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TDOT repairs potholes on I-40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've driven on I-40 recently, you may have noticed the amount of potholes. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was led to this problem after a viewer called…

Decatur Co. sheriff talks about local flooding

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Because of recent heavy rainfall this week, many parts of Decatur County are experiencing flooding. Local officials say this is common for people who live along…

Pope Elementary PTO petitions for new school building

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some parents are concerned their Jackson-Madison County School District won't be getting a new school. Members of the Pope Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization say they're concerned,…

Bethel University students booked for parking violations

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Preston Henderson is a student at Bethel University. Two weeks ago, he was cited by McKenzie police for parking in a handicap spot on campus. What he thought…

JMCSS aims to prepare students for jobs with 'Launch'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will soon have even more opportunities to prepare for their future careers while still in school. The Jackson-Madison County School System has formally announced the Launch…

Jersey Mike's Subs to benefit Boys & Girls Club with 'Month of Giving'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Next month, you'll be able to grab dinner and support a local organization. Jersey Mike's Subs on Vann Drive in north Jackson is hosting its annual "Month of Giving" campaign. During the month of March, customers can…

Fetal heartbeat abortion bill advances in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker says his bill to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected does not include exceptions for situations involving incest or rape because he does not believe it's appropriate. Republican Rep. Micah…

4 ex-Pilot Flying J workers get probation in fraud plot

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Four former account representatives from nation's largest fuel retailer will serve probation for their roles in a plot to cheat trucking companies. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports ex-Pilot Flying J employees Holly Radford, Lexie Holden, Janet…

14 apply for Tennessee Court of Appeals vacancy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Fourteen people have applied for consideration to be appointed to the Tennessee Court of Appeals in the Western Division. The opening was created by the appointment of Brandon O. Gibson as senior adviser in the governor's…

Madison County Sheriff's Department recovers stolen items

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department's Patrol Division went out to serve a warrant on a wanted person Saturday afternoon. "Every night and every day they're out serving…

Cardiac Rehab Center celebrates 40 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors and patients celebrated a big milestone for a local hospital Wednesday. It was the 40th anniversary for the Cardiac Rehab Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…

Democrats propose bill to ban shackling pregnant inmates during childbirth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say the General Assembly should ban shackling pregnant women in detention, particularly during childbirth. Sen. Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat from Memphis, said Tuesday she has a bill that would not only prohibit…