Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Nationwide Test Shortage Causing CWD Delays for Hunters
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is experiencing significant testing delays for chronic wasting disease (CWD) due to a national shortage of test kits. Approximately 2,180 Tennessee CWD s...
Jan 31, 2023
Nashville Mayor John Cooper Will Not Seek Re-Election
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced he will not seek re-election. Mayor Cooper highlighted his achievements while in office and thanked the voters of Nashville...
Jan 31, 2023
CCHS & SMHS Games Tonight Moved Up One Hour 1/31/2023
The tip-off for tonight's Cumberland County vs. Livingston Academy and Stone Memorial vs. Upperman High School basketball games have been moved up one hour. The girl's games will tip at 5:00 with the ...
Ronni Chase Jan 31, 2023
Lady Vols Fall At Undefeated #3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night. Graduate...
Paxton Elmore Jan 31, 2023
Three Cabin Fires Early Tuesday Morning In Sevier County
The Pigeon Forge Fire Department battled at least 3 cabin fires early Tuesday morning in the Upper Middle Creek area of Sevier County. WVLT reports crews arrived to find one cabin burning, with anothe...
Jan 31, 2023
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies Respond To Shooting
Putnam County Sheriff's Office Press Release: On January 27, 2023, Sheriff Farris said, "Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call at approximately 11:30pm on Whitehall Road in reference to...
Jan 31, 2023
With broad backing from both chambers, Sen. Bailey and Rep. Garrett file James 'Dustin' Samples Act to support firefighters suffering from PTSD
State Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) and Representative Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) have filed the James 'Dustin' Samples Act, which seeks to reduce stigma and provide support for firefighters f...
Jan 31, 2023
Vols Ranked No. 2 After 82-71 Win Over Texas
The Tennessee men's basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll after their their 82-71 win over Texas. The Vols are in Florida on Wednesday, February 1 to play the Gators. Pregame starts at...
Jan 30, 2023
CCHS 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian And Latin Honors Recognition
(Submitted) On Monday, January 30, 2023, Cumberland County Principal, Dr. Scott Calahan and Senior Counselor, Mrs. Dawn Shaw announced Miss Anna Davidson as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023 for...
Jan 30, 2023
AAA: TN Gas Prices Rise 13 Cents
Tennessee gas price increases slowed over the weekend, but not before rising an average of 13 cents in the early parts of last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.28 which is 43 cents more...
Jan 30, 2023