Tuesday, 31 December 2024
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Monday, 30 December 2024
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Driver charged in August crash that killed Nashville woman, injured 2 children
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman died and two children were injured in an August crash that occurred at a Nashville intersection. Now, more than four months later, police have charged a 36-year-old woman for her connection to the deadly incident.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the crash happened at the intersection of Ewing and Gwynnwood Drives on August 23.
Police said a preliminary investigation showed that 36-year-old Shynithia Stone was traveling south on Gwynnwood Drive in a 2017 Infiniti QX60 SUV when she ran a stop sign at the Ewing Drive intersection and collided with a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro.
The driver of the Camaro—identified as 46-year-old Tamika Petway— was taken to Skyline Medical Center where she died, officials said.
Meanwhile, police reported Stone was taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A previous News 2 report states two passengers in Stone's vehicle, a seven-year-old and 14-year-old, were also taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the crash.
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An analysis of the event data recorder in the Infiniti reportedly showed Stone was traveling between 47-52 miles per hour before colliding with Petway's Camaro. Authorities added the speed limit in the area was 30 miles per hour.
Stone was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 30. She was charged with vehicular homicide by recklessness.
Court records show she is being held in Metro Jail on a $76,000 bond.
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Sunday, 29 December 2024
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How the Nashville Zoo takes care of animals during winter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) —It has been extremely cold across Middle Tennessee through the end of fall and the start of winter, but we aren’t the only Nashvillians that need a warm place to rest: The Nashville Zoo animals need a toasty place, too!
Jim Bartoo, marketing and public relations director at the Nashville Zoo, said the animals are treated like family. Primates and tropical birds are more susceptible to the cold, so they have heaters in their exhibits to keep them comfortable.
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Depending on the animal, some are allowed outside in cold weather when the sun is out, and some have the option to come in and out as they please. Bartoo explained the bigger issue is the cold interfering with zookeepers' daily duties.
“Sometimes they have to put heaters in the water troughs, so the animals can have something to drink. Sometimes, the locks that are on the fences and containment areas freeze so the keepers have to take little blow torches out there to kind of warm up the lock so they can open up the locks to get in to take care of them. Not to mention that they have to be out in these conditions for long periods of time.”
The Nashville Zoo makes sure all keepers are equipped with clothing to brave the cold weather so they can provide the best care possible for the animals.
If you are headed out to Zoolumination, Bartoo says the Sumatran tigers and the Caribbean flamingos can be seen out past their bedtimes along with many other animals.
If you are planning a trip to the zoo and want to see which animals can be seen during the cold weather: you can click here.
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Saturday, 28 December 2024
Friday, 27 December 2024
Spring Hill road closed after 1 killed in crash
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 25-year-old driver has died following a Friday morning crash in Spring Hill, police said.
The Spring Hill Police Department (SHPD) said the crash happened on Port Royal Road between Jim Warren Road and Saturn Parkway just after 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27.
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Authorities reported the crash involved a car and pick-up truck. The 25-year-old driver of the car sustained "fatal injuries," according to SHPD.
The portion of Port Royal Road is expected to be closed for "an extended time" until officers complete an investigation into the deadly crash.
No additional details were immediately released.
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Man facing multiple drug charges in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A man is being held on a hefty bond after authorities reportedly seized drugs and weapons from his Henry County home Thursday.
According to officials, on Thursday, Dec. 26, members of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the Puryear Police Department executed a search warrant in the 300 block of Walnut Street in Paris, where they seized illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons.
The sheriff's office said Jacob Fry was charged with possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance -- all with intent -- as well as possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Friday, Dec. 27, authorities announced Fry is being held for these charges -- all of which "will receive the enhancement of being committed in a drug free school zone" -- at the Henry County Jail with a a $250,000 bond.
No additional details have been released about this case.
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Riley Strain's death sparks safety changes in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Riley Strain came to Nashville for a fun time with his fraternity brothers, but the Mizzou college student never made it home. The 22-year-old's body was found in the Cumberland River two weeks after he disappeared, starting a conversation about safety along the Nashville riverfront.
Some of the last images of Riley Strain show him on March 8, stumbling on the streets of downtown Nashville near the riverfront. The autopsy revealed his death as accidental with no signs of significant trauma. However, Riley's blood alcohol was two times the legal limit and he had Delta 9 in his system.
