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EMT who responded to Tyre Nichols beating scene testifies in Tyre Nichols murder trial

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www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2025-05-02 12:11:44

SUMMARY: In the murder trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death, EMT Robert Long testified about his response to the scene after Nichols was beaten. Long confirmed Nichols was conscious and able to communicate his name and age, but was not informed by officers that Nichols had been punched or kicked. Defense attorneys questioned Long’s actions, suggesting he and his supervisor failed to provide adequate care. Character witnesses testified that the accused officers, Darius Bean and Justin Smith, were good men, though the prosecution countered that even good men can commit bad acts.

On Thursday, seven witnesses took the stand, including character witnesses, a former SCORPION unit member and one of the former EMTs who responded to the scene the night Nichols was beaten. Robert Long was one of two EMTs who responded to Castlegate that night. And he told the jury that when he first arrived, he spoke to Nichols, asking his name and age. Nichols responded.

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AM Forecast (6/17): Warm and a bit breezy today with scattered showers and storms this afternoon and

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-06-17 05:45:46

SUMMARY: Today will be warm and breezy with scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms, some lingering overnight into Wednesday morning. Showers and storms will return Wednesday afternoon. Thursday, a cold front moves in with a weakening line of thunderstorms overnight into Thursday morning, followed by more storms in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a level 1 risk for isolated strong storms, mainly with gusty winds. After Thursday’s trough, a high-pressure ridge will build, bringing the first 90-degree highs of 2025 this weekend, with heat indices feeling like triple digits. This heat wave may last into next week.

Rain chances stay elevated through Thursday, then the first heat wave of the year begins this weekend. Highs in the 90s could feel like the triple digits

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1 person still hospitalized after White House water rescue

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-06-16 23:31:49

SUMMARY: After heavy rain caused a creek in White House to rise rapidly, floodwaters swept three cars off Bowling Branch Road. First responders, including the White House Volunteer Fire Department, TWRA, and Gallatin and Hendersonville fire departments, rescued the occupants. Three people are doing okay, but one person remains hospitalized, struggling with breathing after water entered their lungs. Officials noted the area is not prone to flooding, leaving residents unprepared. Rescuers urge the public to heed the warning “Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” emphasizing the dangers of rushing water, which moves faster than it appears. The hospitalized individual is expected to recover.

First responders helped four people — one of whom is still in the hospital — after floodwaters swept their cars off the road in White House Sunday night.

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‘We’ve become a competitor’: Tennessee’s film and television industry on the rise

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www.wkrn.com – Sam Chimenti – 2025-06-16 19:48:00

SUMMARY: The new series “9-1-1: Nashville” is filming in Middle Tennessee this summer and reflects a growing trend in TV and movie production across the state. Increased activity is largely due to expanded state incentives, including grants of up to 25% for productions spending \$200,000 or more. Since 2008, these programs have helped add over 13,000 jobs and generated nearly \$730 million in 2023. Industry professionals like Dave Hodgin, now overseeing logistics for “9-1-1: Nashville,” say demand is statewide, reaching Memphis and Knoxville. Officials credit incentives for attracting not just film but also scoring and animation projects to Tennessee.

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