Tennessee gas prices dip a penny, still among nation’s cheapest
NASHVILLE — Tennessee gas prices edged down a penny over the past week, keeping the state among the cheapest in the country, according to AAA. The average price at the pump is $2.77 per gallon of regular, unchanged from a month ago and a penny higher than a year ago. Tennessee has ranked as the […]
State allocating more funding for school vouchers compared to average per-pupil amount
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The state is investing an average of $273 more per student in private school students than students in public schools, according to data discussed in a Tennessee Board of Education meeting. Governor Bill Lee pushed for the 'Education Freedom Scholarship' program for years, which passed in...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act food assistance cuts come with hefty price tag for...
Looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, could place Tennessee taxpayers on the hook for more than $110 million annually as the federal government shifts a portion of the financial burden for the food assistance program to states. The hefty price tag, highlighted in a newly released...
Former Tennessee House speaker faces sentencing in corruption case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Sentencing is scheduled Tuesday for former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada following his corruption convictions. Last week, Judge Eli Richardson weighed the amount of money Casada, Cothren and Former State Representative Robin Smith are responsible for in terms of bribes and kickbacks....
Tennessee’s longest-running AMBER Alert still unsolved 13 years later
BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Monday marked 13 years since siblings Chloie Leverette and Christopher "Gage" Daniel vanished from their grandparents’ home in Bedford County, sparking Tennessee’s longest-running AMBER Alert. Cheryl Daniel, the children’s mother, holds onto hope that her children are still alive. This...
Workplace fatalities prompt wrongful death lawsuit
A Mitchell company that employed two people who were killed in a workplace accident has been sued by the wife of one of the deceased employees. Jessica Dalzell is suing Heartland Tank Inc. as the special administrator to the estate of her late husband, Larry Joe Dalzell. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee resident filed a...
How to stop unwanted spam calls and texts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us to apply for what appears to be a high-paying job, or most recently, a high-dollar loan you never applied for. “It’s...
10 Overlooked Towns In Tennessee Where You Can Retire Comfortably On $1,800 A Month
Want to find overlooked towns in Tennessee where retirement feels easy?. These 10 hidden gems offer comfort and charm on any budget!. No, not that Paris with the fancy tower and expensive everything. This Paris sits right here in Tennessee and treats your wallet like a best friend. The town...
‘What are you actually hiding?’: Tennessee lawmaker weighs lawsuit over school voucher transparency, parents...
A Tennessee lawmaker is considering suing the Department of Education over unanswered and ignored public records requests on the state's new school voucher program, while some parents say their children's success is proof the program is working.
Parents warned of ‘Benadryl challenge’ on the rise in Tennessee
FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF METAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES:. We want to make you aware of a dangerous social media trend called the Benadryl Challenge. This challenge encourages young people to take large amounts of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in order to cause hallucinations. This behavior is extremely...
