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…
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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…
Pastors pray for school year, city at Liberty Tech High School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group of pastors held a prayer circle at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. Community members gathered at the high school Thursday morning to pray over the school year and the City of Jackson. The…
Boy Scouts get conditional approval of $850M bankruptcy deal
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has approved a proposal by the Boy Scouts of America to set up an $850 million fund to compensate tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as youngsters by…
Dyersburg police charge juvenile with assault on a first responder
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police say a juvenile has been charged with assault on a first responder. A news release from Dyersburg police says officers responded to Byars Street over a possible burglary in progress. Officers say three people…
Community invited to groundbreaking for new solar farm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A solar startup company is planning groundbreaking ceremony in Jackson. Clearloop announced that a ceremony will be held for its new 1 megawatt solar farm on Sept. 2.…
West Tennessean honored by Tennessee Health Care Association
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman was honored by the Tennessee Health Care Association. According to a news release, THCA named AHC West Tennessee Transitional Care Activity Director Sheila Willis the Activity Coordinators of Tennessee Member of the Year.…
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who claimed to have bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement, ending an hours-long standoff. The man, identified by law enforcement officials as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry of…
UTM welcomes students back with annual 'Move-In Mania'
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is kicking off the new school year with the annual Move-In Mania. Thursday morning, student organizations and community groups gathered at…
Local pastors gather to pray over new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group of pastors held a prayer circle at Liberty Tech High School. Community members gathered at the high school Thursday morning to pray over the school year and the City of Jackson. The group meets…
California elementary school destroyed in wildfire
(CBS Newspath) -- An elementary school was destroyed by the Caldor fire in El Dorado County, CA this week. A playground and a charred sign were left standing at Walt Tyler Elementary School.
Teenage pilot begins solo flight around the world
(CBS Newspath) -- A teenage pilot from Belgium is on her way around the world, with the goal of making it into the record books. Take a look. For more videos, click here.
