Readers split over TN bill on CVS, pharmacy benefit managers | Letters
Tennessee's SB2040 , which would bar pharmacy benefit managers (or PBMs) from owning pharmacies, is being framed as a fight between free markets and government interference. That framing misses what actually built the PBM industry. Three companies control 80% of this market. They got there because Washington built a maze only giants could navigate. Federal law blocks states from regulating most employer health plans, so...
Rutherford County Facing Severe Weather and Tornado Threat Monday Night
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service is tracking a significant storm system set to move through Rutherford County on Monday night. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley says a complex of thunderstorms will develop to the west before barreling through Middle Tennessee. While the system may lose some intensity as the sun goes down, it still packs a punch.
Small-Town Alexandria Fights $130K Sewer Smackdown As Critical Gear Still Missing
Alexandria is trying to claw its way out of a costly wastewater mess, appealing a state enforcement order that slapped the town with roughly $130,000 in penalties while officials say they still do not have the monitoring equipment they need. When that bill is stacked on top of an earlier drinking-water enforcement action, the total tab climbs to $136,593.80 in state fines, a...
I-75 southbound lanes closed near Kentucky-Tennessee border
LEXINGTON, Ky. — All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 11 were closed for an extended period Tuesday due to a vehicle accident on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, according to LEX 18 News. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11 announced the closure affecting the highway in the Williamsburg...
Thousands without power in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — More than 2,200 homes and businesses across Tennessee are without electricity as of Saturday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. The outages total 2,293 customers statewide, representing about 0.07% of the more than 3.49 million customers tracked. Tennessee ranks seventh in the nation for the total number of outages and eighth for the percentage of customers affected.
What Happens If Your Dog Bites Someone in Tennessee
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dog bite happens in seconds, but the legal consequences can follow you for months or even years. If your dog has just bitten someone — or you’re trying to prepare for the unexpected — understanding Tennessee’s dog bite laws is one of the most important things you can do right now. Tennessee operates...
Multiple schools in Tennessee could close next week
TENNESSEE — Schools across parts of Tennessee could face closures or early dismissals Monday as a widespread severe weather threat develops across the region, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters say strong to severe thunderstorms are likely Monday afternoon and evening across the Tennessee Valley. The system is expected to bring […] The post Multiple schools in Tennessee could close next week...
Strong storms Monday night into Tuesday morning
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — All modes of severe weather are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. An Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) has been issued for northwestern counties, including portions of: Stewart, Houston, Trigg, Christian, and Todd counties. A Slight Risk (level 2/5) has been issued for most of Middle...
Pioneer Days returns to Murfreesboro this weekend
One of Murfreesboro's favorite traditions returns this weekend.
Murfreesboro community invited to help with USA 250 mural mosaic project
Murfreesboro officials are inviting community members to get involved in a landmark public art initiative to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
