Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into a law a bill that will allow the death penalty for aggravated child rape convictions despite the U.S. Supreme Court having previously ruled against capital punishment in such cases. The new law goes into effect on July 1 in Tennessee.

Beginning May 7, 2025, the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect. Anyone 18 years of age and older must have a REAL ID credential to access certain federal facilities, board commercial flights, nuclear power plants, and military bases in the U.S. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) began issuing...

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 in Giles County, an EF-3 tornado in Maury County, an EF-1 in Robertson County, and an EF-0 in Rutherford County. The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two weather-related fatalities: one in Claiborne County and one in Maury County. The boil water notice has ...

Drivers traveling in DeKalb County and Smith County should be aware of lane closures that will have an impact on traffic. Out of an abundance of caution, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close State Route 141 near log mile 1 due to a slide caused by recent flooding. This will be an extended...

Confirmed School Closings: (will update page as information is received.) [Update: 9:47pm 5/8/24] Warren County DeKalb County Boyd Christian School Opening late: Cannon County - 2 hours late

Sheriff Matheny and County Executive Terry Bell are asking citizens, if possible, to avoid the areas around Jacksboro, Vervilla, Bridgestone, and Old Wells Roads. There are multiple trees and power lines down in these areas. The Sheriff's office is working in conjunction with the Warren County Highway Department, Count...

Please see the message below from Dr. Swallows: "After this first round of storms I have received numerous reports of trees and power lines down particularly in the southern part of the county. With the prediction of continued storms through the night, more damage or flooding is possible. Warren County Schools wil...

Cancellations that have been made known to our news department: (page updated as information is received, email justin.reed@pegbroadcasting.com with cancellations) Living Word Fellowship Arlington church of Christ Martin Chapel Fellowship First Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church Manchester

The Following Schools are closed Wednesday, May 8, due to a potential for inclement weather: (updated 6:20am 5/8/24) Cannon County DeKalb County Van Buren County Warren County White County Please see the message below from Dr. Swallows: (Warren Co.) "Tomorrow's severe weather forecast has created a sense of concer...

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Crossville has officially changed its name to Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland, recognizing its broader service area. "While TCAT Upper Cumberland will still provide the highest quality services and programs to our students, the new name allows...