New Tennessee law cracks down on underage vape sales
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new Tennessee law went into effect July 1 that cracks down on the sale of vape products to minors. The bill was written by Greene County Representative David Hawk in April and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee in May. Hawk said that underage vape sales have been an […]
Couple uses forged checks to go on shopping spree
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Detectives with the Tipton County Sheriff’s office are looking for a couple they say used a forged check to purchase items from six stores in Tennessee and Mississippi. According to Sheriff Shannon Beasley, a man reported that his identity had been stolen and that his name had been forged in the...
Narcotics suspect speeds through 2 states on Interstate 81 with multiple police in pursuit
An alarming scene on Interstate 81 this week as an SUV was being pursued by multiple police patrol vehicles. A Sheriff’s Office report said the driver was Jonas Thompson, 44, of High Point, North Carolina who failed to stop for officers when they spotted his SUV which is connected to an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Dialing all 10 digits will be mandatory for Tennessee’s 423 area code starting in...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Starting in August, dialing all 10 digits will be mandatory for those living in Tennessee's 423 area code. That's according to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. The requirement is due to the addition of the new 729 area code to the geographic region. Anyone with a...
2 more suspects arrested in connection with Murfreesboro drive-by shooting that injured 11-year-old girl
Two more suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that left an 11-year-old girl injured at a Murfreesboro apartment complex last month.
Celebrating 30 Years of Slick Pig BBQ in Murfreesboro!
Murfreesboro, TN - Today is a landmark day for the Slick Pig BBQ. On July 8, 1995, John, Jerry, and Teresa Robinson opened the doors at 1920 E Main Street, transforming a former grocery store into what would become a beloved local institution. Now, three decades later, the Robinson family is celebrating 30 flavorful...
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 THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.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...