Wednesday, 31 July 2024
BMC efforts yield results: Dip in dengue, malaria cases in monsoon compared to 2023
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Driver dies days after 4-vehicle crash on I-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Nearly a week after a man was critically injured in a multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 65 North, Nashville authorities announced that man has died.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the investigation shows that 33-year-old Matthew Pappas was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck erratically and at a high rate of speed right before the crash on Thursday, July 25.
Officials said the pickup sideswiped a Subaru Crosstrack and hit an Audi Q5 from behind. Then, the Audi struck a Ford F-150 on the passenger side.
The driver of the Audi -- identified by police as 53-year-old Garrett Stolle of College Grove -- was brought to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he died on Tuesday, July 30.
According to authorities, Pappas had the smell of alcohol on his breath, slurred speech, and bloodshot glassy eyes. In addition, the Chapel Hill man reportedly admitted to drinking a beer prior to the crash.
MNPD said a search warrant was obtained for Pappas' blood. However, there is no word on the results of that warrant.
After he was released from the hospital on Friday, July 26, Pappas was charged with vehicular assault, reckless driving, implied consent, and driving with a suspended license, officials reported. As of Wednesday, July 31, he is free on a $16,000 bond.
Police did not mention in Wednesday's statement whether the charges would be upgraded against Pappas in the aftermath of Stolle's death.
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Meta agrees to USD 1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition: State
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Murfreesboro restaurant to pay $300K+ after allegedly denying service to children with disabilities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Murfreesboro restaurant has agreed to a six-figure settlement regarding allegations it discriminated against children with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Bad Daddy's Burger Bar in Murfreesboro allegedly refused to seat and serve a group of parents and their children who use wheelchairs in town for a youth wheelchair basketball tournament, claiming they were a fire hazard.
Title III of the ADA prohibits public accommodations, such as restaurants, from discriminating against people on the basis of a disability, or their association with an individual with a disability, in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods or services offered.
Good Times Restaurants, which owns Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, has now agreed to a $352,000 settlement, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eight different families will receive $34,000 each from the restaurant, the DOJ said. Good Times will also pay an $80,000 civil penalty resulting from the legal action.
In addition to the monetary relief under the settlement agreement, Good Times will also be required to adopt new ADA compliance measures, including new policies at its restaurants and ADA compliance training for its employees, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced in a release.
According to the DOJ, the parents offered to sit in separate groups, even though the restaurant was less than half full at the time. Multiple other patrons also reportedly walked out of the restaurant after observing the conduct of the restaurant employees toward the parents and children. The group was able to eat at another Murfreesboro restaurant without issue, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
"Children using wheelchairs should be able to eat at restaurants just like anybody else," U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis said. "We are committed to protecting the civil rights of children with disabilities, including the right to be free from discrimination by restaurants and other public accommodations. The settlement announced today does just that for the children denied service by Bad Daddy's."
The DOJ noted this settlement comes just after the 34th anniversary of the ADA. It was passed on July 26, 1990. The DOJ also noted the civil claims settled by the settlement agreement are allegations only, and no determination of liability has been made.
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Monday, 29 July 2024
Top radical leader booked in Pakistan for issuing death threats to Chief Justice
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Candidates sound off on failure of Gov. Lee's Education Freedom Act
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some of the voices behind the proposals for the Education Freedom Scholarship Act are giving insight as to why the idea stalled in Tennessee this past legislative session.
If passed, it ideally would've allowed families to use taxpayer dollars to transfer from a public school not meeting a child's needs to a private school.
During the 2024 legislative session, there were three versions of school choice bills: one from the House, one from the Senate and another from Gov. Bill Lee. Ultimately, none of their visions became a reality because not everyone could get on the same page.
At the Republican National Convention (RNC) a few weeks ago in Milwaukee, Lee discussed his passion for school vouchers in Tennessee.
"They attacked parental rights,” Lee said at the RNC. “Republican governors fought back for a parent's right to choose their own child's education. President Trump was right when he said school choice is the civil rights issue of our time."
Rep. Scott Cepicky (R-Culleoka) addressed the controversial topic at a recent candidate’s forum at Calvary Chapel of Columbia in Maury County. He did not hold back when discussing the governor’s take on the legislation.
"The governor's bill, and I'm not afraid to say this, was terrible,” Cepicky said. “It was wide open. It would’ve probably added a billion dollars to the budget. We said absolutely not. The Senate had a version that really wasn’t much better."
