SUMMARY: A district attorney in Warren County fired shots at a suspect following a triple homicide in McMinnville. Two suspects, Caleb Brookens and Jessica Root, were arrested and charged with three counts of criminal homicide after the bodies of three victims were found. The incident began Wednesday when deputies discovered a body at a home, leading to an expanded investigation. Brookens was apprehended after shots were fired, while Root was captured after the vehicle she was in struck a Homeland Security agent. The driver, Hannah Rose, faces charges for evading police and aggravated assault. The motive behind the killings remains unclear.

3 in custody after 3 killed in Warren County

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SUMMARY: In 1979, 21-year-old Nashville mother Gail Norris was found murdered, stabbed multiple times. This cold case has remained unsolved for decades until recently, when Detective Weaver was contacted by her family, suggesting a possible connection to infamously convicted serial killer Samuel Little, who confessed to numerous murders. Despite the lack of direct evidence linking him to Gail’s case, the detective is revisiting the investigation, which had been dormant since 1979. A notable clue found near her body was an insurance pamphlet. The Nashville Cold Case website, launched last month, aims to gather information and potentially revive interest in solving this enduring mystery.

Anyone with information about the case should email mnpdcoldcase@nashville.gov.

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SUMMARY: A study from the Sycamore Institute highlights the financial challenges faced by Tennessee college students, who often experience sticker shock from expenses. The research indicates that most undergraduates receive financial aid, primarily relying on parental income and part-time work, alongside loans and scholarships. While programs like the Hope Scholarship and Tennessee Promise provide support, their value has diminished due to inflation, covering only 50% and acting as a last-dollar aid for community colleges. Additionally, around 30% of students face food insecurity, and rising housing costs have led institutions to lease external accommodations to address shortages.

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