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Local News TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center recently announced new expansions to provide advanced women’s services in obstetrics, gynecology, and breast cancer screening, as part of a continuing effort to invest in the healthcare needs of Robertson County. Starting in April, the hospital will have a 24/7 midwife program, allowing women in the community to receive obstetrical care closer to home. The hospital is also expanding surgical capabilities with non-invasive robotic […]

Local News The Wilson County School district is introducing measures to protect its students.  The school board has agreed to provide Narcan and epi pens in schools to help anyone suffering from an opioid overdose.  Narcan is used in those situations, such as the one in Williamson County last week when a 16-year-old student was found unresponsive in a high school parking lot.  The school resource officer administered two doses […]

Local News Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally says he is taking a pause from social media.  It comes the week after 79-year-old McNally was found commenting repeatedly on the suggestive Instagram posts of a 20-year-old gay man.  The Republican came under fire after the discovery as he has recently served as speaker of the State Senate to oversee a chamber that has passed bills some believe are anti-LGBTQ.  Tennessee has […]

Local News Efforts are underway to help the children of a fallen Tennessee National Guard pilot afford college.  Loved ones have established a scholarship fund for the four kids who lost their father, Chief Warrant Officer Danny Randolph.  His cousin, Mark Hammock, established the fund and also delivered the eulogy at his funeral on Saturday.  Family members issued a statement thanking community members for the support they have shown ahead […]

Local News A Robertson County man has died after falling from his roof while cleaning up debris from the recent severe storms.  Officials with Robertson County Emergency Management are urging residents to use caution when climbing ladders or using power equipment to trim trees, and to hire a professional if possible.  Several Middle Tennesseeans lost their lives trying to recover from last Friday's storms. A new poll by Vanderbilt Medical […]

Local News Police in Clarksville are looking for the suspect who shot a 13-year-old boy dead last Friday night. Parrese Johnson, the mother of victim Paul Miller, says she received a phone call as her family was leaving to get ice cream. Miller was found on Oakmont Drive, where he had been shot in the chest. He later died at the hospital. Video surveillance showed a dark-colored SUV at the […]

Local News Planners are announcing the dates of this summer's Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair.  The event returns to the fairgrounds in Lebanon August 17th through 26th.  As always, the event will include livestock shows, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a variety of eats and treats.  The theme for this year's fair is "95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee", highlighting each of the Volunteer State's counties. Juneteenth is one step closer to […]

Local News The spirit coordinator for Austin Peay's cheerleading team has left.  It comes after an investigation into the team's involvement in hazing and underage drinking.  The university says it has finished its investigation into the allegations and those involved will be disciplined.  A new spirit coordinator is expected to be hired and then the team will once again be restored by the athletics department. Authorities in Hendersonville are identifying […]