Over 1 million lights greet guests at 'Let it Glow'
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A winter wonderland awaits visitors of the Discovery Park of America this holiday season. "Let it Glow" is a drive through/walk through light show spread across the…
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Tennessee lawmakers' 3-day COVID special session cost $136K
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-day special session of the state legislature that placed limits on what governments and businesses can do to address the COVID-19 pandemic cost Tennesseans $136,643. The Tennessean reports the amount includes per-diem payments and mileage…
Trash pickup issues continue for local residents
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local resident says it has been several months since she's had her trash picked up and wants this issue taken care of. "I just would love to…
2 in custody following barricade in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heavy police presence was seen at a home in east Jackson Wednesday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had crews on the scene as about 20 officers came to the house. According to a neighbor, when…
3 car crash along Highway 70, Smith Lane under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a crash that occurred in West Madison County. According to officials, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 west and Smith Lane. The three car crash included a truck, a car, and…
Carl Perkins Center to host 2nd Koins for Kids on Nov. 19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is hosting their second annual Koins for Kids. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the…
State leaders make pitch for law enforcement to come to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders are making the case for law enforcement across the country to come to Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long announced their efforts on Wednesday. The goal…
Johns Hopkins professor discusses the COVID-19 endgame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has been in our lives for nearly two years. Since the first case in the U.S., and with vaccines mask mandates and social distancing, many are asking when is…
Local business loans car to Salvation Army for holidays
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Instead of hearing Christmas bells this season, you may hear the honk of a horn. Jones Chevrolet is loaning the Salvation Army a car through the holiday season to…
Tyson Foods hosts giveaway to bring in new employees
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is giving away food with hopes of new employees in return. Wednesday morning, Tyson distributed 38,000 pounds of food, totaling more than 2,900 cases of different Tyson Foods proteins to support families in Newbern. The donation event was open…
Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot at Tennessee cookie shop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter. Memphis police tweeted that no suspect information was available…
Authorities: Fisherman dies after Tennessee boating incident
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities say a fisherman has died after a Clinch River boating incident involving a railroad bridge. The Tennessee Wildlife Agency says it is still investigating the death of 75-year-old Timothy Clark Byrn of White Springs,…
White House: 10% of kids have been vaccinated in 1st 2 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says about 10% of eligible kids aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine since its approval for their age group two weeks ago. At least 2.6 million kids…
Buck takes shelter inside church on hunting season's 1st day
STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — A 10-point buck sought sanctuary inside a southern Michigan church on opening day of the state’s firearm deer hunting season. Pastors at Grace Sturgis encountered the…
Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software. The company said Wednesday…
