'Last year a dog won' | Kid-led 'straightest stick' contest brings smiles to Minnesota village
Siblings Setona and Soren Mahoney hosted their second annual straightest stick competition in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.
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'Last year a dog won' | Kid-led 'straightest stick' contest brings smiles to Minnesota village
Siblings Setona and Soren Mahoney hosted their second annual straightest stick competition in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.
Spring Hill enters wastewater agreement with Columbia
The City of Spring Hill is celebrating a major accomplishment after finally landing on a solution to its ongoing wastewater issues.
Pedestrian dead after crash involving semi-truck on I-24E in Nashville
A section of Interstate 24 was temporarily shut down Monday night due to a deadly crash near the Haywood Lane exit, according to Nashville law enforcement.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the first World Series between title-less teams since the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the first World Series between title-less teams since the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
Flock camera data at BNA accessed by ICE agents
Federal immigration agents are tracking vehicles at Nashville International Airport, even without a direct Flock Safety contract.
One merger approved, one deadline looming | The future of firefighting in Sevier County
While Northview-Kodak now has a path forward, the Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department remains in discussions with the county.
Did anyone win Powerball's $607M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 19
A $607 million jackpot was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Did anyone win Powerball's $607M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 19
A $607 million jackpot was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
Five of the world's space agencies have joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Mars' moon Phobos.
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
Five of the world's space agencies have joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Mars' moon Phobos.
Pigeon Forge tourism numbers are up despite less traffic
Tourism revenue in Pigeon Forge rose 2% through August 2026, despite perceptions of lighter traffic. Officials say GPS guidance might have eased crowds.
Juvenile dead after self-inflicted accidental shooting
Officers discovered a juvenile male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Man who took Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel exhibit found guilty of animal cruelty
A jury convicted a Canadian tourist of animal cruelty charges for snatching a flamingo named Peachy at a Las Vegas hotel.
Man who took Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel exhibit found guilty of animal cruelty
A jury convicted a Canadian tourist of animal cruelty charges for snatching a flamingo named Peachy at a Las Vegas hotel.
70+ road signs stolen in Sumner County
Sumner County crews have spent the better part of the last two weeks replacing dozens of stolen road signs.
Metro police investigating deadly shooting at North Nashville apartment
A family is grieving after a 64-year-old man was found shot to death inside his North Nashville apartment over the weekend.
Video shows Arizona mother fighting off home intruder; suspect claims role-play setup
An Arizona woman claimed the man assaulted her and her 1-year-old daughter after entering her home uninvited.
Video shows Arizona mother fighting off home intruder; suspect claims role-play setup
An Arizona woman claimed the man assaulted her and her 1-year-old daughter after entering her home uninvited.
Many Middle TN counties seeing increase in early voters compared to 2022, officials say
Early voting numbers so far in Tennessee show a big turnout spike compared to the 2022 election, especially in Davidson County. However, a Vanderbilt University political science professor said those numbers may be a little skewed.
Lay's introduces seasonal Thanksgiving-inspired chips ahead of the holidays
Lay's will soon release five seasonal flavors just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
MPD investigating fatal accidental shooting of minor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A minor has died after an accidental shooting in the Nutbush area Monday night, Memphis Police said. Just after 6 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 4100 block of Bayliss Ave. When they arrived, MPD said they saw a minor suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced
Tennessee could consider firing squad following botched Christa Pike execution; Advocates warn against method
Tennessee lawmakers are considering whether to replace lethal injection with other execution methods after the state's recent botched executions of death row inmates Tony Carruthers and Christa Pike.
Gallatin Pike makeover underway as Vision Zero improvements begin
A traffic improvement project designed to make pedestrians, drivers, and bicyclists safer is causing headaches.
City councilwoman suspended from committee duties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has been suspended from committee duties after her remarks at a City Council meeting nearly two weeks ago, according to a letter from the council's chairwoman. Cooper-Sutton was suspended for 30 days from her committee duties as the Chair of the Libraries and…
With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority
Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm map, and analysts project the party carries momentum heading into the final two weeks of the election cycle, even as Democrats are expected to flip fewer U.S. House seats than wave elections this century. The Cook Political Report with Amy…
Rising diesel fuel costs could take a bite out of holiday shopping budgets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% in September, compared with the same time last year. The increase underscores the impact of the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, which have sharply inflated the cost of diesel fuel used by long-haul trucks…
Entergy AR, Google to bring $500 million in customer savings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Entergy Arkansas, a utility company, announced that a further partnership with Google will bring in over $500 million for customers' savings in 2028. The company will be investing in a new infrastructure that would "strengthen the power grid for all Entergy Arkansas customers without additional cost…
No bullhorns: City council lays out new rules for meetings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis announced new rules Monday for attending City Council meetings. Among those rules: No bullhorns or megaphones, no signs with sticks or poles, and only clear bags no larger than 6-by-8 inches are allowed. There are also new rules on where to sit and other items not allowed inside,
One man dead after Millington shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man is dead after a shooting in Millington, police said Monday. Millington Police said it happened in the 7800 block of Highway 51. The victim was not identified, but police said he suffered a fatal gunshot wound. A person of interest was in custody. The identity of that person was not
MPD's crime initiative working to reduce gun violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As the Memphis Police Department works to reduce crime in the city, WREG got the chance to speak to Chief C.J. Davis about one of their crime-fighting initiatives. Chief Davis says the ‘Gun Violence Reduction Initiative’ began early this year. It is an initiative that takes a different approach when…
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway racing will go to voters as 2027 ballot measure
This aerial rendering shows concept for a renovated Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
David Hatley discusses TN gov. campaign at WREG
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Monday afternoon, David Hatley, running as an Independent candidate for Tennessee governor, stopped by News Channel 3 to talk with WREG’s Greg Hurst about his campaign. Topics impacting Tennessee, Memphis, and Shelby County were discussed as Hatley describes himself as a "conservative" independent…
Ukrainians and Sudanese with temporary legal status will keep protections for now
WASHINGTON — Immigrants living in the United States with humanitarian status from Ukraine and Sudan will retain their deportation protections and work authorizations for now, the Department of Homeland Security said over the weekend. More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese with Temporary Protected…
Tennessee GOP senator says ‘no basis’ to expel her from caucus
A Tennessee Republican senator says the Senate GOP caucus has “no basis” to expel her for endorsing an independent gubernatorial candidate as a Senate speakership vote approaches. Sen. Janice Bowling, a 14-year lawmaker from Tullahoma, told the Lookout that she is not concerned about a potential vote by the Senate…
Oct. 19: Early Voting Numbers; Settlement Approved in RealPage Class Action Suit
Nearly 9,000 per day taking part in early voting in Davidson County, Nashville SC clinches the MLS Eastern Conference title, the Tennessee Titans get their first win of the season and more.
