JACKSON, Tenn.-- All this week we're taking the opportunity to salute one of our own here at WBBJ-TV. After nearly three decades on air, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Tom Britt has announced he's retiring. In fact, Tom has been…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee held his State of the State address Monday night, discussing several topics. "There's so many things in the governor's budget this year that's going to be great improvements. It's going to improve the life…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A dozen University of Tennessee at Martin students are heading to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. UT Martin says the students, along with Dr. Dexter Davis, are heading over to help the local organizing committee at the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted a training session to help officers and deputies better spot drugs during a traffic stop. Law enforcement from all over Tennessee traveled to Jackson Tennessee College of Applied Technology…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — If you are Black or Hispanic in a state that already limits access to abortions, you are far more likely than a white woman to have one. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="4589019fd445f17b013bd4dc02887c2c5766197e" vtitle="Minority women most affected if abortion…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tony Black, with the City of Jackson, says the city is partnering with a few residents that have expressed that they want to raise funds for a skate park. Black says they are going to help with…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school district is making sure every child has a proper education during uncertain times. Hardin County Director of Schools Michael Davis says they have felt the effects of COVID-19 just like other districts. "Kids…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Affordable Care Act — “Obamacare” — has inspired many exaggerated claims through the years, both from fans and foes. Now President Joe Biden is adding his own. With a few loose words turned into a pithy…
TORONTO (AP) — Thousands of Canadian protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions descended on the country's capital over the weekend, deliberately blocking traffic around Parliament Hill. Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5. The move could open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots by early March. The nation’s…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council is bringing new public transportation vehicles and possibly a new skate park. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the Jackson Transit Authority requested the city to provide 10% match funds in their purchase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special program is giving insight into the new Seven Pillars monument in Shirlene Mercer Park. The event, called The Seven Pillars, will feature Angela Nelson Parks, Tony Black, Tina Mercer, and others as they speak on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are on sale now! Lights Up! Theatre Co. is presenting its production of the book created by Roald Dahl at Community Montessori. Performances will be held on March 4 at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center has a new Manager of Donor and Community Relations. The news release says the center has hired Rachel Ryan, who brings 15 years of experience in health care and six years of experience in…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center Board of Trustees has a new member. A news release says board chairman Dr. Scott Whitby welcomed Dr. Tiffany N. McCutcheon during December's meeting. The release says McCutcheon is a Paris native…
