Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
TDH Confirms 1 Winter Storm Fatality As of Friday, December 23, 2022
On Friday, December 23 the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) confirmed 1 winter storm-related fatality. TDH and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency officials did not say where that death occurred...
Dec 26, 2022
Peg Broadcasting Sports Programming Note
(Mens Basketball) The Vols play Ole Miss on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Coverage starts at 3:30pm, game time is set for 4pm on 102.5 WOW Country. (Womens Basketball) The Lady Vols are in Florida on ...
Dec 26, 2022
TennCare to Restart Renewals; Must Re-Verify Eligibility Status Of Everyone Receiving TennCare Or CoverKids Benefits
Congress has passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare will be required to reverify the ...
Ronni Chase Dec 25, 2022
TVA Announces End of Power Interruptions; Unclear If They Will Resume Tonight/Tomorrow
At approximately 11am on Saturday, December 24, 2022 the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it had ended power interruptions. It is unclear if they will resume tonight or tomorrow. Here's what they ...
Dec 24, 2022
Flash Report #1 - December Winter Weather System, One Confirmed Winter Storm-Related Fatality
The following was issued Friday, December 23, 2022 | 04:50pm HIGHLIGHTS A winter weather system is currently impacting the state with extreme cold temperatures. The greatest threat with this storm sys...
Dec 24, 2022
TVA, Local Power Companies Will Be Reducing Power Supplies To Some Areas
UPDATE! TVA suspends rolling blackouts...for now (1:30pm 12/23/22). Continues to monitor situation. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated to a Level 3-State of Emergency. Key ...
Dec 23, 2022
VEC Customers Asked To Reduce Electricity Use Through Saturday As TVA Tries To Keep Lights On For Everyone During Severe Cold
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM VEC: VEC has received notification from TVA that Step 50 of the TVA Load Curtailment Plan has been initiated. Due to the impacts the cold weather system is having on the electri...
Dec 23, 2022
Cumberland County's November Unemployment Rate Is 4.3%, Unchanged From October
Cumberland County's November unemployment rate remained unchanged from October at 4.3%. For the year, the November jobless rate was down 0.8% from the November 2021 rate of 3.5%. November's unemployme...
Dec 22, 2022
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY
It's now a WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches, with pockets of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting ...
Dec 22, 2022
Salvation Army Of Cumberland County Cancels Bell Ringing Dec. 23 & 24, 2022 Due To Weather; Donations Can Be Mailed!
Due to the weather, the Salvation Army of Cumberland County has canceled bell ringing on Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24, 2022. Donations can still be mailed to PO Box 3411, Crossville, ...
Ronni Chase Dec 22, 2022