TOP 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY (3-4-20)

Erica Gilmore elected Nashville trustee, Jennifer Smith wins criminal court judge

Erica Gilmore overwhelming defeated Parker Toler in the Democratic race for Metro Trustee on Tuesday while incumbent Judge Jennifer Smith kept her criminal court judge seat. Gilmore won Toler in a landslide, 77.5% to 22%. There were no Republicans running, meaning Gilmore will take over the post later this year. Vivian Wilhoite will alsoserve her second term as assessor of property.


President Trump to visit Nashville Friday following deadly tornado

Donald Trump said he will visit Tennessee on Friday after 21 people were killed following devastating tornadoes ripped that through the state.“Our hearts are full of sorrow for the lives that were lost,” said President Trump.


AT LEAST 25 KILLED IN TORNADO/SOME IDENTIFIED

Authorities said 25 people across Middle Tennessee so far have been killed after the tornado struck in the early hours of Tuesday morning. With recovery efforts underway with “many missing,” Governor Bill Lee said there’s a “really good possibility” the fatality count could go up. Many of the victims have not been identified. Two were killed in Nashville. 36 year old Michael Dolfini and 33 year old Albree Sexton were identified yesterday by Metro Police. They had just left Attaboy lounge, where Dolfini worked. Three were killed in Wilson County, Mt. Juliet police confirmed. James and Donna Eaton were killed at their home on Catalpa Drive. 38 year old Brandy Barker of Lebanon was killed at a CEVA warehouse on Athletes Way North while working security. The first identified victim was Carl Frazee, 67, who died in Benton County.


Joe Biden & Bernie Sanders Pull Away From Democratic Field on Super Tuesday

  • Biden and Bernie Sanders pulled away from Democratic challengers Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren on Super Tuesday.
  • Sanders won four primaries, including the biggest prize of California. 
  • Meanwhile, Biden won nine primaries, including an upset in Texas. 
  • Michael Bloomberg, who spent over $500 million, won only in American Samoa. 
  • Elizabeth Warren finished third in her home state of Massachusetts. 
  • The ultimate nominee must claim 1,991 delegates, a majority of the 3,979 pledged delegates available this primary season.

Two dead in double shooting in LaVergne

LaVergne Police are on the scene investigating a deadly double shooting on Mandy Lane. Details about the investigation are extremely limited at this time. Residents are advised to avoid the area, and if you see anything suspicious call 911.

Blogs

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…