Teenagers could lose driving privileges for bullying in TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A teenager could be punished under state law for committing an act of harassment by engaging in bullying or cyberbullying. House Bill 1025 will be heard on the House floor Monday. The bill would suspend a teen’s driving privileges or their ability to get a driver’s...
Alabama taxpayers have until May 1 to file federal taxes, 6 other states named...
The IRS announced in October 2024 that some taxpayers in 7 states qualified for a postponed tax deadline in 2025.
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett and other Tennessee congresspeople avoid town halls
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District clearly doesn’t like or do town hall meetings. He did one in 2019 during his first year in Congress in Grainger County. Rutledge, the county seat, has a population of 1,331 while all of Grainger County is 24,681. Burchett shows up at well-controlled and...
Tennessee still in Level 3 state of emergency following severe weather
After the Volunteer State was hit by multiple rounds of severe weather over the past few days, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency provided an update on storm recovery efforts.
Flooding threatens US South and Midwest, hampers travel
NASHVILLE (AP) — Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday, April 6, across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people. From Texas to Ohio, utilities scrambled to shut off power and gas,...
Pollinator Protection: Shelbyville beekeeper offers to rehome bee swarms
Rob Allen has been a beekeeper since 2020. If you see a bee swarm in the Shelbyville area, Allen is one of many beekeepers who can come and help rehome them for free.
Tennessee in state of emergency as storms kill at least 10, cut power to...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee is under a Level 3 State of Emergency due to ongoing severe weather and flooding, with at least 10 confirmed fatalities, according to a press release on the TEMA website. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s emergency declaration has been approved for federal support. Voluntary...
Severe Storms and Flooding Continue to Threaten Mid-South Region
The Mid-South region, particularly Memphis and surrounding areas, remains under significant threat as a multi-day severe storm and flooding event persists from Thursday through Saturday. The National Weather Service has maintained an ALERT DAY status, emphasizing the potential for life-threatening conditions. The...
TikTok video challenging police leads to wanted Tennessee man’s arrest
He reportedly posted TikToks challenging deputies to find him.
Low-income households struggle to afford a home in TN. Carbon credits can help. |...
Last winter, cold snaps across the U.S., including in Tennessee, put thousands of people at risk. Now, as summer approaches, little will change. Because of rising home energy bills, many households are forced to choose between staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer—or paying for rent, food and life-saving...
