VIDEO: High-Speed Pursuit on I-40 Ends After Suspect Crosses Into Tennessee
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — A high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 40 in Crittenden County on Dec. 27, 2025, ended after an Arkansas State Police trooper was instructed to terminate the chase once the suspect vehicle exited the interstate in Tennessee. According to an incident report filed by Trooper...
Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak reaches 30+ cases, claims 1 life
Tennessee families share histoplasmosis battle stories as outbreak reaches 30+ cases. Thompson's Station teen recovers after months of illness.
Op-Ed: MLK Day, Despair is Not Our Destiny
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of hope and the call to action that echoes through his legacy. This day is not just a day off; it’s an opportunity to reflect, engage, and ignite change in our communities. Let’s honor Dr. King’s dream by coming together to champion justice and...
Tennessee Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Killing Mother, Cat
Louisville, Tennessee A Tennessee man has been sentenced to decades in prison after admitting to killing his mother and her pet cat in a violent attack that prosecutors described as unprovoked and deliberate. According to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call on September 8, 2023, reporting...
Liz McPhee wore many hats while serving MTSU, community
A collection of 35 hats decorated tables and a hat rack in the lobby of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro last Wednesday. The hats served as a memorial to Middle Tennessee State University First Lady Elizabeth “Liz” McPhee for her funeral at the church. McPhee, 72, died Jan. 8 after a brief illness. She was...
Shelbyville teacher arrested following allegations involving a minor
BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Shelbyville Central High School teacher has been arrested amid an active investigation involving allegations reported to law enforcement. In a statement released by Bedford County Schools, district leaders said they were notified of allegations involving a minor and a member of the...
More than two dozen Murfreesboro drivers cited for running red lights
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Drivers in Murfreesboro are taking dangerous chances on the road. A recent traffic enforcement operation caught dozens of drivers breaking the law on South Church Street including nearly 30 people running red lights in a single day. “It’s very serious,” Murfreesboro Police Department Lt....
Police searching for man accused of stealing Xbox from Smyrna library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is looking for a man who allegedly stole a game console from a public library. SPD said a person was pictured entering the Smyrna Public Library on Jan. 2 around 5 p.m. Police said he allegedly entered the library and stole...
Overwhelming Demand for Education Freedom Scholarships as 50,000+ Tennessee Families Apply
The demand for Education Freedom Scholarships (EFS) in Tennessee is revealing a strong interest among families in the state for more educational options. Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education confirmed that they've received over 50,000 applications for the second year of the program. Following...
Wilson County, TN – Felon Friday Alert: Woman Wanted on Drug Charges
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilson County, TN – Authorities in Wilson County are asking for the public’s help today in locating a man wanted on multiple felony drug charges as part of the sheriff’s office’s weekly Felon Friday alert....

















