenbrink to visit Vietnam on heels of Putin visit
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Nashville crews fight fire at recycling facility
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- People may notice smoke around part of North Nashville Thursday afternoon due to a blaze that broke out at a recycling facility.
The Nashville Fire Department announced on social media platform X shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 that crews were handling a fire in the 700 block of 19th Avenue North.
Even though the fire is contained, officials said there will be lots of smoke ventilating from the area for a while due to the contents of the facility.
According to the department, the building was evacuated amid the incident. There are no reports of injuries at this time.
Fire officials said Nashville Electric Service (NES) is also on scene and cut power to the building. In addition, Nashville Rehab (Box 55) is reportedly helping first responders stay hydrated and safe while handling the fire.
No additional details have been released about this blaze.
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Donald Sutherland, celebrated actor from 'M*A*S*H,' 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88, son Kiefer announces
(NEXSTAR) – Donald Sutherland, the prolific actor who starred in such films as “M*A*S*H,” “Ordinary People” and “The Hunger Games,” has died at the age of 88, son Kiefer Sutherland revealed Thursday.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland wrote on X. “I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”
Sutherland, originally from Canada, rose to fame with a string of well-received roles in movies such as "The Dirty Dozen," "M*A*S*H,' and "Klute." His resume in the 1970s also included appearances in cult films including “Don’t Look Now,” “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “National Lampoon’s Animal House.”
Over the decades, Sutherland showed his range in more buttoned-down — but still eccentric — parts in Robert Redford's "Ordinary People" and Oliver Stone's "JFK."
More recently, he starred in the “Hunger Games” films and the HBO limited series “The Undoing,” the latter of which earned him a Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Sutherland had also earned an Emmy for his role in the miniseries “Citizen X.” He was bestowed an honorary Oscar in 2017 for his body of work.
“I love to work. I passionately love to work,” Sutherland told Charlie Rose in 1998. “I love to feel my hand fit into the glove of some other character. I feel a huge freedom — time stops for me. I’m not as crazy as I used to be, but I’m still a little crazy.”
Sutherland is survived by his five children and wife Francine Racette, Variety reported.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Wednesday, 19 June 2024
2 French boys are accused of raping a 12-year-old Jewish girl in an act of antisemitism
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The Foxies bring genre-bending sound to Bonnaroo 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The second time on The Farm felt infinitely different than the first for The Foxies.
The Nashville-based band took to the Who Stage at Bonnaroo Thursday night, rolling with the punches and having a great time despite audio issues that plagued their set.
Prior to their performance, the band told News 2 they were thrilled to be back on The Farm under different circumstances from their first appearance.
"The first time we were here, we won a contest to perform," lead singer Julia Bullock said. "Now, this is the year that we were asked to come back, so it's like a homecoming in a way. It's really nice to be here, be at the Who Stage, and see people that we know."
The fact that they were asked really adds gravitas to their approach to the set, because it was a signal to the bandmates that they were "doing the right things," according to Bullock.
You may think the band would bring some country sound to Bonnaroo, given they're based in Nashville, but The Foxies look at genres the way you might look at street signs in your own neighborhood: they can be helpful, but they're not strictly necessary.
"We certainly have a couple of genres," guitarist Jake Ohlbaum said. "I don't feel like we're a pop-punk band or a post-grunge band. We've got many different little colors that we play with."
The genre-bending feels "liberating" and "very natural" when performing at a place like Bonnaroo, which books bands and artists of all different genres each year, catering to a diverse group of music lovers. It's also something the group has done as a band throughout its existence.
"It's nice to know that people like it," Bullock told News 2. "It's a really nice and validating thing. We come here, we play, and it's like, 'Hell yeah! Let's make as many friends as we can and let's continue this. Let's keep going.' And Nashville is such a great melting pot as it is. We we first started out, the pop scene was really strong, then COVID happened. Now I think it's been more accessible to genre bend, honestly. Everything is genre-bending now."
Drummer Rob Bodley agreed, saying the music they were making was more of a celebration of the kinds of music they all heard growing up, when pop radio stations felt more diverse with the kind of music they played.
"You'd hear so much of not one type of genre on the pop radio stations back then, and that was really fun," he said. "I think we're heading back to that world of, 'Is it a good song?' If it has something that moves me, it doesn't matter what genre is it. It's, 'Is it meaningful?'"
"People don't care anymore [about genres]. They just want to feel something," Bullock said.
