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• Woman says faulty fire extinguisher to blame for eviction

  23-07-2015 23:27
  A woman and her 5-year-old daughter are being forced out of their Overlook Ridge apartment after a kitchen fire.
  
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• Bodies of 2 Marines killed in Chattanooga heading home

  23-07-2015 23:15
  
  A week after a lone gunman shot and killed four Marines and a sailor in Chattanooga, motorcades led processions Thursday as two of the fallen Marines began their journeys home.
  
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• Police release sketch of suspect in South Nashville rape

  23-07-2015 22:51
  
  Metro detectives are searching for a man accused of raping a woman at a South Nashville apartment complex Sunday night.
  
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• Oklahoma police find 5 family members stabbed to death

  23-07-2015 22:42
  Oklahoma police responding to a 911 call in which no one spoke found a gruesome scene at a suburban Tulsa home - five members of a family either dead or dying and a 13-year-old girl stabbed but alive near the front door.
  
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• Rain helps Nashville Zoo animals cool off

  23-07-2015 21:33
  
  The rainy weather putting a damper on people’s outdoor plans this week is a welcome sign for animals at the Nashville Zoo.
  
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• Report: Nashville leads country in hotel job growth

  23-07-2015 21:27
  
  A new report based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Nashville led the country in hotel sector job growth last year.
  
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• School board could decide on MNPS director tonight

  23-07-2015 20:00
  
  Metro Schools could make the decision on Thursday on whether Dr. Mike Looney will become the new director of schools.
  
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• NASA mission discovers 'cousin to Earth'

  23-07-2015 19:36
  
  NASA announced on Tuesday the discovery of a near-Earth-size planet with a sun very similar to our own. 
  
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• Frank Mordica, tied for SEC's best rushing game, dies at 57

  23-07-2015 19:29
  
  Frank Mordica, the Vanderbilt running back who shares the single-best rushing performance in Southeastern Conference history, has died. He was 57.
  
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• First I-40 closures to take place this weekend for 'Fast Fix 8' project

  23-07-2015 19:24
  
  TDOT officials say the eastbound and westbound bridges over Herman Street, Clinton Street, Jo Johnston Avenue and Charlotte Avenue show advanced signs of deterioration and require almost constant maintenance.
  
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• Bystanders help stop robbery suspect from leaving

  23-07-2015 19:20
  
  Police said 40-year-old Wayne Edward Drury walked up behind a woman and cut the shoulder strap on her purse at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Demonbreun Street.
  
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• Police find drugs after raiding business for counterfeit items

  23-07-2015 18:30
  
  The search warrant was served at the AA Mart at 2700 Whites Creek Pike on Thursday morning.
  
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• Peyton Manning starts fund for families of Chattanooga victims

  23-07-2015 17:50
  
  The Chattanooga Heroes Fund will provide financial assistance to the families and those who were directly impacted by the shooting for their short-term and long-term needs.
  
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• Billboards honor servicemen killed in Chattanooga shootings

  23-07-2015 17:38
  
  New billboards throughout Knoxville, Chattanooga and other cities statewide show hats for four Marines and one Navy sailor, to honor the servicemen killed in last Thursday's fatal shootings.
  
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• Country singer Daron Norwood found dead in Hereford apartment

  23-07-2015 17:24
  
  Police say country singer Daron Norwood has been found dead in his Texas apartment.
  
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• Metro Fraud Unit searching north Nashville business

  23-07-2015 17:21
  
  The search warrant was served at the AA Mart at 2700 Whites Creek Pike on Thursday morning.
  
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• Ernst & Young brings health care team to Nashville

  23-07-2015 17:06
  
  Ernst & Young is forming a health care market team in Nashville. Brad Duncan will be heading the team, according to The Tennessean.
  
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• Utah investor buys fifth Nashville property

  23-07-2015 17:06
  
  Utah-based Peak Capital Partners has bought an apartment unit on Thompson Lane. According to the Nashville Post, the investment and management company bought Covenant Crossing, a 110-unit apartment complex.
  
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• Billboard names Nashville's top 50 power players

  23-07-2015 17:06
  
  Billboard released its first-ever list of Nashville power players this morning. On Thursday, Billboard named the 50 men and women in Nashville who taking risks and making deals that make Music City.
  
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• Tennessee lineman Charles Mosley arrested on DUI charge

  23-07-2015 16:48
  
  Tennessee redshirt freshman lineman Charles Mosley has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence.
  
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• $1 million Powerball ticket bought in Nashville

  23-07-2015 16:39
  
  This marks the 18th win of $1 million or more this year in Tennessee.
  
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• Former President Jimmy Carter hosting book signing in Nashville

  23-07-2015 16:34
  
  Former President Jimmy Carter will be in the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library on Church Street to sign copies of his new book, A Full Life: Reflections at 90.
  
