MARTIN, Tenn. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Trystan Bechtel, 19, of Trenton, a UT Martin student who died Wednesday in a car accident in Gibson County. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at the…

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn -- "You're black you will never get first Sergeant." These are the words retired Command Sergeant Major James E. Spencer, said he heard throughout his career in the Army National Guard, until…

This video is no longer available. MILLEDGEVILLE, Tenn. -- Someone's dream has come true after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. A $1 million winning lottery ticket was sold at the White Oak Shell store. "Even though it's a small town, the…

Viewer photos from the thunderstorms and tornado watches across West Tennessee. Send in your photos (if you can take them safely) to news@wbbjtv.com

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The House on Thursday voted to create a mechanism to allow Tennessee supermarkets and convenience stores to sell wine. The chamber voted 71-15 to approve the years-long effort to grant…

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former town clerk of Kenton is accused of taking public money for her own personal use. According to state auditors, Kelly Ann Greer, misappropriated at least $2,000 of utility…

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- A bill in the state legislature could make Daylight Saving Time permanent in Tennessee. “I've always said I wish it'd be one way or the other," Jimmy Stanford, a farmer, said.…

Schools: Crockett County Schools, Closing at 1:30 Gibson County Special School District, Closing at 1:30. Humboldt City Schools, Closing at 1. Jackson-Madison County Schools will not have any after school activities Trenton Special School District, Closing at 1:30. Christ Classical…

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police said they are investigating the shooting of a suspected burglar at the Perry Vincent Apartments off of Lake Road, Tuesday. Officers charged David R. Miles Jr, 30, of…

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The past several years here in West Tennessee have at times featured deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds, large hail, and flooding rains that have wiped out whole communities.…

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- As gunmen fire more than a dozen rounds into a Savannah home around 10 p.m. Tuesday night, it creates a terrifying situation for Vynderlin Nichols and her six-year-old daughter with cerebral…

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- General Cable's manufacturing facility in Jackson is one of the best plants in North America, according to Industry Week Magazine. The facility produces a complete line of genspeed brand data communication…

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- State-wide tornado drills on Wednesday had local students preparing for severe weather. Students at Haywood Elementary were calm during their practice drill. School officials said it's all because of their new…