With Education a High Priority for Voters, Election Could Shape Future of Tennessee’s Voucher Program
Tennessee gubernatorial candidates have diverging views on the expansion and oversight of the state's universal school voucher program following its establishment in 2025.
See It: Thousands Gather in North Nashville to Celebrate Tennessee State University’s Homecoming
Tennessee State University celebrated its 99th homecoming weekend with a parade through North Nashville and a 25-16 victory over the Morgan State Bears.
Nashvillager Podcast: Silliman Evans
Who was Silliman Evans? Plus, the local news for October 19, 2026.
Attorney General touts success of Trump task force in Memphis
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche joined federal and state leaders in Tennessee on Friday to tout the record of the Memphis Safe Task Force a little more than one year after President Donald Trump first established the multi-agency crime-fighting force. Overall crime in Memphis is now at a 25-year low, Blanche said…
One year in, has the Memphis Safe Task Force made the city safer?
FILE – Members from the National Guard working as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force conduct a community safety patrol at Tom Lee Park, Oct. 12, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds
Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found. The nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics released its final analysis of state…
Here’s how the No Kings day of action urged early voting
With the general election just 16 days away and early voting underway in dozens of states, people across the nation took to the streets Saturday to urge their friends and neighbors to get out and vote. The No Kings: Vote Early Day of Action held more than 2,500 events in all 50 states and the
In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event
WASHINGTON — A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event in the nation’s capital. No Kings, a coalition that has drawn millions of Americans to protests three times…
‘No Kings’ events across Tennessee focus on vote turnout ahead of November election
The fourth ‘No ‘Kings’ event since President Donald Trump took office for his second term in 2025, held just 17 days before the November 3 midterm election, focused on turning out voters across Tennessee. But even as demonstrators at rallies in the state talked about the importance of proactive voting, many continue…
Election Commission Puts Fairgrounds Racing Referendum on Nashville Ballot Next Year
The Davidson County Election Commission voted 4-0 to certify a petition that seeks to remove racing from the Fairgrounds Nashville site. The measure is now cleared for a 2027 referendum, but supporters of racing at the speedway have filed a legal challenge to the signatures.
Suspicious package destined for Tennessee elections office intercepted by authorities
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating several suspicious mailings sent to election offices around the country.
Nashvillager Podcast: Political treason?
What happens when a Tennessee politician goes rogue? Plus, the local news for October 16, 2026.
Oct. 16: Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady; Early Voting Participation Picks Up
Tennessee's unemployment rate held steady at 3.4 percent in September, early voting turnout increased in Davidson County, a new interactive map documenting historic Rosenwald school structures is available and more.
Everyone Agrees Housing is an Issue in Nashville and Tennessee, but Candidates and Experts Offer Different Solutions
Gubernatorial and legislative candidates offer differing solutions to Nashville's ongoing affordable housing crisis -- as do experts on the subject --as rising costs continue to displace longtime residents and younger generations.
Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: pharmacy benefit managers
Amye and Charlie Joseph of Elizabethton, Tennessee, are on opposite sides politically but have a shared disdain for pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs.
Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
Tennessee gubernatorial candidates Jerri Green and Marsha Blackburn are divided on data centers, energy and environmental issues.
Nashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so far
Early voting location at Lentz Public Health Center, Nashville.
Oct. 15: Order of Protection for Fairgrounds Racing Proponent Dissolved; Thousands Turn Out on First Day of Early Voting
A judge dissolved a temporary order of protection against Kevin Wisniewski while ordering two Fairgrounds racing opponents to pay his legal fees; nearly two percent of Davidson County's registered voters participated in the first day of early voting; and gubernatorial candidate David Hatley faced allegations of making…
Ad Watch: Chaz Molder Drops Pair of Ads Attacking Charlie Hatcher
Democrat Chaz Molder released two new attack ads targeting Republican opponent Charlie Hatcher's policy positions and public service record in the campaign to represent in the 5th Congressional District as early voting begins in Tennessee.