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Justice Dept. sues Texas over state's new abortion law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution.” [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="63aa9e63cca47d320b9d6814f3958aa89e75a648" vtitle="Justice Dept. sues Texas over state's new…

Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant. The government's expansive new rules, announced…

CWD positive deer found in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a deer in Henry County was confirmed to have chronic wasting disease (CWD). The TWRA says this changes Weakley County…

Former Gleason recorder indicted for theft

GLEASON, Tenn. -- A former Gleason city recorder has been indicted, according to a news release from the Tennessee Comptroller. The release says an investigation found that former…

Jackson family escapes house fire uninjured

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday night on Hansford Place. Officers received the call around 11:32 p.m. Firefighters said the people in the home noticed the fire when their smoke alarm went off and smoke was…

New exhibit to showcase 50+ years of Jackson photographer's work

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…

WBBJ says 'goodbye' to reporter Nikita Dennis

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…

AP source: Biden to require federal workers to get COVID shot

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.…

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