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Volunteers work to help the 'wild cats' of Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local residents are volunteering to help some community fur babies. Wild cats, also known as feral cats, have gathered in colonies throughout the Hub City…

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Union to host workshop centered on handling grief

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is hosting an upcoming workshop designed to help those dealing with grief. A professional grief therapy workshop will be held at Union University on…

88 Haywood High seniors achieve Ready Graduate status

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood High School's Class of 2023 is already achieving great things, even before their graduation. According to a news release, 88 seniors from the school earned their Ready Graduate status, making it the highest number of…

AG: Disposing embryos outside uterus not against Tenn. law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's strict abortion ban does not apply to the disposal of fertilized human embryos that haven't been transferred to a uterus, according to a recent state attorney general opinion. FILE - In…

City of Jackson reveals plans for Recycling Convenience Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians could be one step closer to curbside recycling. The City of Jackson is taking steps to go green, and residents may soon have a designated area to…

Company says new low-cost prescription drug plan is a 'game changer'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With medications and expenses growing more pricey, a physician created a company to help cut down on costs for a variety of prescription drugs. Dr. Renee Dua is the founder of the company Renee. Renee has access…

2 people injured in crash near Crockett & Haywood County line

CROCKETT & HAYWOOD COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning. The crash happened on Highway 79 near the Crockett and Haywood County line. Our WBBJ…

Freed-Hardeman University to hold homecoming activities next week

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University will host its homecoming activities next week. Kicking off Sunday, November 6, the week will feature a variety of events for students, staff, families and alumni to…

Meth charge leads to 12+ years in prison for Hardin Co. woman

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardin County woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz announces 31-year-old Bridget Nicole Bickings has been sentenced for conspiring with others to possess with the intent to distribute…

Schools clash with parents over bans on student cellphones

(AP) -- As growing numbers of schools move to limit student access to cellphones, many are navigating pushback from parents. They want to be able to connect with their children at a moment’s notice. Bans on the devices were on…

Twitter layoffs begin a week after Elon Musk's takeover

NEW YORK (AP) — Employees are bracing for widespread layoffs at Twitter as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform. In a letter to employees obtained by multiple media outlets, the company said employees would find out by 9…

Safety board renews school bus seat belt call after Tennessee crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board has renewed its call for seat belts on school buses after completing an investigation of a 2020 Tennessee crash that killed the driver and a 7-year-old girl. Four students were seriously…