MARTIN, Tenn. -- A City of Martin employee has been indicted for theft following a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. According to a news release, investigators determined John Randolph Worrell, assistant director of the city's Public Works Department, made more than $5,400…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center is hosting a photography exhibit honoring long-time Jackson photographer Mitch Carter. Carter has spent more than 50 years serving the Jackson and West Tennessee area. After purchasing Moore Studio in 1973…
For the past year, Nikita Dennis has served West Tennessee as a reporter for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, helping bring numerous stories in the community to light. Thursday, the WBBJ team says goodbye as her time with us comes to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors as he aims to boost vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery.…
(AP) -- Country stars Chris Stapleton and Eric Church will go toe-to-toe with each other at this year’s Country Music Association Awards, vying in the same top five categories. They both join Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs in…
(CBS Newspath) -- COVID-19 VACCINE FOR ANIMALS: Zoos across the U.S. have started vaccinating animals who are at risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. For more videos, click here.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s forestry office is now taking orders for tree seedlings for planting throughout the state, The state Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry said it is offering tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says an undercover drug operation has led to more indictments. The TBI says Operation Big Red Ice began in 2020 into the sale of illicit drugs in Lexington and Henderson County, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some Jacksonians are looking into having a new skate park since the one in Muse Park is not in optimal condition. "We would come out here and mess…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three new fire trucks are going to take to the streets of Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department received the last three of seven new fire trucks. Deputy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is getting ready to launch their 61st musical season on Saturday, Sept. 11. And there is a lot in store. "We are delighted to kickoff…
The mu variant of the coronavirus was first identified in Colombia in January and has since caused isolated outbreaks in South America, Europe and the United States. The World Health Organization last month listed it as a “variant of interest”…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. said Wednesday that he is running for Tennessee governor. A Democrat, Smiley made the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to rise, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, West Tennessee Healthcare officials, and government leaders are talking about the growing problem. West Tennessee Healthcare…
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Former Yankees shortstop and captain Derek Jeter, Colorado star Larry Walker, Ted Simmons of the Cardinals and Brewers, and the late labor executive Marvin Miller were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jeter missed by…
