ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama executed a convicted murderer with nitrogen gas Thursday, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again placed the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment. The state said the method would…
JACKSON, Tenn. – More than 1,800 eighth-grade students from area schools gathered Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to experience a variety of different paths that could help lead to a bright future. …
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is on the road again, and they are in Jackson for the next few days! Their first meeting area was at University Parkway's Kroger. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Midwest Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross recently received a $25,000 check from Kohl’s. Kohl's manager Matt Kent says the store is committed to helping communities thrive. So…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Last year more than 14,000 victims were reimbursed for criminal injuries in the state. The Tennessee Department of Treasury is bringing attention to a resource many people in the state might…
JACKSON, Tenn. – From baba ganoush to gyros, a new restaurant in Jackson has you covered. Shawarma House had a busy grand opening Thursday. Located on Vann Drive in north Jackson, the eatery…
UPDATE: (2/5/24): Organizers confirm this event has been cancelled. JACKSON, Tenn. – Boots and Beauties, a daddy-daughter dance, will take place on February 10. This is an event hosted by Birth Choice in…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Wisconsin fugitive has been captured by law enforcement in West Tennessee. According to a news release, Joseph Walker, 35, of Racine, Wisconsin, was captured without incident Wednesday at a home on Wabash Circle in Dyersburg. Walker…
It is now time to introduce last week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Leah Hackett is a Visual Art teacher and the Fine Arts department head at the University…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm details regarding a body discovered this week in Gibson County. According to Sheriff Paul Thomas, 46-year-old Brandi Wyatt was found dead Tuesday behind a mobile home. Sheriff Thomas says deputies responded to a possible…
The following is a news release from Union University: JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University will host a national speech and debate tournament for home-schooled students May 27-June 1 that is expected to draw about 600 competitors along with their families.…
The following is a news release from Freed-Hardeman University: Henderson, Tennessee — (Jan. 25, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University proudly accepts the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, a prestigious state scholarship that brings incredible value to a college journey. Tennessee high school seniors, with a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg native has been appointed to a new leadership role. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture says that Sarah Emery as been added as the Director of Pick Tennessee Products. They say Emery graduated summa cum laude…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture shared their upcoming field days across the state. The news release says that the field days will begin in February and includes the return of Milan No-Till Field Day. West…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top Republican lawmakers say they have no issue with the state’s strict policy on restoring voting rights for those convicted of a felony. GOP leaders added Thursday that people shouldn’t have violated the law if…