Under the House’s plan, Cepicky said homeschoolers were ruled out, private schoolers had protections, and there were provisions added to keep tax dollars from breaking the bank.
“I didn’t want a kid going from a failing public school to a private school and then making that private school do all the things that the failing public school was doing,” Cepicky said. “If a student would go from a public to a private school, then in our bill, they would be given the same curriculum, the same tests as those students, but those test scores would be reported not to the state, but to an independent third party that would strip away all the identifying information of that student, including the school. We have to have accountability when you start talking about that many zeroes.”
Sen. Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) said it’s not often that her republican colleagues disagree with the governor, but the topic of school choice was a rare example of that.
"They know damn well that their constituents don't want them to do it,” Campbell said. “I really do hope that Tennesseeans understand that that is a scam. It's about greed and the profit of a few individuals on the backs of Tennesseans. If a voucher plan passes in the state of Tennessee, taxes will be raised. We know this because we've seen this happen in other states, and it’s not a sustainable policy for education. Moreover, public education will be completely destroyed if we pass a voucher program."
Despite disagreements, Lee still endorsed Cepicky in the state primary next month over Maury County Commissioner Ray Jeter.
After his plan for a statewide school voucher program failed to make it through the legislature, Lee said he was disappointed but remains committed to pursuing education freedom next year.
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Sunday, 28 July 2024
Saturday, 27 July 2024
Unsung Heroes: This Bengaluru doctor works to bridge quality gap at rural Karnataka govt schools with help from corporates
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Friday, 26 July 2024
Pvt bank in Mumbai loses Rs 40 crore in fraud, Rs 32 crore recovered by cyber police;
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Thursday, 25 July 2024
Bowling with the new ball is my strength, because I can swing it: Maheesh Theekshana
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Man charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Cookeville
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Months after receiving a tip about a person possessing child pornography in Cookeville, authorities said they arrested a man for 14 counts of various felonies.
The Cookeville Police Department said it got a tip on Feb. 12 about a local resident being in possession of child sexual abuse material. Detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigated and gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for a Cookeville home.
According to law enforcement, ICAC investigators executed the warrant at 64-year-old Roger Burroughs' residence, where they seized various electronic devices. Forensic examinations of the seized devices reportedly yielded evidence of multiple crimes.
On Wednesday, July 24, Burroughs was arrested and charged with nine counts of sexual exploitation of a minor (Class D felony), four counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor (Class C felony), and one count of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor (Class E Felony), officials said. He was booked into the Putnam County Jail, with a bond set at $425,000.
Police said they are dedicated to protecting the children in the Cookeville community.
To report an incident involving the possession, distribution, receipt, or production of child sexual abuse material, call the Cookeville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 931-520-5265 or visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) website.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Tripura Police issue warning against ethnic rumour-mongering on social media, say strict action will be taken against offenders
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Ex-general manager of Tarpley Shop Utility District indicted for theft
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- The former general manager of the Tarpley Shop Utility District (TSUD) in Pulaski -- which provided water service to approximately 1,200 customers before its merger with South Giles Utility District earlier this year -- has been indicted as the result of an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office.
According to officials, investigators determined that Freddie Byrd used a total of $7,939.55 in district funds to make personal purchases between 2017 and 2023. The majority of these purchases reportedly included battery-operated tools, small equipment and repairs, and vehicle parts that did not fit district-owned vehicles.
In addition, the comptroller's office said Byrd made other questionable purchases from a variety of vendors with district funds totaling $9,849.64. However, investigators were unable to confirm if the all the purchases were used for official district purposes.
According to a statement released by the comptroller's office on Wednesday, July 24, the investigation also revealed that $25,035.79 in questionable fuel purchases were made with TSUD funds, but authorities weren't able to determine if all the fuel purchases were used for district purposes due to lack of documentation.
Based on this investigation, officials said the Giles County Grand Jury indicted Byrd on July 10 for one count of theft of more than $2,500 but less than $10,000, as well as two counts of official misconduct.
"Our investigators found a number of weaknesses and deficiencies within the financial operations of the TSUD," said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. "Although, this utility has merged with another, it’s important for all utilities to have strong policies, internal controls, and board oversight to ensure operations are conducted properly and responsibly."
Follow these links to view the comptroller's investigative report and the associated exhibit for the Tarpley Shop Utility District case.
