Local News State health officials are preparing for an increase of flu activity following the Thanksgiving holiday. The CDC has already named Tennessee as one of the top three states for flu cases. Their data shows the most cases being reported in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Memphis. Tennessee students and their families considering potential colleges may want to take note of results from WalletHub's latest survey. The consumer advice site […]
Local news Officials with Robertson County Schools are imposing fines for students who use their cell phones in class. The district's policy states a student is charged ten dollars for a first offense, and the fine goes up with each consecutive incident. Some parents have taken issue with the rule, saying it could place a financial burden on families who may not be able to afford the fees. A district […]
Local News A deputy in nearby Wilson County is recovering after allegedly being shot. The incident took place overnight in Lebanon on Eastover Road. Officials have not released information about the suspect other than the fact he is male. More information is expected to be released as the day progresses. Triple A is once again helping keep Middle Tennessee roads safe for the upcoming holiday. The company is offering their […]
Local News A South Korean company is investing billions in Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee yesterday called the three-point-two-billion-dollar investment from LG Chem the "largest single foreign-direct investment in the state's history." The company is building a plant in Montgomery County, with construction starting next year. The plant will develop batteries for electric vehicles. The governor said around a thousand jobs will be created as a result. Officials with LG Chem […]
Local News The Robertson County Senior Center is hosting a Veterans Day lunch on Nov. 11 at 11:30 .m. All veterans will eat lunch for free that day, and you can share lunch with them for $8 per plate. If you’ll be there sign up by Tuesday. For more information, contact the Robertson County Senior Center. This is the weekend to turn the clocks back an hour. Daylight Saving officially […]
Local News It's the last day of early voting in Tennessee. Registered voters in the Volunteer State who haven't voted by the end of today will have to wait until Election Day on Tuesday to cast their ballot. Information about polling places, ballot measures, opening times and other voting resources can be found online on the Tennessee Secretary of State Website. More than a third of Tennessee lacks maternity care […]
Local News One person is dead following a Mid-State crash involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer. THP says the crash in Springfield yesterday involved multiple vehicles. Officials say the trooper is not the person who was killed. No additional information has been released We're learning more about a deadly shooting on I-24 in Robertson County. TBI has identified the victim as 34-year-old Kanetha Lola Renee Miller of Nashville. Authorities say […]
Local News Tennesseans are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. Officials across the Volunteer State are giving advice on how to stay safe. Knoxville Police say it is important for trick-or-treaters to be aware of their surroundings and to be extra careful when crossing the road. They add carrying flashlights and glow sticks are great ways of staying visible. Drivers are also advised to be more cautious than usual and to […]
Local news Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey is pleading guilty to federal campaign finance charges. The case against Kelsey stems from his unsuccessful run for Congress back in 2016. Nearly a year ago, Kelsey turned himself in to U.S. Marshals after he was named in a five-count federal indictment. Initially, Kelsey pleaded not guilty to steering illegal contributions into accounts he used to finance his campaign. Clorox is recalling 37-million […]
