NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nearly two weeks after Morgan Wallen was arrested on felony charges for allegedly throwing a chair from the roof of a bar in downtown Nashville, the country music star addressed the controversy on social media. "I didn't feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks," Wallen said in his first X post since the incident. Later, he also indicated he would "accept responsibility" for the actions that took place on April 7. That night, police had been standing in front of Chief's, a bar and music venue on Broadway, when they witnessed a chair crash do ..read more

(The Conversation) - Colleges in states where recreational marijuana became legal over the past decade saw a significant but short-term boost in applications from top-notch students. They also got more applications overall. Those were the key findings of a new study our team published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Contemporary Economic Policy. In the year that a particular state legalized recreational marijuana, the number of applications for that state’s colleges grew by about 5.5% more than colleges in states that did not legalize. This means that colleges in legal-marijuan ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash. The average refund in 2024 was $3,011, according to the IRS, up from $2,878 the year before – but should that money go to paying down debt, investing or maybe a summer vacation? While everyone's financial situation is different, experts have a few tips to consider after receiving a tax refund. What to do first? With inflation driving up the cost of basic necessities and the boon of stimulus checks an increasingly distant memory, many Americans may ..read more

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A South Carolina man is recovering after he says he was attacked by an alligator while collecting fossils in the Cooper River earlier this week. William Georgitis, of West Ashley, was diving for fossils Monday afternoon when he was attacked and dragged to the bottom of the waterway, where he says he ran out of air. “When I surfaced, he was about 20 feet away from me and as soon as he saw me, he launched himself out of the water. I mean he was coming at me, almost hydroplaning on the top. He was so determined to get there,” Georgitis said. A massive alligator was ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – If you find yourself feeling a bit snacky on Saturday (for whatever reason; we’re not here to judge), you might be totally stoked to learn that plenty of fast-food chains are offering discounted food on 4/20. Need the details? Grab your Visine and take a look at the offers below. From burger bundles to complimentary cookies, there's something to satisfy any ravenous cravings that arise throughout the day. (For whatever reason, of course.) Fatburger Fatburger customers can get an Original Fatburger for just $4.20 from participating locations on April 20. But the deal isn’t available ..read more

(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers. To lower the risk of exhaustion and burnout, the controllers will be mandated to take 12 hours off before midnight shifts and 10 hours off between shifts in general, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in a statement released on Friday.  The requirements will be effective in 90 days.  ..read more

Earth Day is on Monday and if you're looking for some sustainable ways to celebrate with your kids, why not get some eco-friendly toys? Erika Cardamome, Toy Expert and Speech speech-language pathologist at Playonwords joined PHL17's Jenna Meissner to talk about some eco-friendly toy ideas for Earth Day ..read more

Philadelphia, PA (WPHL)-- Philadelphia Eagles star Quarterback Jalen Hurts is doing his part to better the lives of students in the School District of Philadelphia. Hurts donated $200,000 to the school district to fund the purchase and installation of more than 300 air conditioning units throughout 10 schools in the district. As many schools in the School District operate in old buildings, schools have previously had to close or switch to virtual learning on hot summer days due to the lack of AC. 90 Philadelphia Schools dismissing early due to extreme heat “I believe every child deserves a com ..read more

(The Hill) - Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found with the accelerator pedal. According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to be trapped by the interior trim. Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk stands in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, Calif., Nov. 21, 2019. The recall notice estimated that the accelerator pedal hazard affects around 3,878 vehicles. The issue can cau ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gospel singer Mandisa, who rose to national fame on the competition show "American Idol," died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. She was 47. Mandisa Hundley, who used just her first name throughout her singing career, began as a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a prominent African American choir at Fisk University in Tennessee ..read more