Teen driver flown to Nashville hospital
A 17-year-old from Kentucky was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after a one-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Lafayette Road near Binns Mill Road in Christian County when a truck veered off the road and ended up in a ditch. Crews responded quickly to the scene. According to WKDZ, the teenager was…
Titans’ rookie QB under pressure as line struggles
The Tennessee Titans are still seeking their first win of the season after going 0-2. One of the biggest challenges they face has been protecting their quarterback. Rookie Cam Ward has been sacked 11 times over the first two games. Injuries along the offensive line have made it hard for the team to find any…
13-year-old struck while riding scooter
The Spring Hill Police Department is investigating an incident in which a 13-year-old rider on an electric scooter was struck by an SUV. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Port Royal Road and Bern Drive at about 7:35 p.m. on Saturday. The vehicle involved is described as a white SUV. Authorities say it…
Man arrested after drugs, guns, and explosive found in Pulaski
Authorities arrested a man following a search warrant at a home on Strip Mines Road in Pulaski, Tennessee. The Giles County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Pulaski Police carried out the search. They uncovered a cache of drugs, weapons, body armor, cash and an explosive device. Law enforcement seized about…
Remembering Elvis’s early days in public housing
On September 20, 1949, Elvis Presley’s family moved into a modest home in Lauderdale Courts, a public housing complex in Memphis. They rented a two-bedroom apartment there for just $35 per month. For young Elvis and his family this marked a new chapter in their lives. The apartment in Lauderdale Courts would become the longest…
Updated guidance on who should get the covid shot
This fall the guidance for who should get the updated Covid-19 vaccine is changing. The Food and Drug Administration has approved newer versions of the vaccine from Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax. All three are recommended for people 65 years and older. They are also advised for younger individuals who have medical conditions that increase their…
brush fire linked to lawnmower claims man’s life
A man has died from injuries he suffered in a brush fire earlier this month according to the Lawrence County Fire and Rescue (LCFR). They were called to Rattlesnake Lane on September 9 after reports of a brush fire. On arrival they found a man who had sustained serious burns along with other injuries. Fire…
Police investigate shooting near Shelby Avenue
A shooting in East Nashville injured one person late Friday evening. The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 9 p.m. at the intersection of Shelby Avenue and South 10th Street. When officers arrived at the scene they found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The injured person was taken…
Hate crime investigation underway at Meharry campus
A hateful message was found on the campus of Meharry Medical College and is now under investigation. Metro Nashville Police say the message was written in chalk on the barrier of a parking deck. Although the message was nonviolent, the college and city leaders are treating the matter seriously. The graffiti used a racial slur…
Deadly apartment parking lot shooting leads to arrests
A 25-year-old man named Ever Domingo-Mazariegos was shot and killed in the parking lot of Crestridge Apartments in Nashville on August 29. The Metro Nashville Police Department say a 16-year-old, Juan Acoj-Tecu, and a 26-year-old, Emerson Depaz-Pangan, are accused in connection with this deadly shooting. According to police reports, Depaz-Pangan got into an argument with…
