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Labor Day weekend sees an increase in travelers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the Labor Day weekend comes to an end, travelers can expect to see many traveling home Monday. According to a survey of more than 2,000 people from TripAdvisor, travel was up 10 percent this Labor Day…

Waste collection delayed for Labor Day holiday

JACKSON. Tenn. -- Waste Management will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, which means your trash pick up may be affected. According to city officials, garbage collection will be…

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…

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