TEMA officials assess flooding damage in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Flash flooding Saturday night had some businesses cleaning up Sunday. TEMA was in Martin Sunday morning assessing flood damage in the area. One family was evacuated Saturday night…
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Humboldt teen prepares for dream trip
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon the Humboldt community gathered for a special sendoff. Garret Pruett, a 15-year old, received a proclamation from Mayor Sikes as he prepared for his trip to…
Sinkhole closes Madison County road, causing problems for commute
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers are used to passing through Bedford White Road with ease, but after Thursday's heavy rains, the road was shut down due to a hole on the side of the road. Debra Smith said her husband walked…
Kenton residents still evacuated after levee problems cause flooding
KENTON, Tenn. -- Around 15 families are still unable to go home Sunday night after a levee near Kenton broke causing floodwaters to quickly rise. "I've lived here all my life. This…
Ex-Tennessee firefighter charged in child sex abuse case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Tennessee firefighter has been charged in a sexual abuse case involving a child. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 37-year-old David Wilber was arrested Friday on three counts of sexual battery by an authority…
Senate Dem criticizes Tennessee Legislature's records policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - While Tennessee lawmakers do not fall under the state's open records law, the General Assembly's policy is to make what officials call a good faith effort to comply with requests from the public. Under those rules,…
Flooding hits downtown Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Rains have caused flash flooding in Martin Saturday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures of water levels up to the bumpers of many vehicles. Storefronts were also flooded…
Levee breach in Kenton causes evacuations
KENTON, Tenn. -- A levee breach in Kenton caused evacuations Saturday night. About 20 homes were flooded in the area. First responders brought in boats to help families out of their home. The levee breach was a result of several…
Hula Hustle draws nearly 200 runners to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Things got a little tropical in downtown Jackson Saturday morning. The Jackson Cotillion Club hosted their second annual Hula Hustle to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America…
Springing forward brings other reminders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost time to push those clocks ahead, but there are some other reminders to check as you shift one hour forward. When it comes time to spring forward,…
$25M behavioral health hospital proposed for Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga's Erlanger Health System is hoping to build a $25 million behavioral health hospital that it says would eventually employ 200 people. Hospital officials tell the Chattanooga Times Free Press (http://bit.ly/1YKWp62 ) that they are seeking…
Tenn. AG says gay marriage lawyers billing too much
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of lawyers seeking $2.3 million for their work overturning Tennessee's ban on same-sex marriage are overbilling taxpayers, according to Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery. Slatery says they only deserve $1.1 million. The Tennessean reports…
16-year-old shot dead in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A 16-year-old boy was shot to death on a Memphis street early Saturday morning. The Commercial-Appeal (http://bit.ly/1P5CPKm) reports the Memphis Police Department was called to the shooting in the Orange Mound neighborhood around 2:20 a.m. Police…
Two counties send search boats for overnight rescue
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue boats had to be dispatched to help a driver escape from high water Saturday morning. According to Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey, the woman was…
JFD: City of Jackson improves fire protection service rating
JACKSON, Tenn.- Good news for the city of Jackson as it improves its city fire protection service rating. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the city of Jackson was inspected by the Insurance Services Office (ISO ) in December and…
