Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Votes to Hold Tuition Flat at Tennessee Public Institutions in 2022-2023 Academic Year
For the first time in its history, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has voted to ensure no tuition increases at the state's public institutions for the upcoming academic school year. T...
May 20, 2022
Unemployment in Tennessee Holds Steady in April
New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) revealed unemployment across the state remained at a historic low in April. The state reached its all-time low unemplo...
May 20, 2022
School's Almost Out For Summer In Cumberland County, TN
Students in Cumberland County will soon be enjoying Summer Break. Monday, May 23, 2022 is a regular school day. There will be No School on Tuesday, May 24 for Administrative Day. The Last Day of the 2...
Ronni Chase May 20, 2022
Click It Or Ticket Enforcement May 23 -June 5, 2022
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is partnering with local law enforcement to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket." From May 23 to Jun...
Ronni Chase May 20, 2022
Tennessee State Library & Archives Hosting Free Statehood Day Events June 1 & June 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - To recognize Tennessee's 226th birthday, the Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville is hosting two free Tennessee's Statehood Day Celebration events on Statehood Day, W...
May 20, 2022
Fentress County Man Charged After Rash Of Trailer Thefts, Tells Police He Ate Rat Poison To Avoid Jail
A rash of trailer thefts in Fentress County over the last couple weeks has landed a Fentress County native in jail. According to the Fentress County County Sheriff's Department, on April 23, 2022 they...
May 19, 2022
Possible Mail Theft On Mayberry Street
A Mayberry Street resident reported that a check he wrote to Volunteer Electric was possibly stolen out of his mailbox. The victim told Crossville Police that on Wednesday (5/18/2022) he placed the $3...
Ronni Chase May 19, 2022
17-Year-Old Arrested In Deadly Murfreesboro Graduation Shooting
(The following is from the Murfreesboro Police Department Facebook Page, including image) 17-year-old identified as shooter arrested in graduation shooting MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (May 19, 2022) - A 17-ye...
May 19, 2022
Memphis Toddler Dies After Being Left In Vehicle At Day Care
A toddler in Memphis has died after reportedly being left in a vehicle at day care. Police say preliminary findings point to heat exhaustion as cause of death. According to WVLT, temperatures reached ...
May 19, 2022
Rockwood Native Completes Successful Assignment Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
Rockwood, Tennessee, native, Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Alix Powell, bid farewell on May 19, 2022 to the officers and crew after completing a successful, 3-year tour aboard the oldest commissioned war...
May 19, 2022