Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Research Highlights Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, Mosque Shooting, Man Shoots Eagle

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➤ A growing body of research points to this kitchen staple as a key to cutting Alzheimer's risk by up to 47%. (Hear Details)

➤ Two teens opened fire at a mosque in San Diego yesterday, killing several. (Hear Episode)

➤ A Texas man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle outside his home. (Listen Now)

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2007, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

Could one of the most common foods in your kitchen actually help guard your brain against Alzheimer’s? Two major studies published in The Journal of Nutrition uncovered a fascinating connection that researchers believe points to one key nutrient in this everyday food. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown unpacks the science behind the findings and what this could mean for your daily routine. Listen here.

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Atlanta Top City for Sports Business

Sports Business Journal named Atlanta the nation's No. 1 city for sports business for 2026.

The report cited committed team owners such as Arthur Blank and the late Ted Turner, hometown corporate brands, and a collaborative culture.

Blank's portfolio includes ownership of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Most recently, he helped fund the new $250 million Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

The report also praised the public-private development of the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, which drew recognition as a model for sports-led real estate development. The Braves are celebrating their 60th anniversary in the city this season.

"Every successful sports business town has good corporate support," Atlanta Sports Council President Dan Corso said. "What we have are companies who are part of an equation, so that it's not just their brand, or the teams that benefit, but it's the city itself that is elevated."

Polls Open Today

Voters head to the polls today for the state's primary election, the first test in one of the nation's most closely watched election battlegrounds.

Polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find voting information here.

Candidates across the state spent Monday making their final appeals to voters, who will cast ballots in primary races for governor, U.S. Senate, and more.

Any runoff elections needed after today's primary voting will take place on June 16.

Wounded Officer Returns With Added Purpose

A McCaysville police captain who was shot in the head has returned to patrol and is launching a nonprofit to help other officers injured in the line of duty.

Capt. Brantley Worley was critically injured in September while responding to a call. A bullet struck him in the face and exited near his nose, leaving him hospitalized.

Despite the trauma, he never considered walking away. "I've been doing this for 15 years, and I wasn't about to let a 30-second encounter take my career away from me," Worley said.

Worley is also launching the Worley Strong Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers recovering from line-of-duty injuries.

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➤ State: At least four Georgians are among the 184 people sickened in a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry, especially ducks. (More)

➤ Athens: A 30-year-old local woman was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for posing as a pregnant teenager to cyberstalk and threaten two Tennessee couples hoping to adopt a child. (More)

➤ Port Wentworth: The city will ban semi-trucks from its downtown Coastal Highway corridor, an effort to improve safety and kick-start redevelopment. (More)

➤ Albany: Fire crews responded to a blaze at White's Seafood on Monday. The cause and extent of damage remained unclear as firefighters worked the scene. (Watch)

➤ Metro Atlanta: I-285 between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road reopened after a weekend pavement shutdown. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves activated Ronald Acuña Jr. for their series in Miami this week, with plans to possibly limit him to pinch-hitting duties because of the artificial turf field at LoanDepot Park. He had been on the injured list since early May with a hamstring strain. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons third-round pick Zachariah Branch showed off Atlanta's new red uniforms at the NFLPA's rookie premiere over the weekend. (See Uniforms)

➤ Jared Curtis, a quarterback who flipped from Georgia to Vanderbilt in December, will appear in comedian Nate Bargatze's new movie The Breadwinner as part of his NIL deal with his new school. (More)

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➤ The state's average gas price held at $4 as of Sunday, more than $1 higher than a year ago but lower than otherwise due to an extension of the state's gas tax suspension. (More)

➤ A $450,000 state grant will help fund upgrades at the new agriculture center in Newton County that provides local farmers a dedicated hub for resources and support. (More)

➤ A Summer Forage Tour will take place June 18 in Americus, hosted by the Georgia Forage and Grasslands Council and open to livestock producers across the state. (More)

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➤ Voters across the state say affordability is their top issue heading into the primary, citing concerns over the cost of gas, groceries, and housing. (More)

➤ Be on the lookout for 4-foot-long lizards if you're in the southeast part of the state. Invasive tegu lizards are spreading through the region, raiding chicken coops and threatening young gopher tortoises and alligator nests. State wildlife officials ask residents to report sightings. (More)

➤ A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Lil Pantry convenience store in Fitzgerald, with the winner matching all five numbers but missing the Powerball. (More)

➤ Correction: Monday’s edition omitted the Poll results. Forty percent responded "yes" and 60% responded "no" to the question "Have you ever been to the original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Hapeville?" Our apologies for the error.

