Groups report epidemic of vaping among teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The age of vaping over the years has been decreasing, and yet the dangers are continuously increasing. "Teen vaping has become an epidemic, truly. We see one in four…
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Free meals given out at West Tennessee restaurant
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch gave out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stopped by. This restaurant is owned by Caroline Reed, who does this event annually. Reed felt the need…
Rifle season for deer hunting to begin Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gun season for deer hunters is right around the corner. The opening day of gun season for deer hunting begins Saturday, November 19. This is when hunters are allowed…
Mormon Church comes out in support of same-sex marriage law
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it supports proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages. It's the church's latest show of support in the lead-up to an expected congressional vote Wednesday.…
Third case of HPAI found in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Tennessee. According to a news release, the newest case of HPAI, which is a highly transmissible disease known to be deadly for domesticated fowl, was…
Boys and Girls Club preps kids for achieving their crowns
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local Boys and Girls Club is preparing young girls to experience an opportunity of beauty and grace. The club in Humboldt is inviting the community out…
TN Senate Republican Caucus elects leaders for next general assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus met in the state capital on Tuesday. Members met and voted to renominate Lt. Governor Randy McNally to a fourth term as Speaker and to return Sen. Jack Johnson and Sen. Ken…
Two UT Martin students earn their crowns
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two University of Tennessee Martin students have received their crowns. According to a news release, Caleigh Jo Erwin, of Dyersburg, and Karenna Rainey, of Adamsville, claimed the Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival crowns in…
AP source: Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy facilities Tuesday with its biggest barrage of missiles yet, striking targets across the country and causing widespread blackouts. A senior U.S. intelligence official said missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, where two…
Department celebrates promotions among their own
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police department is celebrating the promotion of two of their own. The Martin Police Department shared on Tuesday that Kelly Hendon…
West TN veterans get new roof with help from local organizations
HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- A team of organizations come together to give back to local veterans. "I am happy that these programs are out there for veterans for the people that…
Trump prepares to launch 3rd campaign for the White House
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night. Trump is looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs…
2 arrested from Camden home in ongoing drug investigation
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Two people were arrested Monday night as part of an ongoing drug investigation in Benton County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 26-year-old Wesley Jenkins,…
Tennessee ranks 9th worst for potholes in U.S., report shows
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new report finds that Tennessee ranks 9th when it comes to the worst pothole problems in the U.S. The report by QuoteWizard analyzed Google search statistics over the past year across all 50 states. Michigan took…
Jack Daniel's, military group team to get service members home for the holidays
LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee-based Jack Daniel Distillery is continuing a more than decade-long tradition of helping military service members and their families get home for the holidays. The distillery producing Jack Daniel’s whiskey is again teaming with the…
