Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (01-22-20)

Woman takes law enforcement on 3-county high-speed chase

A young woman with an already troubled criminal history is back behind bars after a three-county chase with the law. 24 year old Natasha Armstrong led Spring Hill and Williamson County deputies on a high-speed chase before she was finally arrested in a felony takedown by Hendersonville police in Sumner County. Armstrong has multiple arrests for DUI, evading arrest, assault, and drugs. Hendersonville police charged Natasha Armstrong with her second DUI, resisting arrest, driving on a revoked license, and having no insurance. More charges are pending.


REPUBLICANS VOTE DOWN EFFORTS TO SUBPOENA WHITE HOUSE RECORDS

Yesterday the Senate shot down the Democrats’ attempt to subpoena the White House in a quest to obtain documents related to the Trump administration’s delay in issuing military aid for Ukraine. The Republicans, however, did give up on their initial plan to limit arguments from House Democrats and Trump’s attorneys to four days, and agreed to six. Their motion for a subpoena lost, with all Democrats voting for it and all Republicans against.


Man rushed to hospital after home invasion turns violent

A man has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an attempted robbery turned violent last night. The incident happened on Arbor Creek Blvd. in Hermitage. Metro Police say three men kicked in the victim’s door and attempted to rob him. Police say the man was then shot multiple times. The victim has been rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.


10 YEAR OLD BOY ROBS WOMAN IN EAST NASHVILLE

Metro police are investigating after a woman was robbed at gunpoint by juveniles Tuesday night in East Nashville. The victim was walking in the area of South 14th Street and Russell Street  when she was approached by two boys armed with guns. She estimated one of the boys was about 10 years old, while the other was approximately 15. The victim was not injured but the boys are still at large. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.


TENNESSEE TRYING TO PASS LAW TO PAY PLAYERS

Some Tennessee lawmakers think it is time for college athletes to get paid. Now, they are pushing a bill that would allow college athletes to benefit. Sen. Kelsey and Rep. Antonio Parkinson hope to see college athletes benefit from playing sports. One bill would allow division 1 athletes to profit off their likeness like professional athletes.“They could hire you and say, ‘hey you are going to be our spokesman and we are going to put your name and face up on the board’,” said Sen. Kelsey HB 1710 calls for creating a grant for student athletes. 1% of athletic earnings from a university would be put into a trust. Athletes unable to go pro could apply for a grant up to $50,000. “The NCAA is an organization and they have their rules, but none of the rules of the NCAA trump state law,” said Rep. Parkinson.

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DR DRE AND SNOOP JOINING NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE

DR DRE AND SNOOP JOINING NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE

Music legends will be gracing Nashville’s Broadway, but they aren’t the usual country or rock stars you might expect. Rap and hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are opening their first-of-its-kindStill G.I.N. Lounge, described as an “all-new elevated nightlife destination located downtown in the restored catacombs of the historic building that houses Nashville Live!”.…

FIRST FREAKNIK, NOW MAGIC CITY!

FIRST FREAKNIK, NOW MAGIC CITY!

Jermaine Dupri’s anticipated docuseries about Atlanta’s famous Magic City strip club Magic City has a home. Starz will air the five-part series this summer. According to the description, the documentary will explore “Hip Hop, crime, women’s sexuality, Black entrepreneurship, and socio-economic politics.” The series will feature interviews with 2 Chainz, Nelly, Shaquille O’Neal, Quavo, Killer…

MYSTIKAL’S RAPE TRIAL EXTENDED

MYSTIKAL’S RAPE TRIAL EXTENDED

Mystikal was arrested in July 2022 for multiple serious offenses, including Louisiana’s obligatory life sentence for first-degree rape. A court extended Mystikal’s trial to May 19 on Monday (March 17) while the rapper continues to claim innocence. Michael Tyler, known as Mystikal, was arrested at the Ascension Parish Prison on July 30, 2022, for first-degree…

DIDDY TRIAL DEVELOPMENT

DIDDY TRIAL DEVELOPMENT

A big development is delaying the Diddy trial, which will be the entertainment trial of the century, as he disputes new claims in a revised indictment. After a March 14 pre-trial hearing with Diddy, the trial was rescheduled from May 5 to May 12. The delay gives both parties extra time for jury selection, pre-trial…