Local News Wilson County Schools are back in session with a record number of students. More than 20-thousands young people returned to class yesterday. The district says they are mostly staffed, but like many Middle Tennessee schools, some positions remain open. Public Information Officer Bart Barker says they are still in need of bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and some K through eight teachers. As Tennessee students return to class, state […]
Local News A sales tax holiday for food purchases kicks in all month starting today around Tennessee. The tax holiday covers grocery foods and food ingredients. Prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco and vending machine items don't get a sales tax break. The food tax break runs now through August 31st. State veterinary officials are alerting horse owners of several recent cases of Potomac Horse Fever around the state. Tennessee's State Veterinarian […]
Local News A Christian music festival is underway for its second year at the formerly Johnny Cash-owned Hideaway Farm near Bon Aqua. Lifest runs through Saturday night. Thousands of fans are expected to see headliners Skillet, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman and dozens more. More information is available at lifest-dot-com. Tennessee first responders are in eastern Kentucky to assist in flood rescue efforts. Three Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue crews, including […]
Local News The Sumner County Sheriff's Office is conducting active shooter training. A three-day exercise is underway at Beech High School in Hendersonville. Lieutenant Eric Craddock says it is important to keep deputies sharp as new tactics for emergencies are developed. Craddock says school safety is important to deputies, as many of them, including him, have children enrolled in the district. The White House Area Chamber of Commerce will hold […]
Local News Tennessee's abortion 'trigger laws' are now set to take effect on August 25th. A procedural move by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday set the date state laws can begin to be applied. Tennessee's Attorney General is required to notify the Code Commission 30 days ahead of the law change, and was unable to do so until the official SCOTUS judgment was entered. Physicians can be charged for performing […]
Local News The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making stops at several Middle Tennessee Kroger stores this week. The 27-foot-long dog will "ketch" up with fans in Gallatin and Hendersonville today. Individuals in White House and Goodlettsville can "relish" the experience of seeing the vehicle tomorrow. Stops in Lebanon and Nashville are scheduled Sunday. Former Vice President Al Gore says the world needs to quit treating the earth's atmosphere as an […]
Local News Tennesseans have some relief in the pocket book ahead as several sales tax holidays kick into gear. From July 29th through the 31st a sales tax holiday applies for school supplies including clothing items and computers. From August 1st to the 31st the tax exemption covers food. Thirdly, from now through June 30th next year a tax break is available on purchases of gun safes and related safety […]
