MARTIN, Tenn. -- A new scholarship program is coming to University of Tennessee schools. UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver spoke to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about the program. "[It's] Innovative,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two-thousand students from Jackson-Madison County schools filled the Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday for a day of dance, and 1,600 of them were there thanks to Ballet Ticket Buddies.…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Resources are available for those affected by recent flooding in Decatur County. Beech River Baptist Association Disaster Relief will begin flood recovery operations on or about March 25. This will include removing contents, drywall or paneling,…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Memphis say an 11-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that critically wounded two people. The Memphis Police Department said officers went to the scene of a shooting at a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee judge has been rebuked for denying the request of a woman on house arrest to travel to Atlanta for an abortion. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the 23-year-old woman was at least 10…
UPDATE: Jackson police say a woman who had been reported missing has been found and is safe. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a woman to verify her well-being. Police identified the woman as 26-year-old Danielle…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office is warning flood victims to take precautions around electricity to avoid fires. According to a news release, homes in flooded areas where the power was shut off need to be…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met with concerned parents, teachers and students on Thursday night. The turnout for the school board meeting was so large it had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students spoke at city hall during Thursday's school board meeting on how a local program has impacted their lives. The program called "Do the Write Thing"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college played host to some special guests who highlighted their visit with music Thursday. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performed at Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses were recognized and honored Thursday at the Jackson Chamber's annual awards ceremony. West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center won the award for Nonprofit of the Year. "We…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board Chairman Kevin Alexander says the concerns in the community about the school board voting were based on confusion. "What has gone on the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One company is making a major investment in the Hub City. "This new investment of 50.1 million dollars will provide a building expansion that's 15% larger and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members stopped by a local school to encourage high school students. Tanya Rivers' son James, a student at Liberty Technology Magnet High School, died last month after an…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin will participate in the new UT Promise financial aid program, which will allow students with a family household income under $50,000 to have fees and tuition paid in full. UT System…
