Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
AAA: TN Gas Prices Stabilize
Gas prices across Tennessee stabilized over the last week, with today's state gas price average the same as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.85 which is nearly 18 cents less exp...
Ronni Chase Apr 25, 2022
Cumberland County Schools Report Another Week Of Zero COVID Cases And Zero Quarantines
Director of Schools Dr. Ina Maxwell reports a second straight week of zero COVID cases and zero quarantines in Cumberland County Schools as of Friday, April 22, 2022.
Ronni Chase Apr 24, 2022
TWRA Appeals Ruling That Warrantless Searches Are Unconstitutional
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has appealed a ruling by the Benton County Circuit Court that said in March that warrantless searches by wardens on private property is unconstitutional. TWRA's...
Apr 22, 2022
Oscar Smith's Execution Postponed Just Hours Prior
Death row inmate Oscar Franklin Smith's execution was postponed on Thursday evening, just hours before he was scheduled to die. Governor Bill Lee issued the temporary reprieve due to what he called an...
Ronni Chase Apr 22, 2022
National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 25 - April 29, 2022
National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 25 through April 29, 2022. This is a time dedicated to celebrating the strength and resilience of victims of crime and thanking the thousands of service pr...
Ronni Chase Apr 22, 2022
Former CCHS And SMHS Football Players Need To Register Now To Play In First Annual Alumni Football Game On May 21, 2022!
Attention former Cumberland County High School Jets and Stone Memorial High School Panthers Football players! Your teams need you for the First Annual Alumni Football Game on May 21, 2022 at Stone Mem...
Ronni Chase Apr 22, 2022
Over 2,700 Cast Votes Early As In Cumberland County As Of Thursday, April 21, 2022
Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis reports that 2,787 people have voted early in the May 3rd County Primary as of Thursday, April 21, 2022. Voters are encouraged to take advantage...
Apr 22, 2022
Grants Available to Tennessee Animal Shelters
The application period is now open for Tennessee animal shelters to apply for grants to provide low-cost spay and neuter services. Funds from Tennessee's specialty license plate Animal Friendly - Spay...
Ronni Chase Apr 21, 2022
Rhea County Executive George Thacker Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
On Thursday (4/21/2022), Rhea County Executive George Thacker pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud, a charge that carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. The judge set Mr. Thacker's senten...
Apr 21, 2022
TN Lawmakers Advance "Joker's Law", Increasing Penalties For Harming Law Enforcement Dogs
"Joker's Law" is advancing in the Tennessee legislature, so named after a Bradley County K9 that was shot in the line of duty last year. Currently, harming a police dog is considered a non-violent cri...
Apr 21, 2022