Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (02-11-20)

Two 13-year-olds arrested in stolen car investigation

Two 13-year-olds have been arrested after they were found behind the wheel of a car that was reported stolen earlier in the day. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata had been reported stolen from Whispering Hills Drive. An undercover Metro Police team followed the car and attempted to block the car in. The driver put the car into gear and crashed in to a car. The two were then taken into custody and are charged with auto theft.


Biden plummets in new national poll, ceding top spot to Bernie

Former Vice President Joe Biden has plummeted in a new national poll out Monday that also shows Bernie Sanders with a clear lead among Democratic voters heading into Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Biden dropped 9 points to 17 percent after his dismal performance in Iowa, followed close behind by former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg,and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who dropped 1 point to 14 percent.


THP: At least one dead in hit-and-run crash on I-65 in Williamson Co. 

One person is dead and three others are injured in an overnight hit-and-run crash in Williamson County. The crash happened on I-65 southbound at mile marker 61 near Peytonsville Road. They say multiple vehicles were involved in the wreck, but the reported hit and run vehicle has not been found. One person involved in the crash was pronounced dead. Three others were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.


Sumner grand jury indicts Jordan, Martin in connection with Hendersonville officer’s death

Sumner County grand jurors indicted the two Nashville men charged in connection with a Hendersonville Police officer’s death. The five-count indictment charges Kevin Jordan and Emani C. Martin Jr., both 19, in connection with the Dec. 30 incident. Master Patrol Officer Sppencer Bristol was killed after chasing a fleeing suspect across I65. He was struck by an SUV and died of his injuries. He was struck by an SUV and died of his injuries.


Store clerk shot during robbery; police searching for suspect

A store clerk was shot during a robbery at the MGM Market Tobacco and Beer on Halls Hills Pike in Murfreesboro on Monday afternoon. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to TriStar then transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police are on the lookout for a 2010 black Nissan license plate 4m72b1. Police say the gunman took off in the victim’s vehicle – a 2010 black Nissan Rogue with Tennessee tags 4M72B1. The investigation and search for the shooter is ongoing.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT

CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT

Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged. Jones posted an Instagram photo of herself and Mitchell, where she showed off her ring. The couple had been dating for about a year, but both of them kept things quiet. Jones revealed that she and Mitchell were dating on Club Shay Shay in March.

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…