Tennessee law requires domestic violence training to keep barber, cosmetology licenses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A law requiring barbers and cosmetologists to go through mandatory training in order to keep an active license to work went into effect Thursday. The Shear Haven Domestic Violence Training became Tennessee state law in 2021, and Wednesday was the deadline for the training to be complete.
Tennessee DUI law brings harsher penalties, roadside drug testing
A new Tennessee law taking effect Wednesday increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders and gives law enforcement officers a new roadside testing tool to screen for drugs.
Ascension Saint Thomas Delivers 2026’s First Bundle of Joy—and Murfreesboro Keeps Growing!
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - As if Murfreesboro needed reason to brag about its growth, 2026 kicked off with a brand‑new resident arriving right on schedule. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital proudly announced the birth of the city's first baby of the new year: Banks Thomas Reisser, who made his debut at 5:55...
Kentucky–Tennessee Sky Alert 2026: Among the Best U.S. Eclipse Views
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, KY / Nashville, TN – Skywatchers across Kentucky and Tennessee will be among the best-positioned Americans to see the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to...
Murfreesboro Police roll out new body cam feature with two-way communication
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Murfreesboro Police Department is rolling out a new body camera feature that allows supervisors to communicate directly with officers in real time — a change the department says could significantly improve officer safety. The new Axon body camera includes built-in speakers, allowing...
Thousands without power in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Thousands of residents across Tennessee are without electricity Friday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.com. As of the latest update, approximately 2,715 customers are experiencing power outages statewide out of more than 3.39 million customers being tracked. Williamson County reported the...
State audit flags repeat problems in Tennessee child care investigations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state audit is raising renewed concerns about how Tennessee investigates complaints involving child care providers, finding that required steps meant to protect children are not always being completed before cases are closed. Auditors with the Tennessee Comptroller's Office say the...
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans face health care, SNAP benefit changes in 2026
Affordable Care Act subsidies, which were expanded during the pandemic, are expiring, meaning millions of Americans will likely have to pay more for health care or go uninsured.
Tennessee New Year Skywatch: Wolf Supermoon Lights Up the First Weekend of 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – The first weekend of the New Year brings a rare and visually striking night-sky event across Tennessee as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon, giving residents their last opportunity...
Federal health insurance subsidies expire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millions of Americans are facing steep hikes to their health insurance on Thursday as federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expire. That money vanished at midnight with the beginning of the new year, and now many seeking coverage on the government’s insurance marketplace could see their...
