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Reporter at @WSMV (NBC) | Previous: @WQAD QC | UIUC Alumna | Chicagoland Native
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This is Jack Sullivan. His dad is the pastor of The Covenant School and the man in the police body camera video who gave MNPD his keys to get in the building.
Jack is a teacher in NJ and flew here after Monday’s event.
He’s now asking lawmakers for gun control.
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TCAP UPDATE: Maury Co Schools tells me about 63% of their students didn’t pass the ELA portion of the TCAP. They have option to retest this week - the problem is it’s their last day of school TODAY.
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When the snow falls in East Nash, out comes “SNOW CHICKEN”!!
No one knows WHO “Snow Chicken” is - his/her identity remains unknown each and every snow day. ❄️🐔
Credit: Brandi Pace
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A mourner walk is taking place near Nissan Stadium right now. This group is listing names of those shot in mass shootings in TN and their ages this year.
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4 year
@MNPDNashville
veteran officer Rex Engelbert was the first officer to shoot Audrey Hale inside The Covenant School.
His family says they didn’t know he was the one who shot her until police released the body camera this morning.
They tell me they are so proud.
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This is Austin Turner (26).
His family says he was at Tin Roof on Demonbreun 2/18 around 12AM when a security guard knocked him unconscious while he was waiting for his Uber.
He’s been in a coma since and his family is making the decision to say goodbye to him today.
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And to add to the East Nash animal sightings…this one also made my day.
Credit: Michelle Koziarz
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This kids sign says “I’ve done monthly active shooter drills at school since I was 90 days old.”
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Funeral procession for Wayne Spears, the foreman at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch on HWY-13.
You can see the coffin on the back off the carriage and an empty saddle on the back of a horse.
It’s scenes like this that really put the
#WaverlyFlood
in perspective.
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The
@Unitedcajunnavy
called off their search for Sebastian Rogers today due to “security concerns”.
I called them and asked what this meant. They said their volunteers got death threats online and in person.
They’ve never dealt with this while helping with a search.
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From Jillian Ludwig’s aunt on her accused shooter:
“...why was this man free? What kind of world do we live in where it’s not safe to take a walk near your college dorm in broad daylight? How could someone so carelessly dim the light of a star destined to shine so bright?”
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Sources tell News 4 FBI agents are raiding the offices of Republican lawmakers this morning in the Cordell Hull building (where we are). That includes the office of Former House Speaker Glen Casada.
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Pearson comes up to the gallery in the middle of session to give a Covenant School mom a hug.
He’s continuing to go down the rows, thank, hug, and greet the people up here.
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State Troopers pull a woman out of the gallery. I could tell she was doing everything in her power to stay put.
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UPDATE: shooter is a white female (28) of Nashville.
She was a student at Covenant.
MNPD officers are currently at her address.
Some kids evacuated into a wood line.
MNPD says all doors were locked, not sure how she got in.
There was a car nearby.
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People are at Gay St. right now getting ready for a vigil at 7:30P for Riley Strain.
I’m told they expect around 300 people and family of Riley to be here.
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Justin Jones talks to people and constituents with a bullhorn on the Capitol steps before he is sworn back in.
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With the bill passing people are outside House chambers shouting “blood on their hands”, “whose house, our house”.
I’m told it has also derailed on the floor with reps.
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Students and people attending the walk-out at the Capitol take a knee and a moment of silence before the main part begins this morning.
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Family of 7-year-old Lucy Lane Connor tell me she is one of the people missing out of Waverly. Last seen wearing a neon orange shirt and shorts. Her mother has been found, but not Lucy yet.
Family cannot get in touch with hospital due to lines being down.
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BREAKING:
#RaDondaVaught
will avoid prison time and will be put on supervised probation for 3 years with judicial diversion.
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365 days ago, I walked through the doors of
@WSMV
for the first time.
S/o to the reporters, photographers, and newsroom that welcomed me this day last year. They are the ones who push me to be a better storyteller each day. 🙌🏻
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These are the Cherry Creek apartments in Hermitage. The attic of one building you can see is completely blown out.
