Former Tennessee House speaker faces sentencing in corruption case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Sentencing is scheduled Tuesday for former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada following his corruption convictions. Last week, Judge Eli Richardson weighed the amount of money Casada, Cothren and Former State Representative Robin Smith are responsible for in terms of bribes and kickbacks....
Tennessee’s longest-running AMBER Alert still unsolved 13 years later
BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Monday marked 13 years since siblings Chloie Leverette and Christopher "Gage" Daniel vanished from their grandparents’ home in Bedford County, sparking Tennessee’s longest-running AMBER Alert. Cheryl Daniel, the children’s mother, holds onto hope that her children are still alive. This...
Workplace fatalities prompt wrongful death lawsuit
A Mitchell company that employed two people who were killed in a workplace accident has been sued by the wife of one of the deceased employees. Jessica Dalzell is suing Heartland Tank Inc. as the special administrator to the estate of her late husband, Larry Joe Dalzell. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee resident filed a...
How to stop unwanted spam calls and texts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us to apply for what appears to be a high-paying job, or most recently, a high-dollar loan you never applied for. “It’s...
10 Overlooked Towns In Tennessee Where You Can Retire Comfortably On $1,800 A Month
Want to find overlooked towns in Tennessee where retirement feels easy?. These 10 hidden gems offer comfort and charm on any budget!. No, not that Paris with the fancy tower and expensive everything. This Paris sits right here in Tennessee and treats your wallet like a best friend. The town...
‘What are you actually hiding?’: Tennessee lawmaker weighs lawsuit over school voucher transparency, parents...
A Tennessee lawmaker is considering suing the Department of Education over unanswered and ignored public records requests on the state's new school voucher program, while some parents say their children's success is proof the program is working.
Parents warned of ‘Benadryl challenge’ on the rise in Tennessee
FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF METAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES:. We want to make you aware of a dangerous social media trend called the Benadryl Challenge. This challenge encourages young people to take large amounts of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in order to cause hallucinations. This behavior is extremely...
Tennessee organizations awarded $19M to support homeless veterans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Five organizations in have received nearly $20 million to help military veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday announced over $19 million in grants to the five organizations to help veterans access housing, health care,...
The earliest snowfall in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Tennessee’s climate is best known for its hot, humid summers and mild winters, but history shows that snow can arrive much earlier than most residents expect. According to records maintained by the National Weather Service, the earliest measurable snowfall in the state occurred in Nashville on October 30,...
DNA testing helps TBI identify human remains
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is getting clues unlocked through the Unidentified Human Remains Initiative.
