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From crispy sugar cookies to creative recipes, competitors put their best banana pudding forward at the National Banana Pudding Festival in Hickman County Read more at our link in bio

Last week, Russian tankers that were bound for the U.S. changed course after mounting political pressure to keep them from docking. Read more at our link in bio

A Utah judge ruled that the court will need until the summer of 2028 for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer to stand trial, even though the conservative activist’s widow asked to hold the trial much sooner. Read more at our link in bio

Belmont friends of Jillian Ludwig take the stage for a final Nashville concert, keeping her memory alive three years after her death. Read more at our link in bio

A Goodlettsville couple on oxygen machines faces $500/month electric bills, forcing a choice between utilities, food and medicine. Read more at our link in bio

A Nashville pedicab driver has been indicted for second-degree murder more than a year after fatally shooting a 23-year-old man during an argument over a fare outside Bridgestone Arena. A grand jury concluded the shooting was not self-defense. Read more at our link in bio

Toni L. Gordon was 31 when she was killed. Her family believed she had moved out of state, unaware she was one of two women found buried in the basement of a Nashville home in 1987. James Shaffer confessed to both murders and died in prison in 2004. Read more at our link in bio

The Department of Homeland Security is defending ICE officers who took custody of an 8-year-old Haitian child at an immigration hearing in San Diego last week. Read more at our link in bio

A legendary figure in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood has died after decades of fighting to preserve the area's history.

A 25-year-old mother of four was shot and killed at Fallbrook Apartments in Nashville hours after a community bike giveaway. Read more at our link in bio

Berdelle Campbell, known as the "queen of Germantown," died at 99 after decades preserving the Nashville neighborhood's history. Read more at our link in bio

A 1957 firetruck named Fire Belle has been part of Spring Hill for nearly 70 years. The truck needs a new engine, brakes, and transmission before it can return to making parade appearances. A 17-year-old is leading efforts to restore Fire Belle. Read more at our link in bio

NC5 Investigates: One of four patients left paralyzed in August after a drug mix-up in the hospital pharmacy has now sued Ascension Saint Thomas for negligence, recklessness and medical battery

It's a disturbing case -- one where a former Lawrenceburg police officer handcuffs an autistic toddler in a botched "Scared Straight" fiasco.A jury convicted the officer, but one family member says two misdemeanor convictions don't amount to justice. Read more at our link in bio

WeGo Public Transit is signing up Davidson County residents for the Journey Pass, offering 3 years of free bus rides, through Nov. 30. Read more at our link in bio

On the House floor Monday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) brought and read new articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Read more at our link in bio

✈️ Thanksgiving flights are up 31% this year, averaging around $400! Want to save? The trick is flexibility. What day are you flying? 🦃 Read more at our link in bio

Former President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he “won’t be able to do as many conversations” about his upcoming presidential memoir due to his fight with prostate cancer. Read more at our link in bio

Age is just a number at Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary in Mt. Juliet. All November you can help give back to the pups who call the sanctuary home by visiting local businesses. Portions of the proceeds will go to the sanctuary. Read more at our link in bio

Is premium gas worth the higher price? Consumer Reports tested two SUVs using regular and premium fuel and found no significant difference in performance or fuel economy. Here's when paying more at the pump actually makes sense. Read more at our link in bio