Educator of the Week: Nicole Claybrooks
It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.
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Proposed state budget to fund UT Martin Cattle Outreach and Workforce Facility
On Feb. 2, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released his proposed state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which includes an investment of $4.23 million to develop the University of Tennessee at Martin Cattle Outreach and Workforce (COW) Facility.
BlueOval SK laying off 150 workers
BlueOval SK is laying off 150 workers.
WBBJ says farewell to reporter/anchor Ryan Hodges
The WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team is saying farewell to anchor/reporter Ryan Hodges.
Restaurant Inspection Scores: March 2-March 6
Here’s a look at recent restaurant inspection scores throughout West Tennessee. To view the full report on each establishment, click the provided links.
Judge Patey will not be placed back on the ballot
Judge Mark Patey was removed from the Madison County election ballot last week by the Tennessee Republican Party. The election commission confirms he will not be placed back on the ballot.
Haywood county included in National Parks Service study on lynching sites
Haywood county lynching sites included in study
Return of Miss Teen Volunteer America
Miss Teen Volunteer America is back this year for a chance to see the best of the best on the runway competing for an opportunity of a lifetime.
Local school among first to participate in new state-mandated gun safety program
A new state law is requiring gun safety education in every public school classroom in Tennessee, impacting students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Martin community launches campaign to buy firefighters new breathing equipment
A community campaign launched this week in Martin is raising money to purchase new breathing equipment for local firefighters, organizers say.
Madison County primary early voting dates, locations set
The Madison County Election Commission met Thursday to finalize details for the upcoming primary election, including early voting dates, hours, and location.
VIDEO: Local veteran surprises his children during school assembly after 9 month deployment
A father and veteran in McNairy County returned home from a nine month deployment to Germany recently and was able to surprise his children during an assembly at Bethel Springs Elementary School.
3rd '100 Women Who Care' luncheon awards $15,000 to local nonprofits
Women in West Tennessee came together Thursday to award $15,000 in grants to two local nonprofits.
'Don’t Forget Her’: 25 Years After Bethany Markowski vanished, her family works to protect other children
'Don’t Forget Her’: 25 Years After Bethany Markowski Vanished, Tennessee Marks Missing Children’s Day With New Safety Efforts.
Roughly 9 people die every day in distraction-related crashes, data reveals
Federal safety officials say distracted driving is claiming thousands of lives on American roads each year.
