Jeffrey Neal Foster, 55, of Bradyville passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Smithville, he is the son of Ronnie and Faye St. John Foster of Bradyville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Gage Foster of Bradyville; sister, Lynn (Terry) Willis of ... Read more

All but two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month ... Read more

Medford Murphy, age 85, of Liberty passed away Wednesday, August 26 2026 at his home. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Dewey & Ethel Estes Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Medford Jason Murphy and siblings, Charles Murphy, Ann Hale and ... Read more

As students across Tennessee head back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns ... Read more

Billy Lee Cook, 71, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born in Oak Ridge Tennessee on December 26, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cook and his mother, Nora Cook, and by a sister, Cathy Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Karen Blanks Cook, step ... Read more

Do you have cattle, sheep, goats, or equine animals?  Were your commercial livestock animals grazing on land physically located in DeKalb County on May 11, 2026, or Cannon County on May 18, 2026? If so, you could be eligible to receive payment from the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency. According to Donny Green, County Executive ... Read more

The Cannon County Lions begin the 2026 season with a road game in Putnam County. WBRY continues our tradition of broadcasting all regular season games. The Voice of the Lions, Matt Daniel returns along with Will Caster and Chris Robinson for the action. Games will air on FM 107.1, AM 1540 and streaming on wbry.com. ... Read more

Raymond “Allen” Minix, Jr., 51, of Woodbury passed away on August 17, 2026.  He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Allen Minix, Sr. and his special fur baby cat, Sassy Mae. He is survived by his wife, Angie Minix, son, Zachary Minix, brother and sisters-in-laws, Brant (Kathy) Fletcher, Mandy Fletcher, nieces and nephews, ... Read more

Mr. Charles Harry Walton, Jr. passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 St. Thomas Rutherford E/R following injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Born in Rutherford Co., he is the son of Reba Sellars Walton of Murfreesboro and the late Charles Harry Walton, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Walton and ... Read more

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Tennessee Department of Correction will host a free community event focused on education, prevention, remembrance, and recovery. Observed annually on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have lost their lives, acknowledge the grief of families ... Read more