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Tennessee resident wins $3M in Mega Millions drawing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A lottery player who purchased their ticket in Murfreesboro won $3 million in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, the Tennessee Lottery announced Sunday. Lottery officials said the player in Murfreesboro matched all five Mega Million white numbers and added the Megaplier option, bringing the total win...
New ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platform to Enhance Lung Cancer Care at Local Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce the expansion of the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platforms this month in three Middle Tennessee hospitals. The state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy platform advances the possibilities for streamlined, minimally invasive lung cancer care. The healthcare system was the first in Tennessee to acquire the new technology in 2020 and began offering procedures at the West campus. The ION system and the first DaVinci 5 robot system in Nashville at Ascension Saint Thomas West campus are leading the way in early detection and treatment of lung cancer for patients. Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and Rutherford campuses are receiving ION systems later this month as part of Ascension Saint Thomas continued commitment to cancer care for middle Tennessee.
Fall Armyworms Pose Potential Threat to Tennessee Lawns and Farmland
KNOXVILLE - As reports of fall armyworms continue across Tennessee, an entomologist with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture encourages residents to monitor their land for this migratory pest. “Fall armyworms travel north from Texas, passing right through Tennessee and neighboring states every year,” says Midhula Gireesh, assistant professor...
Hoptown Lady Tigers Claim Title at Christian County Season Opener (w/PHOTOS)
The Hopkinsville Lady Tigers put three runners in the top 10 and all five across the finish line in the top 18 to run away with first place in the Christian County Season Opener on Saturday. Hoptown led wire to wire and defeated Clarksville Northwest by 17 points (36-53). Lauren...
Man And Woman Charged With Possession Of Drugs
A traffic stop on Greenville Road in Christian County led to drug charges for a Hopkinsville man and woman Saturday. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Cameron Fuller for an expired registration and after a law enforcement K9 alerted on the vehicle suspected crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found.
Police surround house for barricaded suspect in East Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department dispatched multiple units for a suspect who barricaded himself inside a house on Monday morning in East Nashville. MNPD officers were sent to the 800 block of Carter Street just after 6 a.m. to investigate a burglary call. The suspect was...
Memphis woman concerned about missing SkyCop camera in her neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At our Oakhaven ABC24 Let's Talk gathering last week, we heard from a woman upset about the effectiveness of a Memphis Police SkyCop camera across the street from her home. Many across the city are voicing concerns that MPD SkyCop cameras in their neighborhoods are not...
GloRilla Applauded For Removing R-Word From New Song Following Backlash
GloRilla responded to a budding controversy by listening and responding to criticism — and got a ton of praise in return. The Memphis spitter shared a song snippet earlier this week on social media, and her word choice in it caught some fans by surprise. “Ho, you must not...
Certified braider helps local salon diversify haircare
MARTIN, TN—A La'Sonna Cobb, a certified braider, has joined the hairstylists at Styles on Broadway in Martin, Tennessee, and brings new haircare opportunities for those with textured hair. Although A La'Sonna has only been at the salon for three weeks, she said she's been busy and that she's had...
See Photos from Reagan Movie Premiere in Franklin
REAGAN, starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan. The first full-length feature film on the 40th U.S. president is set to open exclusively in theaters nationwide starting August 30, 2024. A movie premiere was held at the AMC Theatre in Franklin before the release this past weekend. Guests who attended the...
New coffee shop brings community and specialty brews to Clarksville this November
The smell of coffee, muffins, and bagels with warm hellos will soon be in Clarksville as a new coffee shop opens this November. Caramel Marvel, Cinnabuzz Latte, Teddy Bear Latte and Starry Skies Creme Freeze are some of the specialties that Clarksville coffee drinkers can soon try as entrepreneurs Neil Patel, Parth Patel, and Bobby Arelli bring Biggby Coffee to the city. ...
Agreement: Streambank project at Carthage wastewater treatment plant begins
Pictured above – Lt. Col. Robert Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander; Mayor Steve Babcock of Carthage, Tennessee (Middle); and Congressman John Rose, Tennessee 6th District, pose after Green and Babcock signed a Project Partnership Agreement Aug. 23, 2024, in Carthage, Tennessee. The agreement officially begins a streambank stabilization project on the Cumberland River that will prevent further bank erosion that currently endangers the Carthage Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo by Lee Roberts.
Murray State Records Scoreless Draw with Arkansas Sate
The Murray State Racers women’s soccer match with Arkansas State ended in a 0-0 draw at the A-State Soccer Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Murray State and the Red Wolves split six shots apiece in the first half, with both programs placing two of those shots on target. Breece Bass,...
Waverly Remembers, Tennessee Town Honors 20 Lives Lost in 2021 Floods with New Monument and Vigil
In Waverly, Tennessee, a community joined together to honor and remember the 20 victims lost in the devastating floods that struck three years prior. A ceremony was held, featuring the dedication of a new monument etched with the names of those who died in the historic flooding on August 21, 2021. Reportedly attracting a substantial crowd, the vigil put a spotlight on the resilience and sorrow still palpable in the small town. "We remember three years ago," said Pastor Daron Brown of Waverly Church of the Nazarene, as reported by WSMV. "We remember when the earth gave way."
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