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• Batch of mosquitoes collected in Metro tests positive for West Nile virus

  23-07-2015 16:05
  
  The mosquitoes were trapped near the intersection of Clarksville Highway and South Hamilton Road. Officials said this is the second batch that has tested positive this year.
  
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• Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant builds 500,000th Passat

  23-07-2015 15:42
  
  Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant has completed its 500,000th Passat.
  
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• Miranda Lambert sings at small club 2 days after announcing divorce

  23-07-2015 15:42
  
  Country star Miranda Lambert jumped on stage and sang at a small club in Nashville, Tennessee, two days after announcing her divorce from husband Blake Shelton.
  
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• Funeral plans for Massachusetts Marine announced

  23-07-2015 15:40
  
  A Marine from Massachusetts killed by a gunman in Tennessee will be laid to rest next week.
  
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• Cigarettes, cash stolen from south Nashville gas station

  23-07-2015 13:54
  
  The clerk said someone threw a rock through the window at the business on Bell Road.
  
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• ITG Solo Competition winner

  23-07-2015 13:53
  
  Marcus Flores, recently won first place at the 2015 International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition. Flores is a graduate of Las Cruces High School and New Mexico State University.
  
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• Teen injured after shots fired from SUV in north Nashville

  23-07-2015 13:41
  
  Police said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday the intersection of 25th Avenue North and Dowlan Street.
  
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• 16-year-old girl shot in the foot in north Nashville

  23-07-2015 13:39
  
  The victim told police she was with her friend who was fighting another girl who had a gun on her. The boyfriend of the girl with the gun reportedly took it and fired shots at the teen as she ran off.
  
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• Police investigating break-in at East Nashville pharmacy

  23-07-2015 12:44
  
  Police are responding to a break-in at the Riverside Pharmacy in East Nashville.
  
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• Raw tuna recalled after 11-state salmonella outbreak

  23-07-2015 11:34
  
  Most of those who got sick say they ate raw tuna in sushi within a week of feeling ill.
   
  
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• 16-year-old injured in north Nashville shooting

  23-07-2015 11:23
  
  Police said the shooting happened overnight near the intersection of 25th Avenue North and Dowlan Street.
  
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• Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces "Nashville"...

  23-07-2015 09:44
  
  Riverfest, presented by the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite, is pleased to announce Charles Esten of television's hit series "Nashville" will be the featured headliner at the 2015 Festival. Charles Esten will take the main stage as the headlining event on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at 9:00pm.
  
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• TX woman who died in jail cell did not suffer from depression says attorney

  23-07-2015 05:55
  
  During a news conference in Lisle, IL, the family of Sandra Bland called for a complete dash-cam video to be released, as well as dismissed allegations that Bland was diagnosed with depression.
  
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• Local musician puts his heart into his music

  23-07-2015 05:36
  
  Vern Percival and daughter Emily Percival perform at the Ballinger Summer Festival and Craft Fair. Despite past health challenges, the 69-year-old has not lost his smile or his positive attitude, and he also sings with popular local band the Huckabillys.
  
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• Nissan Stadium vendor suspended after serving alcohol to minors

  23-07-2015 04:38
  
  The food and drink vendor at Nissan Stadium faced some tough questions at Wednesday’s Metro Beer Board meeting.
  
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• Blackburn calls for Planned Parenthood's federal funding to be pulled

  23-07-2015 04:15
  Two undercover videos released in the last two week have sparked investigations of Planned Parenthood's handling of fetal tissue.
  
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• Nissan Stadium vendor goes before Metro Beer Board

  23-07-2015 01:28
  
  The food and drink vendor at Nissan Stadium will face some tough questions at Wednesday’s Metro Beer Board meeting.
  
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• Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert divorce after 4 years of marriage

  23-07-2015 01:27
  
  Blake Shelton, left, and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 57th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles. Blake Shelton, left, and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.
  
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• Haslam implements security measures at military sites

  23-07-2015 01:26
  
  Gov. Bill Haslam says temporary security measures have been implemented after a gunman in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killed five U.S. troops last week.
  
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• Volunteers gear up for backpack giveaway

  23-07-2015 01:17
  
  The final preparations are underway to brighten up the back to school season for some children in Williamson County.
  
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• I-Team catches up to owner of Murfreesboro car dealership

  23-07-2015 01:16
  
  Randy Roth, the owner of Nashville Motor Cars, has not yet answered questions from dozens of customers after the dealer closed suddenly last month.
  
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• TV actor stands guard at Franklin military facility

  23-07-2015 01:07
  
  A former television actor was among the armed civilians guarding a military recruitment facility in Franklin Wednesday.
  
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• Woman adopts best friend's four kids after death

  23-07-2015 01:04
  
  Following her best friend's death, a woman kept her promise and adopted her friend's four daughters.  
  
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• Pastor suspended 90 days for marrying same-sex couple

  23-07-2015 00:30
  Rev. Pam Hawkins, the associate pastor of Belmont United Methodist Church, has been suspended without pay for 90 days for performing a same-sex marriage in the spring.
  
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