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THE SHOW: 02/02/2010 - HUD WARS / HWY CLOSED FOR 2 YRS HMMM.. / HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!! LET'S SEE WHAT PHIL SAY'S / LOST WANTS TO GET LOST

Local Buzz:

"State Anti-Gang Law Largely Ignored"

*COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - A state law enacted 13 years ago to give gang members harsher prison sentences has likely never been successfully used by prosecutors in Tennessee.

The General Assembly approved legislation in 1997 authorizing district attorneys to seek stronger sentences for defendants…

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Added by The Digital Diva on February 2, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mediatakeout Exclusive: Fantasia about to be hit with Million Dollar Lawsuit for being a JUMPOFF!! Wow!!

February 01, 2010. MediaTakeOut.com just got some EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! Fantasia may be on the verge of getting slapped with a MEGA-MILLION-DOLLAR lawsuit.

According to one of our ULTRA-RELIABLE sources, Antwaun Cook's estranged wife is SERIOUSLY contemplating bringing a lawsuit against Fantasia for STEALING her husband. And according to our snitch, she's exploring using North Carolina's ANTI-JUMPOFF law to bring it.

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Added by Kenny Smoov on February 2, 2010 at 7:29am — 3 Comments

Why does everyone want to put GAY Commercial on During the Superbowl? Check this video?

C-B-S executives are treating this ad for a gay dating site like Janet Jackson's left boob, claiming it's "not appropriate" to run during the Super Bowl and banning it from… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on February 2, 2010 at 7:15am — No Comments

THE SHOW: 02/01/2010 - JOE JACKSON IN CONTROL / Police Continue to Investigate Elderly Couple's Murder / Obama's Budget Pushes Clean Technologies / Suicide Bomber Kills 46 Shiite Pilgrims in Baghdad

Local Buzz:

"UPDATE: Criminal Charges Pending in Overnight Fatal Crash"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Alcohol is suspected of being a contributing factor in Sunday morning's fatal crash on I-24 at the bridge over Briley Parkway. The investigation is continuing and criminal charges are pending.

A Chevrolet Trailblazer carrying five people was traveling westbound on I-24 north…

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Added by The Digital Diva on February 1, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

"Recap for those who missed it! "GRAMMY WINNERS FINAL LIST!!"

"Recap for those who missed it!

"GRAMMY WINNERS: Final List

The Grammy Awards have finished handing out awards. Beyonce took home six; Taylor Swift won four. Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon and Jay-Z each won three.

RECORD OF THE YEAR

Kings of Leon: Use Somebody

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Taylor Swift: Fearless

SONG OF THE YEAR

A Songwriters' Award. Artist name in parentheses.

Single Ladies (Put a Ring…

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Added by The Digital Diva on February 1, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

THE SHOW: 01/29/2010 - Rihanna Banned / Medicine running out at Haiti hospitals / Lohan's dad headed to jail / Pharrell for real

Local Buzz:

"Police Search For Suspects In Pocket Knife Attack"

*FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Police have been looking for three men suspected in a pocket knife attack on a teen girl.

Franklin police want to question three men in their late teens to early 20s.

The attack happened earlier in January in the Founders Pointe subdivision. Investigators said one of the…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 29, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Social Butterfly Picks on the Week :: Jan 29-Feb 4th :: www.socialbutterflypr.com

What’s Your Vision for 2010?

The Social Butterfly is committed to helping you become the ultimate Socialite. There's something for everyone to do in the City, and we are here to help you navigate your social calendar. So, check out the list, and begin to kick it!

For the complete list of events, pictures or more information on how the Social Butterfly PR Group can help you… Continue

Added by Social Butterfly PR Group on January 28, 2010 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Hey DD, hook me up with them passes!!!

Added by Marquinta on January 28, 2010 at 2:05pm — No Comments

THE SHOW: 01/28/2010 - MODERN DAY HAMBURGLER / POSSIBLE ARSON IS THE CAUSE OF FIRE / OBAMA'S TOWN HALL MEETING

Local Buzz:

"Police: Alcohol Possibly To Blame For Fatal Wreck"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Police said they believe alcohol may have contributed to a deadly late-night crash. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday on Bell Road near Percy Priest Dam.

Witnesses told police an SUV drifted off the road, hit a concrete culvert and flipped after hitting…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 28, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

THE SHOW: 01/27/2010 - CARY COLEMAN OK WITH PICS / HAITI AND THE WILL TO SURVIVE / ANOTHER RECALL!!

