21-year-old NMU student dead after falling from crane in Tennessee
A 21-year-old Northern Michigan University (NMU) student has died after falling from a crane at a construction site in Tennessee. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Smoking-focused addiction help would save lives, but it’s not easy to access in Tennessee
Jennifer Twyman is a big advocate for syringe service programs, or SSPs. She relied on harm reduction services herself when she was overcoming an opioid addiction, and later when she worked in a Louisville SSP for years. But she said the programs have their limits. “That’s only reaching one group...
Wawa expands into Tennessee market, breaking ground in Murfreesboro and Clarksville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Wawa is officially expanding into the Tennessee market, opening its first locations to serve the greater Nashville, Murfreesboro and Clarksville areas. Wawa is a privately held, family- and associate-owned chain of more than 1,100 convenience stores. They are currently operating in 12 states...
The New Madrid Fault Line: America’s Overlooked Earthquake Threat
When we think of earthquakes in the United States, our minds often drift to the tremors of California’s infamous San Andreas Fault. However, there lies a less conspicuous yet equally significant geological threat nestled within the heart of the nation—the New Madrid Fault Line. While not as widely recognized, this...
17-year-old killed in Jet Ski incident on Elk River in Limestone County
A 17-year-old girl is dead following an incident involving a Jet Ski, according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West. West says he received the call about 1:43 p.m. Monday. The girl, from Tennessee, was floating on the Elk River when she was hit by a Jet Ski. The 17-year-old was...
TN Officials Reminding Parents to Use Free ‘Baby in the Back’ Hangtag Program
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Tennessee Hospital Association, and the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association is reminding parents to use the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program during the summer months to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children. Since its launch, almost 600,000...
Middle school band director charged in deadly car crash, suspected of drunken driving
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A middle school band director in Tennessee is suspected of drunken driving and causing a deadly crash. The Metro Nashville Police Department charged 28-year-old John Baudendistel with vehicular homicide by intoxication on June 29. Police said he was involved in a crash involving...
Homelessness in Northeast Tennessee has risen by 37% in 2025, according to data
Data released by the Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness indicates a 37% increase in homelessness in Northeast Tennessee. Kingsport alone has seen a 29% increase. Jonathan Anderson, the city's homeless services liaison says the numbers show national trends caused by a variety of issues including addiction...
Tennessee schools may soon require less red tape to remove students with disabilities from...
It may soon be easier for Tennessee schools to remove students with disabilities from classrooms. But advocates worry the removals may be overused and make behavioral assessments of these students less effective. The Tennessee Board of Education is considering a rule that will allow schools to remove students with...
Alcohol now included in expansion of Good Samaritan Overdose Law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A state law granting immunity to those who seek medical assistance when they are overdosing or helping someone else during an overdose is now expanding. "A lot of people who are using substances may be afraid to seek medical help if they are worried that they may be overdosing or if they're with...
