Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-04-19)

Mt. Juliet patrol vehicle hit by suspected distracted driver

A distracted driver hit a Mt. Juliet patrol SUV as officers were on Interstate 40 investigating another crash. Yesterday, a three-vehicle crash shut down a portion of eastbound I-40 near mile marker 228. When the SUV was hit, a man suspected for driving impaired was in custody in the back seat. Police said he was hurt in the crash, while the distracted driver was not.


Beto O’Rourke Drops Out of Presidential Race

  • Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Friday.
  • He’s not expected to run for any other office in 2020.
  • He nearly upset incumbent Ted Cruz in a U.S. Senate race in 2018.
  • That campaign saw him create a cult-like energy that he failed to recapture in the crowded presidential race.
  • He recently said he wouldn’t run for office ever again if he wasn’t the presidential nominee.

Teenager left fatally wounded at door of General Hospital Friday evening

18 myear old Steven Shelton was left fatally wounded at the door of General Hospital Friday evening. Metro police are requesting information on the murder. According to police, Shelton was left shot at General Hospital around 5:40 p.m. Friday evening. A man who was driving a white Hyundai Tucson was seen on surveillance footage carrying Shelton from his car to the hospital door. Detectives have determined Shelton was shot inside the Tucson at the Cumberland View public housing area. Anyone who may have information on the fatal shooting of Shelton is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (615) 742-7463.


Gallatin Police officer hit by car during traffic stop

A Gallatin Police officer was hit by a vehicle on Highway 109 over the weekend. Officer Daniel Green was conducting a traffic stop with another officer when a vehicle passing by left the roadway, hitting Green. He and the driver that hit him were taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center.


McDonald’s CEO Fired Over Consensual, Romantic Relationship With Employee

  • The CEO of McDonald’s has been fired because of a consensual, romantic relationship with an employee.
  • Steve Easterbrook violated a strict company policy that forbids managers from having relationships with subordinates.
  • Easterbrook admits to the relationship and says, “Given the values of the company, I agree…it is time for me to move on.”

 

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AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…

ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK

ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…

LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…