Tennessee Tattoo Artists Required to Undertake Human Trafficking Awareness Training Under New “Ink of...
In an effort to combat human trafficking, a new mandate in Tennessee now requires tattoo artists to complete training that will aid in identifying possible victims. The "Ink of Hope Act", as reported by Local Memphis, specifies that tattoo professionals must take up to an hour of free training online or in-person to...
Tennessee creates first Domestic Violence Offense Registry in US
This new year brought a new tool in Tennessee that Kristen Hall with Branch House Family Justice Center says could save lives. "It gives individuals the opportunity to find one place that would have all that information, including offender's name, convictions and conviction dates," Hall said. The Tennessee Persistent...
New Tennessee Driving Test Rule Means You’ll Need to Know These Bicycle Hand Signals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As of January 1, 2026, Tennessee implemented a state law that will directly change the content of its driver licensing tests by requiring all new drivers to correctly identify three specific bicycle hand signals or risk failing their exam. The legislation, signed by the governor in May 2025,...
Mid-January Winter Pattern Signals Snow and Cold Risk for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee,...
ALABAMA — A developing mid-January winter pattern is drawing attention across the South as long-range European weather model data suggests renewed cold air and accumulating snow potential could return between January 12 and January 15, even after recent springlike conditions across the region. Forecast guidance...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 65 North near Rosa Parks Boulevard, according to authorities. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the incident occurred when a male pedestrian was sitting in the middle of the interstate wearing dark-colored...
Missouri–Tennessee–Arkansas Weather Alert: Near-Normal Precipitation With Rain and Snow Chances Jan 9–13
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, Tennessee – A seasonable winter pattern is expected to bring near-normal precipitation across Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas heading into mid-January, with above-normal temperatures supporting...
Jamie’s Table Home and Garden Offers Best of Outdoor Décor in Christiana
Jamie Logan opened Jamie’s Table Home and Garden in Christiana, Tennessee this fall. The shop, located in the former Big Creek Winery Tasting Room across the street from Miller’s Grocery, is an outdoor and indoor retail plant nursery offering a curated selection of items for the garden and outdoor living.
Flu cases surge in Tennessee, Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Doctors are urging everyone to get a flu shot after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says flu activity is “very high” in Tennessee and Arkansas as cases are expected to increase further into January. The Tennessee Health Department says flu cases are increasing...
Families call for more histoplasmosis testing after severe cases
Two Williamson County families are calling for increased histoplasmosis testing after severe infections that took months to diagnose.
THP Confirms Trooper Hurt in Second New Year’s Eve Crash Near I‑24 Ramp
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - Just minutes after 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (12/31/2025), WGNS News was on the air with real‑time updates about a multi‑vehicle crash on eastbound I‑24 near the 63‑mile marker, close to the Davidson–Rutherford County line and Old Hickory Blvd. exit. Information was coming in through the...
