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Convicted rapist sentenced to 49 years after women detail decades of sexual assault, abuse, death threats
by Lexi Wilson on November 14, 2026 at 12:52 amWomen who say they were strangled, beaten, raped and threatened with murder by the same man filled a Rutherford County courtroom Friday, sharing disturbing accounts of abuse spanning decades and multiple states.
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Sumner County Schools prepare for potential staffing cuts amid declining enrollment
by Sam Chimenti on November 14, 2026 at 12:42 amIn a board meeting this week, Superintendent of Schools Scott Langford announced enrollment has been dropping the past two years, largely across the county’s elementary schools.
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Dolly Parton to be honored at The 60th Annual CMA Awards; Taylor Swift to perform
by Katelyn Quisenberry on November 14, 2026 at 12:13 amTaylor Swift is set to perform on the CMA stage for the first time in 13 years.
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MNPD Crime Lab working to clear assault kit backlog thanks to grant funding
by Nikki McGee on November 13, 2026 at 11:56 pmThe Metro Nashville Police Department is working to clear a backlog of sexual assault kits.
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Blasting along Central Pike raises concerns for Mt. Juliet neighbors
by Kendall Ashman on November 13, 2026 at 11:32 pmNeighbors in Mt. Juliet are raising concerns about nearby blasting along Central Pike.
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Williamson County youth pastor accused of sex crimes against minors
by Andy Cordan on November 13, 2026 at 11:12 pmA former Williamson County youth pastor has been accused of committing multiple sex crimes against children.
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Flights halted at airports across the US due to ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ FAA says
by Michael Bartiromo on November 13, 2026 at 9:25 pmWASHINGTON (AP) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” according to an FAA alert. In a statement obtained by Nexstar, the FAA specified that the ground stop was issued “following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers.” The FAA said its […]
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New bills filed ahead of 115th Tennessee General Assembly
by Erin McCullough on November 13, 2026 at 5:58 pmLawmakers have already filed new bills addressing things like punishments for the murder of child victims and Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday to a statue of Dolly Parton on the capitol grounds.
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Clarksville-based medical companies agree to settlement over Medicare fraud claims
by Erin McCullough on November 13, 2026 at 4:43 pmTwo Clarksville-based companies that operated a pain-management clinic have agreed to pay $1.5 million over allegations they submitted false requests for medical testing.
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Hard freeze this weekend
by Shelby Mac on November 13, 2026 at 11:40 amThe cold snap continues with blustery northwesterly winds today, and the coldest highs of the season so far.
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EXPERT PREDICTIONS Presented by TLT Sports Performance: Playoffs First Round
by uppercumberlandreporter on November 6, 2026 at 8:10 pm2026 Expert Predictions: First Round T1. Goose: 91-20 (7-4) T1. Jacob: 91-20 (9-2) 3. Noah: 90-21 (8-3) 4. Justin: 89-22 (9-2) 5. Guests: 87-24 (7-4)…
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TSSAA Releases Initial 2027-’29 District and Region Alignments: Multiple Changes Coming In Upper Cumberland Regions
by uppercumberlandreporter on November 6, 2026 at 7:50 pm
The TSSAA staff has set districts and regions in all sports for the 2027-2029 classification cycle. Maps for every sport with listings of the schools…
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TSWA PREP FOOTBALL POLL (Nov. 2): Three Upper Cumberland Teams Ranked Entering Postseason
by uppercumberlandreporter on November 2, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Monday, November 2, 2026 NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following competition during the final week of…
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UPPER CUMBERLAND FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS: 10 UC Teams Advance To 2026 Playoffs
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 31, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Class 6A #4 Cookeville (5-5) at Riverdale #1 (9-1) Class 4A #4 Signal Mountain (4-6) at #1 White County (10-0) #3 East Ridge (8-2) at…
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EXPERT PREDICTIONS Presented by TLT Sports Performance: Week 11
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 29, 2026 at 8:32 pm
The week 11 guest picker is our very own producer, Cameron Hughes. Cameron is always behind the scenes keeping UCR afloat despite Noah calling him…
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WHAT’S ON THE LINE: TSSAA Football Playoff Scenarios Entering Week 11
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 28, 2026 at 7:07 pm
High school football playoff races are heating up entering the final week of the regular season. What’s locked in and what’s on the line for…
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DISTRICT 7-3A BASKETBALL PRESEASON POLLS: Upperman Boys, Stone Memorial Girls Hold Top Spots Entering 2026-’27 Season
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 28, 2026 at 3:31 pm
The District 7-3A basketball preseason meeting and media day was held Wednesday morning, and with it comes preseason media and coaches polls on the boys…
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TSWA WEEK 11 PREP FOOTBALL POLL (Oct. 26): Gordonsville, Macon County, White County Ranked Entering Final Week Of Regular Season
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 26, 2026 at 2:32 pm
TSWA Prep Football Poll – Monday, October 26 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following week 10 competition on…
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UCR WEEK TEN STANDOUTS: Bryson Hogg, Easton Davidson Stand Out In Key Region Games
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 24, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Week Ten of the Tennessee high school football season is in the books with multiple Upper Cumberland athletes having breakout performances: Bryson Hogg, White County…
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White County Wins First-Ever Region Championship In 35-15 Victory Over Upperman
by uppercumberlandreporter on October 24, 2026 at 4:49 pmBy Michael Lindsay The history books in Sparta added a new chapter on Friday as the White County Warriors (9-0, 4-0) defeated Upperman (6-3, 3-1)…
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Convicted rapist sentenced to 49 years after women detail decades of sexual assault, abuse, death threats
by Lexi Wilson on November 14, 2026 at 12:52 am
Women who say they were strangled, beaten, raped and threatened with murder by the same man filled a Rutherford County courtroom Friday, sharing disturbing accounts of abuse spanning decades and multiple states.
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Sumner County Schools prepare for potential staffing cuts amid declining enrollment
by Sam Chimenti on November 14, 2026 at 12:42 am
In a board meeting this week, Superintendent of Schools Scott Langford announced enrollment has been dropping the past two years, largely across the county’s elementary schools.
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Dolly Parton to be honored at The 60th Annual CMA Awards; Taylor Swift to perform
by Katelyn Quisenberry on November 14, 2026 at 12:13 am
Taylor Swift is set to perform on the CMA stage for the first time in 13 years.
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MNPD Crime Lab working to clear assault kit backlog thanks to grant funding
by Nikki McGee on November 13, 2026 at 11:56 pm
The Metro Nashville Police Department is working to clear a backlog of sexual assault kits.
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Blasting along Central Pike raises concerns for Mt. Juliet neighbors
by Kendall Ashman on November 13, 2026 at 11:32 pm
Neighbors in Mt. Juliet are raising concerns about nearby blasting along Central Pike.