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Tennessee lawmaker wants real time GPS tracking for violent, repeat offenders out on bond
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In Operation Crime and Justice, Tennessee lawmakers are set to introduce a bill in the next legislative session aimed at tackling repeat offenders. The bill would require real-time Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking for violent and repeat offenders out on bail. As you can imagine,...
Cool Front Coming on Friday, Less Humid Weekend Coming!
It still feels around 110° this afternoon across West Tennessee. It has been a tad breezy today as well as a cold front is getting closer. The front could usher in a few storms tonight with the best chances being north of Jackson. Cooler and drier air is expected to move in for the weekend. Catch the latest on the storm chances and we are watching a new potential tropical system in the Caribbean as well, all right here.
National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...
George McDonald Named 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year
George McDonald, owner and operator of Catesa Farms has been named as the 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. McDonald was also the 1996 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. Catesa Farms is located in the community of Riddleton, Tennesse where they grow more than 9,000 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, hay, watermelons and strawberries. McDonald is proud to farm alongside his daughter Sarah, his mother Linda, Kyle Cato, and more than 40 full and part-time employees and contract workers.
BetMGM, Penn, Action 24/7 fined for violating Tennessee sports wagering rules
(The Center Square) – Three Tennessee sports wagering operators were fined at the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council’s July meeting with BetMGM, Penn (ESPN Bet) and Action 24/7 receiving fines for violating rules. BetMGM was fined $25,000 for permitting wagers to be placed on penalties in a contest, which is against Tennessee rules. Action 24/7 was fined $18,000 for allowing self-excluded bettors to deposit and wager. Fanatics Sportsbook was recently fined $50,000 after it allowed eight people who were on an in-app self-exclusion list to place bets during that exclusion. Penn, which operates ESPN Bet, was fined $9,000 for failing to self-exclude a bettor and $3,000 for sending marketing messages to self-excluded bettors.
Back to School Bash held for Simpson County students
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Stuff the Bus traveled to Franklin today to hold a Back to School Bash for students in Simpson County. Families that attended were treated to food, games, inflatables, and prizes during the event while Stuff the Bus collected donations that will go to students and teachers of Simpson County.
‘Women Vote Early’ rally energizes Davidson County
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter, in partnership with 23 local organizations, held a highly energizing Women Vote Early event July 20 at the Metro Office Building. The goal of the event was to encourage women to participate in early voting for the upcoming Davidson County election.
Kentucky Shelter Receives Donation From Country Star Miranda Lambert
Just like all of us at the radio station, Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is a huge animal lover. Her rescue dogs and cats are her pride and joy. She started an organization called Mutt Nation with her mother back in 2009 with a mission to help rescues and shelters across the country as they work to save all kinds of furry friends, provide medical care, and find forever homes for them.
In-N-Out Burger names Mt. Juliet as potential next location
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WZTV) — Popular fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger is eyeing a location in Middle Tennessee. Mt. Juliet Mayor James Maness announced this week that fast-food chain, headquartered in California, has selected the community as one of its next possible locations. The mayor says In-N-Out has submitted a...
Currey Ingram co-founder Carol Henderson dies at 92
Currey Ingram Academy co-founder Carol Henderson died on July 30 at the age of 92. Henderson, alongside her husband Bobby, founded the school, originally named Westminster School of Nashville (WSN), in 1968. The school moved from its original location on West End in Nashville to its current location on Murray Lane in Brentwood in 2002.
SC pitmasters make craft barbecue for Nashville crowds on Broadway: Whole hog on the roof
Editor’s note: Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ has removed the meat smokers from the rooftop kitchen because it was not permitted for rooftop barbecuing. The restaurant remains open inside Chief’s at 200 Broadway. The smoke has a way of sticking with you. It seeps into your eyes, it permeates your pores, it clings...