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of public money in Tennessee, you are encouraged to call the comptroller’s toll-free hotline at 800-232-5454, or file a report online.
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Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Interim budget to now, BJP govt changes tack, shows poll lessons learnt
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Nashville police looking to identify Nolensville Pike Walmart gunman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) needs the public's help identifying the man they say is responsible for an early summer shooting.
Specialized Investigations Division detectives release surveillance images of a man they say is responsible for shooting a man the night of June 7 outside a Walmart on Nolensville Pike.
The suspect was reportedly involved in an argument with the male victim inside the store that continued into the parking lot. The man then drew a gun and chased the victim before firing shots, police said.
The victim was struck by gunfire in the arm, according to MNPD.
Anyone with information as to the man's identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Monday, 22 July 2024
Congress targets Eknath Shinde over housing project, violence in Vishalgadh fort
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‘A great opportunity’: La Vergne police chief shares RNC deployment experience
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The La Vergne Police Department (LPD) was one of several agencies from across the country that was asked by the City of Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to help secure the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) last week in Milwaukee, WI.
MPD’s request to LPD for more manpower came far before the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
LPD chief Christopher Moews, Lt. David Durham, Lt. Eric Staats, Sgt. Bill Timson and patrol officer Kyler Cline participated in the deployment. Their roles varied from responding to protests, securing the venue, and escorting high-ranking officials.
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“It's a great opportunity, and that's one of the things that I'm trying to do here is offer my employees, my officers, opportunities to have a really unique and fulfilling career,” Moews said. “I want to make sure that the La Vergne reputation is stellar, no matter where you go, and I'm confident that my four officers that went up there to help did that over the course of that week.”
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More than 2,000 law enforcement officers across the nation came out to assist MPD.
“We made sure that we were doing things very, very securely there,” Moews said. “We anticipated even more protests as a result of the officer-involved shooting that occurred up there, but thankfully that did not happen.”
Moews began his policing career in 1996 at MPD where he served until he started his new job as LPD’s chief in September 2023. At MPD, he started as a police officer and eventually worked his way up to the role of commanding officer of the Criminal Investigation Bureau - Violent Crimes Division. He said it was an honor to return to his old stomping grounds and for his team to be able to serve on a national stage.
“Anytime you're part of a national security event, you glean some experience from that,” Moews said. “For them to go up there to meet with law enforcement officers from all over the country, to work with my home agency where I grew up in law enforcement, and to be a part of that security presence that is orchestrated by the U.S. Secret Service…it's a great experience for them.”
All expenses from the deployment - including meals, travel, and pay - are covered by the federal government.
Moews said he hopes to take on more opportunities like this with his department in the future.
“I'm open to any national security event as long as staffing permits, and it won't be at an increased cost to the citizens of La Vergne,” Moews said. “I want to provide those experiences to my people as often as I possibly can.”
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Sunday, 21 July 2024
Woman stabbed inside Miami International Airport, forcing evacuation
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Biden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after ending his candidacy
President Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party's nominee as he announced he would not seek reelection.
"My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term," he posted on the social platform X. "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made."
"Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," he added.
DEVELOPING
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Saturday, 20 July 2024
Dharavi redevelopment project: Adani Realty seeks extra 552 acres in eastern suburbs
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Man shot, killed during 'altercation' in Trigg County
TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — A man has reportedly died following a Friday night shooting that occurred in Trigg County.
According to News 2's partner WKDZ Radio, the shooting happened on Friday, July 19 at a residence located along Linda Lane.
Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree reportedly told the radio station that a man was found dead at the scene.
WKDZ Radio said Linda Lane was blocked off for several hours as law enforcement collected evidence and spoke with witnesses.
Sheriff Acree stated that everyone involved in the incident is believed to be in custody, according to WKDZ Radio.
The incident is reportedly under investigation by the Trigg County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police.
No other information about the deadly incident was immediately released. News 2 has reached out to officials to learn more.
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Friday, 19 July 2024
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Man indicted on ammunitions charge related WeGo bus station shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man who claimed self-defense for a May shooting outside a WeGo bus station has been charged by a federal grand jury on a related offense.