His body was recovered from the Cumberland two weeks later.
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Strain's death also has city leaders looking at what changes could be made to the riverfront to make it a safer experience.
"I think what happened with Riley really accelerated that conversation," said Jacob Kupin, Metro councilmember for District 19.
Kupin, who represents the riverfront neighborhoods, said when it comes to downtown safety, there are several pieces to the puzzle.
"I think it's a myriad of things. The saddest part part to me was the Nashville of old that I know, multiple people would have stopped him along the way, and said, 'What's going on? Why are you stumbling? Are you okay?' And it didn't happen. And I'm not blaming anybody for that. It's more a cultural shift. And people are seeing folks over-inebriated constantly so it's hard to know who is in trouble and who is not."
After Riley's death, Metro installed a chain link fence to keep people away from the cliffside that leads the river. The mayor also allocated $1.5 million in his capital spending proposal to increase riverfront safety.
Ideas include permanent fencing, updated signs showing visitors where to go, clearing brush and installing emergency dock access.
"Statistically, Nashville's a very safe city. Most people that come here have a very safe and good experience. But also, we are responsive. When we see things, when we see gaps in the system that we can fill, we're going to fill them," said Kupin.
One safety concern has to do with overdosing. A new device called ONEbox have been installed in the downtown core.
"It's a box that has narcan in it, so if someone is at that bar overdosing - and we know there's a fentanyl crisis going on right now - someone's in a bar and they think it's one thing and it ends up having fentanyl or other substances in it, we can revive them with the narcan that's in bars, so they are working on that effort. We are working on the safe bar effort to combat sexual assault. So I think we are doing a really good job of identifying the challenges and continuing to work on them."
Red Frogs is seen as one solution. The non-profit sets up shop downtown and helps partiers with everything from charging their cellphone, directions, or just some water. Kupin would like to see it expanded.
"I don't know if he would have crossed the Red Frogs path, but there's a decent chance a Red Frogs person would have seen him, grabbed him, and said, 'Hey are you okay?' And we would be telling a different tale."
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New Tennessee laws that take effect Jan. 1, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2025, a number of new laws will be in effect in Tennessee.
'Protect Tennessee Minors Act' (SB1792)
One of the biggest pieces of legislation set to take effect in the new year is the "Protect Tennessee Minors Act," which would require age verification for access to explicit websites.
The bill, passed by the 113th General Assembly in December 2023, requires websites use a "reasonable age-verification method," to verify the age of each active user for the entire time the website if at least one-third of the website's content consists of "content harmful to minors."
One example of a "reasonable age-verification method" is uploading a state ID, per the terms of the law. The age must also be verified every 60 minutes of use, per the law.
Violations of the law are considered Class C felonies in Tennessee, which carry a maximum penalty of 3-15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The law has not been without its criticism, with a group filing a federal lawsuit against the state to stop its enforcement. The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) said the law violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, as well as the Supremacy Clause.
FSC was joined in the lawsuit by an internet sexual wellness website, a private erotic video hosting website, an adult toy store, and a Tennessee-based adult performer.
'Prior Authorization Fairness Act' (HB0885)
Another law set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025 is dubbed the "Prior Authorization Fairness Act."
Passed in May 2023, the law requires certain notifications to be made if a health insurance provider denies coverage of medications while citing a prior authorization reason.
Specifically, it requires that an "adverse determination regarding a request for prior authorization" must be made by a licensed physician or a healthcare professional with the same or a similar specialty as the healthcare professional requesting the prior authorization.
It mandates appeals for prior authorizations for "non-urgent" cases be completed within seven days, and urgent prior authorization reviews must be completed within 72 hours, plus one addition business day, if applicable.
It also stipulates health carriers are not permitted to issue health providers incentives for "adverse decisions," and requires health carriers to maintain a "complete list of healthcare services for which a prior authorization is required."
The rulemaking portion of the law went into effect in May 2023, but the practical applications of the law were held until Jan. 1, 2025.
Landlord/Tenant Transparency (HB1814)
Renters will have increased transparency from their landlords upon signing rental agreements in Tennessee starting in the new year.
