Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Rockwood Man Attempts Arson and Starts Multi-County Police Chase
Authorities say back on June 22nd, 32 year old Justin Barnes, of Rockwood, Tennessee, stole his father's 2018 Chevrolet Equinox after attempting to burn the home of his ex-employer. The father, Arnold...
Paxton Elmore Jul 08, 2021
Gov. Lee's "Tennessee On Me" Initiative Draws Fierce GOP Opposition
Governor Lee made headlines again on July 4th by announcing the "Tennessee On Me" initiative. Last Sunday, Gov. Lee and country star Brad Paisley took to Twitter to announce the initiative, which will...
Paxton Elmore Jul 08, 2021
Former Decherd Mayor Received Improper Health Benefits
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Mr. Robin B. Smith, the former mayor of the City of Decherd in Franklin County. Investigators determined that S...
Paxton Elmore Jul 08, 2021
City Eyes Second Site for Indoor Recreation Facility
The Crossville City Council met in work session Tuesday evening. The agenda items included discussion on a secondary location for a potential indoor recreation facility. Earlier this year, the council...
Paxton Elmore Jul 07, 2021
McMinn County Woman Indicted on Impersonating a Licensed Professional
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment of a McMinn County woman on identity theft and criminal i...
Paxton Elmore Jul 07, 2021
State and National Gas Prices
Tennessee gas prices rose four cents over last week as a forecast record-breaking 939,000 Tennesseans hit the road for the Independence Day holiday weekend.The Tennessee Gas Price Average is now $2.88...
Paxton Elmore Jul 06, 2021
Earthquake Near the Kentucky-Tennessee Boarder
According to WVLT, An earthquake occurred near the Kentucky and Tennessee border Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.4 and occurred around 5:4...
Paxton Elmore Jul 04, 2021
Motorcycle Stolen on Rodgers Road
Deputies with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Rodgers Road for a report of a stolen motorcycle. When the Deputies arrived they spoke with the victim who stated that he moved ...
Paxton Elmore Jul 02, 2021
Three Recreational Vehicles Stolen
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Deputies made contact with a man who works on recreational vehicles. The man stated that three items of his clients were stolen from his front yard...
Paxton Elmore Jul 02, 2021
Knox Catholic Basketball Standout Committed to Tennessee
According to WVLT, Knoxville Catholic standout guard BJ Edwards has officially committed to the University of Tennessee. Edwards is a Four Star prospect for the 2022 recruiting class. Edwards chose Te...
Paxton Elmore Jul 01, 2021