Black History Month: Yakina McClellan
HENDERSON, 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.…
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Texas governor order treats gender-confirming care as abuse
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as “child abuse." Opponents say the directive by the two-term Republican is a first by any governor…
Recreational area in Three Way now open to public
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A project that started in 2016 is now coming to the end of phase one. Middle Fork Recreational Area in north Madison County is expected to provide…
School Closures/Delays -- 2/24/2022
The following schools and universities are closed or will be delayed for Thursday. Feb. 24: -Alamo City Schools -Augustine Schools -Bells City Schools -Christ Classical Academy -Crockett County Schools -Dyer County Schools -Dyersburg City Schools -Haywood County Schools -Jackson-Madison County…
UT officials give State of the University address
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee held their State of the University address on Wednesday. The chancellors from each UT campus spoke on the 2021 year and how the university handled the second year in a pandemic. Despite the…
Tennessee lawmakers mull making Juneteenth state holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- Tennessee lawmakers are mulling a proposal advocated by the governor to make Juneteenth a state holiday. On Tuesday, a Senate panel advanced the legislation backed by GOP Gov. Bill Lee. House lawmakers briefly stalled the bill hours later,…
Gibson County program gives students work experience
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Students at different local high schools are getting real work experience. "These students have become a vital part of the workforce in our county, and we're really…
Beekeepers using tracking devices to protect precious hives
WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — As almond trees start to bloom in California, so do beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="e3ae823abe7a0392448224697b44bb57a0c01469" vtitle="Beekeepers…
Play Ball Jackson names Steve DeSalvo as general manager/VP
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has named a new general manager/vice president. A news release says Steve DeSalvo will take the role for the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. DeSalvo has 36 years of minor league baseball experience, spending…
Study underway on gay blood donation restrictions
Despite advancements in blood screening technology, gay and bisexual men still face restrictions when donating blood. For decades, the U.S. and many other countries banned donations from gay and…
Discovery Park to host Military Armed Forces Symposium
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park is exploring past, present and future military history. The park says it will be hosting its annual Military Armed Forces Symposium from April 29…
Garth Brooks returning to Nashville in April; tickets on sale March 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is returning to Nashville this April for a concert at Nissan Stadium. Brooks was originally scheduled to perform for the first time at the stadium last year, but the show was canceled due to severe…
USPS gets final signoff to order new delivery vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service says it has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to placing orders for next-generation mail vehicles. That keeps the Postal Service on track for taking delivery of the first of the electric- and gas-powered delivery vehicles next…
Police: Selmer Elementary principal failed to report abuse claims
SELMER, Tenn. -- Police say Selmer Elementary School Principal Pamela Simon failed to report multiple allegations of child abuse or neglect. According to a report from the Selmer Police Department, in December 2021 Investigator Nathan Harrison was notified of claims…
25 Tennessee schools to get updated water fountains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental is helping 25 Tennessee schools get a new water fountain. Delta says the schools will receive the Water's Cool @ School grant to get an Elkay bottle filling station. The schools include: West Bemis Middle…