A bill passed in 2023 states landlords must give renters the following information upon entering a lease agreement:
- The agent authorized to managed the premises, including a third-party management company
- An owner or a person/agent authorized to act for/on behalf of the owner
- A phone number or email address for maintenance services or an online portal for landlord-tenant communications
The information must be provided to a potential renter before they sign a lease, according to the bill text.
Service Industry Training (SB1798)
One law designed to help combat alcohol-related sexual assault will impact those in the service industry in Nashville.
A bill passed by Tennessee Democrats this year will require servers to complete supplemental alcohol awareness training starting in 2025.
The law requires the course last at least 3.5 hours and must include training to understand the role of alcohol in sexual assault and harassment, best practices for ensuring patron safety and bystander intervention, recognizing the role of drugs in assault, and strategies to prevent patron drugging in establishments.
According to the bill, the training must also "educate servers on recognizing and reporting signs of human trafficking."
A place that will have servers or bartenders that complete this training must show proof of such a curriculum within one year of applying for a server permit, according to the text of the bill.
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Thursday, 26 December 2024
Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa Airport in rebel-held Yemen, Iran says ‘violation’ of peace
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Wednesday, 25 December 2024
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Case registered against 12 social media users for sharing manipulative video of CM Fadnavis
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Monday, 23 December 2024
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Sunday, 22 December 2024
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Saturday, 21 December 2024
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Friday, 20 December 2024
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Thursday, 19 December 2024
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KSP investigating after man shot, killed by Logan County deputy
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — An investigation is underway following a deputy-involved shooting in Logan County that resulted in a man's death.
Kentucky State Police (KSP) said its Bowling Green post was contacted by the Logan County Sheriff's Office just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and asked to investigate a shooting in Lewisburg. As a result, troopers and detectives responded to the scene.
According to officials, the preliminary investigation indicates two Logan County deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home along Lewisburg-Edwards Road. During the incident, a deputy reportedly realized a man at the residence had an active arrest warrant.
KSP said the individual had a gun, which he pointed toward the deputies during the interaction, so one of the deputies fired their agency-issued weapon, hitting the man. The Logan County Coroner's Office pronounced him dead at the scene.
Authorities said no other injuries were reported following the shooting.
"KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the Commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation," KSP said in a statement. "To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP’s standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts have been gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case."
No additional details have been released about this incident, including the identity of the man who died.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Several children killed in stampede at holiday fair event in Nigeria
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Silent alarm for staff, turnstile gate with biometric access: Yerawada Central Prison gets a security upgrade
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'Total loss': Fire causes Putnam County home to collapse
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It took hours for crews to contain a fire that sparked at a home Monday night in Putnam County.
According to the Putnam County Fire Department, fire personnel were sent to a single-story home along E. Whitehall Road at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they reportedly observed a "heavy fire" coming from the back of the home. Fire officials said crews made an exterior attack to the back of the home and entered through the front door.
However, due to deteriorating conditions and heavy flames in the attic, a crew inside had to be quickly pulled after being unable to gain access to the blaze.
The Putnam County Fire Department said the structural components of the home began to fail as crews made a full exterior attack, which led to a partial collapse of the roof.
Crews reportedly worked tirelessly for six hours to battle the flames. The home was determined to be a "total loss."
Officials added no injuries were reported, and all residents were able to make it out of the home safely.
Putnam County EMS reportedly provided medical coverage and rehabilitation to fire crews. Meanwhile, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office provided traffic control since E. Whitehall Road was "severely impacted" as crews worked to contain the fire.
No other information was immediately released.
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Monday, 16 December 2024
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5 dead, including suspect, in Wisconsin school shooting: police
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - At least five people are dead, including the suspect, and another five were injured after a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
The shooting occurred just before 11 a.m. on Monday, the Madison Police Department said. When officers arrived, they found multiple gunshot wound victims and a "juvenile who they believe is responsible," said Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes.
At least one of those killed was a "juvenile person," Barnes said. The suspected shooter was also among the deceased.
Police didn't disclose any additional information on the victims as they worked to inform their families.
Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing.
“More information will be released as it is available. We currently need people to avoid the area," Madison police said in a statement.
Roads in the area are blocked off. Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have also responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement.
