Area News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. TDOT crews are going on their third day of clearing the roads and due to the prolonged weather event, coupled with the dangerously low temperatures, conditions will remain hazardous for at least the next 24 hours. Statewide, TDOT has responded to hundreds…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 12, 2024) – AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early next week. “We’re urging motorists to follow the advice of local authorities and stay home if weather conditions begin to deteriorate,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson for…

Greenfield City Mayor Cindy McAdams says that Jeff Mathews will continue to serve as the Interim Police Chief until a replacement is hired after the former Police Chief Danny Smith submitted his letter of resignation to McAdams and the Board of Aldermen during the city’s monthly board meeting on Jan. 9. During the portion of…

Martin Police Investigators announced Monday morning that have made a second arrest in the New Year’s Eve shooting at Cadillac’s Bar, which left an individual dead. According to a report from the Martin Police Department, 23 year old Shykeedra M. Love of Dyersburg was arrested in Haywood County on Saturday. The suspect was transferred to…

HUNTINGDON – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in dozens of indictments and arrests.  Today, during an extensive roundup involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various drugs and vehicles were seized. Operation Broken Windows, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of…

A baby girl made her debut at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital at 1:02 a.m. on January 2, 2024, becoming this year’s New Year Baby.  She was born in the Women’s Center of Volunteer Hospital to proud parents Kimberly Tedrick and Austin Couey of Newbern. Per tradition, the family was presented a basket from West…

Martin Police Department Investigators announced today that they have made an arrest in the December 31st shooting at Cadillac’s Bar, which left one individual dead. Arrested was 22 year old Quardarious R. Davis of Union City. Davis is being held in the Dyer County jail awaiting transfer back to Weakley County. Davis has been charged…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to update Tennessee’s law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence. Tennessee’s existing law already protects image and likeness. “From Beale Street to Broadway and beyond, Tennessee is known for our rich artistic heritage that tells…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, making recovery assistance available to four counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms on December 9, 2023. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following significant…