WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history. He's maintained his power in the face of dramatic changes in the Republican Party.…
It’s time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a member…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aiming to better protect Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia. Wednesday's action seeks to…
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An eyewitness has recounted the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin during a movie rehearsal in New Mexico. Camera operator Ross Addeigo described during trial Monday his frustration on a…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Exchange Club hosts the Jackson Man of the Year Book of Golden Deeds Banquet annually. This year the ceremony was held at the Doubletree Hotel. The ceremony was…
No one wants to revisit the COVID lockdowns of four years ago. But tens of thousands of people revisit that time every single day. Pretending to be part of recorded business…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- As college students prepare for their spring break plans, one university provides tips on how to stay safe while having fun. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office sponsored the Arrive Alive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces the launch of the Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking program. Hargett joined with general assembly members and community advocates to create a program to…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two women expand their business in Milan to offer more to clients and potential customers. Donneka Johnson and Sharonda Freeman are owners and operators of Jewels and Gems Studio.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new bill is passed focusing on emergency procedures in schools. The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that will require schools to come up with a plan of action in…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman was arrested following an investigation regarding financial exploitation of an elder. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Melony Jones was taken into custody earlier this month on theft and drug…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville Elementary School celebrates Black History Month through a living museum. The first session of their event was earlier today. The second session started at 5:30 this evening and is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around one in four adults struggle with mental illness. Linked closely with substance dependency, these issues create a complex web of pain and loneliness. But there is also hope, healing,…
PRESS RELEASE FROM UT MARTIN: ‘THERE IS NO GENDER IN MUSIC’ LECTURE PERFORMANCE SET FOR MARCH 19 MARTIN, Tenn. – The 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Muriel D. Tomlinson Lecture will feature a musical performance and lecture by Dr. Amy Yeung and…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Today marked the last day of early voting here in Tennessee as polls close at 4 p.m. The Administrator of Elections for the Madison County Election Commission, Lori Lott, says that…