Abundant Life Christian School has about 390 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, according to the school's website. This was the last week of school scheduled for the year ahead of the Christmas vacation.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Sunday, 15 December 2024
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Saturday, 14 December 2024
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Christian Co. woman charged with manslaughter after fatal pedestrian-involved crash
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — A Hopkinsville woman has been charged with manslaughter after she allegedly struck a man with her vehicle twice before fleeing the scene, according to authorities.
According to the Christian County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), law enforcement was initially called to Willows Apartments in Pembroke around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 after a caller reported that a man was struck by a black car that had left the scene.
Officials said Eiesha B. Whitlock, 33, was identified during a police investigation and arrested in Hopkinsville hours after the incident.
The victim — identified as 29-year-old Daquan Butler of Pembroke — was transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
During an interview with authorities, Whitlock allegedly admitted that she struck the victim with her vehicle. Whitlock told investigators she was aware Butler was trapped underneath her car, and she backed up and drove over him again before driving away, CCSO said.
According to a release, Whitlock was reported to have told deputies "she left the scene because she was scared."
Her vehicle was seized as evidence in the investigation.
Whitlock is detained in Christian County Jail and charged with the following:
- Manslaughter, 2nd degree- Felony
- Leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid or assistance- Misdemeanor
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Friday, 13 December 2024
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Wanted man arrested in Christian County for traffic violations, drug charges
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) -- A man with arrest warrants in multiple counties was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a traffic stop in Christian County.
According to the Christian County Sheriff's Office, detectives from its Anti-Crime Unit spotted 48-year-old Gregory Barnett operating a vehicle at South Main Street and West 9th Street, by the farmers market in Hopkinsville, around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Authorities said Barnett had with active warrants for his arrest from Christian, Muhlenberg, Caldwell, and Hopkins counties, which prompted detectives to initiate a traffic stop.
During the encounter, law enforcement said they discovered the vehicle lacked insurance and registration; it had not been transferred into Barnett’s name; and its Kentucky license plate was altered with the left side cut and bent, obscuring its view.
The sheriff's office reported Barnett gave consent to search his vehicle, which turned up a clear glass pipe with suspected methamphetamine residue in a camouflage jacket, a clear bag containing 2 grams of suspected meth under the driver’s seat cover, and a large bottle of whiskey with some contents remaining in the passenger floorboard.
Officials said Barnett -- who admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day -- was taken into custody and brought to the Christian County Jail. Meanwhile, the vehicle was towed due to the listed violations and the lack of insurance and registration.
According to authorities, Barnett faces the following charges:
- No registration receipt
- Failure to produce insurance card
- Failure to register transfer of motor vehicle
- Improper display of registration plates
- First-degree trafficking in controlled substance (first offense, methamphetamine)
- Buy/possess drug paraphernalia
- Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited
No additional details have been released about Barnett or his arrest.
The sheriff's office said it "remains committed to combating illicit drug activity and ensuring public safety," so if you have information that will help law enforcement rid the community of dangerous narcotics, you're asked to call 270-890-1300 or visit the tip section of the sheriff's office's website. You man remain anonymous.
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Thursday, 12 December 2024
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Warren County elementary school student 'removed' for using 'threatening language'
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A student at Centertown Elementary School in Warren County has been "removed from the building" after allegedly using "threatening language" at the school.
According to Warren County Schools, school staff were made aware of a situation involving the student using threatening language. Warren County Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said staff worked with local law enforcement, and the student was removed from the building.
There was no "actual means" for the threat the student made to be carried out, according to Swallows, and students were never in danger.
However, Swallows said the language used by the student is prohibited by state law and "will be handled accordingly."
The school is safe, and all school activities are moving forward as scheduled, Swallows said.
State officials passed a law earlier this year making threats of mass violence against a school or on school property a Class E felony. The law went into effect July 1, 2024.
Since then, multiple students in Middle Tennessee have been arrested for making threats against their schools, particularly in the Nashville area.
Another student disciplined in Marion County is now at the center of a lawsuit against the school threat law.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Rs 1600 for a fake police verification certificate: Cops probe organised racket
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Tuesday, 10 December 2024
EU shares evidence of Indian entities breaching G7 sanctions by making supplies to Russia
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'Cardboard John Doe': Body found in Madison recycling center still unidentified 21 years later
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Twenty-one years ago, a forklift operator at Riverside Recycling in Madison was moving compressed cardboard when they discovered the body of a man.