"We're not trying to channel something that is either current or retro, but we are trying to celebrate stuff that we love," Ohlbaum said. "I just think that's always been something that we do, is just to celebrate the stuff that we like and to it with our fans."
Performing for a festival crowd also comes with a different feeling of connection, particularly at a festival like Bonnaroo. Because there are so many different kinds of music to take in, attendees have an opportunity not only to see their favorite artists perform live; they also have a chance to discover something they may not have sought out at home. And that exploration is something The Foxies welcomed for the Bonnaroo performance.
"We have such an inclusive type sound, where anybody can like it; anybody is welcome, and there's something for everyone," Bullock said. "If you hear a lyric that you can connect to, come on over. You hear a dope guitar line, come on over. More importantly, [it's] a place to come to if they've kind of been wandering and they've lost themselves in a way."
Of course, festival performances are wildly different than standard stage shows in Nashville or on tour, according to Bodley.
"In a logistics standpoint, it's get on really quickly and expect good sound and excellence in a very short period of time," he told News 2. "There's just so much happening that you don't get a legitimate sound check. But we did everything we could to prepare for this day. We got a really nice front-of-house engineer and did a bunch of rehearsals with the same gear. You've just got to go up there and do your thing."
"We're here to do our set, not necessarily our show," Ohlbaum added. "The crowd is the difference. The Bonnaroo crowd is its own thing, as opposed to a Foxies show."
"Festival crowds just really want to have fun and listen to music," Bullock said. "Everybody is embracing you with arms wide open. Festival crowds are different and unlike any other. They're so receptive and so forgiving and excited that you are there. We're just as excited to see them."
"It feels like serendipity, but it can't be, because when you look at it, we were a completely different band back then," Ohlbaum said of their return to The Farm. "We were completely different people. We had completely different skill sets and interests. We know so much better as people and as artists what kind of band we're in."
Ultimately, the return to Bonnaroo was a sign from the world that all the work they've put into the band for the last six years (and three Bonnaroos) has been all worth it.
"We have been grinding and working very hard and we can actually say that it is deserved, I do believe. We've had time to settle into our skin a little bit more," Bullock said.
The Foxies will next perform at Cannery Ballroom on Saturday, June 22, for Eden Nashville. Tickets are available online here.
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024
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Complaints of drug activity in Nashville neighborhood lead to arrest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 39-year-old man has been taken into custody following multiple complaints of drug activity in a Nashville neighborhood.
The Metro Nashville Police Department said investigators have received several reports regarding drug sales in the area of DeFord Bailey Avenue and 12th Avenue South, near the Nashville Public Library's Edgehill branch.
On Monday, June 17, detectives with the MNPD's Specialized Investigations Division said they spotted a man making a "hand to hand drug transaction" in the area before driving off in a Dodge Durango.
Investigators followed the man, later identified as 39-year-old Adrian Lewis, to a nearby gas station where he was arrested. During a search of his vehicle, police said they found a loaded nine-millimeter pistol with an extended magazine, along with several drugs.
The drugs recovered included 36.5 grams of cocaine, 42.3 grams of powder fentanyl, 6.9 grams of heroin, and around 100 fentanyl pills, according to authorities.
Lewis was previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 2012 and is on federal supervised release. He is now facing several more charges following his arrest on Monday.
The charges against him include felon in possession of a firearm, the commission of a felony while in possession of a gun, and three counts of felony drug possession. As of Tuesday, June 18, Lewis was still behind bars with a $160,000 bond.
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Monday, 17 June 2024
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‘A huge difference’: TN agency opens new transitional housing facility for homeless veterans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On Monday, Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) opened its new transitional housing facility for homeless veterans.
Since 1998, OSDTN has been operating out of seven houses. With the new building, all 42 homeless veterans will be under one roof. The group is made to accommodate 35 men and 7 women, serving as the state’s only housing program for female veterans.
Each resident will be given a private bedroom with a twin bed, storage, a mini fridge, a desk and an attached bathroom.
“The veterans who come into the program are dealing with a variety of different things, and having a space where you can close your door and get away from other people is really important,” said Eden Murrie, CEO of OSDTN. “If you need to get away and do your own thing, you’ve got your own room, you’ve got your own bathroom, you're not sharing the bathroom with 10 other men so that's a huge difference.”
The facility is separated into four wings with communal kitchens, laundry rooms, common areas and offices.
“The biggest difference of the folks not being in the houses and being all here together is the case managers will be on-site,” Murrie said. “Before, the folks in houses were having to come to our headquarters at that corner of Edgehill Ave. and 12th Ave. S to come to evening classes and all of that. Now, it’s all going to be here.”
