Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Fairfield Glade Police Officer McHargue Graduates Walters State
The Fairfield Glade Police Department is congratulating Officer McHargue on her successful graduation from the Walters State Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy! Officer McHargue was awarded the pr...
Ronni Chase Jun 15, 2026
Temporary Closure of Nemo Day Use Area and Rock Creek Campround due to Train Derailment in Morgan County
Obed Wild & Scenic River has temporarily closed Rock Creek Campground as well as Nemo Day Use Area for visitor safety after a train derailment that occurred June 11th in Morgan County near Lancing...
Ronni Chase Jun 15, 2026
Juneteenth National Independence Day Closings
All Cumberland County convenience centers and the Animal Shelter will be closed this Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. City of Crossville, Cumberland County and s...
Ronni Chase Jun 15, 2026
Morgan County Officials Continue to Monitor Thursday's Train Derailment and Fire
Morgan County emergency officials continue to lead response operations for Thurday's Norfolk Southern train derailment in the Lancing area, with support from neighboring emergency management agencies,...
Ronni Chase Jun 13, 2026
TBI and Roane County Sheriff's Office Investigating Deadly Shooting in Roane County
The TBI has been called in to assist the Roane County Sheriff's Office with the investigation of a deadly shooting in Kingston. Deputies were called to a residence on Speers Road on Thursday where the...
Ronni Chase Jun 13, 2026
State May Revenues Exceed Budgeted Estimates
Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. The state Department of Finance and Administration reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than...
Ronni Chase Jun 13, 2026
Heritage Festival Saturday, June 13th at Cumberland County Fairgrounds
The Heritage Festival is this Saturday, June 13th, from 10am to 4pm at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Crossville. It's fun for all ages! Enjoy music, a car show, wagon rides with mules, and lots...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026
Train Derails, Catches Fire in Morgan County Thursday Afternoon, Evacuations Lifted
A Norfolk Southern train derailed Thursday afternoon in Morgan County prompting evacuations in the Shady Grove area of Lancing. Officials in Morgan County said 15 to 20 cars went off the track in a ra...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026
Tennessee to Celebrate World's Largest Annual Music Event on Sunday, June 21
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, 18 communities across Tennessee will join forces to present over 100 free musical events on the summer solstice as part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration bringing...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026
Scott County Man Indicted in Teen's Shooting Death
A Scott County man has been indicted in connection to the fatal shooting of a teenager earlier this year. On April 19th, TBI agents joined the Scott County Sheriff's Office in investigating the circum...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026