Kyle A. Hixson, who interned at Crossville's WOWF-FM as a teenager, is one of three finalists to replace Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby when she retires next year. Hixson is currently a judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. He, along with Ross Dyer and Shea Wellford, was selected by the Governo...

Kipekee, the rare spotless giraffe, who was born at an East Tennessee zoo in 2023, has passed away. Brights Zoo in Limestone made the announcement on Wednesday (11/26/2025). The zoo said it is working closely with veterinarians and the University of Tennessee to understand why she died.

The application period for the 2025-26 Late-Season, Youth, and Military Waterfowl Quota Hunts is open through December 3rd. Applications can be submitted online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, through the TWRA On The Go mobile app, at TWRA regional offices, or at any TWRA license agent. Applicants must be at least 16 year...

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is monitoring the confirmed exposure of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) associated with the equine events in Texas and Oklahoma. At this time, no cases of EHV-1 associated with this outbreak have been identified in Tennessee. It is recommended tjat Tennessee horses who were at ...

Stone Memorial played host to Pickett County Tuesday and posted a pair of home wins. The Lady Panthers improved to 4 and 0 this season as they rolled to a 84-69 win and in overtime the Panthers posted a 67-64 victory over the Bobcats. Next up the Lady Panthers play in the Heritage Thanksgiving Classic this weekend and ...

The Meigs County Grand Jury has indicted 45-year-old Chad Mitchell Lankford on one count of First Degree Murder in the July (2025) shooting death of 46-year-old Jason Paul Burnette at a residence in Decatur, Tennessee. On Tuesday (November 25, 2025) Lankford was arrested and booked into the Meigs County Jail on a $1 m...

The "Tennessee Safe Thanksgiving Travel Challenge Initiative" is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 30. The initiative includes increased patrols from the THP and local law enforcement partners across the state. Troopers will be posted every 20 miles on all Interstates to observe for hazardous...