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Storm Safety: What's the difference between a severe weather watch vs. a warning?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When severe weather is in the forecast for East Tennessee, there are a few things you need to know to keep you and your family safe. First, what makes a thunderstorm "severe?" A thunderstorm is considered to reach severe limits if it has the ability to...
Nissan Rogue wins ‘Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee’
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — After weeks of voting and more than 75,000 votes, the Nissan Rogue emerged with the 2024 title of the “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee.” The Nissan Rogue, manufactured in Smyrna, Tennessee, claimed the top spot following several rounds of voting. Tritan™ Renew made by Eastman in Kingsport had made it to […]
Newly-crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer reacts to winning title
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant wrapped up last weekend with a newly-crowned winner. Saturday, 2024 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Jada Brown placed the crown on 22-year-old Hannah McKay from Seymour, Tennessee. “It has been a journey from 11-year-old Hannah to 22-year-old Hannah,” McKay said. “I have grown...
Putnam Approves New Cameras For Sheriff’s Department
The shooting of a Cookeville-based Highway Patrol Officer more than a week ago led Putnam County Commissioners to make a change to the county’s budget approved Monday night. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto said he spoke with Sheriff Eddie Farris after the shooting and learned that there are gaps in the county’s specialized camera monitoring. Farris said these cameras, called license plate readers, can identify types of vehicles and plates using a database connected to other departments across the state and country.
Nashville woman said bags are being stolen from BNA and taken to Chattanooga
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman is warning people to watch their bags at the airport after a man is accused of stealing bags and taking them to Chattanooga. “Anyone can just walk away with your luggage and belongings,” Shannon DeLao said. DeLao was told that when she got...
Counselor: Routine, Attitude Key To School Return
With the new school year about to begin, positivity and routine are the best ways for parents to get children ready to return to class. Cookeville High School Counseling Department Head Julie Smith said students can struggle during the first weeks of school as they readjust to the structure and responsibility they have not had all summer. Smith said parents can help with the transition by encouraging students to develop healthy morning and bedtime routines before the first day of school.
Hit-and-run fugitive accused of killing TSU football player almost released for $650
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Court records show the man accused of killing a Tennessee State University football player would have been able to walk on a low bond if it wasn’t for him having an out-of-state fugitive from justice warrant. Officials said the suspect turned himself in, but...