Kenneth Dewayne Johnson, 31, of Nashville, was indicted for the unlawful possession of ammunition related to the May 16 shooting. Previously, he was charged by federal criminal complaint, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
According to the indictment, a Metro Nashville police officer was in the area of the downtown bus station when the shooting occurred and soon saw a man holding a pistol and running away from the area. The man, later identified as Johnson, threw the pistol to the ground after being chased by the officer and was shortly arrested.
Officers recovered the pistol, which was loaded with five rounds of ammunition, and a high-capacity magazine, which contained 49 rounds, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a release.
The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as the Metro Nashville Police Department.
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Thursday, 18 July 2024
National award winning actor, producer and director passes away at 54: Admirers mourn ‘senior friend & guide’ Vivek Wagh
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Wednesday, 17 July 2024
‘UK Man’ blackmails woman with nude video; case registered
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'A Little Women's Christmas' movie filming in Franklin this July
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A new Christmas movie adapted from Louisa May Alcott's 1868 classic, "Little Women," is filming in Williamson County this month.
The movie is called "A Little Women's Christmas," directed by Brandon Clark, and it's set to premiere on the Great American Family network this holiday season.
According to the network, "A Little Women’s Christmas" is a contemporary retelling of the novel, following the lives and loves of the March sisters in a small Tennessee town at Christmas.
The cast and crew is currently shooting in Franklin. Clark said the the quaint and charming atmosphere of the city's public square felt like the perfect fit for the film.
"My parents moved here about four years ago, so I came to visit during Christmas," said Clark. "I was like, 'Wow, this place can really embrace Christmas at a different level.' It's got it's cute quaintness, but it's like they brought Christmas to life, and so it just inspired me on a new vision for the script."
The movie features footage from Franklin's 2023 Christmas tree lighting and the recent winter snowfall.
Jo March is played by Jillian Murray, Friedrich “Fritz” Baehr is played by Trevor Donovan, Meg March is played by Jen Lilley, Beth March is played by Laura Osnes, and Amy March is played by Julia Reilly. Plus, Gladys Knight will perform her new Christmas song, “Joy.”
The team will also be shooting in Brentwood. If you're out and about, Clark said don't hesitate to stop and take a look at their behind the scenes process.
"We enjoy it; that's what we want people to do," said Clark. "It's all about our audience. We're making it for them, so if they can be part of a journey, we're taking it on, all the way through."
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024
At least 40 die after heavy rains pound eastern Afghanistan, destroying houses and cutting power
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Monday, 15 July 2024
Follow BMC letter on removing oversized, unauthorised hoardings on railway premises: SC
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Sunday, 14 July 2024
1 injured DeKalb County boating accident
DEKALB COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least one person was hurt in a boating accident that occurred in DeKalb County on Sunday.
According to DeKalb County Fire Department, crews were called to the area of Old Highway 26 and Sparta Highway on Sunday, July 14 at approximately 11:19 a.m. to respond to reports about a boating accident.
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Due to the person's injuries, emergency personnel said they had to call an air ambulance to take the patient to a trauma center.
The patient's current condition and the circumstances surrounding the boating accident remain unknown.
DeKalb County Fire Department’s Johnson’s Chapel Station, Tanker 1, DeKalb Emergency Medical Services, and DeKalb Sheriff's Officers all reportedly responded to the scene.
No other information was immediately released.
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Saturday, 13 July 2024
Arrests, summonses of potential presidential candidates in Tunisia continue as election day nears
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Delta Air Lines adopts new rules for flight attendant uniforms after Palestinian pin flap
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‘Erasing the hate’: Nashville’s rainbow crosswalk repainted after vandalism
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Two weeks after it was installed, the community returned to Nashville’s first rainbow crosswalk to touch up the paint where it was vandalized.
The rainbow crosswalk is located at the intersection of 14th St. and Woodland St. in East Nashville outside of the Lipstick Lounge, the state’s only lesbian-owned bar. It’s meant to be a celebration of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
According to the Metro Council’s LGBTQ Caucus, the crosswalk was vandalized on July 2, but the Caucus wasn’t made aware until July 4.
Officials said black paint was “purposefully spilled in multiple locations at the intersection of 14th and Woodland Streets.” The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) told News 2 that a detective is investigating the incident, adding that surveillance footage shows a man wearing a black T-shirt in a white Ford van pouring paint out of the driver’s side window onto the crosswalk at approximately 12:25 p.m. on July 2.
LGBTQ Caucus Chair and District 7 Metro Councilwoman Emily Benedict said she expects the suspect to be charged with destruction of public property once caught.
