Local News Score one for artificial intelligence, After a Maury County man’s car rolled into a creek, his iPhone’s “crash notification” software was able to dispatch crews to his exact location. At first, the dispatch audio call sounds like any other. The dispatcher on the line asked for the location of the caller’s emergency. However, instead of someone talking back, it was the person’s cell phone giving the responder information. […]
Local News There are now harsher penalties for people under the age of 18 who are caught distracted driving. A teenage driver caught not paying attention to the road more than once will receive seven points on their driving record — enough to potentially have their license suspended for six to 12 months. The legislation raising the penalty from a $50 fine was named after Middle Tennessee business owner Eddie […]
Local News Police are investigating an overnight shooting outside of a Clarksville club that left a 23-year-old man dead. Detectives say they found evidence of shots being fired in the parking lot. The man — identified as 23-year-old Darrius Heard of Clarksville — died from his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital. Officials are now looking for a suspect and a motive. A Robertson County teacher has died from […]
Local News There’s bad news and good news. The bad news is there’s snow in the Middle Tennessee forecast Today. The good news is it will be just a dusting of snow unless you live out east near Cookeville or Jamestown, then you could get up to an inch. Then Highs will be in the upper 40s Saturday and will be warmer Sunday in the mid-50s. The Metro Nashville Police […]
Local News A Middle Tennessee nursing home is being shut down due to failed health and safety standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has determined that Viviant Healthcare of Murfreesboro does not meet health and safety participation requirements. Viviant Healthcare of Murfreesboro has filed a WARN notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. According to the notice, layoffs will be complete by Jan. 14. The […]
Local News It’s been a busy week. Hundreds of thousands of passengers passed through BNA the day after Christmas. Among those passengers, a handful faced travel delays, with some wait periods longer than others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects more than 7 million Americans will travel by plane between Christmas and New Year’s Day. AAA predicts airports will be the busiest they’ve ever been as the holiday season heads […]
Local News City repair crews worked to repair a water main break on Christmas morning after a car reportedly struck a fire hydrant in Springfield. City officials say it’s likely residents in the Timberlake area likely had poor or no water service on Monday morning because of the accident. Three suspected car thieves are in custody after allegedly breaking into and stealing multiple vehicles on Sunday in Gallatin. The Gallatin […]
