NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state House has failed to override Gov. Bill Haslam's veto of a bill to make Tennessee the first state to designate the Bible as its official book. Forty-three members voted to re-pass the bill, falling…
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Treasury official says Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Chattanooga say they are taking steps to stop a rash of gang violence over the last few days. Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher told media outlets on Tuesday that the department is sending more…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Internationally recognized Irish folk band "Brock McGuire" hit the stage Tuesday night at Jackson State Community College. The free show was part of their short U.S. tour. "Brock McGuire" has played with symphonies and even on the…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police search for three suspects after a local business is burglarized and it is what they got away with that has officers wanting to find them…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of students at Alexander Elementary channeled their inner superhero Tuesday night. The Superhero Bash gave students the chance to dress up as their favorite superheroes and celebrate reading. Teachers, parents…
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was an evening of local celebrities and ice cream at Maggie Moo's in north Jackson Tuesday night to benefit the Gibson County 4-H Club. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Chief…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- This year will mark 15 years since terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. A traveling 9/11 exhibit opened to visitors Tuesday in West Tennessee for a one-day-only showing. "We forget things…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With just a keyboard and the click of a mouse, Tennesseans will soon be able to register to vote from their home computer. A new measure approved by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers on Tuesday put an end to a debate over online fantasy sports in the Volunteer State, passing the Fantasy Sports Tax Act. The state senate passed the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals captured a fugitive wanted on a homicide charge in Texas on Monday at a Jackson apartment complex. Marshals received…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is among six communities to receive $50,000 Tennessee Main Street Entrepreneur Grants. State officials announced Tuesday that Jackson Downtown Development Corporation's project to create three new retail storefronts for entrepreneurs has been accepted among…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Peyton Manning's "Retirement career" will next bring the "Rocky Top" legend to West Tennessee. Manning will speak at the Henderson campus of Freed-Hardeman University this fall at the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- House Republican leader Gerald McCormick is vowing retribution for companies that spoke out against a transgender bathroom bill in Tennessee. While McCormick said he favored a decision to withdraw the bill for the year, the Chattanooga…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a Monday evening shooting in Paris results in a man being airlifted to Nashville. Officers responded just after 5 p.m.…