On Tuesday, the 42 homeless veterans will move out of the 26-year-old houses and into the upgraded residence in Southeast Nashville.
“I'm just really excited to see the look on their faces when they walk into their own room,” Murrie said. “We're already doing great, but we're just going to increase the impact that we have in these veterans lives.”
For more information, visit the OSDTN website.
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Sunday, 16 June 2024
Need to have 50,000 units of blood in stock: Tripura CM Manik Saha
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Police searching for minivan driver after deadly hit-and-run crash on E. Thompson Lane
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities say they are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on E. Thompson Lane late Saturday night.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the crash happened at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the intersection of E. Thompson Lane and Lawndale Drive.
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Investigators said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 47-year-old pedestrian was attempting to cross the intersection when he was struck by a white minivan that was traveling north on E. Thompson Lane.
The pedestrian -- who has not been identified -- died as a result of the crash, officials said. Efforts are underway to notify his family.
Police say they are working to identify the driver of the minivan. Anyone with information about the deadly crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Saturday, 15 June 2024
Over 100 days of rule, Pakistan PM Sharif pledges to cut loss-making flab for economic revival
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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith performs at Nashville honky tonk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Thousands of people flock to Nashville to experience live music and entertainment. However, lucky patrons at one honky tonk got a surprise appearance from a "red hot" celebrity.
It's not called Music City for nothing. Last week thousands of music fans from all over the world came to Nashville to witness "the Music Event of the Summer," commonly known as CMA Fest.
Now, with the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival occurring about an hour away, you'll never know which celebrities will make a surprise appearance.
In fact, Chad Smith -- the drummer of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Red Hot Chili Peppers -- enjoyed his Friday evening by drumming away at Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen.
According to TC Restaurant Group, Smith started his evening at Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa restaurant before going to Wallen's for a surprise performance.
The impromptu performance came a day before the Red Hot Chili Pepper's took the stage at Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester on Saturday, June 15.
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Friday, 14 June 2024
India-UK trade pact: Outstanding issues to be resolved after Britain’s general elections
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15 years after Murfreesboro man found dead, his killer remains unknown
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — June 15, 2009, started out just like any other day as a woman got up early in the morning to drop her son off at daycare. However, when she returned to her Murfreesboro apartment, she came across a grisly scene.
Her boyfriend, 23-year-old Cedrick Herbert, was in the bedroom face down with a hoodie tied loosely around his legs. According to Murfreesboro Police, Herbert had been shot several times with an automatic pistol.
Investigators said someone had forced their way into the apartment at 603 East Northfield Boulevard and murdered Herbert within the brief time that his girlfriend was gone. While police have some persons of interest, no one has ever been arrested in the case.
Herbert's murder remains one of several cold cases detectives are still working to solve, including that of his 24-year-old cousin, Nathan Morgan, who was killed just about a year later.
“Nathan Morgan's homicide, along with Cedrick Herbert’s homicide — we've got a lot of good, solid persons of interest in those cases. These are the kind of cases that can be solved if people would just cooperate," said Lt. James Abbott. “Sadly, that lack of cooperation is part of the problem."
Both cases have routinely been reviewed, with investigators traveling to multiple Tennessee Department of Corrections facilities just a few years ago to re-interview people they believe may have some information on Herbert's death.
Abbott, who oversees the Murfreesboro Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit, said police were hoping those people would be more cooperative as many had recently "gotten in trouble with the law and had their parole or probation violated."
"In these types of cases, you hope people have maybe aged out of that criminal activity or decide to do the right thing, or in some cases, [are] still in the criminal game, but they may seek out assistance for their charges with cooperation in a homicide," he said.
However, many still refused to talk with detectives. While police do not think the cousins' murders are directly linked, Abbott said they do suspect both were motivated by retaliation.
Investigators believe Morgan was at the wrong place at the wrong time when gunfire erupted on Eagle Street on May 22, 2010. According to Abbott, the gunfire was likely intended for a group of people Morgan was talking with.
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Despite the lack of cooperation, authorities still believe someone could have information that could help crack these cases. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigations Division at 615-893-2717 or email crimetips@murfreesborotn.gov.
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Thursday, 13 June 2024
Musk says Tesla shareholders voting yes for his $56 bln pay package
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Franklin life coach indicted for identity theft, sexual offenses
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Following a year-long joint investigation between the Franklin Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security, a man is facing multiple charges related to identity theft and sexual offenses.
