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World-famous monster truck to make pitstop in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A world-famous monster truck is making a pitstop in Dyersburg this weekend! The Raminator will be at the Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, offering fans the chance to meet the driver and the Hall Brothers Racing team.…

District attorney says scammers targeting medical professionals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state's attorney general is warning of a scam targeting medical professionals. According to the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General, scammers are impersonating agents from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and then attempt to extort…

US Marshals seek man wanted on federal drug trafficking offenses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The US Marshals have released a wanted poster for a man wanted on federal drug trafficking offenses. Marshals say that Matthew Culver has a violent criminal history including firearms, narcotics, evading arrest, and parole violations. Marshals suspect…

NFL greats to join FHU Annual Benefit Dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university's annual fundraiser will welcome two greats from the NFL. Players-turned-commentators Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are set to join Freed-Hardeman University's Annual Benefit Dinner on Friday, December 1. According to a news release, the…

Career expo held in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee National Guard and WBBJ-TV brought you the 2023 spring Thomas Media Career Expo. The event took place Tuesday morning at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Attendees…

Farm blends therapy, animals in West Tennessee

TOONE, Tenn. -- This isn't your normal therapy or counseling session. One farm is mixing therapy with nature and animals. The Therapy Farm has opened their doors to in-person services of…

Liberty holds graduation for Class of 2023

A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at Liberty is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuQ9-7tAtZA Watch JCM Early College High graduation here. Watch JASA 2023 graduation here.…

Redemption Road Rescue to hold open house

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue shared on Wednesday that the Yard Sale will begin a day earlier. It will now be held on Friday, starting at 8 a.m. and…

New law adjusts state's bail process

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new law taking effect July 1 is changing the state's bail procedures. House Bill 0830 will "anyone who is charged with a Class A or B felony, that they would not be able to be released…

Tennessee creates Nuclear Energy Advisory Council

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order aimed at nuclear innovation. Tuesday, Lee signed Executive Order 101, creating the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. This council will have 15 members, including members of the Lee administration,…

Brownsville native competes in national singing competition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Brownsville native is taking part in a national competition. Clifton Smith recently attended the third season of Hallelujah Auditions in Burlington, Iowa. The competition consists of worship leaders from all over the United States, with each…

Report ranks each Tennessee county in child well-being

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released the 2023 County Profiles in Child Well-Being on Tuesday. The annual report ranks each county in the state in important areas affecting child development, such as economic well-being, education,…

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