Scammers impersonate federal agents to steal $55K from Murfreesboro woman, police say
Authorities have arrested a man allegedly connected to a scam that left a Murfreesboro woman out of thousands of dollars.
Rutherford County Swelters: AAA Urges Residents to Beat the Heat—Not Get Beat By It
Rutherford County, TN - The "dog days of summer" aren’t just a phrase—they’re a full-blown reality this week in Rutherford County, as the summer sun scorches the region and pushes local temperatures (and tempers) to the limit. As the heatwave ramps up, AAA is sounding the alarm for Middle Tennessee drivers to protect...
3-year old boy believed to be with non-custodial father found safe
-- Mt. Juliet Police say that they are actively searching for a missing three year old who they believe is with his non-custodial father. MJPD says that the man was in an argument with the child's mother Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of an Academy Sports is on Pleasant Grove Road when he left with him.
Heat Advisory returns; dangerous heat for upcoming week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Heat Advisory is once again in effect for Middle Tennessee from Sunday through next Wednesday when heat index values (feels like temps) could be as high as 105. In Kentucky, the Heat Advisory is in effect until Monday afternoon, when it is replaced by an Extreme Heat Warning through...
Men accused of stealing over $200K in electronics from Walmarts in Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas
Police in Oxford, Mississippi, said Monday that they arrested three shoplifters at the Oxford Walmart who they said stole more than $200,000 worth of electronics from the retailer across three Mid-South states. READ MORE:...
Tennessee Issues Scam Alert Warning: Residents Urged to Report Suspicious Texts
Nashville, TN – Tennessee authorities are warning residents about an uptick in scam text messages impersonating state agencies, urging recipients to report any fraudulent activity immediately. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, multiple individuals have reported receiving scam texts falsely claiming to be...
Proclamation Calls For Prayers For Tennessee
Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Mayor Randy Geiger addresses a number of citizens gathered at the front of the Henry County Courthouse Thursday for the reading of a proclamation calling for people who are able to fast and pray in July. The resolution signed by Governor Lee was adopted by the General Assembly in April. A...
Endangered child now safe, suspected child rapist in custody near Tennessee-Virginia line
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — A child with limited verbal skills is safe and a man wanted for child rape in North Carolina is now in custody near the Tennessee-Virginia line. Officers from several agencies out of 2 states acted on a tip and worked with urgency to locate and arrest William Martin in Scott County, Virginia...
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday sparks renewed debate over grocery tax
As families across Tennessee take advantage of the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend, another conversation is quietly gaining momentum: why are Tennesseans still paying sales tax on groceries?
MCS restricts use of electronic devices in class
The Murfreesboro City Schools board of education updated a number of its policies, including use of personal electronic devices during classroom time and expansion of its definition of antisemitism, at its meeting July 22. The updates were recommended by the Tennessee School Board Association after some new state...
