Tennessee News

TDOT to halt lane closures for Memorial Day weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend travelers will not be delayed by road construction on interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces all construction related lane closures will be suspended from noon on Friday, May 26 through…

Three arrested in Shelby Co. for TennCare Fraud

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--- Three  Shelby Co. residents arrested for TennCare Fraud and Theft of Property. According to a TBI news release, an investigation by special agents led to the indictment of three Memphis women. The release stated that after receiving…

Perry Co. woman charged with Arson

LINDEN, Tenn. ---A Perry County woman is behind bars following a residential fire investigation in Linden. According to a TBI news release, on April 14, TBI agents along with Perry Co. Sheriff’s Office,…

BSE confirmed in cow with ties to TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn.---Cattle with ties to TN confirmed with BSE. According to a news release from the Tennessee State Veterinarian, a cow with ties to Tennessee was confirmed to have atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE.) The cow was found to be…

TennCare, Medicaid recipients may need to re-enroll

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is sharing important information for TennCare recipients. According to a press release, the federal government has decided to end the federal Public Health Emergency period in 2023, which may effect some Tennesseans. The release…

Disaster declaration made for additional counties

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A disaster declaration from President Joe Biden has been made for several additional counties in Tennessee. The announcement from FEMA says that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery…