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Officials with the Tennessee Department of Health say 85 percent of all maternity deaths in 2017 could have been prevented, with substance abuse being determined as the leading contribution in those deaths.The agency issued the report on Tuesday after the Tennessee General Assembly in 2016 passed the Maternal Mortality Review and Prevention Act. The law… Continue reading 85 Percent of Maternal Deaths Preventable

Gas prices in Tennessee rose 5 cents last week, and drivers should see additional increases this week. Crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices have surged to their highest levels since November. The large gains could soon drag the Tennessee state average up another 10 cents. Tennessee gas prices are already at their highest levels, so… Continue reading Gas Prices

The full Warren County Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider one resolution and budget amendments. The resolution is to update the rules and regulations for the Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Tuesday night’s meeting will begin at 6:30pm at the Administrative Building.

We may be midway through the month of February, but flu season is still in its peak. According to a new report from the CDC, flu activity is down nationally, but we are seeing an uptick in Tennessee.26 states, including Tennessee, are experiencing high flu activity. Despite a milder season this year, the CDC says… Continue reading Flu On The Rise in Tennessee

A Tennessee state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would catch people who speed around stopped school buses.State Representative Jason Hodges has sponsored a bill that would put cameras on the outside of buses and would record drivers who pass them when bus stop signs are deployed.Video would then be given to law enforcement. Each… Continue reading Lawmaker Wants to Crack Down on Passing School Buses

Authorities are urging residents to take precaution with several cases of scammers posing as the IRS.They say it usually starts with a phone call from the scammer asking you to provide your tax filing information. It may even end in threats to involve local law enforcement if you don’t comply.While many are busy this tax… Continue reading IRS Scam

A trooper accidentally shot himself, according to a spokesman with Tennessee Highway Patrol.The trooper, who has not been identified, was reportedly handling his weapon when there was an "accidental discharge." The trooper was off-duty when this happened and is receiving medical care, said Lieutenant Bill Miller. The injury is not life-threatening. The incident is still… Continue reading THP: Trooper Accidentally Shot Himself

Darrell Stephen Dotson, 67, of McMinnville died Feb. 6th. A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 16th at 2:30pm at Highs Chapel. Darrell Williams will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Webb Cemetery. Visitation is Sat. 12 noon until service.

A new Tennessee attorney general opinion says judges can apply hate crime enhancements when sentencing cases that target transgender individuals.State Attorney General Herbert Slatery issued the opinion on Feb. 8 after receiving a request from Democratic Rep. Mike Stewart seeking clarity on the issue.Tennessee is one of the few states that does not have an… Continue reading Sentencing Law Applies to Transgender Hate Crimes

Doctors performing abortions on girls younger than 18 years old would be required to preserve a sample of the fetal tissue for law enforcement under a bill making its way through the Tennessee Statehouse.Currently the threshold is 13.The proposal is the latest abortion related legislation Republican state lawmakers have introduced following newly elected Gov. Bill… Continue reading Anti-abortion Bills Proposed