International market employee shot and killed A man was killed in a shooting at the Newroz International Market in Nashville. Metro Nashville police officials say an employee of the market was shot in the head and died at the scene. They responded to the shooting, which happened around 5:30 p.m. at the market on Elysian Fields…… MORE
Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-14-19)
Nashville Mayor Cooper announces capital spending plan to reform metro spending Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced capital spending reform legislation Wednesday which would require Metro to fully plan public projects before construction begins. Cooper’s administration has partnered with Metro Council Budget and Finance Chair Bob Mendes to write the legislation. The ordinance would require Metro Council and…… MORE
Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-13-19)
Walter Hill Elementary teacher, principal charged with child abuse A mid-state school principal and special education teacher arrested were arrested and charged with child abuse and endangerment. Investigators say Bonnie Marlar and Principal Helen Campbell were caught on camera dragging a 10-year-old by his foot through Walter Hill Elementary. The school district placed both women under a…… MORE
SCHOOL DELAYS
roadway conditions ARE e slick and surface temperatures have fallen below freezing. Tuesday school closures, delays Davidson County Cheatham County: Operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday. Daycares will open at 7 a.m. Cumberland County Dickson County: Opening two hours late. Morning snow cares will be closed. Franklin County Schools Humphreys County: Operating on a two-hour delay. Robertson…… MORE
Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-12-19)
Man charged with hitting, killing pedestrian on Murfreesboro Pike A motorcyclist has been charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian on Murfreesboro Pike Sunday night. According to police, 39-year-old Clifton Wright will be booked on homicide by intoxication after his discharge from Vanderbilt Medical Center. Officers said Wright was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson down Murfreesboro Pike Sunday…… MORE
Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-07-19)
19-year-old killed in Murfreesboro crash A Wednesday morning crash in Murfreesboro claimed the life of a 19-year-old. The man was killed after his vehicle ran off the road and down an embankment before hitting a tree near the southbound lane of NW Broad Street. Several crews were called to remove the 19-year-old from the crashed car. He…… MORE
“Legends of Hip Hop” Contest Official Rules
92.Q WQQK’S “Legends of Hip Hop” Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WQQK-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Radio LLC located at 10 Music Circle East, Nashville, TN 37203, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped…… MORE
Jess Hilarious at Zanies 11.11.19
92Q, WQQK “Jess Hilarious at Zanies Tickets” Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WQQK-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 10 Music Circle East, Nashville, TN 37203, during normal business hours Monday through Friday…… MORE
Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-06-19)
83 marijuana plants seized in Joelton; four arrested Four people were arrested after Metro police officers found 83 marijuana plants on a property in Joelton. Officers were sent to the property in the 8300 block of Riley Adcock Road after a citizen tip. Brince Woods, 42, Cyndi Green, 26, Wendell Vaughn, 23 and Cory Wair, 19 were…… MORE
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…… MORE
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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 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
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, 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…