If you have any information about the driver or the van involved in this vandalism incident, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Around 50 people came to repaint the rainbow crosswalk on Saturday.
“There was a huge crowd out here filled with love and joy to repaint this crosswalk, said Clay Capp, District 6 Metro Council Member. “We've got more love than they do, and we've got more paint than they do, so we repainted.”
Mac Huffington, immediate past president of Nashville Pride, said it’s inspiring to see people of all ages and backgrounds continue to support the LGBTQ+ community no matter the hate that may be thrown their way.
“What went down today was just erasing the hate that someone previously put on our rainbow crosswalk,” Huffington said. “It means showing our love, our dedication, our passion for being who we are and for expressing who we are. The community outpour again of pride folks, allies, NDOT, the caucus, all of us, again, coming together to show that this is important to us.”
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2-year-old injured in Christian County crash involving horse and buggy
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A two-year-old child was reportedly injured in a crash involving a horse and buggy Saturday morning in Christian County.
According to News 2's partner, WKDZ Radio, the crash happened on Saturday, July 13 on Pembroke Grove Road.
Emergency personnel in Christian County told WKDZ Radio that the two-year-old was run over by the house and buggy and was taken to Pembroke Elementary School via Hopkinsville EMS.
At the elementary school, the two-year-old was then flown to a Nashville hospital to be treated for their injuries, reported the radio station.
The extent of the child's injuries remain unknown. No other information about the incident was immediately released.
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Friday, 12 July 2024
What are the rules around conduct and dismissal of IAS probationers?
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Thursday, 11 July 2024
What is Thirty Meter Telescope and why is it significant for India?
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Israel will send cease-fire negotiators to Cairo for more talks: Netanyahu
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50 adoption fees waived at Williamson County Animal Center this weekend
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) - From big cities to small towns, animal shelters are overcrowded and pets are in desperate need of adoption. In Franklin, volunteers at the Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) are putting their pockets together to help combat the issue.
"A few weeks ago, we found out we were out of space," said Jennifer Biggs, a volunteer at WCAC. "We had to open up in-pound which we haven't done before for our adoptable dogs. That was a red flag for me and I knew in this brand new, beautiful building, for us to be out of space meant a crisis."
"This has been a very eye-opening year for us," said Scott Pieper, assistant director of WCAC.
"Intakes have been relatively steady with last year's numbers, but adoptions are down significantly, by as much as 20%."
Pieper said it's been a learning experience.
"We are experiencing things for the first time with having more adoptable dogs than kennels. We're seeing puppies grow up here which hardly ever happened before," Pieper said.
Biggs led the volunteer effort and together the team raised enough money to sponsor 50 adoptions of puppies, dogs, or cats.
That will save adopters anywhere between $50-$85, providing them with a "fur-ever" friend, and a clear shelter in their community.
"It would just be a moment to take a breath, for the staff, for the volunteers, for the community because we could be empty," said Biggs.
Pieper said they prepare the animals for home life and ensure they are spayed, neutered, and have all of their shots.
The 'Clear the Shelter' event runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The first 20 adoptions receive a gift bag. Plus, family-friendly events will run on Friday and Saturday.
FRIDAY
- 10AM-12PM:
- 'Touch a Truck' - fire, police, and garbage trucks on-site
- Lemonade stand
- Face Panting
- 2PM-6PM
- Sidewalk chalk contest (winner gets to name a dog!)
- Friendship bracelets, temporary tattoos, color, stickers
SATURDAY
- 11AM-3PM
- Food trucks
- Lawn Games
The WCAC is located at 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court.
"There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a dog go to a home," said Biggs. "It makes my heart swell every time."
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Wednesday, 10 July 2024
US says Ukraine is on ‘irreversible’ path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends
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Tuesday, 9 July 2024
Russian court orders arrest of opposition leader Navalny’s widow, who lives abroad
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Monday, 8 July 2024
Maharashtra govt announces free higher educations for girls from EWS, SEBC, OBC segments
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Driver hospitalized after crashing truck into Clarksville home
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A truck crashed into a Clarksville home over the weekend, leaving the driver injured and trapped inside the vehicle.
Clarksville Fire Rescue said the incident occurred in the 3300 block of Summerfield Drive at about 10:42 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
Officials said the owner of the home was inside when the crash occurred but was not injured.
