Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
October Unemployment Rates Increase in 73 of Tennessee's 95 Counties
Unemployment rates increased in 73 of Tennessee's 95 counties for October. Rates went down in six counties and remained steady in sixteen. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, county unemployment r...
Nov 22, 2023
$3,600 Grant awarded to Roane State's CBI supports STEM opportunities for students
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has awarded a $3,600 grant to Roane State's Cumberland Business Incubator (CBI) to provide hands-on STEM technology experiences in Cumberland County middle...
Nov 22, 2023
High School Basketball
Stone Memorial played host to York Institute on Tuesday. In action aired lived on Mix 99.3 the teams split their two games. The Lady Panthers dropped a 62-38 decision and the Panthers cruised to a 78-...
Nov 21, 2023
AAA: One in Four Tennesseans Have Nearly Hit a Pedestrian While Driving
After a rise in pedestrian fatalities in Tennessee, AAA has released a new survey that says 1 in 4 drivers in the state have nearly hit a pedestrian. One in five Tennesseans who walk in residential or...
Nov 21, 2023
The Cumberland County Commission moves forward with building codes
The Cumberland County Commission, in regular session on Monday, approved a resolution adopting county building codes. The county will be taking over building inspections for new construction outside t...
Nov 21, 2023
Cumberland County Commission Approves Resolution Supporting Israel
During the regular monthly meeting of the Cumberland County Commission on Monday, commissioners upheld a resolution in support of the State of Israel, following the attack last month. The resolution r...
Nov 21, 2023
High School Basketball
In action aired live on 102.5 WOW COUNTRY, the Cumberland County High School basketball teams traveled to Rhea County High School on Monday. The Lady Jets posted a 50-26 road win. The Jets fell to the...
Nov 20, 2023
Tennessee Highway Patrol Launches Tennessee Interstate Challenge During Thanksgiving Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office have announced the Tennessee Interstate Challenge traffic safety initiative. ...
Nov 20, 2023
Cumberland County Fire & Rescue Introduces Newest Member of Their Fire Fighting Fleet, a 2,000 Gallon Pumper Tanker!
Cumberland County Fire & Rescue has introduced the newest member of their fire fighting fleet, a 2,000 gallon pumper tanker. On Facebook Monday, the Department thanked county officials for acting ...
Nov 20, 2023
Partnership with the THP Prompts Operation Guardians of the Roadway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for Operation Guardians of the Roadway, to ramp up enforcement of Tennessee's Move Over Law. The law was pass...
Nov 20, 2023