I talked with a resident who says at least 12 of the residents in her building are now displaced.
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These videos still hurt to watch. Water is powerful. This was sent to us by a viewer. His parents house being swept away in the flood waters.
@WSMV
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The sun now out in Murfreesboro and we caught this stellar shot! We’re still tracking the latest with the storms on
@WSMV
at 6P.
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Fangirling on the
@TODAYshow
at Rockefeller Plaza this morning.
Got to see THE
@alroker
and stood next to Carson Daly at the Starbuck’s mobile order counter.
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We are inside the TN house session where people inside the gallery are cheering before the session starts.
However once it does start
@VoteGloriaJ
asked them to be quiet.
They started session but the vote on the expulsion motion isn’t until later.
@WSMV
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Rain and dreary weather isn’t stopping anyone. This is the view from the back. So far looks like people are not going in the Capitol.
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Lt Gov McNally called to clear the Senate gallery after multiple outbursts.
Sen Akbari said teachers can have a gun but not a rainbow flag on their desk.
The crowd agreed and they were then called to leave.
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Many people saw
@SirJoshuaBlack
's video posted after he says this woman accused him of breaking into cars because he's black and fits a generic description.
We talk with both sides involved at 6:15P on News4
@WSMV
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Now THIS is downward dog.
My girl, Sally, living the life back home in Chicago. 👏🏻
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WATCH: One man tells us and shows us the “near death experience” he had on at ride at
@TNStateFair
.
He says after the video the ride continued for another 2 rotations.
His story and what the ride company had to say on
@WSMV
at 4 & 5.
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The death toll is now at 21 in Humphreys County. 50 people missing. Waverly Plaza business owners began clean up today.
Employees at the Cash Saver say they saw 10 feet of water inside. They climbed a wall to stay safe. They were stuck for 4 hours.
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TAYLOR SWIFT FANS. If you’re mad you got verified for presale and DIDN’T get tickets, DIDN’T get Capital One tickets, and now the general sale is CANCELED tomorrow because of “insufficient inventory” - talk to your dog. They’ll listen to your frustration.
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Major THANK YOU to the folks at First Baptist Gallatin. They allows us to sit in their A/C, use their WiFi, and offered us water.
AND they did an interview with us.
Couldn’t be more appreciative of their hospitality 🙏🏻
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This is the last time Joey Fecci’s family saw him during the Nashville marathon. It was mile 18. He was happy, smiling, giving high-fives.
They said they were waiting for him to turn the bend at the end when they got the call he was unresponsive around mile 22.
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BREAKING: Davidson County Medical Examiner says 22-year-old Dallas Barrett died from asphyxia and rules it a homicide. DJ was at Whiskey Row with his friends Aug. 16 when security guards held him to the floor for several minutes.
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Rep. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville): “I’m not going to shut up until we stop kids getting murdered in our schools.”
He says this as we moved on to a healthcare bill.
Pearson is seen cheering on people in the gallery quietly.
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Maintenance crews just came out of Calfee’s office after we heard drilling and other office tools inside.
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Nobody’s perfect.
But this bagel sure was. Before I cut it.
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I’ve watched too much “Emily in Paris”.
I voiced a whole PKG using the French pronunciation of “Gabriel”. Had to retrack the story 10 minutes to air to Americanize it. 🇫🇷
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Sen. Heidi Campbell talks to a group of
@HumeFoggKnights
high school students protesting against a bill that could arm teachers in TN.
This group had a similar protest last week and says they wanted to do another as the bill is still held on the desk in the House.
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A massive piece of road was washed away after weekend flooding and last night’s rain in Hickman County. A dozen families are left trying to figure out a way to work, school, and appointments. For these families this is their main road to town.
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No one else I’d rather be out on I-440 with a flat tire than our Chief Photog, Zach Tucker.
