Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
"Click It or Ticket" Nationwide Mobilization May 20 Through June 2, 2024
The Crossville Police Department and the Fairfield Glade Police Department are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. From May 20 through...
May 19, 2024
2024 National Safe Boating Week Runs Through May 24, 2024
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, which runs through May 24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills,, wear life jacke...
May 19, 2024
#1 Vols Claim Fifth SEC Regular Season Title with Sweep of #23 Gamecocks
According to Tennessee Baseball, #1 Tennessee completed the series sweep of No. 23/24 South Carolina and clinched its fifth Southeastern Conference regular season title with a 4-1 victory on Saturday ...
Paxton Elmore May 19, 2024
Joey Chestnut Wins 2024 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Knoxville, Eats 14 pounds of Bologna in 8 Minutes
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut won the 2024 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Knoxville on Saturday, devouring 14 pounds of bologna in 8 minutes. Chestnut was the favorite going into the competition with ...
May 18, 2024
"Carolina Squat" Modified Vehicles Banned on Tennessee Roads
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a law banning people from driving "Carolina Squat" modified vehicles on a street, road, or highway. The "Carolina Squat" is a modification that raises the front ...
May 18, 2024
Tennessee to Split June Benefits into Two Payments for SNAP Participants
In response to the early May issuance payment that occurred on April 20, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced that June 2024 benefits will be split into two payments f...
May 18, 2024
Important Notice: Natural Disaster Relief Fund: Morgan County Tornadoes
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued a notice regarding the Natural Disaster Relief Fund and those affected by the April tornadoes in Morgan County. Individuals whose primary residence was d...
May 18, 2024
Three Tennessee College Students Injured, Professor Missing in Brazil
Three community college students from Tennessee were injured and their professor is missing after they were hit by a rogue wave Thursday (5/16/2024) while walking along a beach in Brazil. The professo...
May 18, 2024
East TN Man Pleads Guilty to Homicide, Abuse of Adopted Siblings After His Parents Get Life Sentences
An East Tennessee man pled guilty Friday (May 17, 2024) to criminally negligent homicide in the death of his adopted brother and felony child abuse of his adopted sister. Michael Gray, Jr. was sentenc...
May 17, 2024
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South Urges Caution When Discarding Smoking Materials
Crossville Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 800 block of Cook Road on Thursday (5-16-2024) shortly before 5pm. Crews arrived to find a fire on the porch. Crossville Police Depart...
May 17, 2024