The man measured 5-foot, 8-inches tall, with black hair and beard and brown eyes. He appeared to be either of white/Caucasian or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity. He is believed to have been between 20 and 40 years old at the time of his death.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department's Cold Case archives, the man's identity remains unknown to this day. He is instead known only as the "Cardboard John Doe."
At the time of his discovery, the man's body was crushed as a result of being compacted with cardboard at the recycling center. Police believe the man was inside a dumpster at a Murfreesboro Road business when he was carried to the recycling center by a garbage truck.
Police said his estimated time of death was within hours of his discovery.
If anyone has any information as to the identity of the "Cardboard John Doe," contact Metro Police at 615-862-8600.
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Monday, 9 December 2024
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Sunday, 8 December 2024
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Tennessee heads to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff opening round
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Volunteers have officially punched their ticket to the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff and will begin their quest for a national title on the road against another one of the sport's traditional powers.
Tennessee received a No. 9 seed in the final set of rankings from the CFP Selection Committee on Sunday. The Vols will travel to face No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast on WKRN.
The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to take on No. 1-ranked Oregon.
It's the first time Tennessee will compete in the CFP playoff in its 11-year history. The opening round matchup will also be just the second-ever game between Tennessee and Ohio State. Tennessee defeated the Buckeyes in the 1996 Citrus Bowl.
Tennessee has appeared in 18 straight CFP rankings, dating back to Nov. 1, 2022.
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State received byes to the quarterfinals as the four highest-ranked conference champions. Teams seeded No. 5-8 will play at home in the opening round.
The other three first-round matchups are No. 5 Texas versus No. 12 Clemson, No. 6 Penn State versus No. 11 SMU, and No. 7 Notre Dame against No. 10 Indiana.
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Saturday, 7 December 2024
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Friday, 6 December 2024
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Thursday, 5 December 2024
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Tullahoma Christmas Parade offers 'siren-free zone' for those with noise sensitivities
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WKRN) — When people in Tullahoma gather downtown for the 68th annual Christmas Parade, one portion of the parade route will be noticeably quieter.
This year, the final third of the parade route down the main thoroughfare of Tullahoma will be a "siren-free" zone, where no loud noises from police cars, firetrucks or ambulances will be sounded.
The idea came from feedback officials with the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce, who organizes the parade each year, solicited after the 2023 parade.
"Last year after the parade we reached out to community partners following the parade to ask if they had any ideas to share," Executive Director Hope Nunley told News 2. "We're always looking for ways to improve the parade and experience."
It was the Tullahoma Police Department who recommended the chamber offer a "siren-free" zone of the parade, for those who may have sensitivities to loud noises, Nunley said.
It was an idea the Chamber's Parade Committee took to heart, she said, and they immediately got to work on the logistics of such a zone, including location and coordinating with all the emergency vehicles that will be featured in the parade.
The chamber even made special signs that will be placed along the curbs in the specified zones, letting families who want to take advantage of such a space know where they should watch the parade from.
Each year, the Christmas parade runs down Jackson Street in Tullahoma, starting near the post office and ending at Tullahoma High School. The approximately-1-mile trek through downtown Tullahoma will officially be "siren-free" from Walgreens to the high school.
The drugstore is a "very easily identifiable" location in Tullahoma, so making that the beginning of the sensory-accommodating area "made the most sense, when looking at the route," Nunley said.
"We just want to make the parade an enjoyable experience for all," she told News 2.
To that end, Nunley added, she and other chamber officials reached out to local community partners who cater to those with sensory issues or other disabilities "to make sure we were approaching this the right way."
Additionally, Nunley said the chamber was able to expand the reach of the message of the siren-free zone, as those groups had their own built-in networks they could use to inform families.
Still, if any parents of children with special sensory needs still want their children to wear hearing protection, Nunley said they should still feel empowered to recommend that.
"If someone still feels most comfortable wearing their earmuffs, let's make sure they bring those items to still make it an enjoyable experience for them, because we understand there are different levels of this need," she said.
News of the siren-free zone of the parade has received an "overwhelming, positive" response from the community, according to Nunley.
"Everyone is so excited to have this part implemented into the parade," she told News 2. "To our thinking, we want it to be a safe parade, and we put a lot of focus on the safety aspect. We also want to make it an enjoyable parade for all."