I’ll admit, I don’t know how to change a flat. BUT I made sure to get out and learn. Zach makes it look easy 😂.
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Got to meet/interview
@bubbawatson
today ahead of the LIV Golf tournament in Nashville! Cool way to start this Tuesday morning!
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Metro Nashville Public Health Dept. says ALL capacity limits will be lifted on May 14th. Masks must be worn indoors. But this means Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone, restaurants and bars can have 100% capacity.
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Filling in for
@RebeccaWSMV
this morning and
@MelanieLaydenTV
has some GOOD NEWS.
We can expect quite the warm up.
ALSO major congrats to
@JFinleyreports
and
@WSMVLisaSpencer
who won multiple Emmy’s last night for
@WSMV
.
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It’s small in this picture but you can see a tree is down on this roof. The resident said he woke up around 3:30AM to this.
He then saw a car in his front lawn next to this down tree/power line. He doesn’t know who it belongs to.
This is Crieve Hall.
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The FBI is using social media to help identify those responsible for the violence in DC yesterday. They are looking for specific posts:
The FBI is seeking to identify individuals instigating violence in Washington, D.C. We are accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting or violence in and around the U.S. Capitol on January 6. If you have information, visit .
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This morning, Jillian Ludwig’s family tells me she was pronounced dead last night.
Thinking of her family today as we head to the first hearing of the accused shooter, Shaquille Taylor.
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Applause erupts as
@Campbell4TN
takes the lead in the District 5 US House race against
@AndyOgles
. Still keeping tabs on final results. Stay with us.
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Just spoke with a woman who says she was running Fri at 9AM at Shelby Bottoms. There were people, she felt safe. Until, a man wearing a ski mask and a motorized bike came up behind her and slapped her.
She’s not alone. She said it’s happened to others.
Story @ 4 and 6
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This comes after the Nashville District Attorney’s Office said they prosecuted Shaquille Taylor (29) back in May on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
However, he was released after doctors testified, he was incompetent to stand trial.
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BREAKING:
@GovBillLee
signed Dallas’ Law today. This will enhance the qualifications needed for some private security guards in Tennessee. It comes after Dallas Barrett died last August after a confrontation with security guards at Whiskey Row.
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Reasons why we needed ice cream tonight
@WSMV
:
1. It’s
@SarahattheSymph
2nd to last day with us.
2. Our show goes on at 12AM tonight (tmr?)
3.
@stefanowx
was buying.
Cheers, friends!
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A Legislative Admin. Director confirms who is on paid admin leave after the FBI search warrants at the Cordell Hull building:
- Holt Whitt, Interim chief of staff to Speaker Sexton
- Nadine Kirby, Leg. Asst. to Kent Calfee
- Carol Simpson, Leg. Asst. to Casada
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Talked to the owners of this Gallatin home struck by lightning this morning.
Luckily the couple is ok, but the wife was one foot away from the strike - on a Zoom meeting.
Before my live shot, this rainbow popped out over it - just to top off this crazy weather day.
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@WSMV
The bill passes and Covenant moms are clearly emotional right now. We are going to speak with them after they collect themselves.
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This Davidson Co. courtroom is where I am stationed for the foreseeable future ahead of the trial for the 2 men accused of killing Caitlyn Kaufman.
She’s the 26 yr old nurse who was shot and killed on I440 Dec of 2020.
Jury selection begins today. Any updates in this thread.⬇️
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When 3 reporters from 3 different stations cover a 9 day trial together, you freak out when the 3 of you show up at the same presser 2 weeks later 😂.
Made my Friday!
@ChrisDavisMMJ
@stephnthecity
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It’s warmer and better weather in Anchorage and Antarctica than Nashville right now. 🥶🥶🥶
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When
@lukebryan
pulls up and asks if you need help with a flat tire YOU TAKE THE HELP!
That’s exactly what happened to one Columbia, TN woman over the weekend. Her story on
@wsmv
at 6P!
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After the cancellation of
#bonnaroo2021
looks like The Other Fest will be in Manchester this weekend. They say this is to help Manchester and vendors who planned to be at the festival.
