Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Friday the 13th Sobriety Checkpoints in Fentress and Putnam Counties
The Fentress County Sheriff Department in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints throughout the Fentress County area on Friday, March 13, 2026 fro...
Ronni Chase Mar 08, 2026
Fentress County Sheriff's Office Announces New Animal Abuse Hotline
The Fentress County Sheriff's Office has announced a new Animal Abuse Hotline. You can call or text the Animal Abuse Hotline at 9318716694. Or you can email animalabusereporting@fentresscountytn.gov ....
Ronni Chase Mar 08, 2026
2026-27 Hunting Seasons Previews at March Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) presented its recommendations for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's March meeting. There were no p...
Ronni Chase Mar 08, 2026
Roane State recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction
Press Release: Roane State has once again been designated as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as acc...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026
Tennessee Announces $200 Million in Broadband Funding
On Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Deputy Governor and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced the approval of more than $200 million...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026
Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2am, Sunday, March 8th, Remember to Set Your Clocks Ahead by 1 Hour Before Going To Bed Saturday Night
Daylight saving time begins at 2am this Sunday (March 8th), so remember to "spring forward" by setting your clocks ahead by 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Daylight saving time ends on Sun...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026
High School Basketball - Region Finals
The Cumberland County High School Jets played the Upperman High School Bees in the Region 4AAA Tournament Championship game on Thursday. The Jets dropped a 57-39 decision to the defending state champs...
Randel Trevena Mar 05, 2026
Man Charged With Possession of Weapons and Drugs in Putnam County School Zone
A man in Putnam County was charged with possession of weapons and drugs in the parking lot of Highland Rim Academy. It happened Thursday morning (3/5/2026) after teachers notified the School Resource ...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Congratulates Gary Green on his Retirement After 28 Years of Dedicated Service
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is congratulating Gary Green on his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career, Gary served as an investigator, sniper team member, an...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026
Human Remains Found in Scott County Identified
The Scott County Sheriff's Office has provided an update regarding the human remains that were discovered on February 28, 2026, in the Ditney Mountain area of Pioneer, Tennessee. The remains have now ...
Ronni Chase Mar 05, 2026