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More Americans refusing vitamin K shots for newborns: Study
More Americans refusing vitamin K shots for newborns: Study
(The Hill) – More American newborns are not receiving vitamin K shots, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that fro…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
More Americans refusing vitamin K shots for newborns: Study
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger's death ruled homicide
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger’s death ruled homicide
Michael Virgil, 35, died Dec. 13, 2024, during a four-day Navigator of the Seas cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico. He was traveling with his fiancée, their young son and other relatives.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger's death ruled homicide
Tennessee regulations at risk under Trump's proposed ban on state AI laws
Tennessee regulations at risk under Trump’s proposed ban on state AI laws
President Donald Trump has renewed his push to ban state artificial intelligence regulations, which would give the federal government sweeping authority over AI laws and put legislation in states l…
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December 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Tennessee regulations at risk under Trump's proposed ban on state AI laws
Tennessee farmers face heavy losses as federal relief program is set to begin
Tennessee farmers face heavy losses as federal relief program is set to begin
Farmers said margins have tightened significantly as they continue to manage rising costs for fertilizer, fuel and equipment.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Tennessee farmers face heavy losses as federal relief program is set to begin
Man remains hospitalized after shooting in Cheatham County
Man remains hospitalized after shooting in Cheatham County
Nearly three weeks later, the victim remains hospitalized and may never walk again.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Man remains hospitalized after shooting in Cheatham County
Nashville brothers create new community app
Nashville brothers create new community app
The app is called Taskquatch. Guy Cherkesky and his brother Itay Cherkesky co-founded the app. Anyone can use the app if they have a problem that’s too small to call a professional.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Nashville brothers create new community app
Lawmaker pushes for more inspections after failing sewage systems in Wilson County
Lawmaker pushes for more inspections after failing sewage systems in Wilson County
As one Wilson County elementary school is a step closer to permanently resolving its sewage removal system, a Tennessee lawmaker said he would push for more regular sewer inspections.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Lawmaker pushes for more inspections after failing sewage systems in Wilson County
'It was pretty comical': How the real Grinch stole Christmas from a Goodlettsville porch
‘It was pretty comical’: How the real Grinch stole Christmas from a Goodlettsville porch
A thief who did not need a sleigh or a dog to steal holiday spirit, a woman says someone swiped her 5-foot Grinch off her porch.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
'It was pretty comical': How the real Grinch stole Christmas from a Goodlettsville porch
MNPD: Man arrested for cashing stolen checks at different banks
MNPD: Man arrested for cashing stolen checks at different banks
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a six month investigation from the department’s fraud unit resulted in the arrest of 28-year-old Demonte Trammell.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:05 AM
MNPD: Man arrested for cashing stolen checks at different banks
Even more apartments underway in West Nashville
Even more apartments underway in West Nashville
Nashville has seen no shortage of new apartments in recent years, with the city reaching its peak of new units in 2024.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Even more apartments underway in West Nashville
I-24W reopens after shutdown caused by rollover crash
I-24W reopens after shutdown caused by rollover crash
I-24 West was temporarily closed Monday because of a rollover crash.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I-24W reopens after shutdown caused by rollover crash
Columbia Police land $1.3M grant to upgrade crime-fighting tech
Columbia Police land $1.3M grant to upgrade crime-fighting tech
Columbia Police is upgrading their crime fighting tool box.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Columbia Police land $1.3M grant to upgrade crime-fighting tech
MNPD seeks public's help finding third suspect wanted for California rapper's 2024 murder
MNPD seeks public’s help finding third suspect wanted for California rapper’s 2024 murder
Metro police have arrested two suspects in connection with the 2024 shooting death of California rapper Christopher Cheeks. Now, they’ve asked for the public’s help to find a third susp…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
MNPD seeks public's help finding third suspect wanted for California rapper's 2024 murder
Community leaders plead for mercy as Tennessee prepares to execute convicted killer Harold Nichols
Community leaders plead for mercy as Tennessee prepares to execute convicted killer Harold Nichols
Faith leaders and anti-execution advocates gathered Monday to plead for mercy for Harold Nichols.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Community leaders plead for mercy as Tennessee prepares to execute convicted killer Harold Nichols
Cheatham, Hickman counties deputies team up to capture convicted drug absconder
Cheatham, Hickman counties deputies team up to capture convicted drug absconder
In 2019, Nathan Warren was convicted of Schedule I Drugs, Possession of Meth with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell as well as tampering with evidence in Cheatham County.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Cheatham, Hickman counties deputies team up to capture convicted drug absconder
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia named Heisman Trophy finalist
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia named Heisman Trophy finalist
Pavia will be the first Commodore in program history to represent Vanderbilt as a Heisman finalist at Saturday night’s ceremony in New York City.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia named Heisman Trophy finalist
Tennessee Department of Health reports increase in severe histoplasmosis cases in Williamson, Maury counties
Tennessee Department of Health reports increase in severe histoplasmosis cases in Williamson, Maury counties
The reported increase in severe histoplasmosis cases in Williamson and Maury County residents started in September 2025.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Tennessee Department of Health reports increase in severe histoplasmosis cases in Williamson, Maury counties
Ground delay issued at Nashville International Airport for arriving aircraft
Ground delay issued at Nashville International Airport for arriving aircraft
The ground delay was announced just before 3:30 p.m. and is expected to last until just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Ground delay issued at Nashville International Airport for arriving aircraft
Mt. Juliet losing one Whataburger location
Mt. Juliet losing one Whataburger location
Mt. Juliet is losing one of its Whataburger locations as a major competitor prepares to open in Middle Tennessee.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Mt. Juliet losing one Whataburger location
Whataburger closing 4 Middle Tennessee locations
Whataburger closing 4 Middle Tennessee locations
As the business continues to expand its 17-state footprint, four Middle Tennessee Whataburger locations will not be part of that mission.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Whataburger closing 4 Middle Tennessee locations
Changes for proposed Midtown Business Improvement District security after neighbor feedback
Changes for proposed Midtown Business Improvement District security after neighbor feedback
A plan to make Midtown a better place for businesses and residents alike is seeing changes.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Changes for proposed Midtown Business Improvement District security after neighbor feedback
Man faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting Santa at Humphreys County Christmas parade
Man faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting Santa at Humphreys County Christmas parade
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting Santa Claus, according to arrest documents obtained by News 2.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Man faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting Santa at Humphreys County Christmas parade
Father dies saving son's life after kayaking accident on Southern California lake
Father dies saving son’s life after kayaking accident on Southern California lake
A 54-year-old father has died after saving his 7-year-old son’s life during a boating accident in Riverside County, California.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Father dies saving son's life after kayaking accident on Southern California lake
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging $72B Netflix bid
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging $72B Netflix bid
Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix, which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging $72B Netflix bid
Who has the best coverage in Tennessee? New FCC data compares Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T
Who has the best coverage in Tennessee? New FCC data compares Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T
New data from the Federal Communications Commission allows you to put providers head-to-head and see who has the best data coverage where you live.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Who has the best coverage in Tennessee? New FCC data compares Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T