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Truck crashes into Dresden restaurant

DRESDEN, Tenn.-- First responders said a Nissan truck crashed into the side of a restaurant Saturday morning. Brad Copley shared photos with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. He said the truck was traveling…

Hundreds enjoy demolition derby at Gibson Co. fair

TRENTON, Tenn.--A smashing show closed out the Gibson county fair Saturday night. Hundreds filled the arena for the demolition derby. Spectators enjoyed the show as drivers rammed their cars into one another…

23rd annual soybean festival gets underway

MARTIN, Tenn -- The 23rd annual soybean festival in Martin is underway, and people are already excited. This west Tennessee tradition is a town favorite. Folks started their morning at the farmers…

Abrupt changes in leadership at JSCC

JACKSON, Tenn -- After almost 13 years leading Jackson State Community College, a private vote by faculty and staff this week ended Dr. Bruce Blanding's tenure as president, five months early. "We…

ETSU recognized for educating about indoor tanning danger

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - East Tennessee State University is the nation's first higher education institution to be designated an Indoor Tan-Free Skin Smart Campus by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. According to the school, ETSU was selected…

Lane closures halted for Labor Day, THP steps up enforcement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is halting all lane closures and construction for the Labor Day weekend. Construction crews will end lane closure activities from Friday until Tuesday morning to ensure maximum road capacity for travelers.…

Nashville sues state, says K-12 funding inadequate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville is suing the state over what it says is inadequate funding of public education, in violation of the Tennessee Constitution. Shelby County and a cluster of seven counties that includes Hamilton have each filed lawsuits…

Woman charged with using hammer, Mace in assault

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on accusations of attacking another woman with a hammer. Felicia McElrath is accused of attacking the woman last week. The victim told police that as…

Tennessee Lottery breaks sales records

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Lottery is seeing a record-breaking number of sales. The new fiscal year started in July, and officials say total sales are 9.3 percent ahead of the same time last year. These past two months are also the highest…

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