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A police chase in north Georgia ended with the arrest of a man wanted in Tennessee on an attempted murder charge.

NASHVILLE, TN - As Tennessee counts down the final hours of 2025, the Volunteer State is preparing for a wave of new laws that officially take effect the moment the calendar flips to 2026. Some of these changes are technical, but several will touch the daily lives of thousands of Tennesseans. WGNS has taken a close...

TENNESSEE - National School Choice Week kicks off January 25, and Middle Tennessee families will see hundreds of events aimed at helping parents understand the full range of K–12 options available to them. More than 28,000 events are planned nationwide, and Tennessee will host over 650, with many taking place in...

CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Across Tennessee, fentanyl continues drive the war on drugs. Different agencies have poured resources into reducing overdoses, but people are still being affected. In 2025, law enforcement agencies have tracked a dangerous mix of drugs, but fentanyl continued to drive most overdose...

There are a number of campaigns aimed at teaching parents and teens about the consequences. Researchers uncover concerning trend among US teens: 'They're very curious' first appeared on The Cool Down .

RED BUD, Ga. - A high-speed chase involving an attempted murder suspect ended in a crash and an arrest in Gordon County, according to officials. The chase began around 8:15 p.m. Friday when deputy sheriffs were called to assist Calhoun police in the pursuit of an individual wanted for attempted murder in Tennessee....

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades, the county has been ordered to build a new jail because inmate populations surged far beyond capacity. County Mayor Joe Carr told NewsRadio WGNS that beginning...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Murfreesboro Police are expanding their Real Time Crime Center after a year of strong results, saying the technology-driven unit has become a critical tool in solving crimes and supporting officers in the field. The Real Time Crime Center, known as RTCC, uses city-owned surveillance...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tennessee greets the morning wrapped in mild air and low clouds, with damp pavement reflecting headlights across Middle Tennessee. It feels more like early fall than late December, but the shift toward...

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s, TDOSHS, Driver Services Division is excited to announce a new way for Tennesseans to celebrate earning their Learner Permit or Driver License. Starting in December, Driver Services Centers across the state will all have cut-out posters for new drivers to...