Category: Tennessee
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70-year-old charged with DUI in deadly Lebanon Town Square crash
A woman is facing charges following a deadly three-car crash in downtown Lebanon. It happened on the town square just before 5 p.m. Monday. Lebanon police say a gray SUV initially hit another vehicle near the intersection of West Main Street and North Greenwood Street. The SUV did not stop and continued toward the Lebanon…
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Man convicted of killing Dickson Sergeant sentenced in federal court
The United States District Court has sentenced Steven Wiggins to life in prison, plus ten years. The 33-year-old has been convicted for the killing Dickson County Sergeant Daniel Baker. It happened almost four years ago on May 30, 2018. Wiggins faced carjacking and firearms violations that resulted in death on a federal level. He pleaded…
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Lawsuit against Waverly, TN CSX operations is currently developing; Press conference to be held.
Breaking News: A lawsuit has been filed in Waverly against CSX by up to 10 families that lost loved ones in the flood WAVERLY, TN – Families of ten victims, including seven children, who died in theAugust 2021 Flash Flood in Waverly, Tennessee are expected to announce a major legal development tomorrow at 10:30am. The…
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Titans’ ownership group willing to put $700 million toward new stadium
Discussions surrounding the Tennessee Titans’ proposed new stadium appear to be progressing faster than expected. Official Sources have learned where some of the estimated $2 billion is coming from to fund the project. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton told WTN 99.7 this morning that the Adams family, the Titans’ ownership group, is willing to put…
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Morgan Wallen adopts 200 angels from Salvation Army of Memphis’ Angel Tree program
Morgan Wallen, a country music star and Tennessee native, spent $20,000 at a Memphis Walmart recently after adopting 200 angels from The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South’s Angel Tree program. According to a news release issued by The Salvation Army of Memphis, Wallen and his team spent hours within the Walmart and filled…
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BREAKING: William Brian McKenzie’s jeep found in Jackson pond
Jackson Police are confirming the discovery and recovery of a vehicle belonging to a missing person and remains found inside the vehicle. According to a statement from JPD, the West Tennessee Dive and Recovery Team was contacted by police after they originally responded to a call about 9 a.m. Sunday morning about a possible vehicle…
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Honoring the brave pilot of the chopper that rescued the waverly flood victims during the horrific event
Many of you have seen this chopper in Waverly during the time of the flood; personally, I did. This guy saved MULTIPLE, UNCOUNTABLE number of lives during the Humphreys County flood earlier Saturday. He’s been identified as Joel, Joel’s the owner and pilot of Helistar Aviation. You guys; you personally Joel, are beyond HEROS. This…
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Gov. Lee signs executive order giving parents ability to opt-out of school mask mandates
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 on Monday, giving parents the ability to opt their children out of mask mandates enacted by local school or health boards. In a speech given Monday, Governor Lee acknowledged that while “local decision-making is important, individual decision-making by a parent on issues regarding the health and well-being…
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Meth ranks as top drug endangering children in Dickson County
Methamphetamine has been the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s top submitted drug for the last two years. And in Dickson County, it’s also the leading narcotic endangering children. The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are working on average of two cases a month for kids with drugs in their homes. “Usually when we’re getting kids…
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Police: Father overdoses from Fentanyl on top of 4-month-old, killing her
Father overdosed on fentanyl ended up on top of 4 month old killing the child. A 4-month-old is dead and her father is now charged with her murder after reportedly falling on top of her while under the influence of Fentanyl, and remaining there until she died. According to Lebanon Police, the crime occurred several…