Levi Ismail
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Death of toddler who once lived at Brookmeade Park now classified as a homicide investigation
Metro officials say there is enough evidence from their investigation to classify Ariel Rose's death as a homicide. → Read More
Former patient of Ashland City treatment center speaks out after teens die from overdoses
Two teenage girls died after authorities say they overdosed on over-the-counter medication while at an Ashland City residential treatment program. Now a former patient is speaking out. → Read More
Nolensville commissioners request DA review ticket-fixing by Police Chief
The Town of Nolensville is now calling on the district attorney to investigate allegations that Police Chief Roddy Parker fixed traffic tickets for town commissioners. → Read More
Pothole fix timing sparks questions after Amy Grant's fall at Nashville park
It took just four hours for Metro Parks to begin patching up the road where musician Amy Grant fell in Percy Warner Park, and some argue her star power is the only reason anything was done. → Read More
Vendor uncertain of exact timing of putting Tennessee unemployment site back online
While the Tennessee employment site is offline, the vendor for the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development said it was working to get it back up before the holiday. → Read More
Nashville losing out on big money from golf courses as Metro Parks blames hiring struggles
Golf boomed in Nashville during the pandemic, but Metro Parks blames the hiring struggle for what could be hundreds of thousands of dollars left on the table. → Read More
Lake Mead human remains give hope to Clarksville family in search of father’s killer
A murder mystery more than a thousand miles away could bring answers to a Clarksville woman hoping to track down her father’s killer nearly 30 years later. → Read More
Systemic failures blamed for TN mishandling $1.9 million in unemployment benefits
A new audit published Monday detailed how several issues, including identity fraud, led to Tennessee mishandling more than $1.9 million in unemployment benefits. → Read More
Family of murdered domestic violence victims says they were failed by the system
Marie Varsos and Debbie Sisco did everything to protect themselves, but family members say the pair continued to fall through the cracks of a broken system meant to protect domestic violence victims. → Read More
Shoppers beware: Not all at-home COVID tests are made equal
Rapid antigen tests are on store shelves across the country, but doctors warn that not all tests are made equal. → Read More
Vanderbilt University students call for hybrid learning options amid spread of omicron
Students at Vanderbilt University gathered on Wednesday afternoon to call for the return of hybrid learning options. → Read More
Rutherford County juvenile judge announces retirement amid criticism
After lawmakers said they were looking to unseat her, Rutherford County's juvenile court judge announced she would retire at the end of her term. → Read More
Charges drag on but attorneys expect more convictions in 2022 over Jan. 6 riots
Attorneys believe the pressure of looming conspiracy charges may convince some to accept plea deals and hold multiple instigators responsible for the D.C. riots of Jan. 6. → Read More
From the hands who cooked to those who serve, Bowling Green is giving back to first responders
They raised thousands of dollars to serve up meals for the first responders putting Bowling Green back together. → Read More
Volunteers, business owners rally to help Bowling Green neighbors
They left their own damaged homes and properties to help neighbors recover from a deadly tornado that claimed 12 lives in Bowling Green. → Read More
Elks Lodge on Jefferson St. joins 'Nashville Nine' with groups already committed to help
Nashville’s historic Elks Lodge is now one of the “Nashville 9” but repairs may already be on the way. → Read More
COVID-19 cases rising statewide as omicron variant and new treatments are on the way
It’s our first COVID-19 update in weeks from Dr. Lisa Piercey and the Tennessee Dept. of Health, who now say the omicron variant will be here soon. → Read More
Nashville DA seeks to overturn couple’s 1988 wrongful conviction
Nashville prosecutors say inaccurate and misleading evidence are just some of the reasons why Joyce Watkins and Charlie Dunn deserve to have their 1988 convictions vacated. → Read More
Faith and sonar help answers surface in 21-year-old White County cold case
White County Sheriff’s deputies are processing a car linked to a cold case after it was found in a Sparta river. → Read More
Woolworth Theatre sets priority on preserving artifacts amid construction
A few eagle-eyed neighbors of the Woolworth in downtown Nashville spotted what appeared to be history in the trash, but developers say they were only replicas. → Read More