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"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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"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…

"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Food Lion Closing Some Local Stores"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Those who shop at Nashville Food Lion may have to find a new grocery store. The grocery chain announced that it is closing three area locations.

Food Lion confirmed the stores on Carothers Parkway in Franklin, Murfreesboro Road and Nolensville Road and will be closed on or before Feb. 19.

The locations were chosen…

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"Highway Reopens After Tanker Flips Spilling Gasoline"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A crash involving a tanker truck in West Nashville finally cleared up Monday morning. The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Centennial Boulevard near Briley Parkway. The truck was carrying 8,700 gallons of gas, when it crashed and rolled over several times - shutting down the roadway. Fire crews…

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"State Warns Residents Of Possible Haiti Relief Scams"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Members of Brent Gambrell Ministries have been busy since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti on Tuesday. The group has set up a drop point for people who want to make donations.

"100 percent of every dime that come into this…

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"Candidates for Governor Square Off on News Channel 5"

*Nashville, Tenn. - It will be a battle of wits at Belmont University Thursday night. Some of the top leading Republicans and Democrats running for governor will share their opinions during the first major gubernatorial forum of 2010. Both Democrats and…

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"Record Temperatures Guarantee Higher Heating Bills"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennesseans have bundled up over the last few weeks as temperatures have dropped, meaning more will dig deeper into their pockets to pay heating bills. We definitely know to expect higher bills, and if you just…

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"Mendenhall Opening Statements Live On NewsChannel5.com"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Opening statements will be heard in the murder solicitation trial of accused serial killer Bruce Mendenhall on Tuesday, and the first day of trial will be live Tuesday at 9 a.m. on…

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"Hit and Run Driver Leaves Victim in Critical Condition"



*NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Sunday night, Metro Police were searching the driver who hit a pedestrian in South Nashville and left the scene with no regard for the victim's well-being.

The victim is a 38-year-old man who…

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"Man Shot To Death Left In Truck On I-65"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Police have been trying to figure out who killed a man and left him in car on an interstate ramp late Thursday night.

Police responded to the Dickerson Road exit on Interstate 65 North just after 10 p.m. and found a man…

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"New Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected"

*WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people claiming unemployment benefits for the first time barely rose last week, after two weeks of sharp drops, further evidence that layoffs…