Tennessee’s state veterinarian’s office is investigating an outbreak of a C in a group of racing quarter horses. The office says 22 horses tested positive in five locations within Bedford, Rutherford and Williamson counties. It can take up to 30 days for an infected horse to test positive after exposure. Horses that do test positive are quarantined and may be euthanized. Those that survive will continue to carry the parasite for an extended period. Horses will not transmit the disease to other horses through casual contact. It is commonly spread through shared needles or improperly cleaned dental, surgical or...

Twelve percent of Tennessee women of child-bearing age do not have health insurance, according to a new report. It says in states that have expanded Medicaid, women are more likely to be insured, compared with states such as Tennessee, that have not. Researchers at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families released the findings in conjunction with the March of Dimes and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to make Medicaid expansion optional, Tennessee is one of 14 states that has chosen not to expand the program. Kinika Young, director of...

As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, Manchester Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” Now through June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seatbelt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization. “Buckling up is such a simple task that can keep you and your family safe in the car,” said Captain Chris Patterson. “But it’s more than that. Buckling up is the law. He said, “our law enforcement officers see the consequences of not...

There will no longer be a statute of limitations in felony child sex abuse cases if the crime took place when the victim was less than 13 years of age. The new bill on the statute will go into effect this coming July (2019). As for the bill that passed, Representative Michael Curcio of Dickson, Tennessee explains… The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations conducted a study that led to the change in the law. The study was requested last year by Senator Bill Ketron and Representative Mike Sparks. It was that study that led to the successful passage...

Tennessee’s state average gas price is $2.53 per gallon for regular unleaded, making it the sixth lowest state average in the nation. The average is four cents less than the average a week ago and seven cents less than a one month ago and 14 cents less than a year ago. The national gas price average is $2.85, one cent less than last week. AAA Public Affairs Director Stephanie Milani said gas prices are getting cheaper for the majority of motorists ahead of the busy Memorial Day holiday. Milani said crude oil prices have remained relatively stable the past...

Motorists will not be delayed by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12 noon on Friday through 6am on Tuesday, May 28th. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend. AAA estimates nearly 43 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend, a 3.6 percent increase over last year. Over 863,000 Tennesseans plan to travel, with more than 752,000 driving to their Memorial Day...

The arch that has welcomed many visitors into Centeroo at Bonnaroo for years is no more. Bonnaroo officials decided to burn down the aging arch and replace it. Many people saw fire and smoke coming from the Bonnaroo grounds on Monday evening. The festival tweeted a photo collage of the arch with the message, “Goodbye, old friend! Festival organizers say the new archway will be unveiled at the 18th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 13-16 in Manchester at Great Stage...