According to authorities, a Williamson County Grand Jury returned a 25-count indictment on June 5 against 61-year-old Gordon Grigg of Franklin. He reportedly promoted himself as a life coach in order to contact victims.
On Wednesday, June 12, Grigg was booked into the Williamson County Jail, where he is being held on a $1 million bond, officials said.
Police said the District Attorney General's Office for the 21st Judicial District is prosecuting the case. To learn more about victim resources, click here.
If you have any information about Grigg, you are asked to contact Detective Megan Valentin at Megan.Valentin@franklintn.gov.
No additional details have been released about the circumstances surrounding Grigg's indictment.
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US Air Force selects TSU as first HBCU to host summer flight academy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Tennessee State University (TSU) is preparing teenagers from around the world to become the next generation of airplane pilots and technicians, marking a sky-high moment for students and the school.
The U.S. Air Force selected TSU as the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to host this aviation training program for 19 students from across the country and across the globe, including as far away as Japan, according to officials.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided TSU with a $500,000 grant to host the Aim High Flight Academy for students ages 16 to 18.
On campus, TSU said participants are completing lectures and flight simulators before heading to John C. Tune Airport for hands-on training. By the end of the three-week program, students will have up to 15 hours of flight training that will go toward the necessary hours for a pilot license, as well as an education in STEM and robotics.
According to TSU, this program allows teens to play a critical role in contributing to the industry's growth while ensuring aircraft safety and reliability.
"For me, engineering is one of my childhood passions, but just being able to make change with your own two hands, like, to be able to see a problem in front of you and not just be a bystander, but be someone who actively works to solve a problem...I'm very happy and very impassioned to be surrounded by such motivated and talented people and that really pushes me to do my best, as well," explained Mark Tian, a California resident and incoming first-year at Stanford University.
Several of the students with whom News 2 spoke said they're not only passionate about aviation, but also serving their country.
"To be a commercial pilot, we need 40 hours and buying flight hours are really expensive, and my mom was also in the Air Force, so being able to learn about the Air Force and getting to meet people from there also helped with the exposure," Naomi Hill, a rising junior from Virginia, told News 2, adding that her mother inspired her to be a pilot, but she also wants to travel the world.
The summer flight academy kicked off June 1 and is set to wrap up by June 21.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Georgia woman indicted on cyberstalking, threat charges in Middle TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A Georgia woman is facing federal charges in Middle Tennessee after authorities executed multiple search warrants, including one for her home, officials announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee said a federal grand jury returned an indictment on May 15, charging Gabryele "Gabby" Watson, 26, of Athens, Georgia, with two counts of cyberstalking and one count of interstate transmission of threats to kidnap or injure.
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Watson is accused of engaging in an adoption scam targeting an elderly couple living in Middle Tennessee, as well as making an interstate threat while communicating with the couple. The U.S. Attorney's Office provided a more detailed breakdown of the charges in a statement updated earlier this month:
As it relates to count one, beginning on or about May 26, 2023, and continuing through at least on or about August 30, 2023, in the Middle District of Tennessee and elsewhere, the defendant, GABRYELE WATSON, with the intent to kill, injure, harass, and intimidate another person, that is, Victim One, did use an electronic communication service, and an electronic communication system of interstate commerce, and a facility of interstate and foreign commerce, to engage in a course of conduct that caused, attempted to cause, and would be reasonably expected to cause, substantial emotional distress to Victim One.
As it relates to count two, beginning on or about May 26, 2023, and continuing through at least on or about August 30, 2023, in the Middle District of Tennessee and elsewhere, the defendant, GABRYELE WATSON, with the intent to kill, injure, harass, and intimidate another person, that is, Victim Two, did use an electronic communication service, and an electronic communication system of interstate commerce, and a facility of interstate and foreign commerce, to engage in a course of conduct that caused, attempted to cause, and would be reasonably expected to cause, substantial emotional distress to Victim Two.
As it relates to count three, on or about June 7, 2023, in the Middle District of Tennessee and elsewhere, the defendant, GABRYELE WATSON, did knowingly and willfully transmit in interstate and foreign commerce a communicating to Victims One and Two, that is, text messages threatening to kidnap and injure Victims One and Two, including by sending a hitman to murder them.
If convicted, Watson reportedly faces up to five years in federal prison for each count.
According to officials, the case was investigated by the Nashville Resident Agency of the FBI's Memphis Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica R. Morrison of the Middle District of Tennessee and Senior Trial Attorney Mona Sedky of the Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section are prosecuting the case.
