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• Planned Parenthood protests abortion bill

  15-04-2015 23:56
  
  Planned Parenthood employees donned vintage clothing to protest a controversial abortion bill at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
  
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• At 95, WWII veteran still delivering meals on wheels

  15-04-2015 23:47
  
  If you've ever thought you're too old to volunteer, you should meet 95-year-old Charles Cunningham.
  
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• Transit fair to held at Nashville Farmers' Market

  15-04-2015 23:36
  
  Nashville's first-ever transit fair will be held on Wednesday, promoting a "nutrition on the go" workshop.
  
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• Dates announced for Live on the Green concert series

  15-04-2015 23:30
  
  The music festival, which is in its seventh year, will take place at Public Square Park in downtown Nashville on Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3.
  
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• Dr. Jesse Register delivers final state of schools address

  15-04-2015 23:21
  
  Dr. Jesse Register delivered his final state of the schools address for Metro Schools on Wednesday.
  
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• MTSU student charged in spring break gang rape caught on video

  15-04-2015 22:50
  
  A Middle Tennessee State University student has been arrested in connection with an alleged gang rape that took place on Panama City Beach last month.
  
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• Man faces 55 animal cruelty charges after dozens of animals seized

  15-04-2015 22:26
  
  A Giles County man was arrested for the third time after dozens of animals were seized from his property on Tuesday.
  
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• Ex-NFL star Hernandez convicted of murder, sentenced to life

  15-04-2015 22:10
  
  Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40...
  
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• Polsinelli expands to Nashville

  15-04-2015 21:17
  
  The Polsinelli law firm has opened an office in Nashville, Tennessee, with the hiring of two local lawyers specializing in health care law, adding to its strength in that practice area. Bobby Guy and Robert Dempsey were recruited from the Frost Brown Todd firm to Polsinelli, which was named U.S. News & World Report's health care law firm of the year for 2015.
  
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• The Nashville Food Project Announces Nourish Dinner Chef Roster

  15-04-2015 21:17
  
  Of all the charitable dinners in town, the one that consistently brings the best chefs to cook in Nashville is Nourish , a benefit for the The Nashville Food Project . I can't count the number of James Beard-nominated and -winning chefs that I've been able to meet through the years at this event, and the atmosphere and cuisine is consistently excellent.
  
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• Hate Joe Buck? Can't stand Dick Vitale? This Nashville startup wants to help

  15-04-2015 21:16
  
  Ryan Tyrrell and Glenn Hopper are huge fans of local sports. They're less passionate about national announcers.
  
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• I-40 East reopens after tractor-trailer overturned, spilled load

  15-04-2015 19:51
  
  An overturned tractor-trailer blocked lanes of Interstate 40 for several hours.
  
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• Franklin police investigating rash of burglaries

  15-04-2015 19:47
  
  TJ Nails and Franklin Dental Care, both on Columbia Avenue, were broken into, as well as several cars parked nearby.
  
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• Giles County man arrested on first-degree murder charge

  15-04-2015 19:25
  
  Joseph Bradley, 31, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
  
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• Springfield officials asking for public's help in solving robberies

  15-04-2015 19:06
  
  Officials in Robertson County have voted to increase the reward amount for information leading to arrests and convictions in several unsolved robberies.
  
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• Waiting-period abortion bill passes Senate

  15-04-2015 18:44
  
  A proposal that would require a 48-hour waiting period before an abortion has overwhelmingly passed the Senate.
  
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• TN House votes to name Bible as official book

  15-04-2015 18:38
  
  The state House has passed a bill to make the Bible the official state book of Tennessee, despite opposition from Republican leaders and an attorney general's opinion that the measure would violate the state and federal constitutions.
  
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• I-40 East reopens after tractor-trailer spilled load

  15-04-2015 18:36
  
  An overturned tractor-trailer blocked lanes of Interstate 40 for several hours.
  
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• Father accused of leaving daughter outside Rivergate Mall

  15-04-2015 18:31
  
  A father is accused of leaving his 3-year-old daughter outside of the Rivergate Mall.
  
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• Report: Mom hosts 'naked Twister party' with teens

  15-04-2015 18:21
  
  An Evans woman is facing charges after her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor reported her for having a party that involved alcohol, drugs, sex and minors, according to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. 
  
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• Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez convicted of murder, gets life

  15-04-2015 18:19
  
  Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million...
  
