Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Lady Vols Race Past Terriers, 92-53
Tennessee closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a decisive 92-53 victory over Wofford on Tuesday in Thompson-Boling Arena. Three Lady Vols (8-6) were in double figures, with senio...
Paxton Elmore Dec 28, 2022
Former Rhea County Executive George Thacker dies in federal prison
Former Rhea County Executive George Thacker has died in federal prison just a couple of weeks after he began serving a 33-month sentence for misuse of federal COVID-19 small business Payroll Protectio...
Dec 27, 2022
AAA: TN Gas Prices Begin to Stabilize
Gas prices across the state are now starting to show signs of stabilization. Tuesday's gas price average was only a penny cheaper than last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.73 which is ...
Dec 27, 2022
Several Perish In House Fire Early Monday Morning In Cumberland County
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Press Release, submitted by Sgt. Gary Howard, Public Information Officer Crossville, TN - In the early morning hours of Monday, December 26, 2022, the Cumberland Cou...
Dec 26, 2022
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