Clark Shaw's legacy honored with dedication
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders are honoring the legacy of a Jackson business owner. "We miss him every day," said Old Country Store Owner Brooks Shaw. "It's constant reminders that he's,…
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Giant rubber duck appears in Maine harbor
(CBS Newspath) -- JOY: This huge rubber duck with the word "joy" on it is in Belfast harbor in Maine. Residents said the duck has been around for a few days, but according to…
Mike Richards steps down as 'Jeopardy!' host after uproar over past
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week and following a drumbeat of criticism about his selection and how it was made. Richards was chosen…
WATCH: Artists create 800lb butter sculpture
(CBS Newspath) -- NOW THAT'S A LOT OF BUTTER: Take a look at the butter sculpture at the New York State Fair. Can you guess how many pounds of butter were used to create…
TN man charged with killing grandma extradited from California
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man charged in the beating and stabbing death of his grandmother in Tennessee has been arrested in California. Shelby County prosecutors say Juamark Ryans has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in…
5 deaths, 361 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those residents are: a 73-year-old woman, who died Aug. 13 a 56-year-old man, who died Aug. 14 a…
Officials seek public input on Hub City improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders have a blueprint to better the quality of life for Jacksonians. City officials are looking to create new ways to improve the Hub City, and…
Westview sophomore selected for 2022 Special Olympics USA games
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A special announcement was made at Westview High School in Martin on Thursday. Students gathered in the gymnasium for what they thought was only a pep rally. "Special…
Feds seize over 3,000 fake vaccination cards in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — More than 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have been confiscated at cargo freight facilities at the Anchorage, Alaska, airport as they were being shipped from China. Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the cards…
Britney Spears under investigation over battery of staff
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they are investigating Britney Spears over alleged misdemeanor battery after a staff member at her home said the singer struck her. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that deputies responded to Spears'…
Lane, Union students share what college is like in a pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the start of a new semester for students at Lane College and Union University. For some students, it's a new environment with new protocols and precaution due…
Congressman Kustoff talks infrastructure bill, Afghanistan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News sat down with Congressman David Kustoff to talk about his thoughts on President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill and Afghanistan. Kustoff shared his thoughts about US…
OnlyFans website to ban 'sexually explicit' content
OnlyFans, a site where fans pay creators for their photos and videos, is planning to ban “sexually explicit” content. A spokesperson says the ban will start Oct. 1 and is the result of requests from banking partners. Nudity is still…
ICU beds full at most metropolitan Tennessee hospitals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee hospitals are warning that the intensive care units are full in nearly every hospital in the state’s major metropolitan areas. In a Thursday statement, they pleaded with Tennesseans to get vaccinated and wear masks while…
Afghan officer who fought with US forces rescued from Kabul
The U.S. military and its allies have rescued a high-profile Afghan national police officer who was being hunted by the Taliban because of his years working with the American military. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="c903401ee322a87fd836b24266e6e5cf55984122" vtitle="Afghan officer who fought with US forces…
