Nashville Mayor Cooper announces capital spending plan to reform metro spending Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced capital spending reform legislation Wednesday which would require Metro to fully plan public projects before construction begins. Cooper’s administration has partnered with Metro Council Budget and Finance Chair Bob Mendes to write the legislation. The ordinance would require Metro Council and…… MORE
Walter Hill Elementary teacher, principal charged with child abuse A mid-state school principal and special education teacher arrested were arrested and charged with child abuse and endangerment. Investigators say Bonnie Marlar and Principal Helen Campbell were caught on camera dragging a 10-year-old by his foot through Walter Hill Elementary. The school district placed both women under a…… MORE
roadway conditions ARE e slick and surface temperatures have fallen below freezing. Tuesday school closures, delays Davidson County Cheatham County: Operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday. Daycares will open at 7 a.m. Cumberland County Dickson County: Opening two hours late. Morning snow cares will be closed. Franklin County Schools Humphreys County: Operating on a two-hour delay. Robertson…… MORE
Man charged with hitting, killing pedestrian on Murfreesboro Pike A motorcyclist has been charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian on Murfreesboro Pike Sunday night. According to police, 39-year-old Clifton Wright will be booked on homicide by intoxication after his discharge from Vanderbilt Medical Center. Officers said Wright was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson down Murfreesboro Pike Sunday…… MORE
19-year-old killed in Murfreesboro crash A Wednesday morning crash in Murfreesboro claimed the life of a 19-year-old. The man was killed after his vehicle ran off the road and down an embankment before hitting a tree near the southbound lane of NW Broad Street. Several crews were called to remove the 19-year-old from the crashed car. He…… MORE
83 marijuana plants seized in Joelton; four arrested Four people were arrested after Metro police officers found 83 marijuana plants on a property in Joelton. Officers were sent to the property in the 8300 block of Riley Adcock Road after a citizen tip. Brince Woods, 42, Cyndi Green, 26, Wendell Vaughn, 23 and Cory Wair, 19 were…… MORE
Mt. Juliet patrol vehicle hit by suspected distracted driver A distracted driver hit a Mt. Juliet patrol SUV as officers were on Interstate 40 investigating another crash. Yesterday, a three-vehicle crash shut down a portion of eastbound I-40 near mile marker 228. When the SUV was hit, a man suspected for driving impaired was in custody in…… MORE
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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…… MORE
21-year-old dead after East Nashville crash A 21-year-old Nashvillian has died after a crash yesterday morning. MNPD say Austin Watkins lost control of his SUV on Fairwin Avenue before shooting out onto Gallatin Pike where the vehicle was T-boned by another SUV. Police say Watkins died at the scene of the crash. A medical issue may have…… MORE
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 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.
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…
Fans will have more time to see Janet Jackson in Las Vegas. The legendary superstar has added dates to her residency at Resorts World. Jackson will perform six more shows at the end of May. Janet’s current residency started during the holiday season and continues for six shows around Valentine’s Day. Tickets go on sale…