Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (10-31-19)

Man shot in the chest in Nashboro Village; Suspect at large

Metro police are investigating after a man was shot in the chest in Nashboro Village in Antioch yesterday near the Walgreens in the 2000 block of Murfreesboro Pike. Poiice say the 24-year-old victim was shot in the chest and was taken to Vanderbilt  Medical Center in critical condition. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.


DMV: Prepare for long waits to get REAL ID before October 2020

The TSA will begin requiring REAL ID-compliant documents starting in October 2020. You do not need a REAL ID just to drive or vote. The REAL ID has a gold star on thedrivers license. You’ll need to get a REAL ID if you use your Drivers License as your identification to fly.

The Tennessee Department of Safety is urging drivers to get their REAL IDs now, but they anticipate millions walking through their doors next year, putting it off until the last minute.


SHERIFF OFFICE WILL NO LONGER HOUSE ICE DETAINEES

Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall announced  that his office will no longer contract to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees — apparently because he no longer wishes to deal with the politics of it. The new policy goes into effect on December 1. Hall decided this after he met with local advocacy groups, Mayor John Cooper, Metro council members, and what the press release described as internal stakeholders.


Metro officer injured in hit-and-run crash in Madison; Suspect sought

A Metro police officer was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Madison yesterday and police are looking for the other driver involved in the crash. The crash happened near the intersection of Myatt Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard. The driver of the other vehicle involved ran from the scene of the crash. If you have any information on this case, please call Madison police.


Nationals Shock the Astros in Game 7,  Win Franchise’s 1st World Series

  • The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series Wednesday, claiming the franchise’s first title. 
  • Anthony Rendon and Howie Kendrick hit 7th-inning homers to give Washington their first lead.
  • Juan Soto and Adam Eaton then tacked on more runs to secure the win.
  • Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was named series MVP.
  • The road team won all seven games in the series, an MLB first.
  • It was also Washington, D.C.’s first World Series title since the Senators won in 1924.
  • The Nationals are world champs despite starting the season 19-31.

 

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VANESSA BRYANT TO RELEASE MURAL MEMOIR

VANESSA BRYANT TO RELEASE MURAL MEMOIR

On Sunday, the world remembered the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who died in a helicopter crash five years ago. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow and Gigi’s mother, announced last week that she will be releasing a book of murals commemorating her loved ones. Mamba & Mambacita Forever will feature over…

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Trevor Noah will host the Grammys again. The comedian gets the honor for the fifth straight year. CBS made the announcement on Tuesday. The network also said that music’s biggest night will focus on the recovery efforts after the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement, CBS said, “The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will carry a…

CHRIS BROWN SUES FOR $500 MILLION

CHRIS BROWN SUES FOR $500 MILLION

Chris Brown has slapped Warner Brothers / Discovery with a $500 million defamation lawsuit. Brown accused the entertainment company of alleged lies during the Chris Brown: A History of Violence docuseries. The show aired on Investigation Discovery.Brown said the docuseries defamed the reputation he’s been working on rebuilding. Warner has not commented on the suit.

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Kendrick Lamar posted a “Help Wanted” for his Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 9. He’s searching for 500 crew members and an untold number of dancers. The crew will help assemble the stage and move pieces during Kendrick Kendrick’s halftime show. (Bossip) Applicants must be at least age 18 and available…