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Hundreds of people are out on Legislative Plaza right now pushing for gun violence prevention legislation.
Lots of different groups including Moms Demand Action, Blocsquad, and Students Demand Action.
@WSMV
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I just spoke with this mother. Her son is in pre-K at Covenant. She had no idea Pearson was going to come up. But she said that hug gave her so much hope for change when it comes to schools and guns.
She originally came to support gun safety legislations.
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This has been the most productive day of my life. Thank you, FB and Instagram.
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Found $10 5 seconds after I walked out of my apartment on my way to work.
It’s going to be a good day - right?
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This group refuses to leave. It sounded like one posed a threat to McNally who asked on the mic “did you just threaten me?”
@WSMV
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This is a new one. Got a popsicle stick thrown at us by a media heckler. Can’t make this stuff up.
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@MNPDNashville
say, Miles Slay (far right) was shot and killed walking on Charlotte Pike. They are now looking for those responsible.
Miles is one of 7. I had the chance to talk with his brother
@RonSlay35
and his sisters Ashley and Christina who want answers.
@WSMV
at 6P.
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Got to keep the media crews fed. It’s a team effort 👊🏻
In other food news- I want to give a shout out to
@marissa_sulek
for bringing in cookies as well as our photographer
@jgregorywkrn
for keeping the candy bowl stocked all week and
@ashleymperham
who stocked it today. I’ve enjoyed working with this crew
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As SOON as free food hits this newsroom table, us reporter vultures will immediately pounce. No question about it.
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Students
@VanderbiltU
say high levels of toxic mold are found in the ceiling tiles of some dorms.
We talk with students who say this is impacting their health and want to hear more from the University.
Full story on
@WSMV
at 5 & 6.
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I’ve NEVER cared so much about 2 teams I don’t care about.
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12-year-old Chloe Neely was hit by a car as she got off her school bus yesterday in Hickman Co.
This strong girl lost a front tooth, almost a second tooth, and scraped up her stomach.
Her mom’s message to drivers and how Chloe is doing on
@WSMV
at 6.
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BREAKING: A Franklin mansion goes up in flames causing severe damage. This is off Long Ln. We're told the homeowners were renovating the 25 year old home.
Our
@Sharon_Stories
is on the scene gathering more info.
Credit:
@amandacooper96
@WSMV
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House took a recess when out of nowhere people in the galleries unveiled this banner and started chanting “vote them out”.
They then were taken out by state troopers.
@WSMV
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Hundreds of people have shown up at the Rutherford County School’s office to pray for 10-year-old Asher Sullivan who was sucked into a storm drain yesterday and now fighting for his life at
@VUMChealth
.
He is the son of the superintendent.
@WSMV
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The Mixer in Hopkinsville took the brunt of the damage downtown last night.
I’m told 2 employees were inside here around 11P when the second floor was swept away.
They are ok and no injuries are reported.
@WSMV
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UPDATE: we are back at the Dickson County courthouse this morning for Day 9 of the Joseph Daniels trial.
Jury is back and beginning their deliberations for the day.
@WSMV
will keep you updated on FB and this thread.
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The bill to arm teachers passes.
Now Speaker Sexton asks to clear the gallery as they shout.
@WSMV
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Me: **loses earring on shoot today**
“They should sell those in packs of 3.” - WSMV photographer, Brett Donnals
GENIUS.
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“This is Us” star
@ChrissyMetz
testifies before TN lawmakers about the proposed ELVIS act that would protect one’s “voice” and NIL from AI.
Metz talked about what AI has already done to her image:
@WSMV
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A small memorial is growing for Pamela Paz, the woman found dead off Pennington Bend Road Sunday morning. She was a single mother of 4. One woman dropped off the yellow flowers and said she didn’t know Pam but felt the need to leave something. FULL story @ 5 on
@WSMV
.
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And I haven’t even made it to work yet. How’s your morning?!
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