$2,000 in tools, lights reported stolen from Union City home
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A burglary at a home in Union City resulted in around $2,000 worth of tools and light fixtures being reported stolen. According to a report from the…
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2 ex-US environmental chiefs blast truck emissions loophole
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Two ex-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrators say officials should withdraw a proposed trucking emissions exemption, saying it's based on flawed scientific analysis. Carol M. Browner under President Bill Clinton and Christine Todd Whitman under President George…
Wrestling anniversary show pays tribute to local wrestler killed in car wreck
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation held their 10-year anniversary show this weekend. This time around was emotional for everyone, as Zach Baker, who goes by "Zach Crow" in…
It's that time of the year to replace smoke alarm batteries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No one likes being late for work or missing a lunch date because they forgot to turn ahead those pesky clocks, but local firefighters remind people of…
Law enforcement work to clean-up gas leak in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received reports of a gas leak in Humboldt. Police Chief Rob Ellis confirmed the leak is coming from a fuel pump at a local convenience…
Owner works to re-open doors after popular barbecue restaurant goes up in flames
PARSONS, Tenn. — After a local barbecue restaurant is damaged in a late night blaze, the shop owner is working to get his family tradition up and running again. "I tried my…
Tennessee plant expansion put on hold after tariff announcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - In Tennessee's U.S. Senate race, Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and ex-Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen are concerned about President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. On Thursday, Bredesen compared broad tariffs to taking a…
New Nashville Mayor plans to run in August election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - New Nashville Mayor David Briley, who was sworn in after ex-Mayor Megan Barry resigned in the fallout of her extramarital affair, says he plans to run to keep the job in an August election. Briley told…
Carroll co. exchange club host annual fundraiser
MCKENZIE, Tenn -- Gold, green, and purple sparkled throughout the room at Bethel university Saturday for an annual dinner and action. The Mardi Gras themed fundraiser was in support of the…
Miss Jackson wins Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 35 contestants from across Tennessee came to the Carl Perkins Center to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen. "The young lady who wins tonight will…
Man wanted on attempted murder charges is captured; second suspect still on the run
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- All week long Haywood County sheriff's deputies have been searching for two suspects wanted on attempted murder charges. Investigators confirm one of the men has been taken into…
Jackson cotillion club host 5K to benefit boys and girls club
JACKSON, Tenn -- More than 100 runners in Jackson laced up their shoes and threw on a lei or two for a Hawaiian-themed race. The Jackson Cotillion Club hosted their annual Hula…
Charlie Reagan memorial run honors local legend
MILAN, Tenn -- Hundreds of runners hit the streets in Milan Saturday morning to honor a local legend. The memorial run honors Charlie Reagan, who was fatally stabbed by a robber…
Sigma Gamma Rho inspires youth with annual symposium
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local group is hoping to inspire children in our community to become tomorrows leaders. "It's a great opportunity for us to bring youth around west Tennessee to…
Tennessee producing license plates to honor former Lady Vols coach Pat Summit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee will begin producing license plates honoring former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt now that the specialty plate has received 1,000 pre-orders. The Pat Summitt Foundation announced Friday that it had received the necessary number of…
