Frost Possible Early Monday as Temperatures Fall Into 30s Across the Mid-South
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, TN – Chilly mornings are expected across the Mid-South through midweek, with low temperatures falling into the 30s and a few spots nearing the freezing mark Monday morning, according to the...
Tennessee man arrested in 1996 Scott County rape investigation
SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WISH) — A 53-year-old man from Tennessee has been arrested in connection with a 1996 rape reported in Scott County. In September 1996, then-Indiana State Police (ISP) Detective Delmar Gross (now a lieutenant in the investigative division) responded to a report from a woman who stated she was raped...
Food pantries in East Tennessee overwhelmed with visitors on first day after SNAP benefits...
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - SNAP benefits expired on Saturday when the government entered day 32 of the shutdown, and food pantries in East Tennessee are busier than ever. The Hope House of Cocke County saw a rush of visitors on Saturday, and volunteers were quickly overwhelmed by the amount of East Tennesseans...
The Tennessee Backroad Where Cars Stall Every Halloween Night
Every small town has its ghost story, but Rockvale, Tennessee holds one that drivers dread each October. Hay Lane, a narrow backroad winding through dark woods, has earned a chilling reputation: cars mysteriously stall there every Halloween night. Locals whisper about angry spirits, cursed trees, and unexplainable...
Murfreesboro Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Tyler Miller
MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Tyler Miller, who was reported missing by his mother on October 24. According to police, Miller left home willingly, and his mother does not know how he may be traveling or where he may be headed.
Setting the table: Cannon County woodmaster Alf Sharp creates some masterpieces
If ever you should have the pleasure of entering Alf Sharp’s workshop in Cannon County you might notice a board tacked to the back side of his front door. Scrawled on that piece of wood flows his autograph followed by the words “Cabinet maker.”. Just below the board,...
Firefighters battle overnight blaze involving several electric vehicles
Firefighters contained a blaze at Franklin’s Rivian dealership after several electric vehicles caught fire overnight. One firefighter was treated and released.
Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band bring music to ‘Family Day’ in Franklin
Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band performed for hundreds of people at Franklin Parks' "Family Day" event Saturday.
These Iconic Tennessee Burger Spots Are Serving Double Cheeseburgers That Locals Line Up For
I’m going to be honest: sometimes a fancy gourmet meal just doesn’t cut it. What I really crave is the perfect, greasy, messy, classic diner burger. For years, I’ve been driving all over Tennessee, chasing down rumors of great cheeseburgers. Recently, I found the holy grail-a few unassuming spots where the sizzle of...
Tennessee Tech Nursing Faculty Earn Statewide Public Health Award
Two faculty members from Tennessee Tech University’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing were recently honored by the Tennessee Public Health Association (TPHA) for their leadership in expanding health care access for children and families in rural communities. Jennifer Mabry, professor of nursing, and Emily Lee,...