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• Judge: Appointment of special DA in Holly Bobo case is valid

  15-04-2015 17:16
  
  Brothers Zach and Dylan Adams, who are both charged in the case, were in the courtroom on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez convicted of 1st-degree murder

  15-04-2015 16:42
  
  Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder in a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout...
  
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• TN lawmakers to restart debate on Bible as official book

  15-04-2015 15:34
  
  Tennessee House members are preparing for another run Wednesday at making the Bible the official book of Tennessee.
  
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• Christina Aguilera Guest Stars on ABC's "Nashville" Tonight Wednesday, April 15

  15-04-2015 14:40
  
  Christina Aguilera hasn't appeared in a movie since the 2010 film Burlesque , but starting tonight, she's dipping her toe back in the acting waters with a TV role: she'll appear in the next three episodes of ABC's Nashville. In Nashville , Christina plays Jade St. John, the ex-fiancee of former record label boss Jeff Fordham.
  
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• Police: Driver shot in leg, crashes car

  15-04-2015 14:18
  
  The man was shot on South Fifth Street and tried to get away quickly. While turning onto a nearby street, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal fence.
  
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• Overturned semi blocking lanes of I-40 East near downtown

  15-04-2015 14:10
  
  An overturned tractor-trailer is blocking the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near downtown Nashville.
  
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• Status hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Holly Bobo case

  15-04-2015 13:49
  
  Some of the suspects in the Holly Bobo case are scheduled to have a status hearing on Wednesday.
  
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• Predators taking on Blackhawks in NHL playoffs Wednesday night

  15-04-2015 13:14
  
  Wednesday marks the start of the NHL playoffs, and the Predators will kick off their run for the Stanley Cup right here in Nashville.
  
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• Hendersonville PD: Man critically injured in drug-related shooting

  15-04-2015 12:24
  
  According to the Hendersonville Police Department, the shooting happened on the 100 block of Township Drive around 11:30 p.m.
  
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• Music Biz conference leaves L.A. for Nashville, seeks local startups

  15-04-2015 07:32
  
  The Music Business Association, a trade group that promotes music commerce, is bringing its annual Music Biz conference to Nashville this May for the first time in its 50-plus year history.
  
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• Ed Sheeran approves of Taylor Swift's new man

  15-04-2015 07:32
  
  British pop star ED SHEERAN has given the "seal of approval" to his friend TAYLOR SWIFT's rumored new boyfriend, DJ CALVIN HARRIS. The Blank Space singer made headlines last month when she was pictured getting cosy with the Scottish hitmaker at a Kenny Chesney concert in Nashville, Tennessee.
  
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• Federal charge filed against man accused of hoarding guns

  15-04-2015 05:23
  
  The Metro SWAT Team recently descended upon David Lewis' Oakmont Circle home. During the raid, police found several guns and more than 1,300 pounds of ammunition.
  
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• Viral photo of Metro police a hoax

  15-04-2015 04:54
  
  A photo that paints an unflattering picture of Metro police was revealed to be a hoax.
  
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• Ft. Campbell soldiers return from humanitarian mission in Africa

  15-04-2015 02:56
  
  Approximately 200 military families enjoyed a homecoming as troops returned to Fort Campbell from a mission in Africa Tuesday.
  
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• Bill to do away with Tennessee helmet requirement shelved

  15-04-2015 01:22
  
  A proposal to do away with Tennessee's motorcycle helmet requirement has been shelved for the year.
  
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• Invoice reveals questionable agreement between sheriff's office, contractor

  15-04-2015 01:20
  
  The Channel 4 I-Team has learned Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold entered into contracts that county leaders knew nothing about.
  
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• Special committee looks at 'guns in parks' bill

  15-04-2015 01:15
  
  The debate over the so-called "guns in parks" bill doesn't appear to be cooling off anytime soon.
  
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• Tennessee House bogs down over making Bible official book

  15-04-2015 00:04
  
  Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, talks on a phone during a House floor session Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Sexton is the sponsor of a proposal to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee.
  
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• Prominent Nashville investors clear Gulch property

  15-04-2015 00:04
  
  Demolition crews are tearing down buildings in Nashville's trendy Gulch this week, clearing 1.25 acres owned by a high-profile trio of Nashville-based real estate investors.
  
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• Nashville experts weigh in on the real ROI of wellness programs

  15-04-2015 00:04
  
  Wellness programs are often pitched as a way to cut your health insurance costs.
  
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