Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Responds to I-24 Crash–2 trapped, 1 critical
Rutherford County, TN - The extended Thanksgiving weekend has kept Middle Tennessee roads busy, with traffic surging as families travel, shop, and gather. For emergency responders, that means giving up their own holiday time to keep others safe. On Thanksgiving Day, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department units were...
Traffic stop in Mt. Juliet leads to arrest of wanted man out of Rutherford...
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WZTV) — A traffic stop following a stop sign violation led officers to arrest a wanted Smyrna man, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD). Officers say the 33-year-old was found to be wanted out of Rutherford County for various counts of assault and false imprisonment.
Snow possible, winter weather could make an early appearance in Middle Tennessee next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A brush of winter weather might be heading our way early next week. A low-pressure system near the Gulf coast is expected to bring widespread rain, but there's a possibility of winter weather in parts of Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. The best chance for...
Proposed bill aims to help law enforcement agencies with officer shortage
A new bill could help police departments across Tennessee fill critical staffing gaps. The proposal would create a special fund to help agencies recruit officers if they have 10% or more vacancies.
Robertson County firefighter diagnosed with serious, rare blood disorder
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Wilson County Firefighters Association is rallying behind a Tennessee firefighter after he was diagnosed with a rare and serious blood disorder. Wilson County Firefighters Association Local 4238 said Ethan Stinson, a firefighter with the Greenbrier Fire Department, was recently...
Tennessee Promise Applications Hold Strong with More Than 67,000 High School Seniors Applying for...
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced that more than 67,000 high school seniors applied for Tennessee Promise ahead of the November deadline, maintaining strong statewide momentum for one of the nation’s most successful college access programs. Tennessee Promise, a program administered by THEC,...
Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wanted Smyrna Man
MT. JULIET, TN - What started as a routine traffic stop for failing to halt at a stop sign quickly escalated into a significant arrest this week. Officers pulled over a vehicle on Pleasant Grove Road and discovered that the passenger, a 33-year-old man from Smyrna, was wanted out of Rutherford County on charges that...
Tennessee’s Best Fried Chicken Can Be Found At This Local Favorite Nashville Hotspot
Nashville is all about bachelorette parties, country music, and celebrity-owned bars — like Miranda Lambert's four-level Tex-Mex escape, Casa Rosa. But Tennessee's capital is more than just music and stardom. It's also known for a certain culinary staple: Southern fried chicken. This chicken, deep-fried in perfectly...
From the Square to Northfield: Domenico’s Expands West with Parking-Friendly Second Deli
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A beloved downtown staple is expanding west: Domenico’s Italian Deli is opening a second shop, doubling down on Murfreesboro with the same old‑school counter service, hearty sandwiches, and community‑first approach that made its Square location a go‑to.
Illinois Traffic Stop Arrest: Large Drug Seizure Reported Nov. 24; Loaded Gun Recovered
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Herrin, IL – A traffic stop in Williamson County led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, a loaded firearm, and drug paraphernalia. According to the Williamson...
