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Group: Youth sports must eliminate win-at-all-costs culture

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A nonprofit group is launching an effort in Tennessee youth sports to change the culture of winning at all costs. The InSideOut Initiative addresses redefining the role of sports for students and communities. The group says…

Rule takes effect banning smoking in public housing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Tuesday, July 31, smoking will be prohibited in public housing across Tennessee and the U.S. The smoke-free rule is part of a larger plan to decrease building maintenance and smoke-related damage costs, reduce the risk of…

UPDATE: Dozens in custody in Haywood Co. drug sweep

UPDATE: Law enforcement officials confirm dozens of suspects are in custody as a drug operation unfolds in Haywood County. We'll have the latest this evening on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Earlier story: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators say multiple people…

Kentucky child pornography suspect arrested in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a man charged in a child pornography investigation in Kentucky has been arrested in Tennessee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday that 23-year-old Bradley Richmond has been arrested in Bedford County in Middle…

THP: Two vehicle crash brings traffic to halt on Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill late Monday evening.  According to investigators, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. in the westbound lane of Interstate 40 near the Law Road…

Golden Arches gets an upgrade in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The golden arches in Humboldt will be open for business soon. The McDonald's in Humboldt has been closed since April and has since upgraded to a whole new level technology. There are new…

Huntingdon adds school resource officers

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community is adding additional officers to local schools. The Huntingdon Public Safety Department will now add a school resource officer to each of the three schools…

Man charged in robbery of mother, 4-year-old

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges after allegedly robbing a woman walking home with her 4-year-old son last week near Lincoln Courts apartments. Antwan Howard, 21, is charged with aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by…

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