USDA releases new dietary guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Newly released USDA dietary guidelines won't have drastic changes for some Americans. Still pushing fruits and vegetables, the newest recommendation appears to target added sugar. According to…
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Accused gunman appears on charges from east Jackson robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a man in a Tuesday robbery in east Jackson. Derrick DeWayne Robinson is accused of robbing a man…
Man charged in west Jackson robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man went before a judge Thursday on a robbery charge after allegedly assaulting a man Tuesday on Lambuth Boulevard. Cedric Earl Ware is accused of being one of two men who assaulted a man Tuesday as the…
WBBJ news vehicle involved in crash with train
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A WBBJ news vehicle was involved in a Thursday morning crash involving a train. While on assignment in Brownsville, reporter Victor Williams was involved in the…
2 charged in string of thefts from Sears at Old Hickory Mall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man and woman appeared Thursday in city court on charges in a string of thefts from Sears at the Old Hickory Mall. Billy Wayne Franks…
WTHC opens new Trenton Medical Center
TRENTON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee welcomes a new medical center. Filling a void left vacant for almost two years. In fact, it has been almost 2-years to the day…
Troopers investigate crash involving ambulance
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- THP officials say they are investigating a Wednesday morning crash involving an ambulance. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Highway 45 near Hughes Loop north of Milan. No serious injuries were…
Local firefighters train on 'jaws of life'
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local fire department spent Wednesday training to get you out of a crashed car more quickly and safely by using the jaws of life. The Bolivar Fire Department has just completed a two-day training course on different car…
Local colleges named among best values in state
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is among the best value colleges in the state, according to a ranking released Wednesday. The school made it into the…
Police receive AEDs to help future cardiac arrest victims
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- First responders say the first three minutes a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical. With calls coming in constantly through Hardin County dispatch, it's…
Lifeline asks for blood donations to fill 'critical' need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says there's only a one-day supply of some blood types, and they're hoping you can help them with this critical need. On Sunday, Lifeline issued a critical…
West Tenn. sheriff encourages permit holders to carry guns
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In response to President Obama's executive order on gun control Tuesday, a West Tennessee sheriff is encouraging residents to continue exercising their right to carry a gun. Sheriff…
Hopefuls buy Powerball tickets as drawing nears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a chance at becoming a multi-millionaire, many West Tennesseans are rushing to retailers to buy lottery tickets ahead of the 10 p.m. drawing. Half a billion dollars is on the…
Blue Strong event to honor local law enforcement is this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community will come together this week to honor local law enforcement. The second annual Blue Strong event is scheduled for Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Henry Co. deputies seize 40 pounds of marijuana
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies arrested two people Tuesday morning after finding more than 40 pounds of marijuana at their residence. …