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The economy/jobs: 32%
Public safety: 12%
Healthcare: 10%
Education: 8%

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Execution Looming, Red Shoe Brew, and Southern Pudu

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1902, the Fraterville Mine Disaster took place, claiming the lives of 216 mine workers and marking the worst mine disaster in Tennessee history.

A story we previously told you about has come full circle after 13 baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds were recovered, thanks to an attentive store owner. Get the full story below.

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Execution Fight Nears Deadline

Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers is asking Gov. Bill Lee to stop his scheduled Thursday execution so additional DNA testing can be completed in his decades-old murder case.

Carruthers has spent more than 30 years on death row after being convicted in the 1994 kidnapping and killing of a 43-year-old Memphis mother, her 21-year-old son, and his 17-year-old friend.

Carruthers has long maintained his innocence, and supporters, including faith leaders and former jailers, are rallying at the state Capitol with a petition carrying more than 80,000 signatures seeking a halt to the execution.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has also joined calls to halt Carruthers’ execution, using her platform to push for additional DNA testing and a review of the case before Tennessee carries out the execution.

NFL to Vote on Super Bowl LXIV in Nashville

NFL owners are expected to vote today on awarding Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl, according to reports from NFL Network.

The game would be played at the Tennessee Titans’ new $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027 along the Cumberland River.

If approved, it would mark the first Super Bowl hosted in Tennessee’s capital, a goal city leaders and the Titans have chased for years. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted last fall that Nashville was positioned for a future Super Bowl bid.

Local officials are also pursuing future Final Fours, College Football Playoff title games, and potentially WrestleMania.

List: Late Night Dining in Middle TN

When the bars close and the concert crowds spill out onto Nashville streets, a handful of Middle Tennessee spots are still firing up burgers, pizza, and milkshakes well past 1 a.m.

Among the standouts: Midnight Oil for New York-style pizza and margaritas, and Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint for creative burgers and fried Oreos.

Meanwhile, Mel’s Drive-In offers a retro 24-hour diner ambiance while serving smash burgers and breakfast around the clock.

Good Fellas Pizzeria and Steak Plus Pizza also keep ovens hot until 3 a.m., while Jonathan’s Grille and High Society mix late-night food with sports, karaoke, and live music.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee has released the official list of candidates running in the state’s newly redrawn congressional districts, setting up crowded primary races. (More)

➤ Brentwood: A store owner helped recover 13 custom baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds clubhouse after three men walked in trying to sell gear marked with players' names and artwork. (More)

➤ Nashville: A new private security company is patrolling downtown after the city cut ties with a previous firm that was fined and suspended following allegations that guards posed as police officers. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Police say a woman shot a man accused of breaking into her home early Monday morning, leaving the suspect hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. (More)

➤ Memphis: Families packed Wiseacre Brewing Company for the annual Red Shoe Brew fundraiser, where McDonald’s catering helped raise money for families staying near hospitalized children. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Thousands filled downtown over the weekend as Open Streets shut down Gay Street to cars for a day of biking, walking, dancing, food trucks, and local vendors. (More)

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➤ Vanderbilt five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will appear in Nashville comedian Nate Bargatze's new movie, The Breadwinner, as part of his NIL deal with the Commodores. Bargatze famously recruited Curtis on College GameDay last season. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Vanderbilt football landed a commitment from 2027 three-star offensive tackle Luke Burger, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound prospect from Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga. (More)

➤ Roman Josi led Switzerland past Team USA 3-1 on the opening day of the IIHF hockey World Championship, one of six Nashville Predators competing in the host country's tournament. (More)

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➤ Starbucks is laying off 300 corporate employees and closing several regional offices, even as the coffee giant moves forward with plans for a major new corporate hub in Nashville. (More)

➤ A Greeneville gas station temporarily cut fuel prices by as much as $1 per gallon over the weekend, giving hundreds of drivers a break. Volunteers paid for roughly 5,000 gallons of gas. (More)

➤ Rutherford County leaders are openly inviting Nashville businesses to move south as rising property taxes squeeze downtown venues. (More)

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➤ The Nashville Zoo welcomed a newborn southern pudu, the world’s smallest deer species. The 2-pound fawn arrived in time for Mother’s Day at the zoo’s Expedition Peru habitat. (See Pudu)

➤ More than 3,300 athletes from 64 countries packed Chattanooga for the annual IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, tackling 70 miles of swimming, biking, and running. (See Photos)

➤ Heath Riles BBQ won the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the second straight year. The team is the first back-to-back grand champion in 42 years. (More)

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