The pickup truck reportedly ran into the home and hit an electrical box, which left electrical wires on the hood of the vehicle. CDE Lightband was called to the home Sunday night to disconnect the power supply.
According to Clarksville Fire Rescue, the driver sustained injuries and had to be removed from the vehicle.
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Montgomery County EMS reportedly took the driver to a local hospital. The extent of their injuries has not been revealed.
Once the driver was removed, personnel with Building Codes were able to stabilize the home and remove the vehicle, officials said.
The American Red Cross is assisting the homeowner with living arrangements. It remains unclear what led to the crash.
No other information was immediately released.
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Sunday, 7 July 2024
Jarange-Patil warns Maharashtra govt again: Face defeat in Assembly polls if promise not met
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MNPD: Jackson woman killed in racing-related crash on I-24; Charges anticipated against driver
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Police said charges are anticipated against the driver who “appeared to be a racing another vehicle” early Sunday morning before crashing on Interstate 24, resulting in the death of his passenger.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the crash happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 7 in the westbound lanes of I-24 at Briley Parkway.
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Authorities reported a Nissan Altima appeared to be racing another vehicle when it “overshot the exit ramp to Briley Parkway North, and lost control, eventually coming to a rest on the other side of the on ramp.”
The Nissan’s passenger – identified as 23-year-old Olivia Taylor of Jackson – was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) where she died, officials said. She was reportedly wearing her seatbelt.
Meanwhile, the Nissan’s driver – identified as a 24-year-old man from Jackson – was taken to VUMC with critical injures.
Police said charges are anticipated and evidence of impairment was found at the scene.
An investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing. Additional details were not immediately released.
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Saturday, 6 July 2024
Iran’s presidential election was ‘not free or fair’, says US
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Shooter, victims identified after 4 killed, 3 injured in northern Kentucky home
FLORENCE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A home in Florence where a birthday celebration was reportedly taking place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now a crime scene.
Law enforcement has identified the man who allegedly killed four people and hurt three others after a mass shooting occurred in a home on Ridgecrest Drive.
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Florice police said when officers were dispatched to the Ridgecrest Drive home, they could still hear shots being fired.
Law enforcement said 20-year-old Chase Garvey was identified as the shooter. Garvey had been arrested before Saturday's shooting multiple times in the past and had most recently been lodged in the Kenton County Detention Center for 30 days on August 25, 2023, due to a "parole violation," according to the Kenton County Detention Center website.
Three victims injured in the shooting were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and are expected to recover, per authorities.
The victims who were killed have been identified by the Florence Police Department as:
- 19-year-old Delaney Eary
- Hayden Rybicki
- Melissa Parrett, 44 years old
- Shane Miller, 20 years old
Florence police said the shooting is still under investigation.
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Four people are dead, including an alleged shooter, and three others have been injured after an early morning shooting in northern Kentucky.
Florence police said officers were called to Ridgecrest Drive just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning for reports of an "active shooter" inside a home.
When law enforcement arrived, officers found seven victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Four of them were pronounced dead at the scene, three others were taken to UC Medical Center, listed in critical but stable condition.
According to Florence Police, when officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had fled by car. Officers quickly located the alleged shooter's car in the area of Farmview Drive and US 42 where they attempted a traffic stop that led to a pursuit.
The pursuit reportedly ended in the area of Dale Heimbrock Way near Hicks Pike when the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a ditch.
When authorities approached the car, officers said the alleged shooter was found inside with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Florence Police Department said the shooting remains under investigation, but there is no active threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 859-371-1234.
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Human remains found near busy Hendersonville intersection
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - The Hendersonville Police Department is investigating after human remains were found near State Route 386 Wednesday afternoon.
Police said a subcontract worker with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) was picking up trash along the roadway when they discovered the remains in a small wood line near State Route 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) by New Shackle Island Road.
The remains are those of a white woman with brown hair, who stood about four feet, nine inches tall, and weighed about 105 pounds, according to invesitgators.
The victim's identity and cause of death are still under investigation and pending an autopsy report.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hendersonville Police Department at 615-822-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips Mobile Application.
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Opioid treatment program facing opposition in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A petition with more than 2,100 signatures aims to prevent an opioid treatment program from setting up shop in Putnam County because it plans to include methadone.
"We hear the bad stuff, folks getting in and selling it, you're bringing in folks from all our other areas of the region and the state and crime goes up and and all those issues," said Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. "It's just a negative we think for our community and the community so far is turning out pretty big against it."
