Parents in Sumner County have voiced strong opposition to two school-related initiatives that would honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At a recent commission meeting, Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield suggested renaming Wolfpack Way, the road that leads to the Liberty Creek schools, to Charlie Kirk Way. He presented the idea as a tribute linked to the decision…
A Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher has been arrested on a child sexual exploitation charge following an investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The accused is 28-year-old Alexander Donahoe, who is employed at Jere Baxter Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee. Authorities say he was arrested Wednesday night as a result of actions by the…
A former Hendersonville fire captain is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a teenage girl during what is being called a “class wars” prank. Authorities say the incident involves a 16-year-old girl and took place amid a series of pranks under that name. The Gallatin Police Department has a role in the inquiry over local prank…
Rutherford County is considering a new initiative to help students and their families learn English. The county school board is expected to review a plan this month that would introduce additional classes taught by ESL (English as a Second Language) assistants. The goal is to provide parents of students with opportunities to learn English and…
A hospital employee in Nashville is being credited with stopping a person who attempted to access a patient’s prescription medication. The individual had entered a non-public section of the facility in order to gain access to the medicine. The staff member intervened and prevented that from happening. Once the incident began, hospital security responded and…
A woman was removed from a flight departing Nashville to Denver after causing a disturbance before takeoff. Witnesses say the passenger appeared intoxicated and had already been creating a scene prior to boarding. Once on the plane, her behavior escalated, leading security to intervene. When approached, the woman reportedly began making threats, which prompted her…
A family in Silver Point, Tennessee is grieving after a mother and her son were killed in a brutal shooting. Christina Hawkins and her son Isaiah Hawkins were struck by at least 16 bullets, according to court documents. They had just arrived at a home in Overton County to pick up a child when the…
Many pregnant women are now voicing concern after reports suggesting a possible connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the development of autism in children. The idea has triggered fear and confusion among expectant mothers, especially those who have used this medication in the past. Some are questioning whether their choices might have had unintended…
Some pregnant women are understandably concerned after an announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism risks. Many wonder what is truly known and what remains speculative. Experts emphasize the need to separate fears from evidence. First, it is clear that acetaminophen—sometimes called paracetamol—is widely used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It has…
What started as a harmless tradition of rival high school prankster antics has spiraled into a serious problem in Sumner County. Instead of the usual harmless stunts, multiple homes have been targeted for vandalism. Residents and law enforcement alike are troubled by how far the pranking has gone. The damage reported includes broken windows, graffiti,…
