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Antioch HS 911 calls reveal frightened students, family members during shooting

Jan 27, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — 911 calls released by the Metro Nashville Police Department detail the moments immediately after the shooting at Antioch High School Wednesday. This comes days in the aftermath of the school shooting, which killed a 16-year-old girl. After firing 10 rounds, the 17-year-old shooter turned the gun on himself. Another student was grazed with a bullet. An additional student tripped and fell in the chaos, injuring his face.
The Antioch shooter was an active student, not an intruder. How are our schools protected from inside threats?

Jan 23, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Hannah McDonald |Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In contrast to other school shootings, the shooting at Antioch High School did not involve an intruder. In this Antioch High School case, the shooter was an active student and therefore could come and go like any other student. With this in mind, we took a look at the physical security measures in place at some schools in Middle Tennessee to protect against inside threats.
What freezing temps? Man takes plunge in Percy Priest Lake during snowstorm

Jan 10, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Have you heard of those trendy post-workout ice bath tubs? Well, one man took the opportunity to DIY with all the snow Friday. We found Cody Eckman cooling off in a frigid Percy Priest Lake in Donelson — and enjoying every minute of it. By day, Cody is a maintenance tech at Nashville International Airport. But by snow day, Cody says there’s no better place to be than in the middle of Percy Priest Lake.
Metro Council is preparing to vote on the FUSUS video surveillance program. Here's what you need to know.

Dec 2, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The FUSUS program is a network that gives Metro police access to public and some private surveillance cameras with the owner's permission — like private cameras you might find outside a home or business. It's a program backed by Metro Police but panned by civil liberties advocates, and the question of whether to allow the program to continue is coming up for a vote Tuesday night. This is really a story about cameras and privacy.
Ft. Campbell soldiers find 'family' away from home

Nov 27, 2024 | news.lee.net | Jason Lamb

FT. CAMPBELL, Kentucky (WTVF) -- At Fort Campbell, a soldier's day is usually already scheduled down to the minute. But in the kitchen ahead of the U.S. Army's 5th Special Forces Group Thanksgiving Dinner, time is even more important, as they prep the meal with military precisionSpecialist Trenton Johnson is one of the soldiers who took part in the dinner this year. Trenton says he'd usually be spending with his family in Orlando.
Ft. Campbell soldiers find 'family' away from home

Nov 27, 2024 | ktvz.com | Jason Lamb

Published November 27, 2024 10:48 am By Jason LambClick here for updates on this story FT. CAMPBELL, Kentucky (WTVF) — At Fort Campbell, a soldier’s day is usually already scheduled down to the minute. But in the kitchen ahead of the U.S. Army’s 5th Special Forces Group Thanksgiving Dinner, time is even more important, as they prep the meal with military precisionSpecialist Trenton Johnson is one of the soldiers who took part in the dinner this year.
Ft. Campbell soldiers find 'family' away from home

Nov 26, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

FT. CAMPBELL, Ky. — At Fort Campbell, a soldier's day is usually already scheduled down to the minute. But in the kitchen ahead of the U.S. Army's 5th Special Forces Group Thanksgiving Dinner, time is even more important, as they prep the meal with military precisionSpecialist Trenton Johnson is one of the soldiers who took part in the dinner this year. Trenton says he'd usually be spending with his family in Orlando.
Mayor O'Connell: Finding common ground in Nashville's transit referendum

Nov 6, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — At his victory party Tuesday night, Mayor Freddie O'Connell was crystal clear about the success of the transit referendum, set to expand sidewalks, smart traffic lights and bus service throughout town. "We have hundreds of thousands of Nashvillians who did this together, we have made this choice together," O'Connell said to a cheering crowd.
Nashville voters overwhelmingly approve Mayor's transit plan

Nov 5, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

Nashville voters overwhelmingly approved Mayor Freddie O'Connell's transportation plan on Tuesday. Early voting results show a big lead for the mayor's transit referendum. The "Choose How You Move" plan would improve bus service, add more sidewalks, and create smarter traffic lights among other things. But it comes at a cost. The mayor's plan calls for a half-cent hike in the sales tax. The sales tax increase is expected to cost families an extra $70 a year.
How does early voting turnout compare to 2020? It depends on where you live.

Oct 28, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Jason Lamb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — With the election just eight days away and early voting underway in Tennessee, the big question is: have you voted yet? After looking at the early voting numbers county by county across the state, the answer depends on where you live. How do those totals compare to this same time during the last presidential election in 2020?