Cedar Recovery filed a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities commission for an opioid treatment program to be located at 1805 Burgess Falls Road in Cookeville. It currently operate 13 facilities in Tennessee and Virginia, including an outpatient location in Cookeville. Cedar Recovery recently added methadone to its other medications used for treatment and its leaders feel evidence backs that decision.
"I'll be honest with you, I hate that they call it a methadone clinic because it's an Opioid Treatment Program and the word methadone clinic is so stigmatizing," said Cedar Recovery Cheif Strategy Officer, Paul Trivette. "There is no question. No question that methadone, an FDA approved medication that's been studied since the 1960s, is an effective medication to treat opioid use disorder. That is not even debatable."
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, opioids have consistently played a role in drug overdose deaths among state residents and were involved in 3,073 overdose deaths in the Volunteer State in 2022.
"We want to try to do everything we can to help the drug addiction problem there is and we feel like we are doing that. So we're not against Cedar Recovery with their facility, they have a facility here now, a recovery facility. It's the methadone part of it, that we're very, very concerned about," explained Mayor Porter.
The Putnam County Commission passed a resolution opposing the proposed program. An online petition stated methadone has been linked in medical studies to brain tissue damage and respiratory problems and has an FDA warning as a possibly addictive drug. Commission leaders said the area already has treatment available for opioid addiction. They're also concerned about venture capital investors and that the clinic would share a building with children.
"The location that they're looking at putting a clinic in, its the same as a sports facility for kids to practice sports on a daily basis. And it's, it's within 1,000-1,200 foot of two different daycares. It's 1,000 to 2,000 feet of a new elementary school that we're about to open in the fall. And we just think it's a terrible location," said Mayor Porter. "Most folks that we've seen in the community, we've had several large meetings, they oppose it."
Trivette said the concerns are not without merit but the landscape surrounding methadone treatment has changed over the years and leaders shouldn't let fear prevent those in need from getting help.
"The opioid epidemic has been exacerbated by fentanyl. Overdoses continued to skyrocket. People are dying," said Trivette. "It's personal to me because my father died of a drug overdose on December 15, 2010. I was one of the people that was standing on the sidelines, opposing these types of programs."
According to Cedar Recovery, its program would serve 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland area. The average driving distance to an opioid treatment program for residents of Putnam County is reportedly 97 miles away.
"What about the individuals that are battling the most deadly disease for people that are under the age of 50? These are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, friends, loved ones. And this is an evidence based treatment. So we should not shun them," said Trivette. "There is a deep faith community in in Putnam County, and I'm part of that same faith. But the difference is I approach people where they are, we love them unconditionally. We forgive them habitually. We demonstrate mercy. And we also love them too much to let them stay where they're at. So we provide that level of care and those services to help those individuals find recovery."
Cedar Recovery sent what it calls a "good neighbor agreement" to Putnam County's leaders. It says if the state does approve this facility, it will take steps to alleviate concerns with measures such as a community advisory board, considerate hours and prohibiting outdoor seating or waiting areas.
"A lot of the rhetoric that's going on around this type of program is, it's fear. It's 'Hey, what are you going to attract to this community? What are you going to do here? You're trading a drug for a drug.' All of these things have been disproven. It's not based in in anything that is evidence based or scientific based," said Trivette. "The individuals that present to this facility must meet criteria for opioid use disorder. There's going to be drug testing, there's going to be assessments done. When that happens, you're going to also be engaged with a therapist, a counselor, a peer recovery specialist. You will be given medication that has been shown to save your life, that would be methadone."
Despite the local opposition, it's up to state officials to give the green light to open this facility. Mayor Porter said he plans to attend a meeting in Nashville at the end of July to voice concerns along with the county sheriff, district attorney and medical experts.
"We've got a lot of other treatment facilities here that don't use methadone and are having some great success. With the opioid abatement money that's come down from the lawsuit, we put out to now in two batches with this year, almost a million dollars to a lot of our treatment and recovery facilities here in Putnam County, that are doing great without the methadone," said Mayor Porter. "We want to do everything we can and we think we are doing a lot to try and help you have these clinics that are in an hour's drive of Cookeville. If you want methadone and that's what works for you, you have the availability to get it. We just think that the negativity parts outweigh the the positives for our community."
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