Emergency response trailers distributed across Northeast Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eight Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trailers have been bought and distributed to each county in Northeast Tennessee, according to the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Management Agency (WCJCEMA). The agency announced on social media Saturday that it and its partners helpe
Pizza Hut’s retro revival comes to East Tennessee
EAST TENNESSEE (WVLT) - Some Pizza Hut locations are bringing back the staples of the brand’s retro era, and two locations in East Tennessee (the only in the Volunteer State) are going back in time. On May 20, Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut’s owner, announced some locations would be re-outfitted...
Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11
Memories of Honor and America 250 partnered together to bring the Boots of Honor Memorial to Tennessee. Boots of Honor is a massive traveling exhibit of 7,470 individual combat boots — each representing a U.S. service member killed since 9/11. Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to...
Dense fog advisory in place until 10 a.m. in Middle Tennessee
The National Weather Service released an urgent dense fog advisory for counties across Tennessee. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning. The advisory cites visibility one-half to one-quarter mile in dense fog effecting Middle Tennessee, warning that low visibility could make driving conditions da
Prison medic arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into Tennessee facility
TENNESSSEE — A medical technician at a Nashville prison is facing charges after authorities say he tried to bring illegal drugs into the facility. According to arrest documents, 38-year-old Tamarcus Macon was stopped last week while attempting to pass through a security checkpoint at the Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs F
State offers free car hangtags to protect children
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Representative Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today encouraged parents and caregivers to use the State Department’s free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program as part of ongoing efforts to prevent heat
Tennessee Health Officials Urge Tick Precautions
The Tennessee Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against tick bites and tick-borne diseases as spring draws people outdoors to the state’s parks and natural areas. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to protect yourself from tick bites,” said...
High school faces backlash as graduation is held in torrential downpour
Families in Tennessee blasted Williamson County Schools after graduation ceremonies for Centennial and Franklin High Schools continued outdoors during a torrential downpour drenching students.
Dense morning fog, more afternoon rain & storms Memorial Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Memorial Day Monday morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10:00 AM CDT for all North Alabama and Middle Tennessee counties. Visibility this morning can be less than one-quarter mile, please travel with caution. Morning temps are mild in the middle to upper 60s with a muggy fe
FDA Issues Recall for Specialty Drinks Sold in North Carolina Over Salmonella Risk
According to the recall notice, SKS Copack recalled several drink products distributed through cafes, restaurants, and direct delivery services. The issue involves milk powder that may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall follows a larger milk powder recall tied to California Dairies Inc. that has affected multi
