I-40 rest area closed after restroom fire
A rest area along Interstate 40 has been closed after a fire broke out in one of its restrooms, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The facility in Dickson County, specifically the westbound rest area at mile marker 170, will remain closed until further notice. The fire originated in the women’s restroom and, despite…
Fort Campbell brigade returns from Middle East
Soldiers from Fort Campbell’s “Wings of Destiny” brigade are preparing to return home after a nine-month deployment in the Middle East. The unit, belonging to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), was deployed in February and has been active across multiple operations in the region. During their deployment, the…
University approves Turning Point USA chapter
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially approved Turning Point USA as a Registered Student Organization on its campus. Earlier in the week, the Student Government Association had voted against recommending that the chapter be recognized, but the university’s leadership moved forward with the approval. Turning Point USA is a national organization co-founded by…
Nashville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Wanted on 19 Warrants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is asking the public for help in locating Kevin McMillan, 38, who currently has 19 outstanding warrants. McMillan faces charges including aggravated assault on first responders, reckless endangerment, identity theft, evading arrest, and drug possession. Seventeen of these warrants stem from an August incident at an apartment…
Post Malone to Surprise Nashville With Pop-Up Show on Broadway
Pop icon Post Malone is about to shake things up in Nashville. To promote his new bar, Posty’s, he’s set to perform a free pop-up concert on Broadway. Posty’s officially opens Tuesday, Oct. 7, and it will be open to all ages until 8 p.m. CDT. The following day, Wednesday, the bar will close temporarily…
More human remains discovered in Springfield
More remains have been discovered in Springfield after a skull and leg bone were found over the weekend. The original remains were located near Sulphur Fork Creek, close to the Greenway, prompting further investigation by local authorities. On October 4 and 5, the Springfield Police Department received reports of possible human remains in the creek…
Two injured in Brick Church Pike crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Brick Church Pike. The collision involved a motorcycle and a car and occurred next to Interstate 24 near Trinity Lane during the afternoon. Officials responded to the scene promptly, and those injured were transported for medical evaluation. At this time, details about their conditions…
Investigation launched after inmate dies in Tennessee jail
An inmate has died at the Wayne County Jail in Tennessee, and authorities are investigating the fatality. Correctional and medical staff responded to a medical call inside the facility, where they attempted life-saving measures while awaiting emergency services. After those efforts failed, the inmate was transported to Wayne Medical Center for further treatment. Despite medical…
Hancock County school board member faces charges in solicitation case
A member of the Hancock County School Board in Tennessee, Jack Mullins, has been indicted on charges involving solicitation of a minor. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the inquiry began in August when allegations emerged that Mullins approached a juvenile girl at a fitness center in Sneedville and tried to persuade her…
Three killed in small plane crash near North Carolina school
Three people were killed Thursday afternoon when a small plane traveling from Nashville crashed in a rural area of North Carolina. The crash occurred near Iotla Valley Elementary School in Macon County, though school officials confirmed that the incident did not take place on school grounds. Authorities say all students and staff at the elementary…
