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‘Armed and dangerous’ man captured in Loudon County, sheriff’s office says
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office took an “armed and dangerous” suspect into custody in the Lenoir City area, LCSO officials said Monday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the Lenoir City Police Department received a call about a suspicious man at the...
Bradley Central alum Rhyne Howard helps bring home bronze from Paris
PARIS — Two women from the NewsChannel 9 viewing are coming home from Paris with medals around their necks. On Friday, we told you about Chattanooga native Olivia Reeves, who won gold in weightlifting for Team USA. On Sunday, former Bradley Central High School Bear Rhyne Howard added to...
August isn’t August this week with low humidity, cool temps, and little rain expected
Monday, high pressure sits just west of our region bringing in cooler, drier, northwest winds 5-10mph. A mostly blue sky day features a few high level clouds but not a drop of rain. Highs fall just below average with the mid to upper 70s while our higher elevation spots enjoy a low to mid 70 […]
NashVillager Podcast: A Tennessee true crime story, revisited
On the anniversary of a high-profile murder, a look at how the state has reopened that cold case. Plus the local news for August 12, 2024 and a new approach to helping victims of domestic violence. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina Cardona. Additional support:...
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Pregnant Mom of Six Gets ‘Weird Instinct,’ Then Dr. Call About Unborn Baby
A mom of six has gone viral after sharing news about her unborn child. Allie Darr, who is pregnant with her seventh child, said she had a "weird instinct" that something significant was about to happen before receiving a call from her doctor. "I wasn't sure what it was or...
New parent consent law has ‘unintended consequences’ for school nurses, English learners
As students head back to school, Gov. Bill Lee says changes may be needed as a new law he signed this year requires nurses get parents' consent before offering students bandages or ice packs, and teachers get parental consent before using voice recorders for start-of-year English language proficiency tests. The state law passed this year aimed at protecting parents’ rights requires schools to obtain verbal or written consent from parents for many things, including before offering any...
Two charged with shooting woman’s car over 30 times
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old is being held in jail on a $200,000 bond after police say he was involved in shooting at a woman’s car over 30 times in Whitehaven on Sunday. Nicholas Caldwell is charged with aggravated assault. Police say they responded to an aggravated assault call in the 4000 block of Berta […]
Jackson, TN: Dangerous Heat Indices Expected as Tennessee Braces for Scorching Week
Jackson, TN – This week, Tennessee is gearing up for extreme heat as a severe heatwave targets Jackson and nearby areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a warning, forecasting heat index values that could surpass 105 degrees, creating potentially dangerous conditions for residents. According to...
TennCare families encouraged to use new free disposable diaper program
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Rep. Jeff Burkhart, R-Clarksville, is encouraging eligible parents in Montgomery County to take advantage of a new diaper benefit for children under 2 enrolled in TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program. Members of TennCare and CoverKids can now receive up to 100 free diapers per eligible child...
In Rural Tennessee, Domestic Violence Victims Face Barriers to Getting Justice. One County Has Transformed Its Approach.
Despite being a rural area that’s steeped in gun culture, Scott County has emerged as a model for the state in trying to prevent domestic violence from escalating.
Clarksville Downtown Market Voted Tennessee's Best in America's Farmers Market Celebration
The Clarksville Downtown Market has been crowned the premier farmers market in Tennessee, an accolade presented by the American Farmland Trust during their 16th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration. This event recognizes farmer's markets for their pivotal role in their respective communities nationwide. In a report from the City of...
UC Should Benefit From New State Outdoor Office
A new outdoor tourism office created by Governor Bill Lee should benefit the Upper Cumberland. Lee and TDEC announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to help conserve the state’s outdoors. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the Upper Cumberland relies heavily on the outdoors for tourism.
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