All Blog Posts Tagged 'NEWS' (45)

For those hoping for a reunion between former partners in rhyme Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame -- don't hold your breath. “We’re always in a good place. I’d just say -- business point of view, it’ll never happen. Just because a snake’s frozen right now, when it thaws out don’t mean it ain’t gonna bite you. … It’s under the rug, man. [Screw]…

A group of African-American pastors says a Nashville TV reporter asked them "racist" questions about their support of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County District Attorney General Glenn Funk in what they believe is an attempt to keep them out of local politics.

The pastors held a community meeting last night to…

"We have decided today to suspend Brian Williams as managing editor and anchor of NBC Nightly News for six months," NBC News president Deborah Turness said in a memo to staff sent to FoxNews.com. "The suspension will be without pay and is effective immediately. We let Brian know of our decision earlier today. Lester Holt will continue to…

Brian Williams has voluntarily taken himself off of the air due to some inaccuracies in some of his stories over the years “bodies floating by the hotel post –Katrina” and “shots fired at his helicopter in Iraq”. Although his fabrication of stories is sad for journalism, it has made for funny memes.…

Courtesy of WTVF- Another water main break has been reported in the Nashville area.

Metropolitan Nashville Police dispatch said the break occurred around 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lebanon Pike at Belinda Drive in Hermitage.

Specific details about the size of…

Emerald Garner, Eric Garner’s daughter, visited the memorial for the 2 slain NYPDs, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were killed on Saturday. “I just had to come out and let their family know that we stand with them, and I’m going to send my prayers and condolences to all the families who are suffering through this tragedy,” Garner told ABC…

As expected, Keyshia Cole has debuted the video for "Believer" to coincide with the release of sixth album Point of No Return.

In the clip, posted on YouTube, a bikini-clad Keyshia charters a yacht with her girlfriends and her love interest, who resembles her estranged husband Daniel Gibson. At…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Vigil To Be Held One Year After For Slain TSU Student"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Students and friends will come together Friday to remember a slain Tennessee State University student.

Racquel Johnson's body was found inside an abandoned duplex on Herman Street on Feb. 20, 2009.…

Local Buzz:

"UPDATE: Child Killed After Vehicle Hits Deer"

*BELLEVUE, Tenn. – A 10 year-old girl was killed in what's being called a freak accident. Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 100 near Old Hickory Boulevard, a father and his four children - ages 9 to 13 - were driving in a car when a deer jumped out in front of them. The car hit the…

A CAREER NOTE:

"People Skills That Help You Achieve Your Goals"

With the economy still sputtering along, it's a difficult time for everyone to take big steps forward in their career. While it might be difficult, it's not impossible.

According to TheAdventurousWriter.com, here are some vital people skills that can help you achieve your career goals:

1. Positive Attitude -- Nothing is more important than…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Fire Breaks Out At Senior Independent Living Home"

*MADISON, Tenn. - A fire broke out at the Chippington Towers II on Coreland Drive in Madison, Tennessee around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Chippington Towers II is senior independent housing.

According to reports, the fire broke out…

Local Buzz:

"Two Men Rob O'Charley's, Tie Up Managers"

*BELLEVUE, Tenn. - A pair of restaurant managers had to struggle to call police Tuesday morning after being tied up during an armed robbery. The robbery happened around midnight at the O'Charley's on Coley Davis Court in Bellevue. Two…

LOCAL NEWS:

"MTSU Grad Found in Haitian Rubble"

*MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The body of an Middle Tennessee State University grad has been found among the rubble of a Haitian hotel. David Hames was a videographer working with the Christian organization called Compassion International. Officials…

LOCAL NEWS:

"92Q Hosts Local Career Fair Thursday"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - There's good news Thursday for those looking for work. A career fair is being hosted by 92Q, a local radio station. The career fair will be at the Daymar Institute on Plus Park Boulevard from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dozen of employers will be there to accept applications, including…

Local Buzz:

"Bill Would Ban Late-Night 'Girls Gone Wild' Ads"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal that would ban late-night TV ads showing half-naked young women is advancing in…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Police Search For Gunman On College Campus"

*PULASKI, Tenn. - Police have been searching for a gunman Monday morning after a late-night shooting on the Martin Methodist College campus in Pulaski, Tenn. Investigators have not released any information on the shooting, but school officials said a student was shot in the parking lot of a dormitory on West…

Local Buzz:

"Sale Of Animals On Side Of Roads Is Now Illegal"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Selling dogs, cats and other domestic animals on the side of the road has now been made illegal in Nashville.

The practice has been common in places like Gallatin Road in Rivergate and Nolensville Road.

Wednesday night, the Metro council voted…

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…

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…