This year there are a record-breaking 143 entries in the parade, handily beating the previous record of 119 entries.
The Tullahoma Christmas Parade takes to the streets of downtown Tullahoma at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, starting at the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce office on West Lincoln Street.
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Wednesday, 4 December 2024
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Tuesday, 3 December 2024
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Middle Tennessee's first snow of the season: How much did you receive?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A very minor winter weather system came through Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky on Monday, bringing the first widespread flakes of the season. Some areas reached up to one inch, while most locations recorded a dusting.
According to estimates from the National Weather Service forecast office in Nashville, the highest totals in Middle Tennessee were on the Cumberland Plateau. Jamestown (Fentress County) and Monterey (Putnam County) recorded one inch.
Additional Cumberland Plateau communities like Cookeville (Putnam County), Crossville (Cumberland County), and Sparta (White County) measured just over one-half an inch of snow. Other areas recorded mostly less than one-quarter.
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is a partnership with the National Weather Service for the community to contribute weather data. There were additional areas with snow amounts.
Officially, Nashville International Airport reported a trace of snow. While that equates to a zero total, it is not the earliest snow on record. Our average first measurable snow is December 25, with the earliest snow ever recorded on October 30, 1925.
In the next seven days, there is no significant snow in the forecast. Rain does return this weekend and into next week, along with milder temperatures.
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Man facing multiple charges after body found by Giles County barn
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A man who was considered a missing person out of Florida has been taken into custody in connection with another man's death in Middle Tennessee, according to authorities.
The Giles County Sheriff's Department said a report came in shortly after 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 about a "possible deceased person" along Ichabod Lane. Shortly after units arrived at the scene, they discovered a dead man -- later identified by officials as Darren Cody Gambrel -- laying beside a pole barn.
Based on the evidence at the scene, authorities said they determined Gambrel was likely stabbed and placed beside the barn after he died.
Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the sheriff's department said there was enough evidence to arrest Adam Arthur Rosenthal, who was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault resulting in death, and tampering with evidence.
Over the course of the investigation, officials said they learned Rosenthal was considered a missing person out of Gainesville, Florida. In addition, authorities believe Rosenthal is wanted for questioning in connection with serious crimes in other states.
The sheriff's department thanked everyone who helped with the case, including Giles County EMS, the Pulaski Police Department, the Giles County Office of Emergency Management, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
No additional details have been released about this ongoing investigation.
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Montgomery County, Clarksville officials offer one-stop property tax payment location
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Montgomery County Trustee's Office and the City of Clarksville have announced a partnership that will simplify the property tax payment process for all residents.
For the fifth consecutive year, during property tax season, residents will be able to take care of both their Montgomery County property tax payments and their City of Clarksville property taxes at one location with a city and county representative at the Montgomery County Trustee's Office at 350 Pageant Lane in Veterans Plaza.
The hours for the simplified process are Tuesday and Thursday from 8-11:30 a.m. starting Tuesday, Dec. 3, and continuing through Feb. 27, 2025.
Representatives from each organization can accept vouchers and proof of income and process payments if applicable. The partnership allows taxpayers resident in the city limits and receiving tax relief to take care of their county and city taxes at the same place and time.
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with the City of Clarksville for the convenience of our residents. By addressing taxpayers' needs in one convenient location, we hope to provide stronger support and assistance to those who need it most in Montgomery County," said Trustee Kimberly Wiggins.
"This unique partnership ultimately helps to build convenience for taxpayers, and some added efficacy, into household taxpayer collections, services and support at the local level, and we are pleased to have this opportunity to partner with the County," said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts.
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1 dead after house fire in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The cause of a deadly house fire in Montgomery County is under investigation after one person died and another was rescued from the blaze on Sunday morning.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the fire occurred around 8 a.m. in the 900 block of Calvert Drive, located outside the city limits of Clarksville.
Two deputies— who were the first to arrive at the scene— worked to rescue two people who were trapped inside the house, authorities said.
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It was reported that one of the residents managed to escape safely, but the other was unable to be rescued and was pronounced dead at the scene. MCSO said a next of kin was notified but officials will not be releasing an identity.
One of the deputies was transported to a hospital to be treated for heat exposure and smoke inhalation, MSCO said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No additional information was immediately released.
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