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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - Country music legend Dolly Parton sued a radio station in Waco for unpaid wages in 1976. Dolly would have been about 30 when she brought her “Dolly Parton Show” to the former Heart O’ Texas Coliseum. She performed two shows on April 9, 1976, two y...
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Surveillance video shown in court Friday captured the officer accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl walking through hospital hallways while she was getting a rape kit, according to testimony from a former hospital security guard." “I was just informed not to let the officer go...
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Despite Brookhaven city officials’ call for civil discourse, attendees at a community meeting on Aug. 26 about the proposed Southern Connector Bridge over I-85 turned into a free-for-all, with attendees flinging accusations and shouting over each other. The Southern Connector Bri...
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Two men face felony drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department....
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New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network....
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Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned....
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It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were arrested Wednesday in downtown Athens during a traffic stop, Athens-Clarke County police said. Police said Deontai Rouse and Malik Tucker, both 23, were arrested on East Dougherty Street after a traffic stop. Officers reportedly fo...
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COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) — Six students experienced seizure-like episodes at an Alabama high school Monday, and it’s not the first time something like this has happened at the school. The situation happened at Colbert County High School. All six students involved a...
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A Cobb County officer and a driver were both hospitalized Friday afternoon after a three-car crash in East Cobb that involved a police vehicle. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Michele Newell reports the crash happened at Old Canton Road and...
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GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (Gray News) - A mother admitted to kidnapping her 11-month-old son and killing him because she didn’t want his father to have custody of him. Madeline Veronique Daly, 36, was convicted of killing baby Basil inside an RV in rural New Mexico, prosecutors said. Sh...
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Georgia Tech says fans can expect a better experience at Bobby Dodd Stadium when the team opens its season next week. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson got a sneak peek at some of the 100 improvements Georgia Tech made ahead of the first game. As Georgia Tech won more games last season and...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Across America, big-time college athletics is a $12 billion industry, in most cases, living beyond its means. Ticket sales, TV deals, sponsorships and other revenue sources don’t bring in enough money to cover the bills. So, universities are filling sometimes ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A fuel quality standard called Top Tier has been around for more than two decades, backed by some of the world’s largest automakers. Both AAA and Consumer Reports recommend drivers to seek it out. According to TopTierGas , Top Tier is a volunta...
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A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta native and legendary “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight announced she is scaling back her touring schedule to focus on family and upcoming personal projects, marking a transition in a monumental career that began in the heart of Georgia. I...
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Pictured are Danelle McCusker Rees, senior vice president, Global Head of Talent, Culture and Learning, UPS; Bala Subramanian, executive vice president & chief digital and technology officer, UPS; and Kate Gutmann, executive vice president & president International, Healthcare an...
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. ( WEEK /Gray News) - A family of eight has been injured after an explosion destroyed their home, but loved ones say they are expected to survive the scary situation. Danvers firefighters said the reported explosion occurred just before midnight on Wednesday at a...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cobb County police officer and another driver were injured in a vehicle crash Friday afternoon. A marked patrol car was involved in the crash at Old Canton Road and Robinson Road in East Cobb just before 2:10 p.m., according to the Cobb Count...
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Federal agents seized over 240 pounds of solid and liquid methamphetamine during a raid on a Union City home.
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A crash involving a marked police car sent an officer and another driver to the hospital Friday afternoon, shutting down the intersection of Old Canton Road and Robinson Road while investigators process the scene....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A local nonprofit helping thousands of people access health resources in Georgia has a special invitation for you. The Rouse Foundation will host its Heart of Hope Gala Saturday, August 29. This fancy evening out ultimately benefits so many of our unders...
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A witness testified that a police officer threatened to send her and other teens to jail the night he allegedly sexually assaulted her friend. Richard Gooddine is on trial for a second time after his first ended with a mistrial. The two victims say the former East Point officer u...
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WESTLAKE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – An Ohio nursing home employee was arrested for stealing money from an 86-year-old resident. According to a release from Westlake Police, at around 10 a.m. on July 28, a Bay Village woman called to report fraud and theft involving her blind and ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after a major meth lab bust in Fulton County this week, prosecutors announced Friday. On Tuesday, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents executed a search warrant at a Union City home oc...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport have announced plans to name the airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Lee said he spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal this week. Her team said it appreciates the outpouring of s...
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Dolly Parton’s influence reached far beyond country music. Here’s how her life and work changed lives around the world.
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Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans....
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One Arizona election win was all in the cards, literally. Read more trending news The election for Gila Bend Town Council ended in a tie, so the two candidates — Jesus Rubalcava and Athena Guerrero — had to draw a card to determine the winner, The Arizona Republic reported. Both ...
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A search of a Union City home uncovered a methamphetamine laboratory and more than 240 pounds of crystal and liquid methamphetamine, federal officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Two undocumented immigrants from Mexico, David Miranda Gomez, 3...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Artificial intelligence has become part of daily life for tasks like writing resumes and drafting emails, but a cybersecurity expert says the same technology is giving scammers new tools to deceive people. Adam Ely, general manager of AI security at Check Poin...
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NORTHWOOD, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) – An Ohio woman driving a shuttle bus carrying 26 Bowling Green State University students is facing an operating a vehicle under the influence charge after troopers say her bus was hit from behind by another vehicle on Interstate 75. The crash h...
