News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
TBI: Venezuelan gang 'violent toward law enforcement'
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an urgent warning about Venezuelan gangs operating in major cities, involved in serious crimes like sex trafficking and murder. Representative Mark Green expressed outrage over the gang’s presence, particularly the violent group Trend Agra. The TBI noted that these gangs engage in human trafficking, organized retail crime, and drug trafficking, often clashing with law enforcement. The Biden Administration is responding with a $12 million reward for the gang’s leaders. The TBI urges the public to report any suspicions of human trafficking to aid in combating these criminal activities.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s director addressed the gang’s presence in the state in a video Friday.
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1 year since Riley Strain went missing in Nashville
SUMMARY: Today marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared in Nashville after a night out on Broadway. Riley was 22 and attending a conference with fraternity brothers. Surveillance footage captured him stumbling and falling before he spoke briefly with a police officer. No further video was found after that point. His friends reported him missing the next day, and after two weeks of searching, his body was discovered in the river, ruled an accidental death with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. In response, Nashville has implemented safety improvements along the riverfront, including fencing and updated signage.

Saturday marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared after a night out on Broadway.
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One year since Riley Strain went missing
SUMMARY: Tonight marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared after a night out in Nashville. The 22-year-old, visiting for a conference with his fraternity, was kicked out of Luke’s 32 Bridge on March 8th. Surveillance footage showed Riley stumbling near Church Street and speaking briefly with an officer on Gay Street. After that, he was not seen again. His body was found two weeks later, about 8 miles from downtown, with an autopsy ruling his death accidental, linked to high blood alcohol levels. The tragedy led to safety improvements along the Nashville Riverfront to prevent future incidents.

One year since Riley Strain went missing
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Pet of the Week: Acorn
SUMMARY: Acorn is a playful five-year-old dog currently being fostered by Faith, who highlights his transformation from a depressed shelter resident to a lively companion. Acorn enjoys spending time with Faith’s four-year-old child and their other pets. Young Williams Animal Center seeks more foster homes as spring break approaches, providing an opportunity for shelter dogs like Acorn to experience life outside the kennel. They also need donations, particularly of food and supplies like puppy pads. Faith shares her rewarding experience fostering Acorn, showcasing the positive impact fostering can have on a dog’s well-being and personality.

Meet this week’s pet of the week, Acorn, from the Young Williams Animal Shelter!
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