Overseas criminals hijack Google reviews of Middle Tennessee business
Overseas criminals are targeting Middle Tennessee businesses with an extortion scheme that hijacks Google reviews.
2 Earthquakes Hit Alabama Northwest Of Birmingham
According to the USGS, two earthquakes hit Alabama last night, roughly north and west of Birmingham. The first earthquake struck near Addison at 9:17 p.m. from a depth of 16.2 kilometers; it was rated as a magnitude 2.4 event. The second earthquake occurred about 40 minutes later, at 9:59 p.m., around 4,000 feet...
Health Professionals Boards Disciplinary Actions for Dec. 2025
The Tennessee Department of Health’s December 2025 disciplinary action report reveals a troubling pattern of continuing education fraud among Middle Tennessee emergency medical services personnel, alongside multiple drug violations and serious patient care failures. The report also documents significant penalties for...
445 Tennessee kids slept in DCS offices in 2025, marking 400% increase
The number of Tennessee children in state custody sleeping in Department of Children's Services offices skyrocketed in 2025, data obtained by The Tennessean shows. A total of 445 kids spent at least one night in a DCS office while they awaited placement last year, marking a 400% increase from 89 children in 2024 ....
This Tennessee Forest Trail Feels Like You’ve Stepped Into A Real-Life Fairy Tale
Walking through the Great Smoky Mountains often feels like stepping into a childhood storybook, and Laurel Falls Trail captures that sense of wonder perfectly. Set in Tennessee at coordinates 35.6796706, -83.598758, this 2.6-mile hike blends easy accessibility with natural beauty that sparks a quiet sense of magic....
From Goldstein’s to Bank of America and How Rutherford County Is Rethinking Space
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Long-term planning for Rutherford County government facilities appears to be seeing an increased focus on adaptive reuse rather than large-scale land acquisition, as county leaders weigh the future of several high-profile properties in and around the historic Murfreesboro Square. Among the...
Tennessee–Arkansas–Mississippi Weather Alert: Hazardous Winter Storm Expected by Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, Tennessee – A potentially impactful winter storm is increasingly likely to affect the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain along with...
Tennessee pharmacists step into primary care. Physicians object
The next time you have a sore throat, an ear infection or pink eye, you might find medical help from an unexpected person — your local pharmacist. The national shortage of doctors in rural communities and beyond is expected to continue to worsen across the U.S. over the next decade. To fill the growing gap, Tennessee...
Train derails in Tennessee, crews responding
TENNESSEE — A train derailment in the Wartrace community of Bedford County prompted precautionary evacuations Tuesday morning. According to CSX, four rail cars derailed around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Vine Street and Bugscuffle Road. As a safety measure, residents in the immediate area were advised to...
Risks for a powerful snow/ice storm rise across North Georgia snow sleet freezing rain...
The ingredients for a potentially record breaking snow and ice storm for North Georgla and surrounding areas of Southeastern Tennessee and Southwestern North Carolina are all there waiting to come together. We suspect there is a high chance that it will come together beginning late Friday night and lasting right...