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A focal point of the “Jurassic Park” movie has gone for more than $400,000 at auction. Read more trending news The “screen-matched opening-scene” mosquito in amber prop sold for $403,200, according to Propstore and Entertainment Weekly . Propstore COO Brandon Alinger said in a pr...
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(Gray News) - Parents across the U.S. are taking baby-name inspiration straight from the map — and one Southern city is leading the trend. A new analysis of federal data finds “Charlotte” is America’s most popular city-inspired baby name, with 12,564 babies given the name in 2024...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Good nutrition is one of the most powerful tools to support healthy aging. At Open Hand Atlanta , their goal is to empower people across Georgia to live healthier, more independent lives through nourishing meals and evidence-based nutrition education. AT...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Americans are set to face another round of steep health insurance increases as lawmakers remain divided on proposals to make coverage more affordable. The total cost of employer-sponsored healthcare, which covers about 60% of working Americans, could rise n...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An invasive insect that can quickly destroy pastures has been detected in south Georgia, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The pasture mealybug was confirmed at a Decatur County turf grass business on Aug. 5. The white insect fe...
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Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health....
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Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Ready for a Fall wardrobe refresh without the Fall price tag? A popular kids’ consignment sale is expanding and this time, it’s all about the grown-ups! Statemint Marietta ’s sale is taking over Town Center at Cobb in Kennesaw August 26 - August 29. ATL ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - You might recognize Daily Chew for their fresh, simple ingredients from local Georgia farmers. But this popular Atlanta cafe and catering sits on a foundation of the owner’s South African -- Jewish heritage. With Rosh Hashanah weeks away, they want you t...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Whether you’re a fan of cured meats, gourmet cheeses, or the perfect artisanal spread, today is your day! We’re getting a head start in celebrating National Charcuterie Bay by learning how to build the ultimate, crowd-pleasing board with Graze Craze ! AT...
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The Food and Drug Administration issued an update on the nationwide recall of iceberg lettuce linked to cyclospora contamination. Read more trending news The federal agency said in a news release that the best-if-used-by dates for the recalled lettuce have passed and should no lo...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Metro Atlanta shelters are currently packed with wonderful dogs and cats in urgent need of loving homes. That is why Lifeline Animal Project is challenging our community to help clear the shelters by offering $25 for adoptions in August! ATL Live is your...
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International fashion retailer Primark is expanding its footprint in the U.S. with its first Georgia location. Primark officially opens on Sept. 8 at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville. The retailer also plans to open a second store in the state located in Augusta. [DOWNLOAD: Free ...
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(Gray News) — MapQuest said it is not going to change the name of Lake Ontario for its services. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename the body of water Lake America. “We’re not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your lei...
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WASHINGTON (Gray News) - A 17-year-old is accused of fatally shooting an eighth grader filming a TikTok video, authorities said. The teen, who was 15-year-old at the time of the shooting, was arrested and charged Wednesday with second-degree murder while armed, Metropolitan Polic...
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Invasive Joro spiders do not compete with native spiders for food in the Southeast, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Previous research suggested the invasive species could harm local orb weaver populations already facing threats from insecticide and pestic...
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The Trump administration is advancing plans to build a border wall on a Native American reservation, proceeding with the project despite objections from tribal leadership....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A diesel spill on Friday in DeKalb County has closed a road, though fire officials said the majority of the fuel remained contained within the tanker and the soil around the overturned truck. A fuel tanker carrying roughly 7,500 gallons of dies...
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A student brought a knife onto a school campus in Cherokee County, according to school officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The incident occurred at River Ridge High School, where administrators said they were made aware of the situation after sc...
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The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered Emory University to conduct a “research security audit” examining its academic, financial and research ties to foreign entities of concern, according to a report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Emory is among 30 U.S. universities...
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CLEVELAND, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - A man in Ohio died after trying to perform a stunt on his motorcycle, according to police. Cleveland Police reported the man hit a utility pole near the intersection of Pearl Road and Cypress Avenue Wednesday afternoon. According to very preli...
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Kehlani had some sad news for fans. She had to cancel two concerts due to health issues. Read more trending news The singer posted on Instagram on Aug. 26 that she had to go to the hospital, where she was told to take a break from performing, Rolling Stone reported. “After two of...
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Atlanta is a city built by people who choose to make a difference. They are the healthcare professionals caring for neighbors in moments of need, the artists helping communities see themselves reflected in the stories they tell, the nonprofit leaders creating opportunities for yo...
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Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan....
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President Donald Trump plans to mark the 25th observance of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance is expected at Ground Zero....
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) – A referee in Ohio is recovering from having his leg amputated after being injured during a high school football scrimmage. While Jim Abbott said the injury is still a shock, his mind is focused on other people and moving forward. Abbott was calling...
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Dolly Parton sold over 100 million records and earned 11 Grammy Awards and 55 nominations during her decades-long career and was also an avid philanthropist. Fans on social media are urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to honor her with a stamp....
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Parkview High School went into a soft lockdown Friday, but no credible threat was found, police said. Gwinnett County Police said investigators believe a hoax phone call. caused the lockdown. Officers have cleared the campus. There is no known threat to students, faculty, staff o...
