Murfreesboro-Founded Barrett Firearms Announces MRAD Covert, REC10 Return, and More
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., a company founded in Rutherford County, has announced a significant expansion of its 2026 product lineup, unveiling new rifle platforms, an addition to its Precision Ammunition line, and expanded finish options. Company officials say the updates further...
Woman Arrested in Murder of Food Delivery Driver
January 11, 2026 – Tips from the community led to this weekend’s arrest of Atirahs Hogan, 21, the suspected shooter in the January 4 early morning murder of food delivery driver David Valentine Jr., 33, as he and a female friend were traveling inbound on Murfreesboro Pike near a nightclub.
Midstate sees temperature plunge, snow possible midweek
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Middle Tennessee is gearing up for a chilly week with two chances of snow on the horizon. UPDATE | Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky looking at a big cooldown and light snow this week. Temperatures will rise to the upper 50s by Tuesday with sunny skies...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning About Third-Party Solicitors Targeting Business Renewals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning businesses and charitable organizations across the state to be on alert for misleading third-party mail and email solicitations related to required annual business filings. According to the Secretary of State’s office, reports are increasing...
Tennessee–North Carolina Weather Alert: Heavy Mountain Snow Possible Jan 14–17 Along I-26
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Johnson City, Tennessee – A high-impact winter storm is increasingly likely to affect the Tennessee–North Carolina border region from Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 17, bringing a strong threat of...
Secretary of State identifies over 1,000 duplicate voter registrations through ‘One State, One Vote’...
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data-sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Through analysis of data shared from the...
Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky Face Second Arctic Cold Blast as Wind Chills...
TENNESSEE — Parts of the southern and central Appalachian region will briefly return to more seasonable winter weather over the next few days, but forecasters warn that the break will be short-lived. High temperatures are expected to reach the upper 40s to near 50 degrees, with overnight lows dipping into the upper...
New details in death of MTSU professor Ashleigh Mckinzie
There are new details regarding the shooting death of MTSU professor Ashleigh Mckinzie last month in DeKalb County. The TBI is expected to complete the investigation by the end of the week.
Parking company to pay millions for refunds, free parking program in settlement, AG says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a settlement with private parking company Metropolis Technologies on Monday after a multi-year investigation into "deceptive practices." As a result of the settlement, Metropolis will pay $8.75 million to cover consumer refunds, litigation...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday that shut down a portion of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County for several hours. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash was reported just before 11 a.m. near the Almaville Road exit. As crews and investigators worked the...

