The FBI believes Watson primarily targeted couples seeking adoptions from 2015 to the present.
If you or someone you know may be a victim of or have any information about this case, you are asked to contact your local FBI field office, visit the FBI's website, or visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s website.
No additional details have been released about this case.
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Protecting postal workers from pets in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is calling on customers to keep all pets under control while mail is being delivered.
USPS said with dog attacks happening more often, the agency has prioritized finding ways to stamp out dog bites.
According to USPS, over 5,800 postal workers across the country were attacked by dogs in 2023, about a 10% increase from the previous year.
The agency’s data ranked the Volunteer State 15th in the nation for the most dog attacks with 116 in 2023, six of which happened in Nashville. That number is up nearly 40% from 2022.
Because of the upward trend, the postal service is trying to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership.
When a mail carrier arrives at your home, USPS recommends keeping your furry friend(s):
- Inside the house
- Behind a fence
- Away from the door
- Locked in another room
- On a leash
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost per insurance claim for a dog bite is $64,555.
“When a postal employee suffers an injury, the owner could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs and pain and suffering for the employee,” USPS stated.
Omar Coleman, USPS Tennessee regional manager, knows firsthand the dangers pets can pose to mail carriers.
“Early on in my career, I was a letter carrier and a dog came from underneath a car, and all I heard was the dog snarling,” Coleman said. “I had an opportunity to turn around and grab my dog spray, and I deployed the dog spray and it did stop the dog. It gave me enough time to back away safely, return to my vehicle, gather my senses, gather my thoughts and continue delivering mail to the customers on my route.”
As a 24-year veteran of USPS, Coleman said he’s heard his fair share of horror stories involving aggressive dogs from his coworkers.
“One of our letter carriers was making his rounds and got bit on his calf by a dog and it was a pretty vicious bite,” Coleman said. “It required several surgeries for the carrier, but luckily the carrier is recovering and they're doing fine.”
In the event a dog is violently approaching, all USPS letter carriers are taught to:
- Make a non-threatening noise or rattle a fence to alert a dog if entering a yard
- Never startle a dog
- Keep their eyes on any dog
- Never assume a dog won't bite
- Never attempt to pet or feed a dog
- Place their foot against an outward swinging door to prevent a dog from escaping
Coleman added all mail carriers are trained to protect themselves by putting an item - such as a mail satchel - between them and the dog. He said they are also all equipped with a dog-repellent spray that they can deploy if necessary.
“The safety and welfare of our employees is paramount,” Coleman said. “We have to find a balance of making sure that we service the community while keeping our employees safe.”
For more information visit the USPS website.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024
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Tennessee man sues Kia over alleged defect that left him paralyzed
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee resident is suing Kia Motors after an alleged defect in the driver's seat caused the seat to collapse during a crash and left him paralyzed.
According to the lawsuit, which was filed on Friday, June 7, Rickey and Dorathea Rye bought the 2022 Kia Sorrento just about a month before the crash. The couple said they purchased the car from an authorized Kia dealership in Tennessee.
On July 16, 2023, Rickey was driving the vehicle and Dorathea was riding in the front passenger seat. They were fully stopped at a red light at the intersection of North Riverside Drive and College Street in Clarksville when another car struck them from behind.
Their attorneys said both Rickey and Dorathea were properly wearing their seatbelts at the time. However, upon impact, the driver's seat malfunctioned and collapsed, leaving Rickey with a "catastrophic spinal cord injury," according to the lawsuit.
Rickey remains permanently paralyzed to this day, his attorneys said. The lawsuit asserts that the "unreasonably dangerous condition" of the vehicle and driver's seat was present at the time the car was designed, manufactured and sold to Rickey and his wife.
As a result, Rickey is asking for $100 million for all the injuries and damages he sustained. His grounds for suing include strict liability, negligence and loss of consortium, with the lawsuit stating that Rickey's injuries have had a negative impact on his marriage.
The lawsuit also alleges that the company violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act by representing that the Kia Sorrento complied with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards when it did not.
The couple has requested a trial by jury. News 2 reached out to Kia regarding the allegations in the lawsuit. However, the company declined to comment, stating that "it is the policy of Kia America to offer 'no comment' on pending or current litigation."
The company has been at the center of multiple lawsuits lately. A Nashville man also recently filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai after his car was stolen in Memphis last June. The suit claims that Hyundai and Kia “failed to equip vehicles with appropriate anti-theft protection.”
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