With her husband’s hands around her throat, Mary Jones cried out for her son as he screamed, “Let my mama go!” She had sent her two children down the hall to retrieve their shoes so they could leave. “I’m thinking, this is going to be my last breath, and if he kills me, he’s going… Continue Reading Domestic violence: Nashville shelter expands to house more victims fleeing abusive homes (Tennessean)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt athletes teamed up with community leaders to raise money for a good cause. The second-ever Vanderbilt Legends Charity Softball Game was held at Hawkins Field Saturday night. It started with a home run derby that was followed by the game. The game featured stars from the university’s football, basketball, and… Continue Reading 2nd Vanderbilt Legends Charity Game Held (NewsChannel 5)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The state of Tennessee is top ten in the nation for domestic violence homicides, according to local experts. Tragedy unfolded Saturday night when police found Tonya Davis dead in the entryway of her home on Southside Court. Her husband, Cleveland Lamont Bell, admitted to police he shot his wife during a… Continue Reading Tennessee Ranks Top 10 For Domestic-Related Homicides (NewsChannel 5)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Domestic violence is at an epidemic level in Tennessee. One in four women will be affected. The most dangerous time is when a victim tries to leave, says Sharon K. Roberson, CEO of the YWCA. Watch her interview with Neil Orne that aired on News 2 at 11 a.m.. The YWCA… Continue Reading Newsmaker: Sharon Roberson, CEO YWCA (WKRN-TV)