Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Sudden Snowstorm Caused Thursday's Chain-Reaction Crash on I-40 in Putnam County
THP update and summary of the I-40 285 mm crashes: On January 15 at approximately 12:57 PM, troopers in the THP Cookeville District responded to a report of multiple vehicle crashes on Interstate 40 w...
Ronni Chase Jan 16, 2026
Crossville Family YMCA Topping Out Ceremony Held Jan. 15, 2026
Braving bitter cold and blowing snow, the City of Crossville along with the Crossville Sports Authority held topping out ceremonies on Thursday, January 15th to place a ceremonial steel beam on the ov...
Ronni Chase Jan 16, 2026
Gov. Lee Proclaims January 19, 2026 as "Dolly Parton Day" in Tennessee
In recognition of Dolly Parton's 80th birthday, Governor Bill Lee has signed a proclamation officially designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor the life, legacy, and ext...
Ronni Chase Jan 16, 2026
I-40 Lane Closure Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Mile Marker 285 in Putnam County
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will close the right lane of I-40 West at mile marker 285 in Putnam County on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 5 pm to 5 am to allow for an environmental cl...
Ronni Chase Jan 16, 2026
CANCELLED! Civilians and First Responders Dodgeball Tournament Scheduled for Saturday, January 17 at CCHS has Been CANCELLED.
The Civilians and First Responders Dodgeball Tournament Scheduled for Saturday, January 17 at CCHS has been CANCELLED.
Ronni Chase Jan 15, 2026
Cumberland County Schools CLOSED Friday, January 16, 2026
Cumberland County Schools CLOSED Friday, January 16, 2026. Shepherd's Little Flock daycare will be open 1-hour late at 7:30 am on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Ronni Chase Jan 15, 2026
More Road Closures and Traffic Pattern Changes in Store for Highway 127 North
Motorists continue to experience closures and changing traffic patterns as Highway 127 construction gets closer to completion. The intersection at North Grace Hill Drive has opened for construction ac...
Ronni Chase Jan 15, 2026
No Fatalities, Several Injuries Reported After Dozens Crash on I-40 in Putnam County Thursday (1/15/26), Westbound Lanes Closed for Several House
The THP reports no fatalities after 20 to 30 vehicles crashed Thursday morning on I-40 westbound in Putnam County near Cookeville, shutting down the westbound lanes into the evening hours. Several peo...
Ronni Chase Jan 15, 2026
Cumberland County Schools Open 2 Hours Late Thursday, January 15, 2026, Also Bledsoe, Fentress, Morgan and Rhea
Cumberland County Schools Open 2 Hours Late Thursday, January 15, 2026 Bledsoe County Schools Open 2 Hours Late Thursday, January 15, 2026 Fentress County Schools Open 2 Hours Late Thursday, January 1...
Ronni Chase Jan 14, 2026
Suspect Arrested in Multiple Armed Robberies and Aggravated Assault
Cumberland County Sheriff's OfficePress Release: On January 14, 2026, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Investigators executed a search warrant on a camper trailer located in the Grandvi...
Ronni Chase Jan 14, 2026