Local students learn dangers of impaired driving
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- High school teens get a look into the reality of driving while impaired. Unite's Arrive Alive Tour is the nation's #1 ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness…
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Poll of the Day: Subscriptions to Restaurants
Joining the ranks of streaming services, pet food delivery and more, some restaurants are now experimenting with monthly subscription services to give their customers added deals and benefits. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
2nd man charged in Memphis shooting that killed 1, injured 10
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been charged with participating in a Memphis shooting at a nightclub that left one person dead and 10 others injured. News outlets cited a statement from the Memphis Police Department in reporting…
Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden, in Poland after his lightning trip to Ukraine, is declaring that there are “hard and bitter days ahead” in fighting off Russia's invasion. But he's pledgng that the United States and its allies…
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
LONDON (AP) — A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that most employees are less stressed, burned out and have better work-life balance. Findings from the University of Cambridge, Boston College and…
More restaurants are trying monthly subscriptions
(AP) -- Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they’ll do the same for their favorite meals. Large chains like…
Shooting leads to one death in north Madison County
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out SEE ALSO: Resident reacts to fatal shooting in neighborhood MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigation a shooting that left…
Sheriff gives statement after 8 cow heads found in dumpster
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about an unusual discovery in a dumpster. ***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING*** "I've…
Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies
A former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and longtime Texas businessman, Billy Joe “Red” McCombs has died at his home in San Antonio, according to a statement from his family on Monday. FILE…
Black History Month 2023: Addison Richmond
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Addison…
Local sheriff's department gets equipment upgrade
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department got an equipment upgrade. Monday, the Haywood County Sheriff's Department received new radios for their patrol cars. Sheriff Billy Garrett spoke about these new…
'We Back Pat' Night returns to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is bringing back "We Back Pat" Night. Martin says it will be hosting Tennessee State inside the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on Thursday, February 23. The university says the women's…
5-year firearms enhancement dropped in Baldwin shooting case
The prosecution in the case of a fatal New Mexico film-set shooting made a stark turnaround Monday, dropping the possibility of a mandatory five-year sentence against Alec Baldwin, new court filings show. FILE - This aerial photo…
Exhibit for Black History Month now on display
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local group celebrated Black History Month in a unique way. The Hardeman County Commission for Black History has launched their Black History Month exhibit. The exhibit…
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Severe Weather Awareness Week began on Monday. This is a national campaign by the National Weather Service to discuss severe weather planning and prep. "The whole point is…
