Strong thunderstorms bring multiple risks to region
Weather officials have issued First Alert Weather Days in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky through Wednesday. The concern rises from multiple rounds of strong thunderstorms expected to move through the region. Storms are likely in the afternoons and may linger into the early evening hours. All residents are encouraged to stay alert and watch for…
Proposed rezoning could shift elementary zones
Wilson County Schools has revealed a proposed map for rezoning in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. The education leadership committee announced that changes could affect where some children attend elementary school in the district. Specifically, families in zones for Gladeville and Rutland Elementary Schools are likely to see the most change. Another portion of…
Multi-county manhunt ends with arrest on I-40
double homicide in Rickman, Tennessee triggered a multi-county manhunt on Sunday after two people were found shot to death. Deputies from Overton County responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Freeman Lane just before noon. When they arrived they discovered the victims. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined forces with the Overton…
Two men sentenced in separate rape and murder cases
Gallatin Police have announced convictions in two separate cases involving rape and murder. In the first case, Boris Whitworth was found guilty on three counts of rape. He received a sentence of ten years in prison. In the second case, Caleb Eidlebach was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. He was given a…
State parks share fall foliage forecast for the Midstate
With fall officially beginning on Monday, people in Middle Tennessee are being urged to watch for changing leaves. Tennessee State Parks released a forecast showing when fall foliage is likely to peak across the Midstate. It predicts that most parts of Middle Tennessee will begin to see leaves changing color in mid-October and reach their…
Teen driver flown to Nashville hospital
A 17-year-old from Kentucky was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after a one-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Lafayette Road near Binns Mill Road in Christian County when a truck veered off the road and ended up in a ditch. Crews responded quickly to the scene. According to WKDZ, the teenager was…
Titans’ rookie QB under pressure as line struggles
The Tennessee Titans are still seeking their first win of the season after going 0-2. One of the biggest challenges they face has been protecting their quarterback. Rookie Cam Ward has been sacked 11 times over the first two games. Injuries along the offensive line have made it hard for the team to find any…
13-year-old struck while riding scooter
The Spring Hill Police Department is investigating an incident in which a 13-year-old rider on an electric scooter was struck by an SUV. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Port Royal Road and Bern Drive at about 7:35 p.m. on Saturday. The vehicle involved is described as a white SUV. Authorities say it…
Man arrested after drugs, guns, and explosive found in Pulaski
Authorities arrested a man following a search warrant at a home on Strip Mines Road in Pulaski, Tennessee. The Giles County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Pulaski Police carried out the search. They uncovered a cache of drugs, weapons, body armor, cash and an explosive device. Law enforcement seized about…
Remembering Elvis’s early days in public housing
On September 20, 1949, Elvis Presley’s family moved into a modest home in Lauderdale Courts, a public housing complex in Memphis. They rented a two-bedroom apartment there for just $35 per month. For young Elvis and his family this marked a new chapter in their lives. The apartment in Lauderdale Courts would become the longest…
