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Trenton Fire Chief passes away

TRENTON, Tenn. -- One of Trenton's bravest passed away on Wednesday. Trenton Fire Chief Barry Green passed away around 9 p.m. at Humboldt General Hospital from a heart attack, according to Trenton Mayor Tony Burriss. Chief Green served for 34…

UT Martin trustees approve tuition raise

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a six percent instate tuition increase for students attending the University of Tennessee at Martin, effective for the 2014 fall semester. Approval came…

Food distributor bringing jobs to Dyersburg

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. – A food distributor is looking to hire as many as 130 full and part-time workers. Dot Foods, the nation‘s largest food industry redistributor, is looking to hire as many as 130…

Two charged in beating death of Jackson man

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have arrested and charged two men in the June 8 beating death of Rico Swift and assault on Swift's girlfriend on First Street, and the investigation is ongoing to…

Suspected rapist in custody thanks to WBBJ viewer

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A suspected rapist is now is custody after police say a WBBJ viewer tipped them off to his location. Marquaz Dreshun Pettigrew, 18, was arrested after a caller told police they…

Miss Tennessee Preliminary Competition: Night 1

JACKSON, Tenn.- On-stage preliminary competition officially began Wednesday night in the race for the 2014 Miss Tennessee crown. The winner of swimsuit competition was Miss Nashville Kaileigh Bullard. The winner of talent competition was a tie between Miss Queen City…

Corker proposes increase to gas tax

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-For the first time in more than two decades, federal taxes on gasoline and diesel could be raised. Republican Tennessee Senator Bob Corker proposed the legislation with Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy. They…

190 jobs coming to Madison County, Governor Haslam announces

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Nearly 200 new jobs are headed to Madison County. Local and state leaders announced a plan for a new auto parts plant, Wednesday at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Pacific Industries,…

Brownsville Elects First African-American Mayor

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- Bill Rawls will soon be Brownsville's first African-American Mayor, beating out incumbent Jo Matherne in Tuesday's election. He said while it's an honor, his focus is much bigger. "Everything I do…

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