Local Buzz:

"Police Charge 17-Year-Old With Attempted Murder"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 17-year-old was put behind bars Wednesday morning after being accused of shooting another teen during a fight in North Nashville.

Police said 17-year old Jerry Lillard was shot after a fight with the…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 27, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

THE SHOW: 01/26/2010 - HAITI EFFORTS CONTINUE / PAULA STILL HAS THE MOVES THAT PAY / SEARCH FOR LEBANON CRASH VICTIMS / BUDGET FREEZE??

Local Buzz:

"Parents died trying to save kids in Nashville duplex fire"

*Tedarrell and Stephanie Brooks could've walked right out the back door as flames and smoked consumed their house, but they went back for their children.It was a selfless act that cost them their…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 26, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

The Old Man from Out of Bounds Makes MEDIATAKEOUT!

If you've ever been to Out of Bounds on a Thursday or Saturday, then you've seen this man. Now the whole WORLD knows about Nashville's Favorite Old Man....Brought to you by VIAGRA!!!

Added by Kenny Smoov on January 25, 2010 at 6:59pm — 6 Comments

OMG!! Is This Special Ed - "I Got It Made"???

Ladies please leave your comments>>>

Added by Kenny Smoov on January 25, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

THE SHOW: 01/25/2010 - Single Car Crash Kills Driver In Belle Meade / Bouncer Shot / BLAME IT ON THE ALCOHOL / MAKING YOUR APPS WORK FOR YOU!!

Local Buzz:

"3-Year-Old In Critical Condition, Five Killed In Duplex Fire"

*Nashville, Tenn. (AP) – A 3-year-old boy remained in critical condition Monday morning, following the fire that killed his parents, his siblings and a family friend.…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 25, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Lavergne City Manager Suspended

Is there Racism in Lavergne...*gasp*

Say it ain't so!!

http://www.wsmv.com/news/22302153/detail.html

Added by Kenny Smoov on January 22, 2010 at 11:20am — No Comments

PETA AT IT AGAIN (Slick Racism...Hmmm?)

PETA is facing criticism concerning race again. The animal-rights group -- which angered black groups a few years back for its campaign equating the slaughter of animals to lynchings in the South -- recently premiered an ad in which a black woman takes off her clothes (in keeping with the group's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" motto) in front of Congress. Media watchdog Womanist-Musings.com says, "Women in particular have been historically constructed as Jezebel. Our femininity is often… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on January 22, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

THE SHOW: 01/22/2010 - YOU ARE THE FATHER!! / GOOD NEWS FOR EDUCATION SPENDING / DEATH PENALTY FOR TEENS

Local Buzz:

"State To Seek Death Penalty Against Teens"

*PULASKI, Tenn. - NewsChannel 5 has learned that the state of Tennessee will seek the death penalty against 18 year olds Matthew Wood and William Angel for their crimes. Angel and Wood are accused of killing Desere Thornton and her two sons, 16-year-old Jerrod and 9-year…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 22, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Social Butterfly Picks on the Week :: Jan 22-29th :: www.socialbutterflypr.com

Added by Social Butterfly PR Group on January 22, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

THE SHOW: 01/21/2010 - TROOPS HEADED TO HAITI / BEYONCE' JOINS JAY / TO BE OR NOT TO BE / CONFLICT RESOLUTION / RACE REALATIONS IN 2010??

Local Buzz:

"Jury Finds Man Guilty In 1982 Murder"

*jury found Randy Ray McFarlin guilty of first-degree premeditated murder. The verdict closes the 1982 cold case killing of Gene Stump.

A break in the case came courtesy of McFarlin's ex wife, Donna Burroughs. She testified that McFarlin admitted…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 21, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

THE SHOW: 01/20/2010 - CUTTING BACK / CONVENTION CENTER A GO / HOLDING ON TILL THE END / VIOLENCE IN VA / KIM KARDASHIAN DENIES BET

Local Buzz:

"Father Shoots Son, Son In Critical Condition"

*MACON COUNTY, Tenn. - A 10-year-old boy was still fighting for his life Wednesday morning after being shot, and police said the boy's father is to blame.

The Macon County sheriff said Kevin King has been charged with several felony counts, including…

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Added by The Digital Diva on January 20, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments